Google with ambition to turn Earth into a giant social network

Google Earth will soon become a social network of massive scale through the stories, videos and photos that users post to it.

According to Reuters, Google's parent company Alphabet is planning to allow users to upload their personal stories and photos to Google Earth, turning this Google Maps tool into a giant social network.

Google Earth has long been known as a tool that helps users find their way using a real interface from satellite images.

Rebecca Moore, director of Google Earth, told Reuters about the revamp. In addition to videos, photos and exploration stories, users will be able to post information about family history, hiking trips and more.

However, details about the new feature have not been revealed. Ms. Moore also confirmed that this change can only appear on Google Earth within 2 to 3 years.

The story sharing feature on Google Earth will turn this tool into an extremely realistic social network. Through it, users can learn about landmarks, buildings and landscapes through the real experiences of those who have been there. In addition, the development of virtual reality tools such as VR also promises to enhance Google Earth, helping users sit in one place and still be able to travel as if they were actually traveling.

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