Google Earth Street View: Face or license plate blur requests

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 10, 2010
Filed under: Computers, Software

Google Earth Street View is something that you either love or hate, many believe that it is a superb tool to use for fun or for educational purposes, others argue that it is an invasion of privacy. Who is right – well the jury is still out on that one.

Google Earth Plug-in: Civil War Trails Online

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: April 7, 2010
Filed under: Computers, Software

Google Earth has now become an important tool, not only for fun but research as well. New features and images are being added all the time, the latest is that a new Civil War Trails online plug-in has just been launched by the state of Pennsylvania.

Google Earth: New imagery isnt in Google Maps yet

By: Alan Ng | Posted: April 7, 2010
Filed under: Alternative News

We have some good news for regular users of the Google Earth application now, as Google has just released some new imagery for countries including the United States, Brazil and China.

Google Earth gets 3D Disney Monorail Animation

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 29, 2010
Filed under: Computers, Software, Video News

Google Earth seems to be having a huge amount of 3D animation submitted to them of late – the latest is of the Disney Monorail. This model is one of the best we have seen in a while and will take you on a journey spanning the entire monorail system.

Google Earth Street View: Military Buildings Removed

By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: March 22, 2010
Filed under: Alternative News

Just a couple of days ago we reported on how Google Earth’s Street View had come under fire for showing detailed images of SAS headquarters.

Google Earth Locations: 12 of the best

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 22, 2010
Filed under: Computers, Software

When Google Earth was first launched it was just a bit of fun to us all, things have moved on so much since then. Users now see this as a great tool for research for school as well as finding some of the best locations to visit if planning a…

Google Earth’s Street View: SAS headquarters images row

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 20, 2010
Filed under: Computers, Software

Google Earth’s Street View has come under fire yet again, this time for showing detailed images of the SAS headquarters. The SAS (Special Air Service) headquarters entrance has never appeared on any maps, and for good reason – now Street View decided to show to the world a 180-degree view…

Google Earth Update: Places of interest and icons

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 19, 2010
Filed under: Computers, Software

For those of you who have not noticed, Google Earth has been updated – with Places of Interest receiving the biggest update. Before, this feature was at the bottom of the list, now it features almost near the top with a number of changes all designed to offer a better…