LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Centric today announced Second
Talk, an easy-to-use voice communication system for Second Life. Second
Talk "headsets" automatically scan for other Second Talk users nearby, and
offer instant voice chat for groups of up to 10 users through Skype, a
popular Voice over IP communication platform.
"We feel that easily accessible voice chat brings a new dimension to
Second Life," said Jason Stoddard, Centric's Managing Partner, Interactive.
"Whether you're coordinating a business meeting or talking to a new friend,
voice is faster and more immediate than text."
Second Talk offers significant benefits in terms of convenience and
cost. Since voice chat is facilitated by Skype, use of the system is free
and virtually unlimited. In addition, Second Talk does not require the
installation of proprietary software or SIP server setup. Finally, Second
Talk does not require a base station to designate a chat area or manage
chats - the headset is wearable and fully portable.
Second Talk launches with a free public beta. During the Second Talk
public beta, interested parties can obtain free Second Talk headsets at
kiosks in Centric's Second Life presences and other locations such as
Slexchange.com. A partial list of locations includes:
Maui (253, 42, 23)
Laka (36, 57, 101)
Promethium (35, 99, 78)
As we work through the beta development, Centric will post additional
announcements and information at http://www.secondtalk.com.
About Centric
Founded in 1994, Centric, the Agency of Change, is a forward-looking
agency working at the leading edge of interactive development and
marketing. Centric's diverse client base includes Freestyle Watch Company,
Memorex, Imation, LA Gear, Princess Cruises, Canon U.S.A., Mandalay Bay,
Veeco, VeriSign, Nestle and Acura. Centric has offices in Los Angeles, New
York, and Second Life.
About Second Life
Second Life is a rapidly growing user-built virtual world with over 2
million registered users. For more information, visit
http://www.secondlife.com.
About Skype
Skype is a popular Voice over IP communication system used by millions
of people around the world. For more information, visit
http://www.skype.com.
For more information, contact:
Jason Stoddard
SL IM: Fallon Winnfield
Skype: fallon.winnfield
jason.stoddard@centric.com
1-800-9-CENTRIC
or visit
http://www.centric.com
http://blog.centric.com
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