Second Life is still consistently updated to this day, with its most recent patch shipping on March 14. (Linden Labs Image) Philip Rosedale has spent a lot of time thinking about the “metaverse,” long ...

Linden Lab founder Philip Rosedale and executive chairman Brad Oberwager aren't too impressed with what they've seen so far. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Philip Rosedale is a digital pioneer andfounder of Second Life—one of the first virtual worlds and still a leading social platform for adults. Linden Lab, Second Life’s parent company, now has two ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

A version of this article was published in TIME’s newsletter Into the Metaverse. Subscribe for a weekly guide to the future of the Internet. In 2007, Second Life founder Philip Rosedale made a bold ...