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    Google Maps Adds Webcam Layer

    Google Operating System noticed that Google Maps has added a new layer named Webcams. Clicking on that layer, will show you some of the available webcams available on the roads you are looking at. For example, I zoomed into the George Washington Bridge, which connects New Jersey to New York City and it showed me […]

    Google Operating System noticed that Google Maps has added a new layer named Webcams. Clicking on that layer, will show you some of the available webcams available on the roads you are looking at.

    For example, I zoomed into the George Washington Bridge, which connects New Jersey to New York City and it showed me a webcam.

    Google Maps Webcams Layer

    This can be incredibly useful for those not just looking for the traffic, but for a new level of street views.

    The default layers now include photos, videos, wikipedia and now webcams.


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