The deep seated need to connect is making headway in the virtual world. IMVU is proof. CEO Cary Rosenzweig talks to Jennifer Jones about how the user-driven IMVU is so successful that it is generating $1 Million a month. More than 1.7 million different items to buy exist in this virtual world and at least 50,000 virtual rooms. What a choice! For the more than 60% of U.S. users and 40% rest-of-world users, IMVU is a joy to behold. Marketers need to learn what it is all about.
Working in the video game industry is one thing every gamer dreams of doing. According to GameCareerGuide.com, more than 50,000 people in North America alone play, create and design video games for a living. Many gamers would jump at the chance to be paid to play video games, but ...
When Intel’s research teams think about the future of computing - from mobile devices with near-limitless functionality to technology for the developing world to virtual worlds and advanced robotics, they are literally mapping our future (a future that could include, for example, a cafe table with
In this video podcast straight from Intel’s Spring IDF in Shanghai, the spotlight is on the keynote demos that showed power and performance in newer, smaller and more innovative form factors, many powered by the Intel’s Atom processor. Many of the demonstrations focused on mobility, and they all provided an ... DAZ Productions is a market leader in 3D graphics software and content creation. DAZ may be most well known for its “Victoria” line of articulated 3D figures and their popular and active Artzone.com community, a social marketplace for sharing art and exchanging ideas. The DAZ Studio software ... Intel processing power was the name of the game at the 2008 Game Developers Conference. With quad core and 8-core muscle “under the hood,” gamers, developers, and graphics folks alike had a chance to see their games supercharged: faster rendering, MMOs running at ultimate speed, and easier ... In this video podcast, find out how HP’s line of handheld PCs and business notebooks bring mobility and connectivity to SMBs, and how HP Total Care helps business users get the experience they need from their mobile devices. HP’s notebook portfolio has expanded, with offerings designed for small business ... The Consumer Electronics Show usually isn’t a big show for gamers, but this year’s event was expected to be different. CES dedicated more show floor space for its Gaming Showcase and there were even rumors that Microsoft’s Bill Gates would reveal a new version of the ... One of the coolest things I saw at CES was SpaceTime.com, which brings us a 3D view of search and browsing. It is something you have to see to appreciate and Eddie Bakhash, CEO, gives us a great demo. When you hit the road and can’t squeeze your 62 inch monitor into your briefcase, you may want to reach for your Vuzix iWear. So if you’re watching a movie on your laptop or iPod or looking to join multiple friends in a first-person shooter game, Vuzix delivers a ... If you’ve got the winter golf blues, Electric~Spin has the cure. Electric~Spin’s Golf Launchpad Tour is a unique golf simulation device that allows users to play golf in the convenience of their home, with their own clubs. The golf Launchpad Tour can be used with a PC, Mac and ... Recently, Jay’s dad started building on some property he owns in rural Virginia. The first structure built was the garage/workshop. Jay and I were eager for the chance to try out some green building materials as an alternative to the usual stuff. Before traveling over to the east coast for ... This podcast previews a new Symantec blog and webcast series titled “Building Confidence in Enterprise Security.” Andre Gold head of technology risk management at ING U.S. Financial Services, and Samir Kapuria, distinguished principal at Symantec Corp., will embark on a monthly video and blog program addressing IT Compliance, IT Risk ... Justin Rattner, Intel’s chief technology officer, explores what 3D Web and the rise of virtual communities means for online communication and the technology industry. Related Stories: IntelMooresLaw While at SAP TechEd ‘07 in Las Vegas, James and I had the chance to get an exciting demo from Dan McWeeney and Eddie Herrmann. Having won the SAP TechEd ‘06 DemoJam, Dan and Eddie couldn’t compete this year, so they cooked up the Wiimote driven ... Day 3 takes technology to exciting new heights with key disclosures on Software and 3D Web. Tune in as Allyson recaps the best, brightest and most promising news from the IDF-SF. Related Stories: IntelIDF, IntelMooresLaw SceneCaster just was announced at Demo and here we have an interview with Mark Zohar, founder. He tells us how SceneCaster is different from Second Life and how it’ll enable new 3D experiences for Web site owners. Here we have an demo of SceneCaster. Mark Zohar, founder, shows us how it enables new 3D experiences for Web site owners. Users are looking for a richer, more cinematic experience from the Internet, according to Justin Rattner, Intel chief technology officer and director, Corporate Technology Group. Rattner gave the final keynote of the Fall IDF in San Francisco, focusing on virtual worlds, which are evolving into what he referred to as ... A Munny (pronounced like “money”) is a vinyl toy that comes completely blank so it can be customized. Star Clipper Comics sponsored a Munny Art show last week for St. Louis Artists to show off their own customized Munny creations. LO-FI SAINT LOUIS was there to document the ... Alion Science and Technology Corp. is launching a push to expand its presence in the school security market by offering first responder organizations and school officials its Response Information Folder System (RFIS). The company has been working for the past year with universities and high schools in Virginia, and plans to ... There are tens of thousands of independent music labels out there and IODA helps to effectively distribute and market their music to the online masses. I sat down with Corey Denis, Digital Marketing Manager for IODA, at IODA’s San Francisco office to find out how they do it. Corey ... SoftImage, is known for its character creation and effects tools used by animators and digital artists in the film, broadcast, and video game industries. The company’s software has been used in games created by companies including Electronic Arts and Capcom, as well as films such as
Sony unveiled its new “Home” service for the Playstation 3 at the Game Developers Conference this week. The 3D online avatar-based world will allow PS3 users to chat, share content, shop and join games online. PodTech’s Rio Pesino spoke with Sony’s Al DeLeon about some of the key features of ... Rob Csonger, vice president of corporate marketing at NVIDIA, talks about the upcoming visual emphasis of Microsoft Vista and the prevalence of graphics processor units with 3D user interfaces in games, operating systems and personal electronics.IDF Shanghai: Keynote Demos Showcase Mobility, Innovation
DAZ 3D's Digital Figures and Social Marketplace
Intel Processing Power at GDC
HP iPAQs, Notebooks Help Small and Medium Businesses with Mobility
The Reboot: CES 2008
Cool new 3D search interface from CES 2008
Pack a 62 Inch Monitor in Your Briefcase
I Am Tiger Woods - with Electric~Spin
Cheap and Green Insulation: Recycled Paper Cellulose
Building Confidence in Enterprise Security
The Rise of 3D Internet - Intel Chip Chat - Episode 14
Majority Desk - Wiimote 3D widget desktop
Technology Highlights - IDF-SF Day 3 - Intel Chip Chat - Episode 12c
A new 3D scene arrives
Demo of SceneCaster with Mark Zohar
Wrap-Up News From IDF: Virtual Worlds and the 3D Internet
The Munny Show
Alion Tackles 3D Modeling for First Responders
LunchMeet: Online Music Distribution with IODA
GDC 2007: SoftImage on 3D Game Development
GDC 2007: Sony's Happy Home
Graphics Processing in a 3D World: NVIDIA's Rob Csonger
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