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Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/ghTiEH5jkuo/google-earth-gets-a-new-home-on-the-web
Google Earth Gets a New Home On the Web
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.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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