‘Government’ Archives
New rules for advertising to kids online
Social networks and Internet advertisers are likely to face new restrictions on how they interact with children online. The Federal Trade Commission is expected to announce Wednesday new rules that close loopholes that currently allow companies to gather information despite [Read More]
NASA fans follow the Curiosity Rover on Mars With 3D Online “Virtual Rover”
Unity Technologies, provider of the Unity multi-platform engine and development tools, today announced that NASA’s virtual Mars rover experience was developed with Unity. It will debut online via the Unity Web Player in conjunction with the landing of the most advanced [Read More]
NHS textbooks lose to immersive 3D training manuals
An NHS mechanical hoist is one of the first pieces of medical machinery to have its traditional training manual converted into an immersive 3D smartphone training App. The change is part of an effort to improve the performance levels of staff by creating more engaging, [Read More]
Romney supporters go for Farmville – Obama supporters favor Angry Birds
This study, taken on by by Engage, shows the results of “countless ‘Likes’ from thousands of users of Trendsetter,” their platform that ties together consumer preferences, polling and social media data. Their conclusions are pretty interesting as [Read More]
First 3D anti-drinking campaign targeted to young males
DOE will lead the way in road safety when Environment Minister Alex Attwood launched the Department’s first anti drink drive campaign in 3D. This 3D format for a road safety advertisement will be a groundbreaking first within the European Union. Mr Attwood said: “The [Read More]
New Israeli game lets you be a virtual soldier
New #virtual #game from #Israel on #Facebook lets you be a virtual soldier. It could be the solution that millions of Jews and supporters of Israel worldwide are looking for: A chance to sign up for the Israeli army and help in the fight to defend the Jewish state – [Read More]
Healthcare providers urged to engage with patients
As most #healthcare providers know, the #federal government is insisting that #hospitals and practices improve their e-#patient engagement strategy in order to meet Stage 2 Meaningful Use criteria. Private insurers are already going down this same path. When faced with such [Read More]
U.S. Army turns to virtual reality to treat post traumatic stress disorder
Researchers in California have come up with a new way of treating post-traumatic stress disorder in combat veterans – virtual reality. (#USArmy, #virtualreality, #posttraumaticstressdisorder) While it may look like a video game, the digital treatment is no toy. It is part [Read More]
Government set to hold meetings on mobile and Internet privacy
#Internetprivacy The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is set to host the first of several meetings seeking input for its effort to develop new codes of conduct for handling private consumer date on the Internet and mobile networks. The [Read More]
FTC guidelines to protect kids from online identity theft
Advertisers, bullies and sexual predators aren’t the only ones trying to get their hands on your kid’s information online. Don’t forget about identity thieves. Although many adults regularly check their own credit reports to keep tabs on activity, most [Read More]
