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| Free Google Earth Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places, and share with others. View tutorial
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Official Google Blog: Dive into the new Google Earth
— googleblog.blogspot.com — Historical Imagery: Until today, Google Earth displayed only one image of a given place at a given... time. With this new feature, you can now move back and forth in time to reveal imagery from years and even decades past, revealing changes over time. ... (more) Official Google Blog: Dive into the new Google Earth

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— earth.google.com — Explore the ocean with Google Earth Change language: Your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. To enable... JavaScript, we suggest that you either download a newer browser version or edit your browser preferences so that you can view all of the ... (more) Google Earth

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Macworld:  Google Earth 5 beta released

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Google Earth 5 beta released
Macworld — ... Google has released a new version of Google Earth , its geographic information software. The new release is available for free download from Google’s Web site. Google Earth lets users explore the planet, viewing satellite imagery, checking out maps and terrains, viewing 3D building representations in urban areas, and checking photo galleries, multimedia content and more. The new 5.0 release now features 3D bathymetry — you can explore the ocean floor. Depending on the 3D capabilities of your machine, you can even see wave motion on the surface of the water when you tilt your ...

Google Earth adds more to sea
GMSV — How do you make Google Earth instantly richer and more absorbing? Just add water. Since its launch in 2006, Google’s 3D geographic exploration program has given only cursory coverage to the world’s oceans while letting users zoom into and fly through satellite imagery of surface terrain. Given that oceans cover more than two-thirds of the planet’s surface and account for about 97 percent of the biosphere, this struck some folks as a notable lapse, among them National Geographic explorer-in-residence ...

Dive to the ocean floor, explore Mars with Google Earth 5.0
MacDailyNews — ... sites and lots of other interesting features. For those of you who keep track of version numbers, this is Google Earth 5.0. We felt the addition of the ocean and "time" merited a major bump from 4.3 to 5.0 grin Hanke reports, "Members of the Google Earth team will be publishing in-depth posts about all of the new features in Google Earth 5.0 on the Lat Long blog all week, so be sure to check back there often. And check out our video tour below:" More info and download link here . MacDailyNews Take: Somebody please explain to Google that Mars is another planet, not part of ...

Google Earth 5 gets wet and goes back in time
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... depths. Or something like that. Anyway, the new beta adds some cool imagery of the ocean floor along including 3D shipwrecks and educational maritime videos. Also newly included is the fourth axis, allowing you access to historical imagery for certain locales so you can turn back the clock and see how things have changed over the years. The final big new feature is the capacity to make "free-form tours" with soundtracks and narrations. As before, Google Earth is a free download with the more feature-laden pro version available for $400. [via ...

