Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Epson Moverio BT-100 3D goggles now shipping in the U.S. for $699]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/epson-moverio-bt-100-3d-goggles-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/epson-moverio-bt-100-3d-goggles-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/epson-moverio-bt-100-3d-goggles-now-shipping/#comments ImageAny Americans out there wanna buy a wacky head-mounted 3D display? Then Epson's Moverio BT-100 micro-projection headset ought to be right at the top of the your not-so-long list of options. It's just started shipping in the States for $699, including its Android-powered trackpad controller that streams and navigates content on the perceived '80-inch' transparent viewing window. You could even pair the Moverio with a Parrot AR.Drone and discover what it feels like to be an Apache pilot strafing your neighbor's rabbit.

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d glasses3dGlasses3dtvactive shutterActiveShutterblu-raydtetglassesgthdpostcrosshdtvjapanlcdledpanasonicpassive 3dpassive 3d glassesPassive3dPassive3dGlassesplasmaskypety-cc20wvtTue, 07 Feb 2012 11:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Lumus teases 720p video glasses, takes transparency to a new level (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/lumus-teases-720p-video-glasses-takes-transparency-to-a-new-lev/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/lumus-teases-720p-video-glasses-takes-transparency-to-a-new-lev/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/lumus-teases-720p-video-glasses-takes-transparency-to-a-new-lev/#comments A new pair of glasses from Lumus won't help you capture any precious moments, but it will help you get your discreet HBO fix. Unlike most video headgear, these marvels will let you peer past their lens-projected view screens, opening the door to an augmented reality that doesn't rely on miniature displays. The lenses create an 87-inch virtual screen viewed from 10 feet that is only experienced by the individual wearing the headgear, onlookers will only see a pair of odd spectacles. 1080p buffs won't be pleased to know that the this set of specs can only do 720p, but the Israeli company has said that a full-HD flavor is in the works. The bifocals won't be hitting retail shelves anytime soon, but we'll be sure to take them for a spin during CES next month. Hit the video after the break, which includes visuals of an earlier prototype in action.

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Lumus teases 720p video glasses, takes transparency to a new level (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've always wanted a bit more privacy with your monitor (porn jokes notwithstanding) and if you're willing to tear apart a spare LCD monitor and a pair of 3D theater glasses (thanks, Dreamworks and Pixar!), you'll get it. In lieu of a thicker tinfoil hat, Instructables' dimovi suggests removing the LCD's frame, cutting out its polarized film with a utility knife before removing the screen's film adhesive with a combination of cleaner and paint thinner and reassembling the monitor. Once complete, grab the glasses, cut out the lenses and combine them with the plastic film removed from the monitor before inserting them back into their frames. The result is an LCD monitor that displays a white screen to anyone not wearing the customized glasses, your actions being confidential, no matter what they might happen to be. Check the how-to video embedded after the break, or hit the source link for full instructions

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Hack your monitor and 3D glasses, ensure ultimate privacy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D glasses3dGlassesconfidentialdo it yourselfDoItYourselfframehackLCDlensesmonitorpolarizedprivacytheaterutility knifeUtilityKnifevideoSat, 26 Nov 2011 16:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony, Panasonic, Samsung team up for 3D supergroup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sony-panasonic-samsung-team-up-for-3d-supergroup/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sony-panasonic-samsung-team-up-for-3d-supergroup/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sony-panasonic-samsung-team-up-for-3d-supergroup/#commentsNormally when the giants of the entertainment industry team up, it's to record "We Are The World"-- but not this time. Sony, Panasonic, X6D and Samsung are forming a supergroup that makes the Traveling Wilburys seem small-time. They're forming the "Full HD 3D Glasses initiative," a project to standardize 3D glasses. Currently, we have wholly incompatible active-shutter models based on different technologies, which the consortium wants to replace with a unified standard that will let you use the same pair of spectacles on any display or at any theater that uses the Xpand 3D standard. The doors open on the joint testing center later this month, which will check and approve products to the program, gaining the logo you see before you as a badge of honor.

