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Top Posts: Virtual World Usage Survey Shows Strong Interest in Many Platforms; Survey of Meta's AR Ray-Bans Use Shows Little to None
In Survey Targeting XR Industry Members / Fans, 85% See Meta Ray-Bans Being Used "Rarely or Never"!
Cajsa's SL Flickr Pick: Subtle & Shadowy Avatar Portraits by Lu Carnivale
Virtual World Usage Stats from S&P Global Market Intelligence -- Plus VRChat & Second Life Specifics!
Top Five Posts Including: Huge Rec Room Layoff & Meta Boots Neal Stephenson Off Facebook (Briefly)
Four Glorious Second Life Sims to Explore -- After Watching Sabina Valeska's Machinima Tributes to Them!
Virtual World Usage Stats from S&P Global Market Intelligence -- Plus VRChat & Second Life Specifics!
Cajsa's SL Flickr Pick: Surreal, Extraordinary Imagery by Cyril
Survey: How Often Do You See People Using Meta Ray-Bans AR / AI Glasses in Public?
New for Patreon Subscribers: A Real World Financial Expert's Concerning Data on Second Life's Linden Dollar
Cajsa's SL Flickr Pick: Thoughtful, Contemplative Images by Len T.
Rec Room Cuts Half Staff, Blames AI Tool That "Frustrated" Best Creators
Cajsa's SL Flickr Pick: Incredible Slice of Second Life Photos by "Untitled"
Facebook Changed Name of Company to Evoke Metaverse of Neal Stephenson's "Snow Crash". It Just Kicked Neal Stephenson Off Facebook.
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Top Five Posts Including: Gen AI-Enhanced SL Machinma, Expert Advice for 3D Mesh Artists in SL & IRL & Turning Wikipedia Entries Into AI-Hosted Podcasts
Three Spectacular SL Mainstores to Visit During "Blackout August"
Wikéo Converts Wikipedia Entries Into Podcasts "Hosted" by AI Narrators
This Amazingly Fluid Second Life Machinima Created With an Innovative New (If Controversial) Technique
Cajsa's SL Flickr Pick: Hilarious Group Photos Satirizing Obsession With Busty Avatars
How Much Money Do 3D Artists Really Make? A Movie/Game Industry Veteran Explains the Complexities -- And Advises "Shadow Meshers" Working in Second Life
Cajsa's SL Flickr Pick: PJ Blackherz's Contemplative Pics on Virtual Balconies
Missed Connection: Doggo-Loving Second Life Fans Briefly Met at a Waikiki Hotel on August 5
Discord Experiments With Streaming Online Games / Virtual Worlds From Within App
Cajsa's SL Flickr Pick: Spectacular Avatar Action Imagery by Rossy Valdos
Top 4 Posts Including a Look at Why We Lack Massive Sci-Fi MMOs & a Visit to an SL Fashion Store That's Also a Kraken-Choked City
Visit Mug, a Second Life Store That's Also an Apocalyptic, Kraken-Choked City
Why Are There No Truly Massive Science Fiction-Themed MMOs? Two Top MMO Devs Discuss the Deep Design Hurdles
Cajsa's Flickr Pick: Yennifer Derket Layers Second Life Screenshots With RL Photos To Unique & Surreal Effect
What Amazing Worlds / Experiences Should the Virtual Worlds Museum Feature from Roblox, Second Life, Rec Room, VRChat & Other VR/App-Based Virtual Worlds?