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the global network of computers accessed with the aid of a modem. The Internet includes Web sites, e-mail, newsgroups, and other forums. It is a public network, although many of...
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IBM and Worlds Inc. extend 3-D technology for the Internet; VRML+ lets groups communicate, share experiences in virtual worlds
LOS ANGELES--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 8, 1995--Click on the Internet and begin an exciting journey with other people through a virtual environment.
Tags: 3D, IBM Corp., Internet, virtual world
Research articles 1995-08-08
Black Sun Interactive and Lycos partner to create PointWorld on the Internet; Three-dimensional rendering and interactive capabilities allow users to explore virtual world and communicate with other users in real-time
Interactive, Inc., an international leader in 3D multi-user interactive technology development, and Lycos, Inc., provider of the world's fastest and most comprehensive Internet catalog, today announced the creation of PointWorld, a 3D version of the leading Internet review service from Point Communications Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lycos.
Tags: Internet, Lycos Inc., virtual world
Research articles 1996-02-12
Electronic Arts Sets Worldwide Record for Online Gaming; Ultima Online Beta Test Hosts Nearly 3,000 Gamers Simultaneously Playing in the Same Virtual World Over the Internet
SAN MATEO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 21, 1997--Electronic ArtsTM (NASDAQ:ERTS), a leading global interactive entertainment software company, today announced that UltimaTM Online has established the worldwide record for the largest number of people concurrently playing in the same virtual world over the Internet by hosting 2,850 gamers.
Tags: Electronic Arts Inc., Internet, online game, virtual world
Research articles 1997-08-21
Download IBM'S 3-D world into your world; IBM Virtual World Links Social Computing, Commerce on the Internet
SOMERS, N.Y.--BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 5, 1995--The Internet is home to a vast wealth of information resources, and surfing it can be like junk food for the mind. IBM has made getting to that information more exciting by creating a virtual world where avatars, 3-D embodiments of people, allow users to...
Tags: 3D, IBM Corp., Internet, social computing, virtual world
Research articles 1995-12-05
Fujitsu Launches New Virtual World With Corporate Partners; Partners include Highly Popular Internet Communities CRIPmedia, NetNoir, PlanetOut, and XOOM
SAN JOSE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 20, 1998--Fujitsu's WorldsAway division, the leader in virtual world community development andtours, live events, games, prizes, and an interaers will have exclusive customized rooms withinoir, PlanetOut, and XOOM. Each of these companies is developing a large Internet community focused around specific issues, interests, or affinities. The...
Tags: Fujitsu Ltd., Internet, virtual world
Research articles 1998-07-20
Inside Word: How To Tackle 'Scammy' Offers In The Virtual World
The Inside Word is a weekly feature that looks at compelling industry debates and discussions unfolding on the blogs of employees at digital-media companies.Blogger: Sean RyanPosition: Chairman, teen-centric virtual world MeezBlog name: SharkJumpingBackstory: Two weeks after TechCrunch first reported on what it said was the prevalence of ‘scammy’ offers...
Tags: Virtual World, Offer, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, E-mail, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Online Communications, Internet, Features, Inside Word, Entertainment, Gaming, Social Media, Joseph Tartakoff
External links 2009-11-13
How To Sell Effectively On EBay - Top 10 Tips
This paper lists out some tips and suggestions that will help in selling your products effectively on eBay and thus maximize your profits. It lists out simple, easy to follow yet effective suggestions for selling effectively on eBay. Online auction is scorching the virtual world. More and more people are...
Tags: Virtual World, Online Auction, eBay Inc., Wholesale Pages, E-business/E-Commerce, Internet
White papers 2008-01-01
This Internet Thing Just Might Work for Build-a-Bear
A lesson in how to monetize online community was delivered this week by Maxine Clark, Chief Executive Bear (yes, I know) of the mall chain Build-a-Bear Workshop. It could be the saving grace of this struggling toy company. by Lisa Everitt
Tags: Internet, Virtual World, Bear, Mall, Build-a-Bear Workshop, BuildABearVille.com, BuildABearville, Lisa Everitt
Blog posts 2008-07-25

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Mashable's Weekly Internet and Social Media Events Guide
It's a brand new week, which means it's time for Mashable's guide to upcoming social media and web events, parties, and conferences. For more upcoming event listings, check out Mashable's Events section. Is your event not on this list? Contact us and let's establish a media partnership. Mashable's Weekly Social...
Tags: Social Media
News items 2009-08-24
The internet and the 'e-solated'
A decade ago most of us had never used the internet – now we can't imagine life without it. Actually, some of us can: there are 10 million people in the UK still without a connection. Are they, Tim Adams asks, losing out economically and culturally? Below, we ask four...
