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If you were still holding out for those 3D-erific videos of cute dogs and sumo wrestlers for your American 3DS via Nintendo's "Itsu no Ma ni Terebi" service, bad news just got badder. In short, it's not coming. Ever. In fact, worse than that, the service will take its last look at the rising sun on the 20th of June, as Nintendo has announced that it's shuttering the service one day short of a year since it launched. There is mention of occasional content coming to both 2D and 3D devices via the Nintendo Video service, but if we didn't know better, we'd suggest this is Kyoto's way of saying "I'll call you".

Nintendo to pull the plug on 3D TV service in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The numbers for Samsung's first quarter of 2012 are in and as it expected they are up sharply over the same period from 2011. After predicting profits of 5.8 trillion won it managed to top that, notching an operating profit of 5.85 trillion won ($5.16 billion US) for the quarter, a 98 percent gain over a year ago. Phones accounted for 73 percent of the profit, contributing 4.27 trillion won to the bottom line. As the world awaits the debut of what we assume will be the Samsung Galaxy S III May 3rd powered by its Exynos 4 Quad CPU, there's clearly no shortage of demand for the Galaxy S II and Note. Sales of chips and TVs decreased from last quarter, but like its competitor LG, growing sales of high res tablet panels (we wonder which one that might be), 3DTVs and OLEDs increased profitability. Specifically, the high end 7000/8000 series of HDTVs increased sales by 50 percent from last year, while the company plans to focus on "region-specific" LED models for emerging markets, and high end (and high priced) flat-panels for developed markets.

We're listening in to the earnings call at the moment, and we'll let you know if there's any other details that come out of what is mostly boring numbers talk. So far it's all pretty businessy, although in response to a question executives did confirm that they expect the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note to occupy different segments in terms of size. So there you have it -- the Galaxy S III will (shockingly) not have a 5.3-inch screen. Also, it predictably is trying to continue the trend of global launches, although that hardly puts to rest the issue of how long we may end up waiting for carrier-specific versions here in the US. Check out the rest of Samsung's details in a press release and a few slides from the report embedded after the break.

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Samsung's Q1 2012 profits nearly double year-over-year on higher margins for TVs and phones originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What we're about to show you is decidedly low-tech -- it's essentially a projection screen with a sharp curve at the bottom -- but the resulting effect conveys a more realistic 3D image, for certain applications, at least. The Communications Research Centre of Canada was on hand at NAB to demonstrate a small variety of lab projects, with agency representatives hoping to make an impression on attendees, who will theoretically apply these concepts to actual products, with no licensing fee making its way back to the True North. This particular project employs an off-the-shelf Optoma 3D projector, active glasses and a white screen positioned with a dramatic curve, that essentially works to provide a platform for 3D subjects to stand on.

Believe it or not, the config really does make a difference, enabling a more immersive experience that makes 3D objects appear more realistic, assuming they're positioned in such a way that they're standing on the near-horizontal portion of the screen. Research Technologist Ron Renaud says that such a configuration would be ideal for video conferencing -- it's still no match for an in-person meeting, but it's certainly an improvement over the traditional approach. The demonstration projector wasn't configured to compensate for the curve, which theoretically makes it subject to warping, though we didn't notice any issues at the show. Like all 3D displays, you'll really need to see it for yourself to get an accurate impression of the experience, but jump past the break for an overview with Renaud, and a closer look at the screen.

Gallery: Curved 3D panel hands-on

Continue reading Curved panel gives more depth to 3D projections, we take a look at NAB (video)

Curved panel gives more depth to 3D projections, we take a look at NAB (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Own one of LG's Cinema 3D Smart TVs? If so, you're in luck. The company formerly called Lucky Goldstar is now offering up 3D World, an online video store that, surprise surprise, sells 3D content. You'll have access to a catalogue of entertainment, sports, documentary, kids and lifestyle programming that'll swell as the company ties down more deals with providers. If you've got a 2011 model, you can download the 3D World app from today, while those who purchased the hardware this year will find it magically appear as a card on the dashboard.

