Category: Technology
How Facebook Killed the Virtual World
Almost all the promise once held by virtual worlds has since been realized by Facebook.
Wired.com/Opinion, May 30, 2012 Continue reading
A Second Life For MTV
It used to be the last word in youth culture. Now MTV is more about reality shows than rock stars. Can a virtual world of 3-D avatars help the network get its groove back?
Wired magazine, February 2007 Continue reading
The Future of You
Think the Net has changed your life? Wait until it becomes an immersive 3D environment–and it will.
PC World, October 2, 2006 Continue reading
Mitch Kapor Talks Second Life Supremacy
The the creator of Lotus 1-2-3 talks about the disruptive technology that is Second Life.
Gamasutra.com, August 21, 2006 Continue reading
My Second Life as a Muckraker
Inside the tabloid that rocked the virtual world.
Wired magazine, April 2006 Continue reading
Anonymity is Not Enough
How do we know who’s who on the Internet? And why it may be the most important question we face.
The Escapist, February 28, 2006 Continue reading
Trust Me
Why a virtual scam might be the most important technology story of 2005.
The Escapist, December 27, 2005 Continue reading
The History of My Adventure
A post on a formative gaming experience, originally written for my now-defunct Walkerings blog.
August 2005 Continue reading
What It’s Like To Be A Millionaire
If you don’t grow up with money and then are suddenly worth millions, how does it change your life?
Details magazine, April 2003 Continue reading
Fast Track
Armed with pocket protectors instead of lead feet, the new kings of the road are taking NASCAR high-tech.
Details, February 2002 Continue reading