EarthCam commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 with historic time-lapse and documentary (videos). Sep 11, 2026 EarthCam unveiled two commemorative films drawn from its extraordinary visual archive of Ground Zero and Lower Manhattan, capturing the site's evolution from the aftermath of September 11 through the skyline of today. Beginning with imagery from its live-streaming camera just days after the attacks, the time-lapse film brings together decades of change from multiple vantage points in a powerful visual account of resilience and transformation. EarthCam began documenting Ground Zero days after September 11, when Founder and CEO Brian Cury installed a camera overlooking the site to support rescue and recovery efforts. As the mission at the site changed, EarthCam remained, preserving each successive phase of its evolution, curating an archive of over 14.7 million images and surpassing one photo every minute for the past 25 years. "We arrived at Ground Zero because we believed our technology could help, and we stayed because we understood how important it was to preserve this history," said Brian Cury, Founder and CEO of EarthCam. "For a quarter of a century, our cameras have borne witness to an extraordinary story of recovery, renewal and rebuilding. Visually documenting the most important 16 acres in America is one of the greatest responsibilities and privileges in EarthCam's 30-year history." In conjunction with the anniversary time-lapse, EarthCam will premiere "We Never Left," a short documentary featuring Brian Cury's personal account of EarthCam's involvement at Ground Zero and the decision to continue documenting the site for decades to come. The new time-lapse opens with some of EarthCam's earliest imagery from September 11, 2001 and traces the transformation of the entire site through 2026, including the construction of many of the landmarks that now define the World Trade Center. Featured buildings include: * 4 World Trade Center, completed in 2013 * One World Trade Center, completed in 2014 * The Oculus, completed in 2016 * 3 World Trade Center, completed in 2018 * St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, completed in 2022 * Perelman Performing Arts Center, completed in 2023 * 2 World Trade Center, scheduled for completion in 2031 Across successive phases of redevelopment and generations of camera technology, EarthCam captured the changing landscape of Lower Manhattan, including new towers, transportation infrastructure, cultural institutions and memorial spaces. The archive of millions of images was donated to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and offers a rare visual record of the evolution of the World Trade Center campus and the surrounding skyline over 25 years. The commemorative time-lapse and "We Never Left" are dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders, recovery workers, construction professionals and others who contributed to the recovery and rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. Disclaimer Artificial Intelligence Disclosure & Legal Disclaimer AI Content Policy. To provide its readers with timely and comprehensive coverage, South Florida Reporter uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in producing certain articles and visual content. Articles: AI may be used to assist in research, structural drafting, or data analysis. All AI-assisted text is reviewed and edited by its team to ensure accuracy and adherence to its editorial standards. Images: Any imagery generated or significantly altered by AI is clearly marked with a disclaimer or watermark to distinguish it from traditional photography or editorial illustrations. General Disclaimer The information contained in South Florida Reporter is for general information purposes only. South Florida Reporter assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service. In no event shall South Florida Reporter be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. The Company reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents of the Service at any time without prior notice. The Company does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.

EarthCam celebrates 30 years of innovation in live camera content & software. Three decades of connecting the world through visual information. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Aug. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - EarthCam, the global leader in live camera technology, content and services, is celebrating 30 years of visual innovation and growth. Since 1996, EarthCam has transformed live cameras into windows to the world that connect communities, document important moments and provide deeper insight for organizations. A conversation with Andy Warhol helped spark the idea behind EarthCam. Warhol told founder Brian Cury, "If you put a camera on anything, you can make it famous." The thought stayed with Cury. In 1996, he launched EarthCam with a simple idea: use the emerging internet to connect people through live camera technology. Thirty years later, EarthCam continues to expand its live-streaming network and introduce new services that deliver greater intelligence to both public audiences and business customers. "In 30 years, the technology has evolved dramatically, but the idea at the heart of EarthCam has remained the same," said Brian Cury, founder and CEO of EarthCam. "We've always believed in the power of live views of the world. That teaspoon of an idea has taken an ocean of execution, with thousands of cameras located all over the world. We've never stopped discovering more about the value of visual information and helping people travel to destinations they may never be able to experience firsthand." The past twelve months were EarthCam's most successful ever, with more professional clients using its Control Center 9 SaaS for construction monitoring and time-lapse than ever, with a 400% increase in the amount of images created. More cameras shipped than in any year in EarthCam's history. In 2026, EarthCam partnered with America250, the national nonpartisan organization leading the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, donating live cameras and hosting services across the United States. New views from Liberty Bell, Pearl Harbor, Mammoth Lakes, California; Fairbanks, Alaska; Block Island, Rhode Island; and Kitty Hawk, North Carolina join iconic perspectives of the Statue of Liberty and Washington Monument, along with hundreds more, creating a growing real-time view of America during its Semiquincentennial. EarthCam live-streaming and time-lapse content is relied upon by more than 1,800 television broadcasters worldwide and, in 2025, appeared in more than 30,000 news stories, generating over $1 billion in earned media value. This year, EarthCam also introduced EarthCamTV 3, a new generation of its popular TV app that brings the world's most compelling live views to the TV screen. Powered by Cinematic Visual Intelligence, the app continuously monitors all cameras across EarthCam's network, identifying and curating moments with genuine viral potential based on what is unfolding in-frame. From wildlife activity and extreme weather to dramatic sunsets and unexpected events, EarthCamTV 3 surfaces the moments most likely to resonate with audiences as they happen. From pioneering live video on the early internet to developing cameras capable of interpreting what they see, EarthCam continues to find new ways to help people see more, understand better and stay connected to places that are important to them. To learn more about EarthCam's visual intelligence solutions, visit EarthCam.net. To explore EarthCam's global live camera network and America250 locations, visit EarthCam.com. ABOUT EARTHCAM EarthCam(R) is the global leader in providing live camera technology, content and services. Founded in 1996, it provides live-streaming video, time-lapse construction cameras and 360° reality capture for corporate and government clients. The company leads the industry with the highest-resolution imagery available, including the world's first outdoor gigapixel panorama camera system. This patented technology delivers superior multi-billion-pixel clarity for monitoring and archiving important events. The Webby Award-winning company hosts many highly trafficked tourism cams, with views of popular locations and landmarks such as Times Square, World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty, Pearl Harbor, Liberty Bell, Miami Beach, Bourbon Street, Temple Bar in Dublin, Jerusalem's Western Wall, Cebu City in The Philippines, CN Tower and Abbey Road Crossing in London. To experience more of EarthCam, visit EarthCam.com or download the Webcams app on your mobile device at EarthCam.com/mobile. To experience more of EarthCam, visit EarthCam.com or download the Webcams app at EarthCam.com/mobile. Kevin McGarr EarthCam 201-488-1111 [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Africa SMB Journal do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

EarthCam has launched EarthCamTV 3, the latest version of its smart TV app, featuring new Cinematic Visual Intelligence technology that automatically identifies and highlights noteworthy live moments across its global camera network. The system detects wildlife activity, extreme weather, dramatic sunsets and special events, creating a continuously evolving broadcast stream. Founded in 1996, EarthCam hosts live cameras at popular locations including Times Square, the World Trade Center and Temple Bar in Dublin. The company's content reaches over 1,700 television broadcasters worldwide and generated more than $1 billion in earned media value in 2025. The app allows viewers to create personalised watchlists, select custom soundtracks and add their own cameras. EarthCamTV 3 is available on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV, with existing users receiving complimentary upgrades.