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LG opens up 3D World video store for 2011, 2012 Cinema 3D Smart TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading London 2012 Olympics to get live 3D coverage from Eurosport and Sky 3D

London 2012 Olympics to get live 3D coverage from Eurosport and Sky 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MIT's 3D solar cells take cubism to new energy efficient heights originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp's bigger and better HDTVs for 2012 start hitting store shelves originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Have you been shoring up funds since you first heard about the Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 12-65 last month? We sure hope so. The company has announced that its 65-inch full HD and 3D compatible plasma TV will hit showrooms in the Canada, Mexico and the US in a matter of days. Featuring an integrated center speaker and a NeoPDP panel, the BeoVision display will carry a hefty price tag of $11,350. If money really is no object, you can spring for the $19,749 package that includes the B&O's BeoSystem 3 'stage manager' for your living room. The 12-65 arrives stateside in March, so you've got a short time to finish getting your finances in order. But for now, hit the eyes-on gallery below for another look before committing.

Gallery: Bang & Olufsen debuts BeoVision 12-65 plasma TV, BeoLab 12 speakers (eyes-on)

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Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 12-65 hits North America in March for $11,350 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BBC 3D London Olympics plans include one live sporting event, daily highlights originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2012 HDTV pricing leaks out for Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic prices, dates some of its 2012 HDTVs (VT, GT, ET) and accessories in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were told at CES last month to expect Vizio's ultrawidescreen LCDs would hit the market sooner rather than later, now we know how it will fit into our budgets, even if we're not sure how the aspect ratio will fit in our living rooms. Similar to the way its first Theater 3D TVs popped up last year, the XVT 3D CinemaWide product page reveals a 58-inch model (50- and 71-inchers are also planned) sporting its trademark 21:9 aspect ratio (compared to a traditional HDTV's 16:9) and 2560x1080 resolution will start at $3,499. It also has an array of specs, measuring the 120Hz Edge LED lit screen at 56.7-inches wide by 29-inches high and 1.8-inches deep. Just as we saw when they were first announced at CES 2011, Vizio upscales Blu-ray and other wider-than-widescreen sources to fill the screen without those black bars we've become accustomed to. If you're watching standard HD programming, the extra space alongside can accommodate tiles for Yahoo! Widgets pulling information from the internet without blocking the picture at all. Check our gallery below for a better look and a demo video after the break, we'll keep an ear to the ground to find out when and where these displays might hit the market first.

Update: Vizio tells USA Today to expect this set to launch ahead of March Madness -- the better to manage our completely-useless-by-the-Sweet-16-because-Gonzaga-won-again brackets on.
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Continue reading Vizio reveals $3,499 price for its 58-inch ultrawidescreen HDTV

Vizio reveals $3,499 price for its 58-inch ultrawidescreen HDTV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since kicking off its free 3D Experience channel, Sony has managed to notch up 10 million viewers in just short of six months. The channel offers up samples of music, movies, sports and documentaries for free, in an effort to tempt viewers into ponying up cash for the full experience. The channel, available on its Bravia 3DTV range and Blu-ray players, has now expanded from its five initial launch countries to 60. It's currently offering tastes of forthcoming Sony titles like The Amazing Spiderman and content from last year's World Cup, with a total of around 100 free snippets to peruse on the Japanese iteration of the channel. You hear Sony well up with pride in the PR below. Well, it's had a pretty tough time recently.

