UK virtual world consultants, Daden Limited have created an amazing build in Second Life that directly leverages Google Maps content. The visuals say it all: The NPIRL and Digital Urban blogs have more info as well. With multiple mirror worlds in development and work like this being done, can you imagine how interesting booking a holiday is going to be in coming … [Read more...] about Wow factor: Google Maps in Second Life
Landmarks of note
2008 Australian Open Tennis in Second Life
Following on from last year's foray into Second Life, IBM and the tournament organisers have again teamed up to replicate the real world action in Second Life. Australian IBM staff are central to the whole thing and are hoping for a response at least equal to last year's. Features of the build include the replica Rod Laver and Margaret Court arenas, an integrated … [Read more...] about 2008 Australian Open Tennis in Second Life
Contraception talk in Second Life
The University of Plymouth have an excellent presence in Second Life devoted to sexual health. AIDS / HIV awareness, sexually transmitted diseases and other sexual health topics are the focus. Their blog lists a lot of their activity. One upcoming event that may interest you: "Barbara Hastings-Asatourian, Managing Director of Contraception Education and Senior Lecturer in the … [Read more...] about Contraception talk in Second Life
Freedom Expressed
Freedom Xpress is one of the more recent memorials to appear in Second Life. Its subject is freedom of expression and the journalists who have been killed for doing their job. The organisers of the memorial, Dakila Lacava and Galilla Sinatra, describe their motivations: "Freedom Xpress is a place of tribute to those who have fallen in the name of freedom of expression and … [Read more...] about Freedom Expressed
Virtual Melbourne has arrived
Melbourne Laneways is a new build featured on ABC Island. It was created by Gary Hazlitt and Ben Zabelin from The Project Factory on behalf of the ABC and Multimedia Victoria, who have produced an associated publication titled 'Would Your Business Benefit from a Second Life' (download here). The public launch was held this evening (Thursday night) at 7pm AEST with a good roll … [Read more...] about Virtual Melbourne has arrived