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Google Earth Could Go After Second Life

Google Earth is getting increasingly realistic, but it still lacks elements related to human movement and interaction.  Google may soon address this issue, however, as there’s word that Google Earth could become the basis for a Second Life competitor.

Google Hides Flight Simulator In Earth

Google hid an Easter egg so well it wasn't found until nearly Labor Day, in South Africa, where I'm not even sure if they have Labor Day. Doesn't matter, it's not really an Easter egg, either, it's a flight simulator tucked inside of the most recent release of Google Earth.

Google Earth Reaches For The Sky

Google has launched a new feature for users of Google Earth called Sky, which allows people to view the sky as seen from Earth.

Google Earth Gains Live Traffic Info

We’re still waiting to see this feature spread to more cities, but in the meantime, it’s spread to another program.  Now users of Google Earth can see the same real time traffic info that was once available only in Google Maps.

Google Earth Won't Get Virtual London

I’ve seen it: an amazing 3D model of London that was meant to wind up in Google Earth.  Only now, due to what I’ll politely call “bureaucratic nonsense,” it won’t.

Abbreviated Guide To Google Earth Sightseeing

If you ever wondered what the Earth looks like to extraterrestrials, whom we know are passive observers in the vein of Jane Goodall, Google Earth has provided us this insight.

Google Acquires ImageAmerica

Google has made yet another acquisition, and this one involves a company called ImageAmerica.  The move should, in effect, help Google Maps and Earth progress from “hey, I can see my house” to “hey, my roof is missing a shingle.”

Google Earth Gets NASA Layer

Google Earth has just released a new layer, and within it, there are three different parts.  Each comes courtesy of NASA, and they’re called Astronaut Photography of Earth, Satellite Imagery, and Earth City Lights.

Google Picks Winners In Campus-Building Contest

Google likes young people, and young people like Google; the company reports that its “Build Your Campus in 3D Competition” received around 4,000 entries.  Seven winning teams have now been selected.

Scientist Locates Chinese Sub On Google Earth

Nothing like an arms race to bring back those Cold War memories, when the Red Dawn seemed eminent even if we had the Iron Eagle, rock music blaring through his Walkman, to protect us. Nowadays it's Google Earth, not Hollywood and Reagan, scaring everybody to death.