Wimbledon is one of the world's best known tennis tournaments and once again it's going to be in Second Life on the heels of the Australian Open presence earlier this year. Closely involved with the project is Ian Hughes, a Meteverse Evangelist with IBM. I asked him to throw some light on the goals of the Wimbledon build this year: "Amongst other things we have about 180 … [Read more...] about Wimbledon in Second Life
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The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. CNET - Mitch Kapor: 3D cameras will make virtual worlds easier to use. "Mitch Kapor, like many people, is well aware that virtual worlds are often very difficult to use. The founder of Lotus 1-2-3, who also happens to be the first investor in Second Life publisher Linden Lab and its chairman, spoke at the Metaverse Roadmap meeting here today on the topic of what can be done … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
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
Interview – Gizzy Electricteeth (Kelly Daly), IBM
Gizzy Electricteeth (aka Kelly Daly) is another Australian in SL that has been a very active participant in a range of areas. As training and technology lead for IBM Australia in SL, she's busy enough. On top of that she's played a training role for Aussie residents, recently commencing the Prim School series on ABC Island which shows residents how to create objects in … [Read more...] about Interview – Gizzy Electricteeth (Kelly Daly), IBM