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Getting therapy in virtual worlds

For many years now virtual worlds have been places where people can reinvent themselves and take a break from the the real world. But perhaps it's a sign of the times when avatars are getting rehab, and real world problems like alcohol addiction (and recovery) are finding a place in these alternative realities.

Netting the buzz

Harnessing Internet World of Mouth in China is big business and has led to some unlikely global stars.
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Missing links

Putting hyperlinks in the real world is the next leap in technology to create an 'augmented reality'.
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Let's vote on it

Simon Cowell and co have shown how much we love to vote. Polls are now popping up in unexpected places.
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GPS peepers

You call yourself a "friend?" Then why are you spying on me with your GPS mobile phone?!
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