The guided tour function "Voyager" of the newborn "Google Earth" and "I 'm feeling lucky" going around the recommended places of Google are like this

Google announced the new Google Earth on April 18, 2017 local time. New-generation Google Earth includes a guide tour that tours the world's sights with a story created by writers, scientists, non-profit organizationsVoyagerIn addition to being added as a new function, it is said that the 'I' m feeling lucky 'function which randomly displays the sights with the feeling like Omikuji is also implemented, so I actually tried it.

Welcome home to the new Google Earth
https://blog.google/products/earth/welcome-home-new-google-earth/

The new Google Earth has Google Chrome andAndroid applicationIt corresponds to. Google Chrome can be opened from the following page.

Google Earth
https://earth.google.com/web/

A round earth is displayed on the top page. When you press the Voyager icon on the left of the screen ... ...


Like this, a number of guide tours created by Google, such as writers, scientists, non-profit organizations, etc., are displayed.


"Natural TreasuresWhen I click on the image titled titled "..."


A tour on "the paradise of beautiful birds" that was made under the cooperation of BBC was displayed. Click "START EXPLORING".


You will see a map on the left, a YouTube movie on the top right, and an overview of the guided tour at the bottom right. Clicking on the movie ......


Guided tour started. Natural Treasures is a zoologist / botanistDavid AttenboroughExplanation by Mr. was done.


As you click the arrow at the bottom right of the screen, the place moves steadily and commentary will be done for each place.


There are various types of guided tours and you can meet the Sesame Street MuppetsGirl Muppets Around the WorldAlso something like. When you click "START EXPLORING" ......


A globe that meets the Muppets scattered throughout the world was displayed.


Click "Netherlands".


Then, "Meet Ieniemienie" (Meet Iniony) ", the original character of Sesame Street of the Netherlands" Iniminy "appears in each place of the Netherlands. The story of this guided tour is like "Initiyi is dissatisfied with the princess of a picture book always wearing a dress and is trying to make a story by himself", so emphasis is placed on the story rather than commentary on the place It has become something.


In addition, clicking on the 'I' m feeling lucky 'button under Voyager jumps to a place randomly selected from 20,000 places that Google considers "worth exploring". Sometimes I arrive at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Australia ......


You can also arrive at the Okavango Delta in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana. The Okavango Delta has a Knowledge Card appeared on the upper right of the page, so click on it.


Then, further photographs and explanations of that Okavango Delta, places often searched by others are displayed, and it is possible to obtain more detailed knowledge.


Also, the "3D" button is always displayed at the lower right of the map screen, and clicking this ... ...


It is possible to switch map from 2D image to 3D image.


Google Earth is compatible with VR. Up to now I only used HTC Vive, but now I can now use it with Oculus Rift as well. Using a VR headset makes it possible to experience an immersive experience of 360 degrees so it seems like you seem to be flying all over the world, despite being at home.

Now Oculus Rift users can experience the awesome power of Google Earth VR
http://mashable.com/2017/04/18/google-earth-vr-oculus-rift/