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.
Social Sciences
Jan 28, 2013
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Global Internet hit 2012 speed bump, study finds
Global Internet connection speeds around the world slowed in late 2012, according to a survey released Wednesday that suggested a temporary stall in broadband gains.
Telecom
Jan 23, 2013
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Once-vaunted tech firms struggle against challengers' onslaught
Consumer electronics are among the most popular holiday gifts, but how many people really wanted a BlackBerry tablet, a Panasonic television or a Nokia smartphone for Christmas?
Business
Dec 27, 2012
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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 ONE ...
Social Sciences
Dec 26, 2012
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Oracle 2Q earnings rise 18 pct to top Street view
Oracle's latest quarterly earnings rose 18 percent as companies splurged on more software and other technology toward the end of the year.
Business
Dec 18, 2012
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Deals site LivingSocial cuts 400 jobs worldwide
(AP)—Online deals company LivingSocial is cutting 400 jobs worldwide, or about 9 percent of its work force, as the deals market continues to face challenges.
Business
Nov 29, 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.
Other
Nov 26, 2012
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Apple climbs after share sell-off called 'insane'
(AP)—Shares of Apple jumped nearly 6 percent Monday, with one analyst calling a two-month sell-off in shares of the world's most valuable company "insanely insane."
Business
Nov 19, 2012
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Cisco to acquire Meraki for $1.2 billion
American information technology firm Cisco said it will acquire Meraki Inc., a leader in cloud networking, in a deal worth $1.2 billion.
Business
Nov 19, 2012
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Wipro profit up better than expected 24 percent
Wipro reported September quarter profit of 16.1 billion rupees ($300.6 million) Friday, an increase of 24 percent in rupee terms, as customers in Europe turned to outsourcing to cut costs and growth begins to return to the ...
Business
Nov 2, 2012
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