The Tech Lab: Aleks Krotoski

The Tech Lab: Aleks Krotoski

Much more needs to be done to make the web cater for local needs

Aleks Krotoski’s research into online communities has left her wondering if the web is fulfilling its claim to be world wide.
I live a life saturated in technology. I research it, write about it and broadcast with it. [...]

PlayStation Home opens its doors

PlayStation Home opens its doors

Users can play numerous mini games within PlayStation Home

Sony’s long awaited next-gen social networking site for PlayStation users goes into open beta today.
PlayStation Home will let gamers create their own avatar -a virtual representation of themselves – and then interact with other users in a 3D environment.
Players can chat [...]

How do avatars have sex?

How do avatars have sex?

Characters interact socially

A couple have divorced after the wife saw the husband having online sex in the virtual world of Second Life. So how do avatars have sex?
Wife walks in and finds husband in a compromising position on the sofa with another woman. Wife feels betrayed. Wife files for divorce. [...]

People purchase MPPI just to try and ensure their mortgage application is successful

Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance policies offer benefits payable for a relatively short 1-2 years when compared to Income Protection Insurance policies, depending upon the company but policies can include redundancy cover offering a maximum benefit of some £1,500 per month which can be claimed on top of sick pay from your employer.
A welcome relief for [...]