Virtual worlds in the media

1. PNN Online (USA) - MacArthur Island Opens in Virtual World of Second Life. "The MacArthur Foundation Island opened today in the virtual world of Second Life. The island is a new laboratory for MacArthur’s two-year exploration of virtual worlds, led by the University of Southern California and the nonprofit Global Kids. MacArthur Island is designed as an alternative space to … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news

1. Bizinformer (USA) - Entering an Era of Virtual Currencies? "There's money. People (me included) carry it around in their wallets and save small pieces of it in the ashtrays or cup holders of their cars. And they buy things with it - hamburgers, gasoline, and sometimes other small things. Then there's checks and credit cards. We pretend they're money and much of the time that … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news

1. The Industry Standard (USA) - Real world laws intrude on virtual world behavior. "Navigating the laws of cyberspace is getting ever more complex as virtual worlds themselves become mirrors of the real world. That’s one clear message from a Stanford University event on legal frontiers for digital media that I attended today. Protecting children from predators is at the top of … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news

1. Information Week (USA) - U.S. Armed Forces Look To Second Life For Training. "The Second Life role-playing and gaming communities are home to dozens of make-believe armies and navies. But you can find the real thing in virtual worlds too. The Air Force, National Guard, and Navy are using Second Life and other virtual world technology for collaboration and training. The armed … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news

1. Federal Computer Weekly (USA) - Virtual learning gets second wind from Second Life. "Virtual-world technology is giving the idea of online training a second life in the federal government. A handful of agencies are turning to virtual worlds to create programs that bring together the best aspects of Internet-based training and the traditional classroom. Like standard online … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news