Why not have a go and see who can create the most realistic, I don't think I will win!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
On second thoughts, don't go on Stardoll, you will never get any work done, I have just spent 1/2 an hour creating this avatar!
Why not have a go and see who can create the most realistic, I don't think I will win!
Rise of the 3D'Virtual Worlds' that could transform the way we work, play, shop and communicate.
Full article here
Key points:
1.Virtual worlds are instantaneous and allow real time hook ups rather than time lagged, Facebook, My Space, Bebo.
2. Habbo credits exchangeable for real currency, it has 80 million members- bigger than most countries.
3. Virtual worlds are the next big thing and could be as important as the industrial revolution.
4. Entropia Universe, a Swedish virtual world had a turnover of $365million last year & will become the first virtual world to be floated on the stock market.
5. Facebook- people pay real money to send virtual drinks and flowers to their friends.
6. $83 was paid for a virtual Levis jacket for their avatar a real world one would cost $78.
7. In China $30billion is being invested in a 6x6 mile site to build the Beijing Cyber Recreation Project which will host 9 or 10 virtual worlds all of which will be capable of supporting over 150 million avatars, not just for fun but to boost economy by allowing buyers to buy direct from Chinese manufacturers in virtual malls.
8. Stardoll- 6 million users, 93% female, fame, fashion and friends.
9. Useful for remote working, collaborative projects and anonymous counselling.
IBM have 5,000 people working virtually - quest to make virtual worlds 'inter-operable'.
Key points:
1.Virtual worlds are instantaneous and allow real time hook ups rather than time lagged, Facebook, My Space, Bebo.
2. Habbo credits exchangeable for real currency, it has 80 million members- bigger than most countries.
3. Virtual worlds are the next big thing and could be as important as the industrial revolution.
4. Entropia Universe, a Swedish virtual world had a turnover of $365million last year & will become the first virtual world to be floated on the stock market.
5. Facebook- people pay real money to send virtual drinks and flowers to their friends.
6. $83 was paid for a virtual Levis jacket for their avatar a real world one would cost $78.
7. In China $30billion is being invested in a 6x6 mile site to build the Beijing Cyber Recreation Project which will host 9 or 10 virtual worlds all of which will be capable of supporting over 150 million avatars, not just for fun but to boost economy by allowing buyers to buy direct from Chinese manufacturers in virtual malls.
8. Stardoll- 6 million users, 93% female, fame, fashion and friends.
9. Useful for remote working, collaborative projects and anonymous counselling.
IBM have 5,000 people working virtually - quest to make virtual worlds 'inter-operable'.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
fan creates iphone advert
A 'normal'person, Nick Hayley, created an advert for apples iphone and posted it to you tube, apple saw it, liked it and flew him out to create a professional version. How is that for new technology making it possible for audiences to influence institutions?! Here is the original video, a link to an article about what happened and a link to the new version, can you spot the difference?
He is 18, do any of you fancy making an advert for a new tech product?
He is 18, do any of you fancy making an advert for a new tech product?
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Web.2 is on the increase-CNN to start posting news in Second Life
CNN opens Second Life division
Tuesday, October 30 2007, 15:09 GMT (10:09 ET)
By Dave West
CNN is next week to start reporting in online virtual world Second Life, it has announced.
The US news network will equip other residents to send copy and photos while providing news "kiosks" spread through the Second Life world.
Real CNN staff will hold meetings to guide online volunteer reporters who will then contribute to special version of its citizen-journalist i-Reports.
CNN news services executive Susan Grant explained how the idea was developed: "We looked at what are people doing that is meaningful to what we do. I love that we don’t have to take things from the real world and force them in."
She added that setting up the idea took "very little investment" and was cautious about its relevance: "I don’t think we are betting the whole farm on it. It’s one aspect of many ways we are engaging with users."
Tuesday, October 30 2007, 15:09 GMT (10:09 ET)
By Dave West
CNN is next week to start reporting in online virtual world Second Life, it has announced.
The US news network will equip other residents to send copy and photos while providing news "kiosks" spread through the Second Life world.
Real CNN staff will hold meetings to guide online volunteer reporters who will then contribute to special version of its citizen-journalist i-Reports.
CNN news services executive Susan Grant explained how the idea was developed: "We looked at what are people doing that is meaningful to what we do. I love that we don’t have to take things from the real world and force them in."
She added that setting up the idea took "very little investment" and was cautious about its relevance: "I don’t think we are betting the whole farm on it. It’s one aspect of many ways we are engaging with users."
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Why did Murdoch buy My Space?
Why do Institutions keep investing in New Technology? They have to keep moving and keeping up to date with the technology, software and hardware and keep an eye on their audiences and what they are interested in. Look here for an article on Myspace.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
digital tv
link to iplayer page
Advances in digital tv technology has changed the future of television. It seems to be moving away from 'broadcasting' and into 'narrowcasting' where audiences will create their own schedules by using 'on demand' services such as the BBC's iplayer andthe channel 4 service.
Sky+,and TiVo paved the way and insitutions such as the BBC and Channel 4 have had to adapt and move into new arenas to keep 'in the game'.
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