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Sony, Panasonic, Samsung team up for 3D supergroup originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd imagine come November 13th, the above will be the scene inside many a PS3 owner's house. That's when Sony's hot little 24-inch PlayStation 3D display will officially be available in the US, Canada, Europe and parts of Asia. Sony took to its US PlayStation Blog today with the news, along with a lengthy FAQ to keep your GAS at bay in the meantime. If you'll recall, the 240Hz 1080p display packs a single set of component inputs, two HDMI 1.4 ports, stereo RCA outputs, a headphone jack, an integrated subwoofer, and of course, 3D-capability with supported titles. For five hundred bucks you'll get the PS 3D Display, one pair of USB-rechargeable 3D Glasses ($70 for each additional pair), a copy of Motorstorm: Apocalypse and even an HDMI cable. Notably, its fancy (and exclusive) SimulView feature will let two sets of 3D shades grab either the left or right side feed in supported 3D games for a private 2D view. Disappointingly, this puppy isn't wall-mountable, but hey, that 24-inch panel surely makes it ideal for a desktop setup, no? Full details at the links below, along with a refresher shot of those 3D specs just past the break.

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Playstation 3D Display hits shelves November 13, Sony answers your burning questions originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As if going to the movies wasn't getting expensive enough, now theater owners and studios are fighting over the cost of 3D glasses -- again. Sony Pictures sent out a letter indicating that starting in May 2012, it won't foot the bill for moviegoer's 3D glasses anymore, pushing the charge onto the theater instead. The Hollywood Reporter uncovered the letter and indicates the total pricetag for a major movie like the ones Sony has planned for next summer -- Men in Black III and The Amazing Spider-Man -- can run as high as $5 to $10 million in total. Studios have been covering the cost to help push 3D so far but Sony's declaration could lead to other studios following, and changing to a model where moviegoers buy and keep their own 3D glasses. It'd be nice to think keeper pairs could reduce the surcharge -- or for 3D haters, switch more showings to 2D -- but with a half-full box of candy apparently worth its weight in gold, we're not optimistic.

Sony to stop paying for movie theater 3D glasses, theater owners fire back originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:41:00 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.

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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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Berlin's Internationalen Funkausstellung is by no means an unexciting consumer electronics show. Sure, there aren't nearly as many new gadgets to play with as you'll find at even the tamest year of CES, but there's still plenty else around to leave almost any tech buff feeling full. Still, this year's most exciting gadget -- to me, at least -- wasn't a new tablet, or cell phone, or even that Android-controlled robotic vacuum. No, the highlight of my week was these clip-on 3D glasses, which LG reps handed out to every interested spectator as they entered the company's booth. These dead-simple, yet completely life-changing specs were almost certainly overlooked by the 20/20 vision-abled, but for folks like me who can't stand sliding one pair of glasses over another just to watch Kung Fu Panda in three dimensions, those clip-ons you see above are the absolute best swag I could ever hope to find.

There's really not much to them. The 3D experience was identical to what you'll get with traditional passive glasses -- these simply clip on top of your eyeglasses, rather than resting on their own. They also offer UV protection, and "communicate seamlessly with the TV." Well alright then. While attendees could get their own pair for free at IFA, you can also find these online for about 20 bucks -- sold as the LG AG-F220. I'd like to see them become much more widely available, and more affordable as well. So listen up, Hollywood: if you ever again want me to hand over five extra bucks at the box office to watch an animated bear kick his furry paw directly toward my temple, these better be waiting on the other side of the ticket scan.

The coolest thing I saw at IFA: LG's passive clip-on 3D glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Qosmio X775-3DV78 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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3D glasses are nothing new -- we've been tossing on RealD specs at the theater for at least a couple of years. But in typical Vuzix fashion, the Wrap 1200 brings a pair of displays directly to the glasses, simulating a 75-inch 3D screen. Tiny 852 x 480-pixel monitors display native 16:9 content on the three-ounce specs, and iPhone and component video cables are included in the box, letting you plug in to a variety of content (there's no HDMI support, however). The display supports side-by-side and anaglyph 3D, and you can also revert back to 2D content if things don't pan out as expected. The Vuzix Wrap 1200 is rated at three hours of playback with the pair of included rechargeable AA batts, or you can substitute lithium ion batteries for up to seven hours of use. Jump past the break for the full rundown from Vuzix, or hit up the source link to grab your own pair for $500.

