Google Earth is now available in virtual reality, which is comfortably the coolest thing to happen today.
The beloved globe-exploring software can be downloaded from the Steam Store today for use on the HTC Vive.
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The high-end headset has first dibs, but Google is rolling out the platform to other headsets from next year.
In a post on the Google blog the company explained
“Earth VR comes with cinematic tours and hand-picked destinations that send you to the Amazon River, the Manhattan skyline, the Grand Canyon, the Swiss Alps, and more.”
You think that sounds cool? Check out this from Google’s VP of VR Clay Bavor
https://twitter.com/statuses/798943758733586432
While the release is a bonus for the Vive community, it’s a surprise the big G isn’t bringing the experience to Daydream View considering the company’s VR push is gaining momentum.
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