Google Earth will evolve into ... Second Life

In the near future, the Google Earth service will be upgraded, allowing users to connect each other through cyberspace and create an environment similar to a fever-based life simulation game in Western countries 'Second Life'. .

The success of the Google Earth tool and the huge search engine acquisition of Sketchup technology are the grounds that experts believe that Google is targeting a service similar to Second Life. The available technology potential, especially the structure of Google Earth created by Sketchup, can completely allow Google to build a vast, powerful kingdom of 3D technology, set up virtual social environments more useful than Second Life. There have been reports that 3D virtual world technology is being tested secretly by Google at the University of Arizona and will be available to the public later this year.

Virtual social model that Google has ambition to bring to users.Photo: Advanced Media Lab

While not entirely new to Second Life gamers, Google 's virtual world is basically based on an open platform, allowing users to directly create content with products. graphics that they can create first through application software.

There is still a long way to go to attract the majority of users like Second Life, but a Google spokesperson commented: " We are always looking for new ways to help. Users connect and share information and experience life together easily . "

Google is also preparing to launch an application programming interface (API) on November 5, which allows programmers to promote social networking applications into iGoogle personal page services, email messages. Gmail and Google Talk messages are more intuitive.

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