Buddhism in second life: Anthropologist studies spirituality in virtual reality
A Kansas State University researcher is studying how religion—particularly Buddhism—fits into new forms of virtual reality.
Jan 28, 2013
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Jan 28, 2013
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Virtual women reveal more skin, regardless of body proportions
In the virtual world of Second Life, female avatars expose substantially more skin than males, independent of their virtual body proportions, according to research published December 26 in the open access journal PLOS ON ...
Dec 26, 2012
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Disabled on the outside of virtual worlds
An ARC-funded project exploring isolation, illness and the internet suggests online virtual worlds can offer support for isolated individuals suffering disabilities – but accessibility remains a major obstacle.
Nov 26, 2012
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IT group Dassault Systemes raises 2012 sales target
French software design group Dassault Systemes raised on Thursday its 2012 sales target after posting a 22 percent jump in first-half profit to 156.4 million euros ($190 million).
Jul 26, 2012
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Cloud computing: Gaps in the 'cloud'
Researchers from Ruhr-University Bochum have found a massive security gap at Amazon Cloud Services. Using different methods of attack (signature wrapping and cross site scripting) they tested the system which was deemed "safe". ...
Oct 24, 2011
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What's your eco-attitude?
Academics at the University of Derby are using the virtual reality platform Second Life to gauge people's unconscious attitudes towards 'green' issues such as recycling.
Sep 29, 2010
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New research: What does your avatar say about you?
Old or young, beautiful or sinister - the choices are endless when designing an avatar or a virtual alter ego. In the end, do people choose one that is really different from themselves? Usually not, according to new Concordia ...
Jul 26, 2010
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Second Life creator Linden Lab laying off staff
Linden Lab, creator of the online virtual world Second Life, said Wednesday it was laying off 30 percent of its staff.
Jun 09, 2010
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Real criminals use virtual worlds to launder money
(PhysOrg.com) -- A study of 'virtual' worlds to see how criminals use them to launder real money is underway at the University of the West of England.
Mar 22, 2010
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Lego expands its universe with online game
Danish toy maker Lego is seeking to build a presence in the world of multiplayer online games with the release of a new videogame called Lego Universe.
Jan 10, 2010
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Visit Pompeii with the Victorians in Second Life
(PhysOrg.com) -- A 3D recreation of a Roman house in Pompeii has been built in the virtual world Second Life by Dr Shelley Hales and Dr Nic Earle from the University of Bristol.
Dec 16, 2009
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Second Life creates virtual world for businesses
Linden Lab on Wednesday announced it is adding a new dimension to Second Life online world to give businesses private places for virtual meetings.
Nov 05, 2009
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HP, Amazon to sell paperback versions of e-books
(AP) -- Some of technology's best-known companies are betting there's pent-up demand for on-demand books.
Oct 21, 2009
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Researchers Bring Avatars and People Together for Virtual Meetings in Physical Spaces (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- While you can't yet teleport or clone yourself to be in two places nearly at once, computer scientists are working on what might be the next best thing.
Oct 19, 2009
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Is Second Life's Economy Too Big To Fail?
One of the more interesting developments in terms of technology is the virtual economy -- and how it translates into something that involves real money.
Oct 13, 2009
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