Virtual Predictions
Second Life is a 3-D virtual world created by its Residents. Since opening to the public in 2003, it has grown explosively and today is inhabited by millions of Residents from around the globe. On Sept...
[ Closed ] on 2009-01-01 EST,
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Will Second Life, the virtual reality company, get bought out in 2008?
[ Predicted ]
No
(84% chance)
"The man who led the creation of the popular online community Second Life plans to step down as chief executive officer of Linden Lab, the closely held company that manages the service. Philip Rosedale...
[ Closed ] on 2009-01-01 EST,
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Linden Lab was founded in 1999 by Philip Rosedale to create a revolutionary new form of shared experience known as Second Life. The Second Life Grid provides the platform where the Second Life world re...
[ Closed ] on 2008-12-31 EST,
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Will Blizzard announce World of Starcraft (MMORPG) development in 2008?
[ Predicted ]
No
(77% chance)
Blizzard just announced they have reached 10mil subscribers for their World of Warcraft game. They are currently the leader in this virtual world/game business. Will they create yet another MMORPG ga...
[ Closed ] on 2009-01-01 EST,
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[ Scored ] on 2008-10-01 EDT
Google just launched its virtual world Lively in competition with the already popular Second Life. Of course Google has an advantage of owner other 3D modules like Google Earth and stuff. But I wonder ...
[ Closed ] on 2008-08-10 EDT,
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Virtual Radiologic Corporation (NASDAQ:VRAD)
[ Most Likely ]
3 days
(50%),
2 weeks
(50%),
1 month
(50%)
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As the Second Life virtual world start to get the attention of mainstream media, two things can happen: More kids will start hanging out Second Life. And schools and companies will start banning its u...
[ Closed ] on 2008-06-07 EDT,
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Who will dominate Mobile Social Network in US market?
[ Predicted ]
Other / No one will dominate
(54% chance)
Mobile social networking is social networking where one or more individuals of similar interests or commonalities, conversing and connecting with one another using the mobile phone. Much like web based...
[ Closed ] on 2008-05-01 EDT,
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Researchers at the University of Washington have created the prototype for a bionic contact lens, recently tested on rabbits that includes basic wiring for electronic circuits and even a tiny antenna. ...
[ Closed ] on 2008-03-21 EDT,
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Prediction: Will Google launch its 3D Virtual World service in 2007?
[ End Result ]
It did not happen
According to TechCrunch, there are rumors of a Google powered virtual world based on Google Earth surfaced in January; today there is word that Google may be testing their virtual world at Arizona Stat...
[ Scored ] on 2008-01-04 EST
Forecast: When will Sony launch its PS3 "Home" virtual world service?
[ End Result ]
After Q2 2008 or never
Sony earlier this year has announced its PS3 Home virtual word service similar to Second Life on PC. It allows gamers to interact with each other in 3D, and not to mention it is free for PS3 owners. ...
[ Scored ] on 2008-07-02 EDT
With half a million users, Second Life (secondlife.com) is currently the largest 3d virtual reality 3d network on the Internet. Their steady growth has received attention from dozens of brand names li...
[ Scored ] on 2008-04-16 EDT
Google just release a new cool "Sky" feature in Google Earth, in which you can view the space, stars and constellation just like any other land maps. So basically, Google Earth is now in space. Let's...
[ Scored ] on 2008-07-02 EDT
Do you think that the virtual goods can be the next big business model ?
[ Predicted ]
Yes
(78% chance)
Each day, thousands of transactions take place via markets such as eBay for virtual swords, currency, or clothing across a multitude of virtual world environments.
[ Closed ] on 2007-10-26 EDT,
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