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

Posted by msmash on Tuesday April 18, 2017 @03:20AM 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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Sales message for the invasive Chrome browser? by Futurepower(R) · 2017-04-18 05:02 · Score: 4, Informative

Visit the new Google Earth in Firefox and you will see:

Aw snap! The new Google Earth isn't supported by your browser yet.
Try this link in Chrome instead. If you don't have Chrome installed, download it here.
Google's Chrome browser installs system services. If you are operating as a limited user, Google has more control over your computer than you do.