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Samsung Will be Offering Prescription 3D Glasses[teaser]Hate wearing 3D glasses over your glasses? Now you don't have to! [/teaser] Samsung is all about 3D, but as we know, they're not big believers in going glasses-free. Samsung sees the immediate future as being dominated by active shutter glasses, and they're doing everything they can to make it happen. Their latest development in the 3D realm should make glasses wearers incredibly happy. There'll be no more messing around and wearing two sets of specs if you pick up Samsung's prescription 3D glasses. The SSG-R2200 looks just like Samsung's regular 3D glasses, but are made to be ordered with prescription lenses. Sadly, we don't yet have a fix on how much these glasses will cost, and since they've only been shown in Korea at this point, we don't yet know when to expect them in the US. Source: EngadgetPosted Fri Oct 22, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Oakley Debuts Tron 3D Glasses[teaser]Oakley's $150 passive 3D glasses let you watch 'Tron' in style. Yes, $150. [/teaser] There are a lot of people excited about the new 'Tron' movie, and why shouldn't there be? The first was a classic, and the update is sorely needed to bring the franchise back to relevance. That and it looks cool. But what's cooler than watching a cool movie? Wearing a cool pair of glasses while you do it. Lucky for you the folks at Oakley have introduced new Tron themed 3D glasses. Oakley boasts that the new Tron 3D glasses are "the first optically correct 3D eyewear on Earth," and completely eliminate ghosting and crosstalk. That all sounds good, but how much will these glasses cost? Surely not much more than the disposable passive glasses you get with your ticket, right? Wrong. You'll have to shell out $150 for a pair of glasses you'll only be able to use at the theater. Needless to say, we're not impressed. Source: CrunchGearPosted Fri Oct 22, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
ISee3D Works Up Single Lens 3D Tech[teaser]The new method of shooting 3D should bring better quality to consumer grade 3D gadgets. [/teaser] One of the things a lot of folks don't consider when they're pondering 3D technology is that there's more to it than just blockbuster movies and nature documentaries. Home videos, for example, can be shot in 3D. ISee3D has been working on single lens 3D technology that will help improve consumer grade 3D technology dramatically. By using a single lens, rather than side-by-side lenses, you'll be able to get far better 3D capture without having to worry about alignment issues. According to ISee3D, theirs will be the first technology that's viable for use in handheld devices. "Cellphones, digital cameras and camcorders can all utilize the ISee3D optical process," explains an ISee3D representative. Source: TWICEPosted Thu Oct 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
CES Opens Doors to Consumers[teaser]You can get in for the last day of the show, but you'll need a CEA membership to get past the door. [/teaser] CES is the biggest electronics event of the year. It's where we see the debut of new televisions, speakers, Blu-ray players and get sneak peeks at the latest innovations. It's also relatively exclusive. To get in, you have to work in the industry or be a member of the press. At least, that's been true up until now. The CEA announced today that it will be accepting regular consumers as members starting on November 9th. Consumers that register will be referred to as Consumer Technology Enthusiasts, or CTEs. Along with the benefits of beta testing new products and getting insider information on the industry, the first 1,000 CTEs will be able to attend CES in Las Vegas this January. There's no word on pricing for CEA membership yet – all that will be revealed in November – but tech savvy consumers and enthusiasts will certainly want to check out what the show has to offer. Plus, it's a nice excuse for a little time in Vegas. Source: TWICEPosted Thu Oct 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony, Discovery and IMAX Announce 3D Programming[teaser]The yet unnamed 24/7 3D channel launches in 2011 with plenty of content. [/teaser] The joint venture of Sony, Discovery, and IMAX has announced a large amount of content for their upcoming 3D channel – the first 24/7 fully programmed 3D television network in the U.S. The group announced four new original series which trend toward documentary. 