Jimmy Carr is putting on a gig that will be simultaneously shown in Second Life on 3 February. About 50 real-lifers will be invited to the gig in London, chosen from Jimmy's enthusiastic MySpace "friends". His agent, Barry Bridges, said Jimmy's real-life movements will be translated into his avatar by a performer in a body movement tracing outfit. The whole thing is likely to be quite a challenge for Jimmy as he'll have to respond to heckles both in the club and in Second Life, keeping both audiences engaged at the same time.
• Placeblogger launches Placeblogging: "An act of sustained attention to a particular place over time". Placeblogger.com is a new site focusing on these "hyperlocal" sites, highlighting local citizen journalism but also building a wider community space for particular towns and areas. Contributor Lisa Williams lists the top ten US placeblogs, with New Jersey's Baristanet top.
• RSS stragglers Only 2% of web users bother using RSS, according to this piece on Reuters. If you still haven't got your head round it, read GU's introduction to RSS.
• More online video FT speculates that a delay in anti-piracy software will cause problems for YouTube - the system had been promised to be introduces by the end of 2006. And the New York Times looks at new video sites building on the popularity of YouTube - Stickam.com allows users to broadcast live online.
• Sony BMG wakes up to podcasts Music companies are finally loosening up a bit when it comes to podcasts. WSJ reports that Rock River is producing promotional podcasts for Ford and Chrysler and has managed to strike a licence deal with Sony BMG. The music co gets a flat fee for between four and eight songs included on each podcast, which are sponsored biographies of people including Johnny Cash and Miles Davis.
