Metaverse--I mean, new Google Earth--now available

[lewiswadsworth]

New Google Earth, with more realistic 3D buildings and integrated "Street View" is now available.

Anyone want some Snowcrash?

http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2008/04/google-earth-up.html

Google Earth

(earth.google.com)

I kind of like the black-sky look (I have atmosphere turned off)...reminds me more of the classic Cyberpunk era.

Notice the shadows if you turn on the sun...