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Sony's 3D Experience channel tops 10 million views, some people like the extra dimension originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WealthTV 3D joining handful of 3D networks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d tv3dTvhdpostminirokuWealth TVWealthTVWealthTV 3DWealthtv3dWed, 25 Jan 2012 02:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony demos 24- and 46-inch glasses-free 3DTVs, we go eyes-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sony-demos-24-and-46-inch-glasses-free-3dtvs-we-go-eyes-on-vi/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sony-demos-24-and-46-inch-glasses-free-3dtvs-we-go-eyes-on-vi/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sony-demos-24-and-46-inch-glasses-free-3dtvs-we-go-eyes-on-vi/#comments Take a quick tour of the showroom floor here at CES and you'll certainly see, 3D days are here again -- at least, where flat panel manufacturers are concerned. And while the industry continues to pump out mass market iterations of the living room tech that hinge upon hideous eyewear, companies like Sony are hard at work behind-the-scenes refining displays that won't make you look a fool. The autostereoscopic panels, shown off at the company's booth in 24- and 46-inch models, employ a subtle 3D effect that isn't immediately noticeable. In fact, we found the visual pizzazz was best enjoyed when experienced from the side -- a feat possible due to the incorporation of multi-point viewing angles -- lending much needed depth to the onscreen image. Of the two, only the larger set can deliver full HD, owing to its beastly 4K resolution, whereas the 1080p panel on its lil' bro suffers when halved. Distance also plays a major role in the intensity of the 3D visuals, with effects holding up at a range of up to 2ft for the smaller screen and 10ft for the 46-incher. Normally, we'd recommend you skip on past the break to sample the in-development eye candy, but be warned -- you won't see much. These are truly TVs that need to be seen to be believed.

Gallery: Sony glasses-free 3DTV eyes-on

Continue reading Sony demos 24- and 46-inch glasses-free 3DTVs, we go eyes-on (video)

Sony demos 24- and 46-inch glasses-free 3DTVs, we go eyes-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After Vizio gave the world a preview of its PC and tablet plans it also announced plans for new HDTVs and a couple of set-top boxes, so we couldn't resist traveling back over to its Wynn-based lounge to view the beasts in their natural habitat. We won't make too much of it, but if you read last year's hands-on preview, unfortunately much of this is similar, as we mentioned when they were announced -- much of this tech was originally planned to ship in 2011. That said, while TBD is still the watchword when it comes to release dates and pricing, we're told highly anticipated sets like the first ultrawidescreen units should be available for preorder soon.

Gallery: Vizio Google TV, ultrawidescreen and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on

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Vizio ultrawidescreen, Google TV and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>21:93d3d tv3dTvandroidcesces 2012Ces2012cinema 3dCinema3ddlnagoogle tvGoogleTvhands-onhdpostcrosslcdledremoteUltraWidescreenviavia plusViaPlusvizioWed, 11 Jan 2012 02:50:00 EST<![CDATA[ESPN 3D BCS Championship demo eyes-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/espn-3d-bcs-championship-demo-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/espn-3d-bcs-championship-demo-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/espn-3d-bcs-championship-demo-eyes-on/#comments It seems like it's been forever since we last saw college football in 3D at CES and oh my has the technology come a long way. ESPN partnered up with RealD, Marchon, and Christie Digital to present the LSU vs Alabama BCS National Championship game in 3D at the Las Vegas Hotel theater. We left wow'd and believe everyone else did too. We walked about the theater and didn't find a bad spot, although front and center was the best. There were a number of 3D cameras in use to cover the event (details after the break) which featured the same announcers as the 2D presentation, but different cameras from different angles. Of those cameras, the most dramatic was the wireless handhelds that made us feel like we were doing the pre-game interviews ourselves. The only gripe was that the typical 50-yard camera up high and center was not part of the presentation, we found ourselves missing the typical perpendicular shots that are a staple of most football broadcasts. This did reaffirm one thing, though, we can't imagine there's a single sports fan in the world who has experienced their favorite in 3D and not become a fan of the technology.

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ESPN 3D BCS Championship demo eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony's new BX, EX & HX HDTV series

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Sony announced three new series of HDTVs for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3DTVCESCES 2012Ces2012hdpostcrossKDL- 40BX450KDL-32BX330Kdl-40bx450KDL-40EX640KDL-46BX450KDL-46EX640KDL-46HX750KDL-46HX850KDL-55EX640KDL-55HX750KDL-55HX850motionflowSENSkypeSonySony Entertainment NetworkSonyEntertainmentNetworkWiFiMon, 09 Jan 2012 20:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp to deliver first 80-inch Quattron 3DTV, 20 more new HDTVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sharp-to-deliver-first-80-inch-quattron-3dtv-20-more-new-hdtvs/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sharp-to-deliver-first-80-inch-quattron-3dtv-20-more-new-hdtvs/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sharp-to-deliver-first-80-inch-quattron-3dtv-20-more-new-hdtvs/#comments So you wanted an 80-inch TV, but you also wanted 3D? No problem, come April, as Sharp has announced plans to release the LC-80LE844U for $6,499. Another thing unlike the LC-80LE632U released late last year, the new model features the new for 2012 Quattron Pixel Plus II. The entire 2012 Sharp lineup features built-in WiFi and Sharp's SmartCentral that delivers streaming options like Netflix, Hulu, many others and an AirPlay like feature called Beamzit. The feature still missing from the 80-inch is local dimming, only available on the 60 and 70-inch 9 Series. A full breakdown and listing of all the models of each series, along with the press release, after the break.

