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[Toshiba strains metaphors, carries its laptop range over the Ivy Bridge]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/toshiba-ivy-bridge/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/toshiba-ivy-bridge/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/toshiba-ivy-bridge/#comments Image

Toshiba is announcing a slate of new machines that all sport Intel's Ivy Bridge internals. The more austere Dynabook Qosmio T752 sheds the color-changing shell of its predecessor in favor of brushed aluminum. The AV-centric machine sports a TV Tuner and Blu-Ray drive in addition to its 15.6-inch LED-backlit 1366 x 768 display, a 1TB HDD and 8GB of RAM -- all playing second fiddle to that 2.3GHz Core i7 CPU. You can also pick up the glasses-free 3D Qosmio T852 with an autostereoscopic display and a Dynabook T552, with all of those fun features stripped out, but promising a slightly (five hour) more longevous battery life.

At the same time, the company is outing a Regaza home-entertainment PC that comes hitched to a 23-inch 1920 x 1080 display, the same 2.3GHz Ivy Bridge chip and a pair of TV tuners, one analog and one digital. We'll see these arrive in stores in Japan starting May 25th, with pricing and availability over here currently in the wind.

Toshiba strains metaphors, carries its laptop range over the Ivy Bridge originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 06:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3DAutostereoscopicIvy BridgeIvyBridgeT552T752T852ToshibaToshiba Dynabook Qosmio T552Toshiba Dynabook Qosmio T752Toshiba Dynabook Qosmio T852ToshibaDynabookQosmioT552ToshibaDynabookQosmioT752ToshibaDynabookQosmioT852Fri, 18 May 2012 06:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Stream TV finds a manufacturing partner in Pegatron for glasses-free 3D displays]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/stream-tv-finds-a-manufacturing-partner-in-pegatron-for-glasses/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/stream-tv-finds-a-manufacturing-partner-in-pegatron-for-glasses/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/stream-tv-finds-a-manufacturing-partner-in-pegatron-for-glasses/#comments Stream TV finds a manufacturing partner in Pegatron for glasses-free 3D displays

We've been hearing about (and even seeing) Stream TV's Ultra-D autostereoscopic 3D chops for a while now, but so far there hasn't been any actual hardware to show for it. That could change soon, since the company is announcing OEM Pegatron as a manufacturing partner today. Ultra-D's claim to fame is the ability to bring clear 3D to displays of varying sizes, from portables to HDTVs with no loss of quality as well as SeeCube 2D-to-3D conversion technology. Pegatron builds devices for more recognizable names like Apple, Asus, Toshiba and others, and once they're ready to build products around the tech it should be able to put them together at more affordable prices than we've seen for glasses-free 3D hardware so far. CEO of Stream TV Mathu Rajan says this partnership will help it bring Ultra-D products to customers this year, so it might be time to clear out some space next to that 3DS and Evo 3D. We'll be convinced when we have Ultra-D hardware in our own hands, but until then you can check out the full press release after the break.

Continue reading Stream TV finds a manufacturing partner in Pegatron for glasses-free 3D displays

Stream TV finds a manufacturing partner in Pegatron for glasses-free 3D displays originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What you see before you is either the deranged rantings of a lunatic, or the second generation of LG's Optimus 3D, erm, 3D smartphone. Currently codenamed "CX2," the handset's packing a new NOVA autostereoscopic display for better brightness, an unnamed 1.2GHz dual-core TI CPU and an NFC module. What isn't changing is the dual five-megapixel cameras, the 8GB storage or the display's size or resolution. Our biggest gripe with the device was its heft, but if the rumors are true, it's slimmed down from 12mm to 10mm: making it significantly more pocket-friendly. Our palms are sweating in anticipation as Mobile World Congress inches ever closer to revealing the truth.

Is this an image of the LG Optimus 3D 2? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3D Smartphone3dSmartphoneAndroidAutostereoscopicGoogleLGLG CX2LG Optimus 3DLG Optimus 3D CX2LG Optmius 3D 2LgCx2LgOptimus3dLgOptimus3dCx2LgOptmius3d2Mobile World CongressMobile World Congress 2012mobilepostminiMobileWorldCongressMobileWorldCongress2012MWCMWC 2012Mwc2012Texas InstrumentsTexasInstrumentsMon, 23 Jan 2012 14:55:00 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

