"Project Skylight" is its name apparently, and it's the project that will hopefully deliver Second Life in a web browser. Tateru Nino got a confirmation from Linden Lab that testing will be occurring, so hopefully we'll see some concrete examples in the short-term. It's a well overdue development, and one that is not so much innovative as essential for Second Life's longer … [Read more...] about Second Life in a browser on the near horizon
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Metaverse Journal Reader Survey
It's hard to believe this site has been around for four years now. Around two years ago we ran a reader survey and it's well and truly time to do it again. Aside from wanting to get some good information on what we can do to improve, the survey is about getting a good snapshot on how you see the virtual worlds scene playing out. We'll be sharing the results here as well, so you … [Read more...] about Metaverse Journal Reader Survey
The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
1. IT Business (Canada) - Ontario's virtual world recruiting effort. "Second Life isn't quite the hot topic that it used to be. Web-based social networks seem to have taken at least some of the steam out of virtual worlds approaches to digital collaboration. It seems people prefer instantaneous, mostly text-based social communications rather than immersive 3D environments that … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. After four months back in the CEO's seat, Phillip Rosedale has taken a step back again. It's hard to fathom the current Linden Lab strategy at present. Tateru Nino has a good wrap on the issue here. 2. For some impressive avatar dancing, Australians can tune into ABC 1 and ABC 2 in coming weeks: When The Physical TV Company’s new film Entanglement Theory screened in Italy … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Meth apartment in Second Life
This story appeared originally on our sister-site Metaverse Health. UCLA have undertaken a fascinating study within Second Life, using it as an immersive environment to replicate scenarios around methamphetamine use and the triggers those scenarios provide in relation to cravings and potential for relapse. Read the full details here, plus there's a short introduction video … [Read more...] about Meth apartment in Second Life