IBM and Second Life creator Linden Lab have announced they are teaming up to build an open standard for virtual 3D worlds. This news comes in conjuntion with Google's announcement that they are partnering with the Multiverse Network to create a new online 3D environment for the masses.
Both of these new partnerships will exponentially increase the speed at which the internet evolves to a truly 3D environment.
IBM's project will focus on securing transactions, increasing the stability of 3D platforms and introduce interoperability by creating universal avatars. Most 3D platforms currently lack interoperability. For example a Second Life player cannot stroll around in a Google Maps projection.
Google's project will allow people to design custom virtual worlds using the large database of 3D models created by SketchUp. It wil also allow people to import pieces of terrain by entering specific longitude and latitude data from Google Earth.
3Dwalkthroughs.com is currently working with one virtual 3D technology provider to bring an improved level of realism to their current product. While we are not at liberty to mention this companies name just yet, we think you will be impressed with the final product. 3D applications are believed to offer a better user experience than traditional 2D environments and are proven to increase the "stickiness of websites".
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