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3DTV3dtvs4KAutostereoscopicautostereoscopic 3dAutostereoscopic3dCESCES 2012Ces2012demoglasses-freehands-onhdpostcrossLCDSonyvideoWed, 11 Jan 2012 23:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on Toshiba's 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/hands-on-toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/hands-on-toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/hands-on-toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv/#comments You remember that Toshiba glassess free 4K 3DTV we told you about? Well, we got a chance to catch up with it at a Toshiba CES event and we're happy to say it doesn't suck. Not only is the 4k mode down right breathtaking, but the autostereoscopic 3D technology has come a long, long way since we saw a demo of a prototype last year. Up to nine people can enjoy 3D on the local dimming 55-inch LED 3DTV, but the optimal number is four or less. There is an almost invisible camera in the base of the set that tracks your face and there can be circles and arrows displayed on screen that help you move to the absolute best spot -- wish all TVs made it so easy to find the sweet spot. On display was a production model for outside the US, but our slightly different version is expected in Q1 2012 for more than most have ever paid for a TV (~$10k).

Gallery: Hands-on Toshiba's 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV

Hands-on Toshiba's 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D4kAutoStereoscopicautostereoscopic 3dautostereoscopic LCDAutostereoscopic3dAutostereoscopicLcdCESCES 2012Ces2012Glasses-free3dhdpostcrosslcdquadroregzaToshibaZloty GlobZlotyGlobSun, 08 Jan 2012 21:46:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d tv3dTv4kAutoStereoscopicautostereoscopic 3dAutostereoscopic3dbreaking newsglasses free 3dGlassesFree3dhdpostcrosslcdqfhdquad hdQuadHdregzatoshibazl2Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba 55X3 4K 3DTV launches December 10th in Japan, no glasses necessary]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/toshiba-55x3-4k-3dtv-launches-december-10th-in-japan-no-glasses/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/toshiba-55x3-4k-3dtv-launches-december-10th-in-japan-no-glasses/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/toshiba-55x3-4k-3dtv-launches-december-10th-in-japan-no-glasses/#comments Toshiba is finally ready to bring its 55-inch, 4K res 3DTV home in Japan, and buyers will have their first chance to part with 900,000 yen ($11,578 US) on December 10th. The 55X3 (ZL2 in Europe) still doesn't have a North American ship date, but we can still drool over its high res display and autostereoscopic (no glasses) 3D screen that adjusts for its viewers' location based on face tracking technology, although that results in a resolution drop down to 720p. Our last time getting eyes-on with a prototype panel was at CES and we probably won't see it again until we're back in Las Vegas in a few weeks, let's hope all that CEVO Engine technology Toshiba's plugged in for image processing makes it worth the wait... and the price.

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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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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Hitachi glasses-free 3D technology lets you view weird chicken things from multiple angles originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:41:00 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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The quality of a mobile phone's display is arguably the most important factor to consider when you establish a relationship with a handset. It's inescapable, really. Whether you're playing a rousing game of Robot Unicorn Attack or (regrettably) drunk-dialing an ex, it's the one interface element that you're consistently interacting with. It's your window to the world and your canvas for creation, and if it's lousy, it's going to negatively influence everything you see and do. Today, we're delving into the world of mobile displays, where we're aiming to entertain and edify, and hopefully save you from making regrettable decisions -- when it comes to purchasing new phones, anyway.

In this edition of Primed, we'll be examining the different qualities and underlying technologies of several displays, starting with the ubiquitous TFT-LCD and moving through the nascent realm of glasses-free 3D and beyond. We'll also be addressing the importance of resolution and pixel density. Finally, we'll be scoping out a handful of upcoming technologies -- while some are thoroughly intriguing, others are just plain wacky. Go ahead... buy the ticket, take the ride, and join us after the break. It's Primed time.

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Engadget Primed: all mobile displays are not created equal originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissho starts selling 52-inch, glasses-free 3D TV with Full HD resolution in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 07:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo teases next gaming console, says it probably won't be 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The latest generation of gaming gadgets do some nifty tricks, and one of the niftiest they might perform is assisting the realm of medicine. Microsoft's Kinect sounded like a candidate for surgery, and this month real-life surgeons have actually put it to use -- Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Canada rigged the Xbox 360 depth camera to its medical imaging computer. Now, doctors don't have to scrub out to manipulate an MRI scan, or even appoint a peon to the task -- rather, they simply raise their bloodied glove, and dive into the digital imagery with a wave of a dextrous hand.

Meanwhile, the American Optometric Association has expanded upon its initial praise of Nintendo's 3DS, saying the autostereoscopic 3D handheld "could be a godsend for identifying kids under 6 who need vision therapy." Though Nintendo's warning labels had originally incited a bit of fear among parents, the organization says that kids who can't experience the 3DS to its full potential may have amblyopia (or other vision disorders) that can be more easily treated the earlier it's caught, though one doctor interviewed by the Associated Press contends that kids with amblyopia may not know what they're missing to begin with -- so don't necessarily expect a panacea, folks.

