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Google Earth Gets Featured Content

Slimy   on 14 September 2006 - 08:24 · 7 comments & 4492 views

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On Wednesday, Google updated its Google Earth application with features that teach users about the location they are looking at. According to Google, this list of content providers will grow automatically. Special icons mark the content features in the “Layers” section.

New features include:
  • United Nations Environment: crisis zones, 100 environmentally degrading areas, 30 year history view
  • Discovery Networks: virtual tours of major attractions/cities/natural wonders, video segments discussing significance/history
  • National Parks Service: 10,000 trails and 58 national parks, park descriptions and visitor information
  • Jane Goodall Institue: allow tracking of preserve chimpanzees
  • A Turn Here: city video guides, mentions “hidden gems” for many large cities
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(2 replies) #1 Wiggz on 14 Sep 2006 - 09:13
It's true - Google are taking over the world.

Picture it... "And here we see No.9 Queens Road...Here lives Mr Wiggz....his hobbies include....."

Stalkers with Agrophobic tendancies...there is still hope!!!!

#1.1 Havin_it on 14 Sep 2006 - 13:37
LOL! Best comedy concept of the year! What did agoraphobic stalkers do before?

STALKER: Listen, could you, like, walk by my house on your way to work or sumthin'? It's not that far out of your way... Please? And wear the yellow blouse...
#1.2 Ksg on 14 Sep 2006 - 19:12
you can already with maps api
#2 DomG on 15 Sep 2006 - 04:57
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# Jane Goodall Institue: allow tracking of preserve chimpanzees


I am so glad I can now do this through Google Earth. Been waiting for this to be implemented since it was first released!
#3 Buttus on 15 Sep 2006 - 16:10
national parks, now that i like!
(1 reply) #4 edbro on 17 Sep 2006 - 15:21
I'm sure it is only a matter of time until they allow advertising. Imagine an icon for every Starbucks in the world.
#4.1 Lare2 on 19 Sep 2006 - 08:17
Shhhh..... don't give them ideas :p btw i like this addition

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