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That's right, after starring at static images on google earth for years, its finally got the big upgrade we've all been waiting for, 'Google Earth Live'!


Just open your copy of google earth and check for updates and hey presto, the whole world, from above, in real time!
Since the announcement this morning everyone's been waving their hands out of the window and watching it on their computer screen with a measly 3 second delay. Ok so it's not totally live but 3 seconds isn't bad and google promise to cut this down over the next year.

Some companies such as sky sports are angry at the new technology as consumers will now be able to watch sports matches for free. This is nothing compared to the public outrage that is going to come when google launch the heavily anticipated heat-signature addon in June that will allow people to be seen inside their houses. Google spokesman Frail Polos made a formal statement earlier today "Because the feed comes from satellites and not from cameras on earth it does not infringe current laws."

Have a play with it and drop us a comment with what you thought.