Explore the World in 3D

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San Francisco as seen using Google’s new Photorealstic 3D Tiles At Google I/O this year the Google Maps team unveiled the release of Photorealistic 3D Tiles. Google Maps’ Photorealistic 3D Tiles are a new way to view the world in 3D. In essence the new tiles allow map developers to use Google Earth’s 3D buildings and terrain in their interactive maps. The new 3D tiles are ideal for creating Maps Mania… more →
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Explore the First Route Around the World

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On September 20 1519 five ships set out with 239 men from Sanlúcar de Barrameda in Spain. Their goal was to find a new route to the Moluccan Islands, in Indonesia. On September 6 1522 just one of those ships, the Victoria, landed back in Spain. It was the first ship to have circumnavigated the globe. Only 18 men returned to Spain on the Victoria. Many of the others died on the journey, Maps Mania… more →
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How to Get Restaurant Recommendations on Google Maps With the Redesigned Explore Tab – Lifehacker

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Lifehacker How to Get Restaurant Recommendations on Google Maps With the Redesigned Explore TabLifehackerIt'll just appear in the app—you don't need to upgrade. To get started, tap the Explore tab. Round buttons appear first to help you quickly find Restaurants, Coffee, and Attractions on the map. The More tab holds tons of other categories, from ATMs to …and more » map app – Google News… more →
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Google launches a kids’ map app that lets them explore 3D imagery of the Himalayas – TechCrunch

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TechCrunch Google launches a kids' map app that lets them explore 3D imagery of the HimalayasTechCrunchGoogle today released a new application designed to get kids to explore the world using maps and 3D imagery. The new app, which the company describes as “an experiment,” takes advantage of Google Maps' 3D imagery of the Himalayas but combines it …Map app by Google lets kids explore HimalayasJakarta PostGoogle's new Android map app 'Verne The Himalayas' lets kids explore the Himalayas as a yetiInternational Business Times UKGoogle's kids' map app lets them explore Himalayas in 3DETtech.comBGR –YouTube –Google Play –Google... more →
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Explore all of Google Maps in Lego form with this Web app – The Next Web

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The Next Web Explore all of Google Maps in Lego form with this Web appThe Next WebMany kids have built plastic brick cities out of Lego, but what if you could see any location on Google Maps in Lego form? That's what designer Einer Öberg has done with the appropriately named Brick Street View. The Web app renders Street View …and more » map app – Google News… more →
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