Tags: Internet
News items 2009-10-26
3Dlabs GLINT Chip Brings Real-Time Virtual Reality to the Internet; New Virtual Reality Internet standard is seamlessly accelerated by GLINT-based boards on desktop PCs; GLINT endorsed for new software from Silicon Graphics, Template Graphics and Netscape
SAN JOSE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--April 3, 1995--3Dlabs Inc. today announced that the company's GLINTr 3D graphics accelerator chip is the first device to be certified as supporting and fully accelerating the new Internet 3D graphics standard, called VRMLtm Virtual Reality Modelling Language, which will bring 3D graphics and virtual reality to...
Tags: board, chip, desktop, desktop computer, graphics, Internet, Netscape Communications Corp., PC, Silicon Graphics Inc., software, virtual reality
Research articles 1995-04-03
Estonia to open embassy in virtual world Second Life
TALLINN AFP — Tech-savvy Baltic state Estonia is to open an embassy in the Internet fantasy world Second Life, joining the likes of Sweden and the Maldives, the foreign ministry said Friday. "The virtual embassy will be located in the Second Life website, that has nearly 10 million registered...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Estonia, INTERNET, ministry, Second Life
Research articles 2007-08-31
Second Life says its virtual world is adults-only
SAN FRANCISCO AFP — Linden Lab said Monday that its popular virtual world Second Life where activities include sex and gambling is strictly adults-only. The statement by the creator of an Internet world where people live vicariously via customized three-dimensional animated figures came after L'association Familles de France accused...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, Linden Lab, Second Life
Research articles 2007-06-04
Fujitsu Launches New Virtual World With Corporate Partners; Partners include Highly Popular Internet Communities CRIPmedia, NetNoir, PlanetOut, and XOOM
SAN JOSE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 20, 1998--Fujitsu's WorldsAway division, the leader in virtual world community development andtours, live events, games, prizes, and an interaers will have exclusive customized rooms withinoir, PlanetOut, and XOOM. Each of these companies is developing a large Internet community focused around specific issues, interests, or affinities. The...
Tags: Fujitsu Ltd., INTERNET, PlanetOut
Research articles 1998-07-20
The Body Shop launches into cyberspace; World Wide Web sites like The Body Shop's will likely change how companies relate to their constituencies, founder Anita Roddick predicts
NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--April 25, 1995--The Body Shop, an international manufacturer and retailer of innovative skin, hair and color cosmetic products, today unveiled its newly-created site on the World Wide Web, the global multi-media Internet computer network.The Body Shop Home Page will be the company's main tool to communicate with those...
Tags: INTERNET, Retail, WWW
Research articles 1995-04-25
Oasis iCard Brings New Confidence to Internet Payments for Consumers and Businesses.
TORONTO, Aug 22, 2000 Oasis Technology, a leading provider of mobile commerce, Internet and real-world ePayment software, today announced the launch of iCard, a new product suite offering a complete, customizable Internet card issuing solution that enables consumers and businesses to better manage, ...
Tags: Oasis Technology Inc.
Research articles 2000-08-22
Oasis iCard Brings New Confidence To Internet Payments For Consumers And Businesses In Europe
Oasis Technology, a leading provider of mobile commerce, Internet and real-world ePayment software, today announced the European launch of iCard, a new product suite offering a complete, customizable Internet card issuing solution that enables consumers and businesses to better manage, control and maintain their payment instruments over the Internet. iCard...
Tags: Oasis Technology Inc.
Research articles 1970-01-01
Electronic Arts Releases Ultima Online: Renaissance; World's Best-Selling Internet-Only Virtual World Enters Golden Age with More Lands, Housing and Players
Business Editors and High-Tech/Gaming Writers
Tags: Electronic Arts Inc., virtual world
Research articles 2000-05-04
Nokia World Notes: 'We Will Coordinate The World'; Challenges To Google, Apple
At its Nokia World event in Barcelona Tuesday morning, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) confirmed a fancy new N97 multimedia handset with slide-out keyboard and personalized internet widgets, said it closed its full acquisition of Symbian today and gave more details on its location-based services strategy. Oh, and made a couple...
Tags: Google Inc., Nokia Corp., IBM Lotus Notes, Apple Inc., N97, Internet, Keyboards, Collaboration, Hardware, Peripherals, Companies, Nokia, Robert Andrews
External links 2008-12-02
Making the Most of Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings are becoming increasingly popular as businesses go global. They can be held using a variety of technologies, and allow people who might never have the chance to meet in person to come together to share their views and concerns, make plans, and arrive at important decisions. They save...
Tags: accommodation, logistics, benefit, team, video, software, BNET Editorial, Corporate Communications, Channel Management, Teleconferencing, Marketing, Telecom & Utilities, Web Conferencing, Internet, Person, Video Conferencing, Phone
Articles 2007-10-03
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