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Feb 9, 20247 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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28East
Feb 9, 20243 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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28East
Jan 11, 20242 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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28East
Jan 11, 20243 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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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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28East
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 â…“ of the global population suffers from allergic rhinitis, with one quarter of adults...
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28East
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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28East
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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