Google announced today that it's rolling out a brand new version of Google Maps for the desktop.
The redesign strips away the side bar you're used to, and instead uses a tiny floating box where you type in searches. You don't just have to search for specific addresses either. Just typing in "coffee" or "brunch" will give you a list of suggested venues. Google also added some really cool 3D maps to Google Earth.

Google has rebuilt Google Maps from "the ground up," with a focus on the design and interactions directly within the map. From seeing clouds hovering over the world in real-time and how the Earth looks in the Milky Way as the sun sets, the new Google Maps essentially has Google Earth and Street View baked into it. With stunning Google imagery, as well as user-generated photos which can be uploaded and submitted to Google Maps, the platform has never looked better.

Google is only letting a few people try the new Google Maps at first. You can sign up here if you'd like to test it out.