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Google Earth Gets a New Home On the Web (arstechnica.com)

Posted by msmash on from the interesting-updates dept.

To celebrate the Earth Day, Google says it is rolling out what was a two-year in the making major update to Google Earth. From a report: V9 is designed to run in a Web browser (just Chrome for now), but there's now a standalone home for Google Earth. The Android app has been updated, too (iOS is coming soon). Version 9 puts a big focus on guided tours via the "Voyager" section, which serves as a jumping off point for YouTube videos, 360-degree content, Street View, and Google Earth landmarks. The tours are led by scientists and documentarians, with some content produced by well-known groups like the BBC's Planet Earth team. For kids, there's a Sesame Street muppet section.

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  1. Instructions not clear by DontBeAMoran · · Score: 4, Funny

    Version 9 puts a big focus on guided tours via the "Voyager" section

    Instructions not clear, stuck in the Delta Quadrant.

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  2. Muppets by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "For kids, there's a Sesame Street muppet section."

    Ok. Raise your hand if you are a non-kid and went straight to the Sesame Street Muppet section.