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IBM has long been involved in Second Life. But was that really to help Linden Labs or for their own selfish reasons? Today IBM Launched The Forbidden City. It is a recreation of the famous Ming and Qing Forbidden City in China in partnership with the Palace Museum. Second Life and [...]
World Day for Decent Work is today October 7, 2008. There are some demonstrations in Second Life along with all over the world. Here is a short YouTube video of one of the demonstrations:
The event seeks decent pay for those who do not have it. Together we can overcome poverty and seek [...]
Nestea is creating a new virtual sim in Second Life. The virtual sim features a Junkyard Blues theme and promotes their new Nestea products. This is the first time that Coke has ventured back into Second Life after Coke left Second Life in favor of There.com at the beginnig of the year.
Video of [...]
Well it has finally happened. After many problems including the Reuters Second Life site being down, and decreasing posting frequency, Reuters is leaving Second Life.
Or more specifically Eric Kragel known as Eric Reuters is leaving. He is taking a position with the Silicon Alley Insider. This is the second [...]
Gaute Godager the Age of Conan Game Director recently resigned. Guate was a founder of Funcom and has been with the company for 14 years.
Craig Morrison took over and is working to address player concerns and save this faltering MMO. Some of the comments have been harsh critisizing [...]
In Google Lively you can embed YouTube videos, weather reports, or any other Google Gadgets. Soon developers will have access to an API for creating elements for Google Lively. Google wants a virtual arcade where developers can use the Google Lively API to create games in the virtual world.
Eventually entire 3D [...]
A Political Poll in Second Life by RealClearPolitics puts Barack Obama far ahead of John McCain. In the real world it is much closer at 48.1 percent for Barack Obama compared to 45.6 percent for John McCain for President. Second Life sometimes mirrors real life but we all know surveys and polls can [...]
Linden Labs is rolling out Direct SLurl as a way to explore the location you want in the virtual world of Second Life. This speeds up the process and bypasses Help Island or Orientation Island and instead you arrive at whatever destination peaked your interest in the first place.
But how will you know what [...]
In a previous post I wrote about the changes to advertising in Second Life including a formal advertisement licensing program. This policy was hotly contested and many people were very unhappy.
However, I think we all agree that advertisements in the Second Life Mainland Grid were becoming and eyesore.
Linden Lab Backtracks on Licensed [...]
The winners for the Hippos Innovation Awards have been released. Winners were chosen by six Linden judges from many categories. Here are the winners:
1. Best Documentation - Gellen Glenelg, Strife Onizuka, SignpostMarv Martin and Catherine Pfeffer
2. Best Issue Tracker Organizer - Ellla McMahon, Lex Neva and WarKirby Magojiro
3. Best Working Group Organization [...]
