The algorithm combines multiple images, sometimes in the hundreds, to create a 3D model which, once mapped, can be updated with new satellite imagery as it is collected by DigitalGlobe’s cluster ...

Google today relaunched their Keyhole satellite Image mapping system as Google Earth. Google Earth combines 3D buildings and terrain with mapping capability and Google search and is based on ...

The system combines trillions of images from dozens of public sources, including satellite images, radar scans, laser-based 3D mapping, and climate simulations. It maps the entire planet’s terrestrial ...

Google has spent much of the last few months making a variety of enhancements and updates to Google Maps — the initiative kicked off in June when the company announced radically improved 3D ...

This New Satellite Will Make Google Maps Much Better DigitalGlobe’s new satellite will let any private buyer purchase images so sharp, they can identify individual trees and cars on the ground.

There is a "3D" button on desktop Google Maps, which launches the Google Earth dataset, but on mobile you've only ever had a flat satellite view or untextured 3D blocks of buildings.

The guys at DigitalUrban have put together a cool tutorial on how to create a panorama photo using Google Earth. Their method basically outlines how to set up a virtual camera on a “tripod ...

Unfortunately, Google Maps does not allow users to change the map type while the route preview is enabled, so you need to enable the satellite layer in the overview screen (where you are also ...

Google Maps gets 3D view of the world Earth view brings depth to Google's mapping service. It needs a browser plug-in for now some day we'll be cruising in 3D in Google's virtual world.

The company has seemingly started testing 3D buildings in Google Maps on Android Auto, using an approach that might remind of the new Apple Maps experience.

Let’s take a head-to-head look at Google Maps and Bing Maps to see which service provides a better view of various locations around the world.