The American Earth-observation company Vantor is now mapping Earth from space in 3D, and the images are stunning.

Google is retiring downloads for Google Earth Pro next year, pushing users toward the web and mobile apps. Existing installs ...

In an update on Tuesday, Google says it will block users from downloading its Google Earth Pro desktop app starting June 25th, 2027. People can continue to use the app after that date, which offers ...

The USGS has released a new satellite portrait of the nation that highlights how dramatically the American landscape has ...

Google has brought its long-hidden desktop flight simulator feature to the web version of Google Earth, letting anyone fly over real-world terrain directly from a browser with no download required.

Google is giving you a free flight – with its new flight simulator app. The tech giant has added a free-to-play flight simulator within its Google Earth map software. What's so special about the ...

Last month, Google quietly killed off Google Sky Maps. But there’s still another way to virtually explore most of the solar system a la Google Maps: it’s called Google Maps in Space. Google Maps in ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Rare earth elements are actually ...

Scientists have created a global “treasure map” for rare earth elements by uncovering where the strange volcanic rocks that contain them are most likely to form. By combining thousands of rock samples ...

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The competition in the navigation space is getting fiercer, and a top Google Maps rival is now getting ready to compete against the world's number one mapping service on its own playground. Magic ...