Update: Originally, we reported that the Vuzix Wrap 1200 only supports anaglyph 3D, when it is in fact capable of side-by-side display as well. The post has been updated to reflect this correction.

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Vuzix Wrap 1200 brings 3D to the glasses for $500 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d display3d glasses3dDisplay3dGlasses3dtvanaglyphanaglyph 3dAnaglyph3drealdVuzixvuzix glassesVuzix Wrap 1200VuzixGlassesVuzixWrap1200Wrap 1200Wrap1200Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:29:00 EST<![CDATA[3D glasses vending machine lets you be fashionable in the dark]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/3d-glasses-vending-machine-lets-you-be-fashionable-in-the-dark/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/3d-glasses-vending-machine-lets-you-be-fashionable-in-the-dark/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/3d-glasses-vending-machine-lets-you-be-fashionable-in-the-dark/#comments There are certain things worth paying to upgrade: earbuds, perhaps, and maybe even Spotify. But when it comes to buying fancy 3D glasses for the sole purpose of looking cool in a pitch-black theater -- well, aren't we already spending enough on popcorn and Funyuns? EX3D doesn't seem to think so. Starting August 13th, moviegoers in San Diego will be able to trade in those freebies for fashion at a 3D glasses vending machine. At $22 - $30 a pop, these "affordable" and "stylish" glasses may be a boon for those who wouldn't be caught dead wearing the same specs as their friends. Of course, you can also use these babies out of the theater on a passive 3D TV. As for us? We'll stick with the freebies, thank you very much. Jump past the break for the full PR.

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3D glasses vending machine lets you be fashionable in the dark originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic, Sony, Samsung and XpanD finally team up for an active 3D glasses standard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung re-ups free 3D glasses promotion but tightens the strings this time originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's official: everyone has a 3D HDTV. No, not every consumer -- not even close -- but with Westinghouse's official entry into the 3D market earlier this week, nearly every television manufacturer, both large and small, has brought at least one 3D product to market. We took a look at the 47-inch Westinghouse W47S2TCD at the CEA LineShows in NYC today, and were actually somewhat impressed with its performance, especially from a distance of more than six feet. Passive displays still don't offer the same level of quality as 3D sets that use active glasses, but they're often more affordable, and adequate for most consumers. Our biggest issue with this display is with backlight bleed just above the Westinghouse logo, which is especially noticeable with darker content or when navigating through system menus.

The TV carries a MSRP of $1,200, but Westinghouse says to expect a street price of "well below" $1,000, which should help it compete with other budget sets. It uses passive technology and ships with four pairs of glasses, though the manufacturer claims that you should be able to use other polarized glasses, including those RealD specs you'll forget to return after dropping $19 on your next 3D IMAX movie. Jump past the break for a hands-on video from the show floor.

Gallery: Westinghouse 3D HDTV Hands-On

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Westinghouse first 3D HDTV hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just 18 short months after 3D made its big HDTV debut at CES 2010, Westinghouse is finally ready to make its own entry into the third dimension, with the 47-inch W47S2TCD. Like most Westinghouse sets, there's really nothing special to make this rather generic TV pop (until you toss on one of the four included pairs of 3D glasses), but you will be getting a passive 1080p 3D display, 3:2 pulldown, three-way selectable color temperature, and a backlight enhancement tool called DayBright. The company is also unveiling five other TVs, including its first connected TV -- the 46-inch WC-4625T -- which includes access to Netflix and Vudu. The 47-inch 3D TV will likely be sold at retailers like Best Buy, Costco, and Target with a suggested retail price of $1199, but we imagine in-store pricing will be significant lower -- with the recent announcement of Vizio's 42-inch passive offering for $699, shelling out an extra $100 per inch for the new Westinghouse set is not likely to sit well with bargain hunters.