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Google Earth reveals two-acre field of weed to Swiss police
arstechnica.com 1/29/2009 — Google Earth has proven useful for a plethora of things—finding your house from space, checking out islands in the Pacific Ocean, and now, finding massive fields of weed. At least that's what happened in Switzerland, when Swiss ...
Swiss Police Uncover Hidden Marijuana Farm Using Google Earth [Google]
i.gizmodo.com 1/30/2009 — Swiss Police, aided by Google Earth , busted a group of "agricultural enthusiasts" who concealed two acres of ganja in the middle of a corn field. The only thing they didn't account for: satellite imaging . Police weren't specifically looking for ...
Google Earth Now Maps the Ocean Floor and Mars in 3D
readwriteweb.com 2/2/2009 — Google just released a major new update to Google Earth that now includes the rumored maps of the ocean floor. Google unveiled this update at an event at the California Academy of Sciences. After installing the latest version of Google Earth , you ...
Google Earth 5.0 goes underwater, back in time and to Mars
dvice.com 2/2/2009 — Google has mapped the oceans for the latest version of their planet-detailing juggernaut, Google Earth . Working with dozens of government, corporate and non-profit partners, Google Earth 5.0 combines 3D sea floor terrain topography with video clips and photos from ocean pros who have actually ...
Introducing Google Earth 5.0
businesswire.com 2/2/2009 — SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) today announced the launch of ocean in Google Earth, a new feature that enables users of Google Earth to dive beneath the water surface, explore 3D underwater
Google outs Earth 5 with ocean floor, more
electronista.com 2/3/2009 — Google on Monday announced the immediate release of Google Earth 5.0, bumping it up from the previous 4.3 build. Among the biggest changes are the inclusion of a detailed 3D ocean floor, the ability to go up to 50 years back in time when looking at a ...
Google Earth Adds Oceans, 3D Mars, Historical Mapping, and More
appscout.com 2/3/2009 — Google today announced a slew of new additions to the 5.0 edition of Google Earth, including ocean mapping, historical imagery, touring, and 3D additions to Mars. While the app has long included the ocean, that three-quarters of the globe ...
Free Download: Google Earth 5.0 Ocean Edition — Techlivez.com
The amazing Google Earth software has just got even better, Google has released a new version of Google Earth having capabilities of going underwater, it will let you dive beneath the surface and witness underwater terrains that would otherwise would not be possible for a average human. It ...
Google Earth Beta 5.0 Features Underwater, Outer Space — Gear Live
Google has added 3D renderings of the ocean floor in its latest update since 4.3. Google Earth 5.0 is still free to download. Track gray whales, explore shipwrecks and see what the water looked like up to 50 years ago. Also in the new Google Earth are maps and satellite images of Mars, ...
Surf's Up: The Ocean Is Now in Google Earth — GeekSugar
Splish splash - Google Earth added the world's bath! The latest version of Google Earth, 5.0, now has a 3D version of the ocean floor . The "new" ocean features reefs, underwater animal homes, and even surf spot recommendations. Just check out the Ocean layer in Google Earth and start ...
New Google Earth 5.0 Takes You 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea — Wired: Epicenter
Google has rolled out a major upgrade for Google Earth, the company’s desktop, geo-mapping browser. Google Earth 5 beta offers a host of new features, including interactive underwater details, historical maps, Mars togopography and the ability to easily record your Google Earth journeys. ...
Google Earth 5 Plus the Ocean — Google Operating System
Google Earth 5 , the latest version of Google's 3D geo-browser, brings an important feature from the discontinued Google Earth Plus, which used to cost $20/year. You can now read tracks and waypoints from a GPS device like Magellan and Garmin and you can import GPS files in GPX and LOC format. ...
Google Earth allows exploration of oceans, Mars — Wash Post Technology
SAN FRANCISCO -- Google Inc. on Monday launched a new version of Google Earth that allows users to explore the oceans, view images of Mars and watch regions of the Earth change over time.
Why the ocean matters...to Google — Webware.com
SAN FRANCISCO--The fact that you now can explore the ocean through Google Earth isn't going to make Google much money directly. But the move is nonetheless smart. Google generated a early-stage goodwill from being the best answer to the online search problem. But the company is large and ...
Google Earth Now Has Ocean, Mars, Touring, and Historial Imagery — Pulse2 - Technology News And Reviews
John Hanke, Director of Google Earth and Maps announced today at the California Academy of Sciences that a new version of Google Earth has been released. Starting today, Google Earth will have a more detailed ocean (bathymetric map) available. The oceanfloor on Google Earth will be available ...
Hands on: Google Earth 5.0 goes under the sea, back in time — Ars Technica
