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Come an' Avatalk in Second Life, urges BT
News BT built a private island in Second Life called Area 21 last September where it showed off demos of its virtual world technology including Avatalk. The five partners hosting Avatalk on their islands are Idearium, Italy Island Resort, Nuova Sicilia... [20 Mar 2008]
Photos: BT talks big on virtual worlds
Photo To test the technology it has built a private island (above) in Second Life which it has dubbed Area 21 - a play on the ultra-secret Area 51 and BT's 21CN network technology which is being used in the services. [13 Sep 2007]
Photos of the month - July 2007
Photo See what else is on the company's virtual island and how your avatar can do the shopping in our recent photo story. For more visit silicon.com's virtual worlds special report. Book publisher Penguin joined the Second Life party this month by... [27 Jul 2007]
Photos: Penguin flies into Second Life
Photo Ettinghausen added: "I see us as responsible residents rather than a brand that comes in and builds an island and leaves again. Becoming a good citizen could be the best way for businesses to get the most out of virtual worlds. [20 Jul 2007]
Photos: E-tailer Iwoot opens Second Life shop
Photo Gadget e-tailer iwantoneofthose.com (Iwoot) has opened a Second Life island which contains a virtual store selling real-life goods. Once on the Iwoot island - which also has a beach, lighthouse and maze - users can buy real items. [12 Jul 2007]
Photos of the month - June 2007
Photo The ING Renault Formula One team has opened up an island containing a race circuit within Second Life's virtual world. See more of Renault's island and find out how silicon.com fared in a Second Life kart race here. [27 Jun 2007]
Cheat Sheet: Second Life
Cheat Sheet So why not go the whole hog and buy and island? A large island will set you back $5,000. It's probably the best known of the virtual worlds that are becoming popular but are distinct from classic gaming worlds. [09 Nov 2006]
Banks to battle for orcs' gold?
News Last year Wells Fargo Bank launched the pilot of an online multiplayer video game built entirely inside Second Life, known as Stagecoach Island. Once thought of as an escape from real world hassles such as money, virtual worlds - such as World of... [23 May 2006]
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