1. Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Log on for a dose of reality. "Fifteen years ago, or thereabouts, my then employer sent me to a conference on "business communications". It was a largely forgettable and dreary two-day event, the high point of which, I seem to recall, was the muffins at morning and afternoon tea. Baked goods aside, the only thing I remember with any … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
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1. Wall Street Journal (USA) - Second Life Creator Linden Lab Downsizes, Morphs. "Despite some perceptions to the contrary, backers of the virtual community called Second Life say it is growing and healthy. But substantial changes are afoot. Linden Lab, a San Francisco company that was founded in 1999 and launched Second Life in 2003, said this week it will cut 30% of its … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. BBC News (UK) - Police investigate Habbo Hotel virtual furniture theft. "Thieves have struck again in the virtual world Habbo Hotel. Finnish police are investigating up to 400 cases of theft, with some members reporting the loss of up to €1000 (£840) worth of virtual furniture and other items, according to Detective Sergeant Marko Levonen. "We have done five home searches in … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
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1. USA Today (USA) - Spending on virtual goods continues upturn. "Spending on virtual goods in games, virtual worlds and on social sites such as Facebook continues to show real increases. About 13% of Americans bought virtual goods in the last 12 months, with average spending of $99, up from $87 last year (a 14% increase), finds a new survey from research and consulting firm … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
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1. The Australian (Australia) - When games start playing you: cyber addicts. "Obsession, fantasy and the internet can be a destructive trio, as a South Korean couple learned last month. The pair were sentenced for negligent homicide after allowing their three-month old daughter to die of malnutrition. In the cruellest irony, the couple apparently neglected the infant for up to … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news