'Abandoned Planet' explores cities that have become completely abandoned, 'Africa in 3D' and 'China' have obvious focuses and 'Jewels of the World' explores both natural and cultural wonders like the Grand Canyon and Cambodia's Angkor Wat. Six exclusive U.S. premiers were announced as well, including the television debut of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' and 'Monster House,' as well as the hour long shows 'Attack of the Giant Jellyfish,' 'The Haunted,' 'Into the Deep 3D' and ' Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D.' The channel itself will launch in 2011 with all this programming and more. Source: PR NewswirePosted Thu Oct 21, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Disc-Free Netflix Now Available for Both PS3 and Wii[teaser]We knew the PS3 update was on the way, but the Wii release came right out of the blue. [/teaser] Last week it was announced that the Sony PlayStation 3 would be getting a huge chunk of new upgrades and it looks like the first parts of that have already started to roll out. You can now download the Netflix application to your PS3 and browse for content with the new updated interface. With the PS3 and Xbox 360 both streaming disc-free, it seemed like the lack of a native installation would irk some Wii owners, but thankfully the folks at Netflix anticipated that. There's a new Wii channel for you to download that will get you your Netflix without the need for a clumsy disc based solution. That final step means that as of today, every current generation game console has access to the Netflix streaming service. Since it's also available on cell phones, Blu-ray players, televisions and set-top boxes, it's hard to imagine that there's anyone who wants Netflix that doesn't have access. Source: Business WirePosted Thu Oct 21, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
The Sony Movie Channel Launches on DISH, DirecTV and U-verse[teaser]It's hidden in the higher programming tiers, but it just might be worth checking out. [/teaser] If you've got a hankering for some Sony movies, you're in luck. The new Sony Movie Channel is dedicated to showing Sony movies and only Sony movies. "We're seeing a strong demand for high definition movie content," says Sony Pictures Television president Andy Kaplan. "Sony Movie Channel was designed specifically for the Hollywood movie fan, bringing our high-quality catalogue of feature films directly to viewers." Movies are presented in HD and in uncut and uninterrupted states. Programming will be selected from over 3,500 Sony films which have won 184 Academy Awards as the company is quick to point out. If you're a DISH subscriber, you'll get to try out the Sony Movie Channel free for the first month and can find it on channel 386. DirecTV subscribers will need to switch to 563 and U-verse subscribers can find it on 1791. Source: PR NewswirePosted Wed Oct 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Verizon's Moble FiOS Apps Spread to More Devices[teaser]Forty different handheld devices are now capable of controlling your set-top box. [/teaser] If you've got a smart phone, chances are you can use it as a controller for Verizon's FiOS set-top boxes. Their Moble FiOS app is currently available for forty different devices including Blackberry, iPod, iPhone and Android devices running 2.1 or above. In addition to enabling your phone as a controller, the Mobile Remote allows you to fling photos from your device to your TV one photo at a time. It's a nice feature for showing off pictures or embarrassing friends with less than glamorous shots. You can also control your DVR from your device, change what you'd like to record, set up series recordings, delete programs and browse through listings no matter where you are. Source: VerizonPosted Wed Oct 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Sony May Be Outsourcing High-End LCDs and Google TV[teaser]Foxconn Electronics and Wistron will be taking up the job. [/teaser] It's good news if you're a fan of inexpensive electronics, but almost certainly bad if quality is at the top of your list. Sony is said to be outsourcing manufacturing of high-end LCD sets to Wistron and Foxconn, both companies based in Taiwan. There's definitely a taboo around the idea of outsourced manufacturing, and the recent wave of suicides at Foxconn definitely doesn't bode well. Conditions have improved at Foxconn recently though, as the iPhone manufacturer has raised wages significantly. According to DigiTimes, Foxconn will be making 15-18 million high-end LCDs including ultra thin frameless models. Wistron, which started as the manufacturing wing of Acer, will be handling the Sony Internet TV. By 2011, around 50 percent of Sony's HDTV output will be outsourced and the other half made in-house. Source: DigiTimes via EngadgetPosted Wed Oct 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
NewsCorp Pulls Fox Channels From Cablevision[teaser]Three million New York households are now without Fox. [/teaser] This storm's been a-brewin' for some time now and it's finally hitting. The issue is simple - Fox wants money, Cablevision doesn't want to give it to them. Each side has legitimate arguments and concerns, but what's important is how the customers are being affected. This weekend, Fox pulled stations Fox 5 and My9 from Cablevision. That means that right now there are three million cable customers out there who can't get one of the channels they've been paying for and are missing the shows they want to watch. According to the scathing press release form Cablevision – definitely worth a read – Fox is also threatening DISH Network with the same tactic. It's difficult to say who's right and who's wrong in the situation since it's a fairly complex issue, but one thing is certain – Fox has created a huge number of angry cable subscribers. Source: PR NewswirePosted Wed Oct 20, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
