"The basic idea was to build a computer hardware interface which is similar to an existing analog tool. An new interface will force new experiences. Forget about keyboard and mouse: with WiiSpray we created a new human computing interface (HCI). The use of WiiSpray is similar of using a real spray can – but without the colour and the toxic smells."

Submitted by stella - 2008-06-13 16:17:57
Channels - blogcadre hackszine
Tags - hack tech wii graffiti virtual

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"A Dutch teenager has been arrested for allegedly stealing virtual furniture from "rooms" in Habbo Hotel, a 3D social networking website."

Submitted by stella - 2007-11-14 19:43:28
Channels - blogcadre
Tags - social virtual networking theft

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Submitted by stella - 2007-10-16 18:33:18
Channels - hackszine
Tags - tech mac network virtual ethernet vmware workstation

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Total volume of Linden dollars: 2,608,448,990
At the current exchange rate of L$265 to $1, this is roughly $9.8 million.

Cash flow:
Last month, there were 42,597 avatars with an increasing balance. 132 of them were earning over $5000 a month. The graph is very bottom heavy, with most users making less than $10. No mention is made of users with a negative cash flow.

Transaction size:
Most transactions are for small amounts under L$500 ($1.88). I'd venture to guess most of these are texture uploads that cost L$10 ($0.038) or small L$2 camping transactions ($0.008). There were 856 transactions over L$1,000,000 ($3,773).

Submitted by jason - 2007-07-25 20:04:09
Channels - metaverse
Tags - virtual money secondlife economy micropayment linden

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I spent the evening looking at the SL presence for as many major brands as I could find. I'm sure I've missed a few, but this is a fairly good representation of what real world advertisers are doing in the virtual world space. From a creative standpoint, it's not hard to see why advertisers are so interested in exploring Second Life's possibilities. There aren't a lot of creative or physical limitations inherent in the environment, so it's a unique opportunity to present a brand in an entirely new context.

So, without further ado, here is the massive list of real world brands that are currently participating in the virtual world of Second Life. Enjoy.

Submitted by jason - 2007-07-26 12:26:29
Channels - blogcadre fallonplanningblog metaverse collemcvoy
Tags - advertising brand virtual identity secondlife

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Die VisualOrgasm-Pixeltown ist DIE virtuelle Pixelstadt. Täglich neue Mieter, täglich neue Bauwerke. Die VOPT stammt aus dem Hause VOdA, das auch für VisualOrgasm verantwortlich zeichnet. Viele SEO nutzen die VOPT als Linkkauf-Möglichkeit zur Verbesserung des Google-Pagerank.

Submitted by berot3 - 2007-06-14 10:42:11
Channels - berot3
Tags - virtual town pixel stadt virtuell

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A demonstration using the Wii remote to control Google Earth. You can find more information about how to do this at www.wiili.org and wiihacks.blogspot.com. You can find this GlovePIE script at http://jcoulston.blogspot.com

Submitted by fthiery - 2007-06-11 15:44:49
Channels - metaverse
Tags - virtual metaverse motion reality tracking controller

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A snapshot of the current state of play

Submitted by jasonology - 2007-06-01 06:49:41
Channels - technology hardware computers macintosh mac osx
Tags - windows software osx virtual computer macintosh virtualization intel emulation

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One of the first attempts to actually extend the use of 3D buildings inside Google Earth..

Submitted by fthiery - 2007-05-30 07:13:44
Channels - metaverse
Tags - google virtual metaverse earth globe panorama

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Freeearth is an attempt to do a flash-only 3D globe ala google earth. It uses yahoo geoAPI for geocoding, and also provides an API for using it from other websites. http://freeearth.poly9.com/api/d...

Submitted by fthiery - 2007-05-11 04:53:05
Channels - web2.0
Tags - mashup web2.0 virtual flash earth globe

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This is fucking rad. Just beautiful multimedia manifestations at every click. Bravo, chaps.

Submitted by pilafdm - 2007-04-29 15:10:32
Channels - general art internet
Tags - art virtual photos rad beautiful horror scary rooms 99 vr

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With the 3-D virtual world of Second Life

Submitted by aki - 2007-04-03 19:47:23
Channels - fallonplanningblog
Tags - life postcards from second 2l virtual real estate

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