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Westinghouse announces its first 3D HDTV, coming to a discount department store near you originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While that potentially means you could use these glasses on non-Sony 3DTVs too and get the same effect (or, you know, just pick up a Sharp Quattron 3D or Vizio Versus, which do much the same thing). Hocking told us that this particular unit also does additional software processing to reduce ghosting. But what of games? The 3D guru said there'll be a number of titles supporting the feature when the monitor hits this fall, and that other 3D titles could potentially (and easily) be patched if they also support split-screen to begin with. Hocking says developer enthusiasm's been particularly intense for split-screen, even more so than the holographic and head-mounted display technologies that Sony's working on, and we may see the feature integrated in Bravia televisions should the idea take off.

Sony's 24-inch PlayStation 3D 'dual-view' monitor: here's how it works originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Sony has issued a press release (included after the break) with full specs: it's a 1080p edge LED lit LCD with two HDMI inputs, stereo speakers, an integrated subwoofer and claims to be the first display at this size with "quad speed frame sequential display technology". The glasses charge via USB and will be available at the same time as the screen this fall.

Gallery: PlayStation 3D Monitor

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Sony introduces PlayStation-brand 3D monitor and 3D glasses, bundle available for $499 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung makes sure each of its 2011 3DTVs have two pairs of 3D glasses to match originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 23:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thomas: "Galadriel, is that new shampoo?"
Tim: "These glasses may be passive but I you may find me getting very aggressive if you use that flash one more time."
Brian: "I'll tell you what, you're making me Gandalf the Red right now."
Joe: "Would 'one standard to rule them all' be asking too much?"
Michael: "ZZ Top called, they want their roadie back"
Terrence: "Even Gandalf the Grey is powerless against the magic of these glasses which make any man look like a 90-year-old blind woman."
Richard Lai: "Ha, no 3D for that flaming cyclops in Mordor."
Darren: "One ring. Two Towers. 3Ds."
Christopher: "Sir Ian McKellen: the latest victim of Rick Rubin's Ambush Makeover."
Sean Buckley: "Confound it all, Samwise Gamgee. What have I told you about interrupting me during my stories?"
Josh Fruhlinger: "You know how they say 3D is bad for children? This dude is 14."
Myriam: "Yes, wizards get hangovers too. Are you happy now?"

Caption Contest: you shall not interrupt Gandalf's 3D viewing session originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's entire line of active shutter glasses gets a price cut, more money for your popcorn originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TCO study compares active and passive 3DTV glasses, doesn't really favor one over the other originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 May 2011 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The cheap pair of Samsung glasses is the SSG-3100GB model with replaceable battery pictured above and while it promises the new, lighter Silhouette-designed SSG-3700GR glasses will also get cheaper, no new price has yet been announced. A 62% price reduction is nothing to sneeze at, but it looks like customers will still need to buy into 3D -- and that active glasses beat passive on picture quality and viewing angle like it says in the press release (after the break) -- to spur sales of the new TVs.

Continue reading Samsung's 3D TV experience is getting cheaper: two pairs of glasses packed in, $50 for extras

Samsung's 3D TV experience is getting cheaper: two pairs of glasses packed in, $50 for extras originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Panasonic, Xpand team up on M-3DI standard for active shutter glasses at home and in theaters

Panasonic, Xpand team up on M-3DI standard for active shutter glasses at home and in theaters originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Dolby introduces lighter, cheaper 3D glasses to better compete with RealD and IMAX

