If you ever needed proof that web browsers are first-class citizens, capable of rendering 3D games with as much gusto as consoles or running web apps that are as feature-rich as their installed ...

If you’ve ever read about WebGL and wondered what it could do, Lights will be a great example for you. In short, WebGL is a way to display 3D graphics in the browser, without the need for a plugin.

Don't believe WebGL is real? Here's how to try the 3D browser technology yourself. It works, but plenty of development is needed for this graphics foundation to mature. Stephen Shankland worked at ...