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Optimising BigQuery for astronomy datasets using HealPix Index

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Feb 97 min read

Optimising BigQuery for astronomy datasets using HealPix Index

This article covers how to enhance query performance on an astronomy dataset employing clustering of the records by HEALPix index....

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How Domino’s delivers pizza with the drop of a pin to almost anywhere

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Feb 93 min read

How Domino’s delivers pizza with the drop of a pin to almost anywhere

Editor’s note: Today’s blog post comes from Christopher Thomas-Moore, Chief Digital Officer at Domino’s. Thomas-Moore shares how Domino’s...

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Next-generation of Cloud-based maps styling now generally available, with new zoom level customisation and usability improvements

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Jan 112 min read

Next-generation of Cloud-based maps styling now generally available, with new zoom level customisation and usability improvements

Google Maps Platform is moving their next generation of Cloud-based maps styling into general availability. Since the Preview release,...

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How Google Earth Engine can inform more sustainable agriculture practices

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Jan 113 min read

How Google Earth Engine can inform more sustainable agriculture practices

Food and water security are among the most pressing problems facing the world today. According to the United Nation’s Food and...

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Introducing React components for the Maps JavaScript API

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Dec 14, 20232 min read

Introducing React components for the Maps JavaScript API

When the Maps JavaScript API launched back in 2005, the web performed a lot differently than it does now. Since then, frontend web...

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Dec 5, 20234 min read

2023: 28East's Year in Review

As 2023 winds down, we at 28East want to take a moment to look back at a year marked by growth, innovation, and enduring partnerships....

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AR and the future of architectural geodesign

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Nov 7, 20234 min read

AR and the future of architectural geodesign

Editor’s note: Today’s blog post comes from Mike Hoppe, Creative Director at Geopogo. Geopogo empowers project teams to make buildings...

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Build immersive maps at scale with Photorealistic 3D, 2D, and Street View Tiles, now in GA

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Nov 7, 20233 min read

Build immersive maps at scale with Photorealistic 3D, 2D, and Street View Tiles, now in GA

Google Maps Platform is moving their Photorealistic 3D Tiles, 2D Tiles, and Street View Tiles into general availability, enabling...

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Empowering allergy sufferers with our Pollen API, now generally available

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Nov 7, 20233 min read

Empowering allergy sufferers with our Pollen API, now generally available

Climate change and its effects have significantly increased the number of allergy sufferers. According to the World Allergy Organisation,...

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Introducing the new Places API with access to EV, accessibility features, and more

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Nov 7, 20233 min read

Introducing the new Places API with access to EV, accessibility features, and more

A new Places API is now available to give developers the opportunity to share new types of information from Google Maps with their end...

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Delivering greater insights for insurance underwriters with BigQuery geospatial analytics

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Oct 24, 20236 min read

Delivering greater insights for insurance underwriters with BigQuery geospatial analytics

About CNA A key goal for insurers is to provide the best match between customer need, product offering and the premium charged. However,...

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Photorealistic 3D Tiles now in Preview with updated daily quotas

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Oct 24, 20232 min read

Photorealistic 3D Tiles now in Preview with updated daily quotas

In May 2023, Google Maps Platform announced the experimental release of Photorealistic 3D Tiles to power immersive experiences. Now...

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The Aerial View API is now generally available

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Oct 24, 20232 min read

The Aerial View API is now generally available

Aerial View gives you programmatic access to cinematic videos built with the same 3D map source used by Google Earth–and it’s now...

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Building an eco-friendly ride-hailing experience with Google Maps Platform

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Oct 24, 20233 min read

Building an eco-friendly ride-hailing experience with Google Maps Platform

Editor’s note: Today's article comes from Rishabh Sood, Chief Technology Officer, BluSmart. He shares how BluSmart, India’s first...

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Commonly asked questions about Google Maps Platform’s recently launched Photorealistic 3D Tiles

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Sep 15, 20234 min read

Commonly asked questions about Google Maps Platform’s recently launched Photorealistic 3D Tiles

Editor’s Note: Since the launch of our Experimental Photorealistic 3D Tiles at I/O in May, Google Maps Platform has been thrilled to see...

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Powering the future with our new Solar API

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Sep 15, 20235 min read

Powering the future with our new Solar API

The global energy crisis, higher electricity prices, policy momentum, and reduced costs have driven unprecedented growth in renewable...

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New ISO 27001 and SOC Security Certifications for Google Maps Platform

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Sep 15, 20232 min read

New ISO 27001 and SOC Security Certifications for Google Maps Platform

Google Maps Platform now have ISO 27001, SOC 2 and SOC 3 security certifications for 25 Google Maps Platform products. Certifications...

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Announcing the Pollen API: Providing actionable info about airborne pollen levels worldwide

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Sep 15, 20233 min read

Announcing the Pollen API: Providing actionable info about airborne pollen levels worldwide

According to the World Health Organisation, up to ⅓ of the global population suffers from allergic rhinitis, with one quarter of adults...

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Going beyond the map: Introducing Environment APIs

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Sep 15, 20232 min read

Going beyond the map: Introducing Environment APIs

When it comes to the environment, we’re at a moment that’s defining a generation and will impact generations to come. Now more than ever,...

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A connector to bring Earth Engine and BigQuery closer together for geospatial analytics

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Aug 31, 20235 min read

A connector to bring Earth Engine and BigQuery closer together for geospatial analytics

Google Maps Platform is excited to announce a new feature that simplifies exporting tabular data from Earth Engine into BigQuery. Earth...

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