About Frank Taylor Frank Taylor started the Google Earth Blog in July, 2005 shortly after Google Earth was first released. He has worked with 3D computer graphics and VR for many years and was very ...

Google teased that it would be launching a ‘brand new experience’ for Google Earth, and it has today announced the details. The biggest change is that Google Earth is no longer a standalone app on ...

There’s a new version of Google Earth 4.3 (beta) available. This release does not appear to introduce new features, but it does address a number of issues some of you have encountered with GE 4.3 ...

Google has shared hundreds of beautiful wallpapers through its Earth View collection for years now. These images show off stunning sights from satellites, providing an almost surreal birds-eye view of ...

Google runs one of the most impressive 3D mapping tools available. It's a reliable go-to for planet zooming, location finding, and basic geo-analysis. But, unlike Google Maps, Google doesn't market it ...

The 3D mapping capabilities of Google Earth are now available in your browser thanks to a new plug-in and API. The new features make it possible for map developers to add a Google Earth view to their ...

Opening a new tab in your Internet browser of choice is usually not a beautiful moment in your life. Maybe the tab opens with a bland whiteness, awaiting your URL or search query. Or maybe it’s a ...