Google Earth gets VR treatment

You can now experience Google Earth in virtual reality allowing you visit any part of the world,without having to travel there in real life.

The VR version of Google Earth is currently available for the $799 HTC Vive and can be downloaded from the Stream VR store. The minimum requirement to run the app is 8GB RAM and it is only available for VR ready Windows PC.

With Google Earth VR you'll be able to explore major destination on earth in 360-degree view including  Amazon River, the Manhattan skyline, the Grand Canyon, the Swiss Alps, and more at the comfort of your home via virtual reality. You'll be also able to change the position of the sun or alter the time as well using the controller.

Google says that support for other platforms will roll out in the future.

Ten years ago, Google Earth began as an effort to help people everywhere explore our planet. And now, with more than two billion downloads, many have. Today, we are introducing Google Earth VR as our next step to help the world see the world. With Earth VR, you can fly over a city, stand at the top of the highest peaks, and even soar into space.

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Kaiser Bey

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