Google Earth Adds New York Times Layer

By Mike Sachoff - Mon, 04/07/2008 - 14:35

Updated every 15 minutes

Google has partnered with The New York Times to allow users to track the news geographically in a layer on Google Earth.

Users can follow the news by location (city, state, country, neighborhood) and by section (U.S., Foreign, Sports, Travel). Items on the layer are mapped based on place names given to each article when it is uploaded to NYTimes.com. The items include headlines and the first paragraph with links back to the full story or that particular section.

Google Earth New York Times
(Photo Credit: Google LatLong Blog)

On the Lat Long Blog, Wei Luo, Tech Lead Manager, Google Earth writes, "To experience this new way of getting your daily dose of news, launch the latest version of Google Earth and make sure the 'Geographic Web' folder is turned on."

"Click on a New York Times placemark and you will see the latest news and features pertaining to that geographic region. Want to see more than just headlines? Click on the "Show this layer" button at the top of the preview bubble and you'll get a list of news articles dating back one month."

This is the first time Google has worked with a news organization to offer news in real time. The Times layer is updated every 15 minutes pulling new stories from NYTimes.com. The layer includes articles from the last 30 days. The new layer was developed by the Times Company's Research and Development group.

News Tags: Technology, Google, New York Times

About the author:
Mike is a staff writer for WebProNews.

19 Comments

By Mode créateurs enfants (WPN reader) - Sat, 06/27/2009 - 16:51

that's a good one! great

that's a good one!
great info thanks

By Guest (WPN reader) - Thu, 06/04/2009 - 01:54

Google keeps on coming out

Google keeps on coming out with new developments. Let us see how this new addition works. I will surely check it out.

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By Mike (WPN reader) - Tue, 06/09/2009 - 05:43

Folks, I would say that

Folks, I would say that Google is always one step ahead of us. I like this thoug. Just my 2 cents. Mike - regcure license key guru.

By Rainbow Parts (WPN reader) - Thu, 06/04/2009 - 01:54

This is really a good

This is really a good enhancement to the existing google earth. It helps to get news from all over the world simultaneously in watching the places

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By Audrey (WPN reader) - Sat, 05/30/2009 - 09:37

That sounds really cool! I

That sounds really cool! I am excited to try it!

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By Linda Brooks (WPN reader) - Sat, 05/30/2009 - 07:39

NY Times Layer on Google

This is fascinating development I had not previously heard about, but can't wait to try! It will be great to be able to actually see the places that are in the news!
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By Mapper (WPN reader) - Sat, 05/23/2009 - 20:33

MARVELOUS

This is an amazing function I cant believe I didnt use. Its especially useful for those travelers that can snap a quick news just by entering a location on the map. Great.

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By Alexis (WPN reader) - Sat, 05/23/2009 - 20:19

This is adding a great new

This is adding a great new element to an already great program!

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By Guest (WPN reader) - Thu, 05/21/2009 - 17:32

Wonderful

By How to Write a Song (WPN reader) - Tue, 05/19/2009 - 18:31

Nice Article

Great News!! So the we can track the news geographically in a layer on Google.

By Heart Wedding Favors (WPN reader) - Wed, 05/13/2009 - 06:16

Google Earth is Amazing

Fascinating. Google Earth is great.

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By Simeon Marleyns (WPN reader) - Sat, 05/09/2009 - 12:49

Thank you for sharing it.

That was very awesome that New York Times allowed it. It really did help me.

By Make Money with Adsense (WPN reader) - Fri, 05/08/2009 - 01:24

Google Map

Well, though I love Google Map, I'm pretty concerned about it prying open our privacy. Still it's one of the best Google has ever brought to the table.

By FLV Converter (WPN reader) - Sun, 04/12/2009 - 23:04

Google SPANED its search

Google SPANED its search mile from the partner with Newyork Times ,and Times is so attract more readers online .Why not they combine? win-to-win...lol

By Paella (WPN reader) - Sat, 03/28/2009 - 16:08

Google Maps

I usually don't read news at Google Maps--it's not handy. But I like the picture and videos they provide in the map. I wish they would add more geographical features like about volcanos, sea currents, climate etc. As long as users can switch the features on and off, that won't lead to an information overload.

Now I heard that you can integrate Google Maps in your own website, is that true? I would like to use it for my site Kunst zu Reisen but how?

By недвижимость киева (WPN reader) - Fri, 03/06/2009 - 14:07

When Google announced they

When Google announced they were having a Google Earth and Maps Hackathon a couple of weeks ago, Virgil Zetterlind of EarthNC decided he would go to New York to attend.
more info here: http://www.gearthblog.com/

By Tomas (WPN reader) - Tue, 02/03/2009 - 22:37

Google Earth Adds New York Times Layer

The New York Times layer seems to be one of a number for which dominant, ie visible from great altitude, sample place marks have appeared. The one over southern Scotland tells us that Snoop Dog may not be allowed to enter the UK. Really?

Is this type of unwanted intrusion a sign of things to come on GE?

By Lowongan Kerja 2009 (WPN reader) - Mon, 11/10/2008 - 23:26