Medical Students Using Second Life For Training

The master's degree in social networking isn't the only way the U.K. is bringing Web 2.0 into education: A London medical college is actually having its students practice on patients within Second Life. Imperial College London uses the ... continue

Former Pixar Exec Joins Second Life Team

An executive from Pixar Animation Studios has joined Linden Lab to help revitalize its Second Life virtual world program. Howard Look has been appointed senior vice president of customer applications and will be in charge of upcoming ... continue

WTF: Woman Arrested For “Virtual Murder”

In "WTF News" today, a 43-year-old woman is under arrest for the virtual murder of her virtual husband. Yes, you read that correctly: virtual murder, virtual husband. The Japanese woman -- or, more accurately, her avatar -- ... continue

Electric Sheep To Build Lesbian-Themed Virtual World

Get ready for the lesbian-themed virtual world. Showtime's "The L Word" is teaming up with multimedia developer Electric Sheep to create its own interactive experience. The service will begin testing next month with plans to fully launch ... continue

Teen Virtual World Takes $11 Million

Teen-targeted virtual world Gaia Online has secured $11 million in new funding. The site brings in around 5 million visitors a month, leading to its recognition as the one of the most popular virtual stops for teen net ... continue

VBusiness Expo Is Talking Virtual Worlds

VBusiness Expo is a regular virtual conference dedicated to corporate opportunities in virtual spaces run by Nick Wilson's Clever Zebra. The event is entirely hosted within virtual worlds (mostly Second Life), and brings together thought leaders and innovators ... continue