Gallery: Sharp Aquos CES 2012


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Continue reading Sharp to deliver first 80-inch Quattron 3DTV, 20 more new HDTVs

Sharp to deliver first 80-inch Quattron 3DTV, 20 more new HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG has hit us with its list of HDTVs for 2012, and they're channeling the design chops of that sumptuous 55-inch OLED HDTV. All of the new models, including the LM9600, LM8500, LM7600 and LM6700 all squeeze the bezel down to 5mm and a chassis pushing just over 4mm thick. The LM9600 and LM8600 arrive with dual-core processors to assist with load speeds and voice recognition through the Korean giant's Magic Remote. MHL connectivity is in attendance, as is LG's new dashboard.

Next, the LMG850 and LMG620 are new LED offerings for this year, including a Google TV interface and a new remote that pairs together some magic remote functionality and a QWERTY keyboard. LG are going for 3D big time, with 25 new models of LED HDTVs, forgoing the active shutter route for lighter (battery-free) passive glasses. More the more artistically gifted, LG's PenTouch plasma TV (PM6900) allows input through the display panel through a new dedicated pen and will be compatible with photo-editing and PowerPoint presentations.

Gallery: LG's HDTV line-up 2012 press shots

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LG showcases 2012 HDTV line-up: Big screens, skinny bezels originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dTvCESCES 2012Ces2012hdpostcrossLGLG HDTVLgHdtvLM7600 and LM6700Lm7600AndLm6700LM8500LM9600Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's 55-inch IdeaTV K91 is the world's first Android Ice Cream Sandwich TV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideatv-letv-k91-android-ice-cream-sandwich/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideatv-letv-k91-android-ice-cream-sandwich/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideatv-letv-k91-android-ice-cream-sandwich/#comments Back in late November last year, Lenovo's Chinese folks teased a certain IdeaTV or LeTV for launch this year, and now we finally get to see it in its full glory. Dubbed the K91, we're looking at a 55-inch IPS 3D HDTV running Android Ice Cream Sandwich (a first for smart TVs, yet not quite a Google TV), and inside it sits a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon APQ8060. Dig a little deeper and you'll also find 1GB of RAM, 8GB storage, SD card expansion, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, 10M/100M Ethernet, HDMI and USB 2.0 connectivity (which is much needed for an external hard drive to store video content). As you can see in the pictures, the K91 will come with some Lenovo cloud services, including an app store (but the TV will have over 100 apps preloaded, anyway) and video-on-demand, along with voice control and facial recognition (mainly for child lock, we presume) using its five-megapixel webcam. As always, we'll get back to you as soon as we get information on dates and prices.

Gallery: Lenovo's K91 is a 55-inch smart 3DTV packing Ice Cream Sandwich, 1.5GHz dual-core chip

Lenovo's 55-inch IdeaTV K91 is the world's first Android Ice Cream Sandwich TV originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG Cinema Screen LCD HDTVs slice bezel to 1mm, let two players share one TV

