Slimy Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Google on Wednesday plans to deliver an update to its Google Earth application that includes content from a number of premium sources. The features are overlaid atop areas in a map so users can learn about their significance.Perhaps the most notable addition is before and after imagery provided by the United Nations Environmental Program, which shows 100 areas of extreme environmental degradation around the world. Users can click to see how the Earth has changed in the past 30 years, primarily for the worse, and learn about crisis zones. Discovery Networks, meanwhile, is offering virtual tours of the world's major attractions, cities and natural wonders. Three to five-minute video segments will play within Google Earth, detailing the history and significance of major landmarks. Content from the National Parks Service will overlay information on over 10,000 trails and 58 national parks atop satellite images, offering detailed park descriptions and visitor information. The Jane Goodall Institute will let users track Fifi and the other Gombe preserve chimpanzees from within Google Earth. A Turn Here feature includes city video guides told from an insider's perspective, Google says, connecting users to hidden gems in cities around the world from New York to Stockholm. Google says the initial list of content providers will be expanded and updated automatically over time. Users can recognize the content features through special icons, and is located in Google Earth's "Layers" section. Existing users will see the new content show up without having to update their software. Source Pictures Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I watched Sky News use Google Earth today when they were showing that Guns Raid thing. Was surprised. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587880679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodel Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I watched Sky News use Google Earth today when they were showing that Guns Raid thing. Was surprised. Yea, they use it on the BBC a lot too I think. That feature looks really good though, I can see myself wasting hours on google earth with more features like this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587880697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxpor Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 They have alot of ****ing nerve if they charge for the National Park Info, becuse its all public domain info anyway. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587880717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadean Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 gets better and better! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587880725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Featured Content has been there for a few days now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587880729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Dog Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 They have alot of ****ing nerve if they charge for the National Park Info, becuse its all public domain info anyway. Who said anything about charging? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587881004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTheF Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Awww... I was in Africa.. and never got a chance to climb Kilimanjaro.. the snows melting :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587881011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Chimp Tracking! Now I know where those ************s hide! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587881024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Chimp Tracking! Now I know where those ************s hide! lol :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587881040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxpor Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Who said anything about charging? Noone, I assumed when I saw Premium content, that it meant $$$ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587881091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted September 14, 2006 Veteran Share Posted September 14, 2006 That sounds enchanting. Maybe I will start using Google Earth more often on my free time, or lack there of. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587881841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Sounds cool. Google Earth keeps getting better! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587881897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsiladka Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Even the Indian News channels use Google Earth !!! Lol , have seen them use it quite a few time. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587881975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Yeah same here. Google Earth is definately great! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587882244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 "Premium Content" usually implies $$$. Bot sod that, I want decent quality mapping of Leicestershire. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/495690-google-earth-gets-featured-content/#findComment-587882250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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