Kinect keeps surgeons on task, Nintendo 3DS might assist optometrists with diagnoses originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3DSAmerian Optometric AssociationAmerianOptometricAssociationautostereoscopicdoctoreyesightgaminghackhackshealthhospitalhospitalsKinectmedicalmedicineMicrosoftmodmodsmotion capturemotion sensingmotion trackingMotionCaptureMotionSensingMotionTrackingNintendoNintendo 3DSNintendo3dsoptometristoptometristsoptometrysightstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dSunnybrookSunnybrook HospitalSunnybrookHospitalsurgeonsurgeryMon, 21 Mar 2011 07:34:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus 3D teased again, this time shows off its dual cameras (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/lg-optimus-3d-teased-again-this-time-shows-off-its-dual-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/lg-optimus-3d-teased-again-this-time-shows-off-its-dual-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/lg-optimus-3d-teased-again-this-time-shows-off-its-dual-cameras/#comments We really should send a message to phone manufacturers and stop covering these tiny little leaks of controlled information, but when it's a phone with dual cameras and a 3D display we're talking about, we can't help it. Every minute detail must be digested and analyzed. There's a fast-moving video awaiting your Sherlockian wits after the break, or you can hit the source link for a gallery of screen captures that highlight the construction details of LG's upcoming Optimus 3D. Look for it to stop being a fancy render and become a corporeal entity at MWC early next week.

Continue reading LG Optimus 3D teased again, this time shows off its dual cameras (video)

LG Optimus 3D teased again, this time shows off its dual cameras (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dandroidAutoStereoscopiclglg optimus 3dLgOptimus3dmwcmwc 2011Mwc2011optimusoptimus 3dOptimus3drenderrenderssmartphoneteaseteaservideoTue, 08 Feb 2011 06:27:00 EST<![CDATA[3DTV shocker! Toshiba's first glasses-free TVs selling slowly in Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/05/3dtv-shocker-toshibas-first-glasses-free-tvs-selling-slowly-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/05/3dtv-shocker-toshibas-first-glasses-free-tvs-selling-slowly-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/05/3dtv-shocker-toshibas-first-glasses-free-tvs-selling-slowly-in/#comments In truly surprising news, it appears that a combination of high prices, small sizes and a somewhat questionable viewing experience have caused Toshiba's new GL1 line of glasses-free 3DTVs to sell more slowly than the company expected. In their first month of availability the 20-inch set, priced at 240,000 yen ($2,940), sold around 500 units while its 12-inch cousin sold even less than that, despite projections both would sell at least 1,000 units. Don't think Toshiba's letting its hard work go the way of the old Sony XEL-1 OLED TVs just yet, as we saw at CES, it's still committed to bringing autostereoscopic 3D in larger screen sizes to the masses despite the potential technological hurdles like providing more viewing angles for the 3D effect.

3DTV shocker! Toshiba's first glasses-free TVs selling slowly in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Hands-on with Toshiba 4k glasses-free 3DTV prototype

Hands-on with Toshiba's 4K glasses-free 3DTV prototype originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The Wall Street Journal reports that Toshiba is planning larger members of this glasses-free 3D family with a panel of over 40 inches in the cards for the company's next fiscal year, which begins in April 2011. More to come at CES in January.

