Google Unveils A 'Lively' Virtual World

Being a market leader in providing technological services, Google now brings to users a brand new platform, “Lively” virtual 3D world, for chatting and communication.

Google likes to call a "virtual experience," allows you to create an avatar, decorate your own virtual room, invite friends to your room and do things you've always dreamed of, like blow up oil barrels on a deserted island.

Even in beta form, a quick tour shows a surprisingly robust and flexible virtual world. However, it's only available on Windows XP and Vista for now.



Some of the most interesting features of Lively are:

* A Lively room can be embedded to any webpage/blog using an iFrame.
* No registration required. Just use Google account.
* There are multiple worlds e.g. super heroes, islands, fantasy etc.
* Runs right inside from the browser.
* Users can watch YouTube videos on Televisions inside rooms.
* Users can hug, shake hands, play games, chat and much more!

Note: Make sure you have the latest version of flash and enough patience to get used to bugs as the service is in Beta.

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