Category: Experimenting

  • European Union to open office in Second Life

    The European Union may soon have a presence in Second Life. A report in the EU Observer says that an EU office in the virtual world would be part of the European Commission’s effort to get closer to EU citizens…

  • Sweden to open embassy in Second Life

    The government of Sweden plans to open an embassy in Second Life. News from Swedish friend Fredrik Wacka says they’re investigating how to build a 3D copy of the Swedish embassy in Washington. Formal negotiations have started with the architect…

  • Second Life: Just say yes

    Mention Second Life to some people and you open a door to skepticism and dismissive opinions. It reminds me of similar reactions about blogging just a couple of years ago. While I strongly believe that Second Life has enormous potential…

  • ABN Amro Bank opens in Second Life

    Dutch bank ABN Amro is to open an office in Second Life, Reuters reports. The Netherlands’ biggest bank told Reuters Second Life bureau that it will create a virtual bank resembling ABN’s real-life outlets, offering financial advice. ABN said it…

  • Pearson to publish book via wiki

    In a move that could shake up the book industry, publishing giant Pearson is joining with two top business schools to create a business book authored and edited by anyone who cares to contribute via a wiki, The Wall Street…