Dolby introduces lighter, cheaper 3D glasses to better compete with RealD and IMAX originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Samsung's 2011 product showcase is underway in New York City and while most of these products we got a peek at during CES, it's only finally ready to show off the new QWERTY flip remote for its smart TVs. The QWERTY TV remote is looking a lot sleeker in its glamour shot than it did in the FCC tests weeks ago, and is available in the box with all D7000 and D8000 model HDTVs, or as an add-on compatible with the D6300 line and above (no mention of the Smart Touch remote or Google TV devices in the press release we received.) Samsung's also putting a lot of stock in its new lighter 3D glasses and officially announced the new 3D Starter Kit that includes two pairs along with a copy of Megamind and all the Shrek movies on Blu-ray 3D, along with prescription-ready models for kids and adults. Finally, an app market is nothing without apps, and there's two new ones to announce today with HBO GO making its debut on the TV and MTV Music Meter. Check the details (Update: now including MSRPs!) in the press release after the break and the gallery for a few pictures.

Updated: We got a few minutes to play around with the new QWERTY flip remote after Samsung's NYC press event today. It's not exactly the most glamorous handheld keyboard remote control out there with its monochrome screen, although we do like that the center of the D-pad can me morphed into a touch sensitive mouse-like control. Okay, so this thing isn't exactly ground breaking, but check out the shots below for a closer look.

Gallery: Samsung 2011 Home entertainment Showcase


Gallery: Samsung QWERTY flip remote hands-on

Continue reading Samsung's QWERTY flip Smart TV remote is official along with new TV apps and Megamind Blu-ray 3D pack-in (updated: hands-on!)

Samsung's QWERTY flip Smart TV remote is official along with new TV apps and Megamind Blu-ray 3D pack-in (updated: hands-on!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of course, since these are the world's two biggest TV manufacturers, they sell to end users and other manufacturers like Sony, which Reuters reports LG is waiting to hear from about using its technology in the future. Sony and Samsung are already tight when it comes to LCD manufacturing but it's obvious LG is looking for a few more friends to line up alongside Vizio, Toshiba and Philips (which just announced its latest displays using active and passive glasses.) But back to the end users for a moment, if anyone's going to buy any of these 3DTVs, it may be wise to start selling consumers on why the feature is worthwhile at all and pointing out the growing amount of content -- this week's Big East basketball tournament, Killzone 3, the NBA Finals or Blu-ray 3D releases like Tron: Legacy -- before folks decide just waiting for 4D would be the wisest choice.

LG woos Sony while it battles with Samsung over which 3D is best originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This one's still in the earliest stages, but it looks like the Consumer Electronics Association (a.k.a. the CEA) is doing its part to add a bit of order to the wild world of active 3D glasses. To that end, it's just put out a request for proposals on a standard IR sync interface for active 3D glasses, and it's encouraging companies that wish to participate to join the 3D Technologies Working Group -- they'll have to work fairly fast, though, as proposals are due in by March 31st. The ultimate goal, of course, is to ensure that 3D glasses sold by one manufacturer are compatible with 3D TVs made by another manufacturer, although there's no word on any companies that have actually signed on to the plan just yet.

Continue reading CEA kicks off process to standardize active 3D glasses

CEA kicks off process to standardize active 3D glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Have any kids that want to see Transformers: Dark of the Moon this summer? Then you'll likely want plan on adding $10 to the cost of each ticket, as Hasbro has come up with the ingenious idea to produce these Transformers Cine-Mask 3D glasses and sell 'em in stores before the movie's release. Available in Optimus Prime and Bumblebee versions, the masks each envelop a standard set of RealD 3D glasses, which makes them suitable the majority of theaters out there and, of course, other 3D movies as well. And, no, there's no adult sizes available -- you'll have to stick with your Oakley, Gucci, or Calvin Klein glasses.

