1. Reuters - Cell phones and virtual worlds morphing shopper ways. "Virtual worlds, mobile coupons and bar-code readers on cell phones are the next technology wave that U.S. chain stores must ride if they hope to stay competitive in the fast-changing world of global retail". 2. The Bulletin Online - Public health lessons from virtual game worlds. "It's challenging to model … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Virtual worlds in the media
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Sydney Morning Herald - Virtual world cracks down on cowboy banks. "There's a banking meltdown in Second Life, too. It seems even this escapist virtual world whose inhabitants fly around and dress up as angels or animals can't escape the global financial crisis". 2. Computerworld - Virtual worlds will soon be as important as Web to companies. "While virtual worlds like … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. Sydney Morning Herald - Watch and learn. "Buoyed by the popularity of Second Life and the site's incentives for the not-for-profit sector, conventional educational institutions are building in-world campuses to enhance their on-campus teaching". 2. Turkish Daily News - Turkish companies will rise on Second Life in 2008. "Turkish companies begin to show interest in the … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
We're starting a new weekly feature on TMJ - The Watch. It's a roundup of 5-10 stories on virtual worlds appearing in the news over the past week. This will occur each Monday and any feedback welcome. Here's the first week's roundup: 1. New York Times - Web Playgrounds of the Very Young. "Forget Second Life. The real virtual world gold rush centers on the grammar-school … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Time to take out the intellectual trash?
Malcolm King is a former media adviser to the ALP and Australian Democrats. He's written a piece on virtual worlds and it's fair to say he's scathing of their potential. Once you wade through the hyperbole King himself engages in while condemning the excesses of virtual worlds, there are some valid points made. However, one point that seems totally over the top is the claim … [Read more...] about Time to take out the intellectual trash?