LG Cinema Screen LCD HDTVs slice bezel to 1mm, let two players share one TV originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1mm3d3d tv3dTvbezelcesces 2012Ces2012cinema screenCinemaScreendual playDualPlaygaminghdpostcrosslgsplit screenSplitScreentwo playerTwoPlayervideogamesSat, 07 Jan 2012 21:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba's 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV ships in the US early this year, can we borrow $10k?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv-ships-in-the-us-early-nex/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv-ships-in-the-us-early-nex/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv-ships-in-the-us-early-nex/#comments It's not a big surprise after launching in Germany and Japan, but Toshiba PR has confirmed to us and CNET that the company's 3,840x2,160 resolution autostereoscopic 3DTV will make its US debut in the first quarter of 2012, matching the "end of fiscal year" prediction we'd heard previously. There's no details on pricetag or model #, but given its $10,000~ sticker price overseas, we'd start shaking out those couch cushions now. The LCD maintains its QuadHD resolution when displaying 2D content, however switching into 3D mode drops the resolution to 720p. Other than removing the need for viewers to wear glasses to see the effect, it also uses face tracking to fine tune the experience for up to nine people. We'll have more info once it's officially unveiled in a few days, until then feel free to drool over the prototype it showed off last year.

Toshiba's 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV ships in the US early this year, can we borrow $10k? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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China to get its first 3D TV channel within weeks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG 4K UDTV

Continue reading LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012

LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Transformers Blu-ray 3D comes home January 31st in Ultimate and Collector's editions

Transformers Blu-ray 3D comes home January 31st in Ultimate and Collector's editions originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG 2012 3D Glasses and Smart TV menu

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LG unveils new 3D glasses, hopes lighter and better looking spectacles drive adoption originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Stream TV launching glasses free Ultra-D 3DTV tech at CES, again originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2d to 3d2dTo3d3d3d tv3dTvautostereoautostereoscopic 3dAutostereoscopic3dcesces 2012Ces2012conversionlcdstream tvStreamTvFri, 23 Dec 2011 05:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung releases CES 2012 teaser, hints at upcoming Smart TV products (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/samsung-releases-ces-2012-teaser-hints-at-upcoming-smart-tv-pro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/samsung-releases-ces-2012-teaser-hints-at-upcoming-smart-tv-pro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/samsung-releases-ces-2012-teaser-hints-at-upcoming-smart-tv-pro/#comments It's certainly not much, but with just a few words at the end of a YouTube clip, Samsung hopes to grab your interest. The Korean electronics giant has just released a "through the years" style clip that encapsulates over 50 years of advances with its television systems (i.e., the switch to color, rabbit ears, higher resolutions, DVR, 3D TVs, etc.). The clip concludes with the words "Experience the Future of Smart TV" and highlights the company's upcoming presence at CES next month. And yes, we'll be there too. Take a gander for yourself after the break.

Continue reading Samsung releases CES 2012 teaser, hints at upcoming Smart TV products (video)

Samsung releases CES 2012 teaser, hints at upcoming Smart TV products (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Mitsubishi Electric's EMIRAI concept goes back to the future, refuses to fly (video)

Mitsubishi Electric's EMIRAI concept goes back to the future, refuses to fly (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba 55X3 4K 3DTV launches December 10th in Japan, no glasses necessary originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last

Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back at CES, Samsung's business display unit and RealD announced a deal to build passive glasses compatible 3D TVs with sharper resolution than FPR, since the active shutters are built into the screen itself. Turns out, that promise won't be fulfilled. In its Q2 earnings report released yesterday, RealD confirmed that the agreement fell through since Samsung's "initiative to manufacture panels... is not being pursued." RealD did say it's decided to explore "other potential partners," for the ZScreen technology but it has yet to offer any specifics. Equally ambiguous are the factors that led to the Samsung schism, though RealD CEO Michael Lewis told reporters that the Korean manufacturer simply "had a recent management change, reviewed all their projects and decided not to go forward." He added, however, that his company remains "bullish on the technology." Samsung, for its part, has yet to comment on the story.

Continue reading Samsung, RealD pact for ZScreen passive glasses 3D TVs falls apart

Samsung, RealD pact for ZScreen passive glasses 3D TVs falls apart originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Fossum dropped by to give us a statement. "The RGBZ sensor represents the state of the art in research and development," he says, "Technical information about this R&D advancement will be reported in February."

