As Australia draws to the end of its five-week election campaign, I'd pretty much given up on the political parties doing anything beyond the odd YouTube or Facebook campaign strategy. As I wrote in 2007, Australia has lagged some other countries in the use of virtual environments for politics, and this campaign hasn't changed that, with the debate over competing broadband … [Read more...] about Election 2010: virtual worlds make their debut
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Linden Lab CEO starts to turn the ship
For Second Life residents, this time of year usually generates a lot of interest due to the Second Life Community Convention. There's no shortage of that interest this year given the tumultuous year to date and the return of Philip Rosedale to the CEO role. In a fairly relaxed presentation, Rosedale laid out Linden Lab's plans for the remainder of this year and into 2011. Some … [Read more...] about Linden Lab CEO starts to turn the ship
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Want to win 140-thousand Linden dollars? Then make a machinima and submit it to the University of Western Australia's competition. 2. Veteran platform OLIVE has announced new pricing and a perpetual licensing model. 3. The dynamos at ReactionGrid have launched Jibe, a web-based world based on the increasingly popular Unity3D engine. 4. Frenzoo are now offering 3D chat … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Fashion-centric world Frenzoo continues its evolution, announcing the ability to create furniture. 2. The veteran OLIVE platform continues development, this time announcing it will demonstrate the use of its platform to deliver clinical behavioral therapies, including "engaging clients and maintaining their active participation, efficiently overcoming individual emotional … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Second Lie: small business, good sex and humour in SL
It's been a while, but it's time for the latest segment with our resident agony aunt, Second Lie. It's all about sharing insights, finding common ground and a healthy dose of cynicism. Remember, if you want to get your own slice of wisdom, you just need to contact us and we'll forward your question on. Pretty much any issue is up for discussion, as long as it's legal and … [Read more...] about Second Lie: small business, good sex and humour in SL