Google's Ventures Into Virtual Reality MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP via Time (Jul 9)
Google takes on Second Life and provides a virtual world of its own
"Google debuted a free service Tuesday in which three-dimensional software enables people to congregate in fantasy rooms and other computer-manufactured versions of real life. The service, called "Lively," represents Google's answer to an already well-established site, "Second Life," where people deploy animated alter egos known as avatars to navigate virtual reality"
Also - With Lively, Google tries its own 'Second Life' By Stephen Shankland, Webware - has a screenshot and gives a realistic view (imo) about using it.
Posted by Gwen at July 9, 2008 10:37 AM