[Thanks, Salem]

Continue reading Eric Fossum lectures Yale students on next-gen range sensors, 3D content shortages

Eric Fossum lectures Yale students on next-gen range sensors, 3D content shortages originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Toshiba's REGZA 55x3 announced as world's first 4K2K TV with glasses-free 3D

Toshiba's 4K, glasses-free 3DTV announced in Japan with more specs this time originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you scored yourself Vuzix's Wrap 1200 side-by-side 3D video eyewear last month, you may want to know the company's VR variant is now available for $600 (about 100 bones more). With the Wrap 1200VR, you'll again be viewing a simulated 75-inch, 3D (or 2D, if you'd prefer) 16:9 display at ten feet away. The shades feature a single 852 x 480 monitor per eye and support input resolutions of up to 1280 x 720. The VR bit comes from the included Wrap Tracker 6TC with compass, which enables head-tracking with three degrees of freedom. Better yet, its coupled drift control should maintain silky smooth visuals when you're tilting your noggin' to scope out the on-screen action. Out of box, these specs are said to play nice with most Windows machine's graphics cards and VGA connections, but adapters are required to rock them with your PS3 or Xbox 360. If your eyes are already tearing up with joy, you'll find full details in the PR just past the break.

Update: We initially reported the that the Vuzix Wrap 1200VR outputs video in simulated 720p, when it actually supports input resolutions up to 1280 x 720 -- both WVGA monitors have a resolution of 852 x 480. We've updated this post accordingly.

Continue reading Vuzix Wrap 1200VR video eyewear does 3D with head-tracking for $600, now available

Vuzix Wrap 1200VR video eyewear does 3D with head-tracking for $600, now available originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are some glasses-free 3D TVs around, but their limited viewing angles and poor picture quality aren't very inspiring -- so Fraunhofer's latest project is a welcome endeavor. It's developed STAN (STereoscopic ANalyzer), a system that lets broadcasters easily use four cameras instead of the usual two, for 3D recording. 3D needs a minimum of two lenses to register depth and keeping multiple shooters in sync is tough and expensive. That's led to the industry relying on two, which is why glasses-free (autostereoscopic) 3D TVs get such a poor picture; more cameras means more viewing angles. STAN co-ordinates the setup of the four cameras and then uses a feature detector to identify common elements in the pictures and merges them into a 3D image. Four cameras provide much more depth, which means more viewing angles, which means that if STAN gets picked up, these guys can throw away the sunglasses, even for live broadcasts.

Fraunhofer's STAN: four cameras, three dimensions, no glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading ESPN's new Monday Night Football deal includes 3D broadcasts, WatchESPN app

ESPN's new Monday Night Football deal includes 3D broadcasts, WatchESPN app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20143d sports3d tv3dSports3dTvagreementbroadcast rightsBroadcastRightsespnespn 3dEspn3dextensionfootballhdpostminimnfmonday night footballMondayNightFootballnflThu, 08 Sep 2011 11:05:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's 55-inch LW9800 3D HDTV earns THX certification, our home theater respect]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lgs-55-inch-lw9800-3d-hdtv-earns-thx-certification-our-home-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lgs-55-inch-lw9800-3d-hdtv-earns-thx-certification-our-home-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lgs-55-inch-lw9800-3d-hdtv-earns-thx-certification-our-home-th/#comments Let's face it. We live in a world chock full of entertainment options. With more means of accessing the visual goods, comes less reason to leave the house. Well, LG's aiming to make the cinema experience even more passé with its 55-inch Nano Full LED Cinema LW9800 3D HDTV set. Recently shown off at CEDIA 2011, the slim, flat panel is the first passive 3D display to garner THX certification, delivering HD enthusiasts closer to true "movie experiences." The 480Hz TV utilizes film-pattern retarder tech to optimize 3D image separation, and also includes LG's Smart TV suite of streaming video services (Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, et al.) and app store. So, if you're ready to roll your eyes at Lucas' latest tweaks from the comfort of your couch, get set to fork over $3,800 and join the at-home grousing.

Continue reading LG's 55-inch LW9800 3D HDTV earns THX certification, our home theater respect

LG's 55-inch LW9800 3D HDTV earns THX certification, our home theater respect originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG's 'Dual Play' TVs let gamers share a single screen, different perspective originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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