Hasbro hops on the 3D bandwagon with Transformers Cine-Mask 3D glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG starts shipping new 'flicker free' 3D TVs with passive glasses

LG starts shipping new 'flicker free' 3D TVs with passive glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung floats old-style 3D glasses with Bluetooth sync through the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d glasses3dGlassesactive shutterActiveShutterbluetoothbluetooth syncBluetoothSyncfcchdsamsungssg-3100gbWed, 26 Jan 2011 16:11:00 EST<![CDATA[XpanD Youniversal 3D glasses hand & face on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/xpand-youniversal-3d-glasses-hand-and-face-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/xpand-youniversal-3d-glasses-hand-and-face-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/xpand-youniversal-3d-glasses-hand-and-face-on/#comments We weren't able to check out the customization features of XpanD's latest active shutter LCD 3D glasses, but we did get to try them on at their booth for a moment. They're markedly lighter than the company's other 3D specs and the side pods for the battery and settings storage seem to do a decent job of blocking light from the sides. We'll need to sit down for a few rounds of NBA 2K11 3D or Resident Evil: Afterlife to know how they hold up in real life but in the meantime check out the pics in the gallery.

Gallery: Xpand Youniversal glasses

XpanD Youniversal 3D glasses hand & face on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung SSG-3700CR active Bluetooth 3D glasses, CY-SWC1000A charging base at CES 2011

Samsung busts out SSG-3700CR active Bluetooth 3D glasses, wireless charging base station originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Xpand Youniversal 3D glasses

Continue reading XpanD shows off customizable 'You'niversal 3D glasses, iPhone app

XpanD shows off customizable 'You'niversal 3D glasses, iPhone app originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Samsung, RealD announce RDZ tech that puts active shutter 3D into the TV instead of the glasses

Samsung, RealD announce RDZ tech that puts active shutter 3D into the TV instead of the glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d glasses3dGlassesactive shutter lcdActiveShutterLcdbreaking newsBreakingNewscesces 2011ces2011passivepassive 3dPassive3drdzrealdsamsungsamsung businessSamsungBusinessz screenZScreenTue, 04 Jan 2011 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung crafts 'world's lightest' 3D glasses in partnership with Silhouette]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/samsung-crafts-worlds-lightest-3d-glasses-in-partnership-with/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/samsung-crafts-worlds-lightest-3d-glasses-in-partnership-with/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/samsung-crafts-worlds-lightest-3d-glasses-in-partnership-with/#comments You had to know that once LG sought a designer's inspiration for improving its 3D eyewear, Samsung too would be recruiting outside help with its three-dee goggles. Sure enough, Sammy has partnered up with Austrian design firm Silhouette to deliver what it claims are the world's lightest 3D glasses, weighing a measly 28g. The design is such that all the electronics are housed in two compartments at the rear of the specs, permitting for a perfect weight balance between the front and back. They'll supposedly fit on adults and children alike, will recharge wirelessly, and will also detect when 3D content is being beamed at them and automatically switch on and off. Their ability to deliver compelling content to make 3D TVs worth it, however, remains a mystery. We should be seeing plenty more of these active shutter lightweights at CES this week.

Continue reading Samsung crafts 'world's lightest' 3D glasses in partnership with Silhouette

Samsung crafts 'world's lightest' 3D glasses in partnership with Silhouette originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG's next set of 3D glasses were designed by a designer, will grace CES 2011

LG's next set of 3D glasses were designed by a designer, will grace CES 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading 3DTV roundup: LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony square off

3DTV roundup: LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony square off originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Speaking of aspirations, Apple's approach clearly seeks to fix many common 3D issues at once. The most obvious is literally taking 3D glasses of the picture -- which we firmly support. On the flip side, the design addresses common faults with current glasses-free options too such as: ghosting and narrow viewing angles, while still keeping commercial viability in mind. That sounds magical to us, but considering the patent was filed back in 2006, we still expect 3D to be handled the old fashion way for quite a while to come.

While we're on the subject of patents, a handful more popped in by way of Apple related to keyboard backlighting. Think multiple colors, individually lit, customizable by the user or automated based on environmental conditions and you get the gist. Hey, if it means a return for the Bondi Blue late 90's iMac design (with bright, matching keyboards), then we're excited. But it doesn't.

Apple granted patents for glasses-free, multi-viewer 3D system, colorful keyboard backlighting originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony backing new series of 3D TV shows launching in Japan this January originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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