google-earth

Google tracks Santa’s movements

Santa Claus is coming to town…and with the help of Google , kids and grown-up kids can track his every move. Once again the movements of the big jolly bearded-one will be displayed for all to see has he prepares for the busiest day of his year – culminating in his night-long marathon across the globe on the 24th. Those wishing to keep an eye on old St. Nick can do so every day from 1 December right up until Christmas Eve, via the NORAD website . On 24 December excited adults and kiddies can keep up with Santa’s progress in real-time on the Google Maps website, in 3D on Google Earth or even on Google Maps for mobile – for Santa tracking on the go

See the rest here: 
Google tracks Santa’s movements

google-earth

It’s an inside job for Google maps

Google has announced the final frontier for Google maps – mapping the indoors. Not satisfied with surveying and mapping almost every inch of outdoor space on earth, the search seraph has turned its attentions to the indoor nooks and crannies of airport, shopping malls and other indoor public spaces. Google Maps 6.0 for Android enables users to find their way around with their handsets. Users can explore the entire building floor plan or locate points of interest such as specific shops, public toilets and ATMs. “When you’re inside an airport, shopping mall or retail store, a common way to figure out where you are is to look for a freestanding map directory or ask an employee for help,” vice president of engineering for Google Earth and Maps Brian McClendon explained . “Starting today, with the release of Google Maps 6.0 for Android, that directory is brought to the palm of your hands, helping you determine where you are, what floor you’re on, and where to go indoors.” Using the familiar Google Maps ‘blue dot’ icon, the new app can find a user’s location within several metres and also indicate which floor of a building they are on – a useful tool for those of us who are prone getting lost

Original post:
It’s an inside job for Google maps

google-earth

Google Makes Software Downloads Available for Iran

Google announced yesterday that for the first time Google Earth, Picasa and Chrome are available for download in Iran. Previously, U.S. export controls and sanctions programs banned exporting Internet services and software to Iran. However, the Obama administration lifted the ban in March 2010, making online services such as photo sharing and instant messages available to Iranians.

Go here to read the rest: 
Google Makes Software Downloads Available for Iran

google-earth

Track Santa’s Journey with Google Earth

Google has added new features to its Santa Tracker–a Google Earth tool that displays Santa’s voyage around the world on Christmas Eve using NORAD’s Santa-tracking radar.

See more here:
Track Santa’s Journey with Google Earth

google-earth

Real-Time Search Engine OneRiot Creates Ad Network for Social Media Apps

Search Engine Watch reports that real-time search engine OneRiot is attempting to unlock the Holy Grail for developers of social media applications – give them a way to make money off of their free apps. One Riot has recently launched RiotWise Trending Ads, a real-time ad network that allows Web and mobile app developers a chance to earn money through ad clicks.

Read the original: 
Real-Time Search Engine OneRiot Creates Ad Network for Social Media Apps

google-earth

Yahoo! Schedules Holiday Shutdown

In an effort to cut back on expenses during the recession, Yahoo! is shutting down most of its offices from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, according to the Wall Street Journal. Employees can use vacation time or take unpaid leave.

More here:
Yahoo! Schedules Holiday Shutdown

google-earth

Autodesk Unveils Geospatial Solution with Google Earth Pro

Software and services company, Autodesk, Inc., is offering a Government Geospatial Solution with Google Earth Pro, available on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Schedule 70. The new bundle is designed to leverage highly technical spatial data via an intuitive and simple interface.

See the original post:
Autodesk Unveils Geospatial Solution with Google Earth Pro