In the past, Google would publish a network linked KML file that showed the outlines of imagery releases, including all historical releases going back to 2009. However, early this year they … [Read more...]
New Google Earth imagery – July 18, 2014
July 21, 2014
It turns out that a few days ago while we were telling you about the new 3D imagery in London, Google had also pushed out quite a lot of fresh satellite imagery. Thanks to 'munden', 'dario' and … [Read more...]
Google Begins Selling Their Own Imagery
July 17, 2014
Part of the business model of Google Earth has always been that free access to seeing all of the imagery helped raise the visibility of the satellite and aerial photography businesses. But, if a … [Read more...]
New Google Earth Imagery – July 3, 2014
July 3, 2014
It appears that Google has just pushed out a fresh batch of imagery. Thanks to sharp-eyed GEB reader ‘Munden’ for being the first to let us know about it. It seems to be quite a huge update, based … [Read more...]
Higher resolution imagery coming to Google Earth
June 16, 2014
Last week DigitalGlobe, one of the primary suppliers of imagery for Google Earth, was given permission to sell higher resolution imagery. Previously they've been limited to selling 50 centimeter … [Read more...]
New Google Earth imagery – May 19, 2014
May 19, 2014
It appears that Google has just pushed out a new imagery update! Thanks to GEB readers 'Z C', 'Munden' and 'HGy' for being the first to let us know about it. As is often the case, you can use … [Read more...]
New Google Earth Imagery – May 1, 2014
May 1, 2014
It appears that Google has just pushed out a fresh batch of imagery. Thanks to sharp-eyed GEB readers 'Horvath' and 'Munden' for being the first to let us know about it. The imagery has already … [Read more...]
New Google Earth Imagery – April 16, 2014
April 16, 2014
It appears that Google has pushed out a fresh batch of imagery. Thanks to sharp-eyed GEB readers 'Jonah', 'Munden', 'Andreas' and 'Horvath' for letting us know. The new imagery can already be … [Read more...]
The obscured areas of Google Earth
April 10, 2014
While Google Earth offers imagery for the vast majority of the planet, there are a variety of places that are intentionally hidden for security or political reasons. This great article on … [Read more...]
New Google Earth Imagery – February 25, 2014
February 25, 2014
It appears that Google has just pushed out a fresh batch of imagery. Thanks to sharp-eyed GEB readers 'Schorsch' and 'Munden' for being the first to let us know about it. Unlike some of the other … [Read more...]