If you've ever wondered what the elevation of your location is, you can find out with Google Maps on both desktop and mobile.

Tips – when you first open Google Earth 4.1 you get a “Tips” window which shows suggestions of things you can try, or instructions of how to use some feature in GE. See the screenshot. I think this is ...

Users have been able to peek into the past on Google Maps for a while. However, this is the first time Google Earth is getting that same time-travel ability. The new tool builds on a trend from last ...

When I’m planning a trip to a new destination, I try to get a feel for the place before I leave — especially if I’m going abroad. Not that I’m trying to mitigate culture shock, but it’s helpful to ...

It’s time to pick up some birthday candles, as Google Earth just celebrated its 20th birthday. To celebrate, the company is unveiling some new and interesting features. One new Google Earth feature is ...