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Disrupt-O-Meter


A look at emerging technology that's disruptive--and that isn't.



Second Life, Linden Lab's virtual world, will soon be a louder place. Testing starts this week on voice capabilities. The technology is designed to simulate real-life speaking, with voices fading out as the speakers' avatars get more distant. Second Life residents now use text-based chat and instant messaging to communicate.
disruptive dial: high



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