Google Earth Adds Geographic Web Layer

Google announced they have added a new geographic web layer over Google Earth with information from Wikipedia, Panoramio and the Google Earth community. This information is accessible via Google Earth and it shows you individual photos, reviews, write ups, and much more about a specific location on Google Earth. How does it work?

To experience this for yourself, all you need to do is start Google Earth and explore the world. As of today you will see new icons — the Wikipedia globe, the Panoramio star, or the information “i