Think of a flight simulator – the pilot goes into a “cockpit” and can use the actual controls of an airplane, but the visual is a non-real place – a video or computer generated environment to simulate the environment of a real world situation. Augmented reality: combines real and virtual data – meaning it uses real time video and integrates with computer generated data to create an “Augmented Reality” experience. Essentially, it layers a “virtual world” into your actual reality world. In essence, this is very much like Augmented Reality. is registered in 3D. MORE >>

I’ve always avoided Facebook games such as Farmville, now Cityville, and other “Virtual Worlds&# that seem to suck up your time while annoying your friends via your news feed. I normally don’t subscribe to virtual world type games, but Family Village is one I can feel proud I’m addicted to. Facebook Technology social Family Village FamilyLink Farmville Paul Allen utah Virtual worldI just don’t see the productive use of them. Networking? Hardly. It’s something your Mom, and your kids, can be proud of. Love you dad!) MORE >>

Debra Benton is a powerful speaker/consultant/author who has been in business successfully for over 30 years having founded Benton Management Resources in 1976 and today she joins  Anna Farmery   to talk about being an effective Virtual Executive. As a business executive you should always see yourself as online.and visible to the world. Debra Benton is a powerful speaker/consultant/author who has been in business successfully for over 30 years having founded Benton Management Resources in 1976 and today she joins Anna Farmery to talk about being an effective Virtual Executive. MORE >>

Human nature is predictable and what we see emerging in the virtual world mimics human behavior in the physical world. Does BIG in the Virtual World Follow Form? It appears as if everyone is chasing BIG as the primary strategy for success in the virtual world as well as the physical world. When you view the world as one BIG network driven by the dynamics of “cause and effect” interactions you begin to see the human side of networks in a different light and how technology is accelerating BIG “cause and effect” shifts. MORE >>

'I have always wondered what it would be like to be immersed in a virtual world.  The possibilities for the world’s design, its purpose, and even the way an individual presents themselves are endless.  I dare say that many people would jump at a chance to dive into an immersive virtual world.  Those looking for escape, entertainment, and even a casual social encounter would find a virtual space inviting.  Oculus Rift appears to be a major step in the direction of virtual reality.  Could Oculus Rift be a step in that direction? MORE >>