Google announced a new version of Google Earth today with features that focus on what is under our ocean, in our past, and above our heads. Ars Technica did some vicarious adventuring to check out the new features. Google Earth 5.0 (beta) is available for Mac OS X, Windows, and ...
Google Earth Head Responds to Allegations of Aiding Terroists [Google Earth] — Gizmodo
Sure, Google Earth 's satellite view of the world is expected to keep secretive governments nervous, but when both Hamas militants in Gaza and Pakistan-based terrorists have reportedly endorsed Google Earth, director John Hanke must respond. Hanke is the guy directly in charge of both Google ...
Google Earth Head Responds to Allegations of Aiding Terrorists [Google Earth] — Gizmodo
Sure, Google Earth 's satellite view of the world is expected to keep secretive governments nervous, but when both Hamas militants in Gaza and Pakistan-based terrorists have reportedly endorsed Google Earth, director John Hanke must respond. Hanke is the guy directly in charge of both Google ...
Google Earth takes a deep dive into the world's oceans — L.A. Times Tech Blog
Google finally put the world's oceans on the map. During a splashy presentation at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco today, the Internet giant unveiled new water features for Google Earth , the online replica of the planet that anyone can search. Three years ago, ...
Google Earth 5 Maps Oceans — Google Blogoscoped
Google announced that the latest version of Google Earth maps the oceans in much more detail*. To view the ocean imagery, tick the Ocean layer in Google Earth. Also, Google says that Google Earth 5 delivers historical images, letting you move back in time to see earth as it ...
Google Earth 5.0 Lets You Plumb The Ocean's Depths — InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs
Today Google released a new version of Google Earth. The biggest change in the earth exploration software is the addition of data from the world's oceans. Now you can scour the ocean floor and study its topography.
Download Google Earth 5.0: Explore the Oceans and Time [Google Earth] — Gizmodo
Google Earth 5.0 beta is live and more amazing than ever: You can travel back in time and see how a place has developed, go ocean-diving with Jacques Cousteau, and record your journeys to share. It looks really incredible, and we're totally installing it right now. Can't wait to see ...
Download Google Earth 5.0 Now: Explore the Oceans and Travel Back in Time [Google Earth] — Gizmodo
Google Earth 5.0 beta is live and more amazing than ever: You can travel back in time and see how a place has developed, go ocean-diving with Jacques Cousteau, and record your journeys to share. It looks really incredible, and we're totally installing it right now. Can't wait to see what ...
Google Earth 5 released for the Mac — The Apple Core
A new version of Google Earth (v.5.0) that adds support for oceans, the past and Mars was just announce on the official Google Blog. Didn’t Google Earth always have an ocean? Technically, yes, well, sort of. We have always had a big blue expanse and some low-resolution shading to suggest ...
WWF Statement on New “Ocean in Google Earth” Feature — Business Wire Technology News
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Google released the newest feature of Google Earth, called “Ocean in Google Earth”, which enables users to explore the world’s oceans online. World Wildlife Fund
Don’t tell Google that Google Earth can be used to help terrorists — CrunchGear
The terrorist attacks in Mumbai last year brought any number of technologies “under the microscope”: Twitter can be used by terrorists to coordinate attacks; Google Earth can be used to map out possible attack routes, etc. Too bad Google completely disagrees with this slipshod logic. That ...
Google Earth Finds Marijuana Field While Using Google Earth — Pulse2 - Technology News And Reviews
Police in Switzerland have found a marijuana plantation using Google Earth. Police stated that this discovery was part of a much bigger investigation. This led to the arrest of about 16 suspects and a 1.2 tons of marijuana, cash, and $780,000 worth of Swiss francs were confiscated. The Swiss ...
Video: Google Earth dives into the sea — CNET News.com
The CBS Evening News examines Google Earth 5.0 and its new underwater capabilities. It's not quite swimming with the fishes, but it will let you see where they live.
Dive into a Google Ocean hands-on — CNET News.com
Google Earth 5 debuts three new ways to explore our surroundings. The oceans of Earth, historical maps, and the topography of Mars are available as never before. Check out the good and the bad in this hands-on report.
Photos: Oceans open to Google Earth — CNET News.com
Google lures notables including Al Gore and Jimmy Buffett to the launch of Google Earth 5.0, which adds a view of the ocean to the virtual exploration software.
Google Earth adds Mars roving — CNET News.com
Google Earth 5.0 gives users the ability to explore the Red Planet, much the way they do with our own home planet.
Liveblog: Google Earth 5.0 announcement — CNET News.com
I'm live at the Academy of Sciences covering the launch of Google Earth 5.0 and Google Ocean