Toshiba's Regza GL1 3DTVs going on sale in Japan tomorrow, no glasses required originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:54:00 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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Sharp plans 3D smartphones for US, China and India in 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Planar preps 23-inch SA2311W 1080p 3D monitor, backlit ProGlow keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp Galapagos 003SH and 005SH bring glasses-free 3D to Japanese Android lovers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>003sh005sh1ghz2.23.8-inch3dandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2AutoStereoscopiccapcomfroyogalapagosgalapagos 003shgalapagos 005shGalapagos003shGalapagos005shglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3djapanqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySlidersharpsharp galapagosSharpGalapagosslidersnapdragonsoftbanktapflowtapflow uiTapflowUiThu, 04 Nov 2010 03:34:00 EST<![CDATA[AUO trumpets 'deadzone-free' laptop and tablet 3D displays, recommends leaving glasses at home]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/auo-trumpets-deadzone-free-laptop-and-tablet-3d-displays-reco/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/auo-trumpets-deadzone-free-laptop-and-tablet-3d-displays-reco/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/auo-trumpets-deadzone-free-laptop-and-tablet-3d-displays-reco/#commentsHello, future! We had an inkling that glasses-free 3D was the next big thing when we had a gaze at Intel's display back at CES earlier this year, but it seems that AUO is out to overcome the largest hurdle when dealing with lenticular lens 3D technology: viewing angles. Today, the outfit has revealed the world's first deadzone-free naked eye 3D notebook panel at FPD International 2010, and as the lengthy title indicates, this solution will enable you to view 3D content sans glasses and without positioning yourself carefully in front of the screen. Purportedly, AUO's tapping into SuperD's naked eye 3D wizardry to create a 15.6-inch laptop (1080p) and 10.1-inch tablet (WXGA) panel, and there's even an eye-tracking mechanism that's baked in to capture viewers' eyeball movements. Zanier still, both 2D and 3D modes can operate concurrently on the same display, and the viewer can switch back and forth between the two modes without having their brain implode. The company's pushing a mass production date of Q3 2011, which means that the last CES this planet ever sees should be quite the interesting one.

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AUO trumpets 'deadzone-free' laptop and tablet 3D displays, recommends leaving glasses at home originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon debuts Android-powered stereoscopic picture frame, 2D to 3D conversions for a monthly fee originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2d to 3d2dTo3d3D3d conversion3dConversionAndroidAutoStereoscopicautostereoscopic 3dAutostereoscopic3dconversiondigital frameDigitalFramelenticularlenticular lensLenticularLensmy picturetownmy picturetown 3dMyPicturetownMyPicturetown3dNF-300inikonNikon NF-300iNikonNf-300ipicture framePictureFramerentalservicestereoscopicstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dThu, 28 Oct 2010 00:52:00 EST<![CDATA[The 3D cellphone lands in India for $97, no glasses required]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/the-3d-cellphone-lands-in-india-for-97-no-glasses-required/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/the-3d-cellphone-lands-in-india-for-97-no-glasses-required/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/the-3d-cellphone-lands-in-india-for-97-no-glasses-required/#comments It's not every day that you hear about an autostereoscopic 3D cellphone launching let alone for less than $100 (Rs. 4,299)... off contract. But that's exactly what Spice Mobility just announced in India. The M-67 3D phone features a 2.36-inch 240x320 pixel display with dedicated 3D shortcut key letting users switch between 2D and 3D viewing modes for the UI, images, and video. Unfortunately, this dual-SIM phone is only equipped with a 2D camera, not one of those 3D jobbies being cooked up by Sharp. We're guessing that at this price the viewing experience doesn't approach the Nintendo 3DS, but it's certainly a harbinger of things to come.

[Thanks, Jay]

The 3D cellphone lands in India for $97, no glasses required originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nielsen survey shows high interest in 3DTV, low interest in paying for it right now originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvautostereoscopicctamfocusing on the 3dtv experienceFocusingOnThe3dtvExperienceglasseshdtvmarket studyMarketStudyneilsensurveySat, 11 Sep 2010 01:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba reportedly prepping glasses-free 3DTV for Q4 launch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/toshiba-reportedly-prepping-glasses-free-3dtv-for-q4-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/toshiba-reportedly-prepping-glasses-free-3dtv-for-q4-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/toshiba-reportedly-prepping-glasses-free-3dtv-for-q4-launch/#comments Hot news out of Japan if you're an eager 3D beaver: a report from Toshiba's home nation indicates that the company has three models of glasses-free 3D displays in the pipeline, which are being prepared for launch "before Christmas" at prices of "several thousand dollars" each. As you might recall, we got our first inkling about Toshiba Mobile Display's multi-parallax technique back in April, which is when the above 21-inch panel was being touted along with promises of eliminating eye strain and widening 3D viewing angles. We suspect that by now Toshiba has put a slinky bezel on the thing and started thinking up alphanumeric product names for it, though do bear in mind that queries to its press office were deflected with the boilerplate "no comment" response.

Toshiba reportedly prepping glasses-free 3DTV for Q4 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>201021-inch3d3d tv3dtvautostereoscopicglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dlaunchplansq4roadmaprumorspeculationtelevisiontoshibatvtv setTvSetyomiuri shimbunYomiuriShimbunTue, 24 Aug 2010 05:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp to launch glasses-free 3D smartphone with 3D camera globally this year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/sharp-to-launch-glasses-free-3d-smartphone-with-3d-camera-this-y/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/sharp-to-launch-glasses-free-3d-smartphone-with-3d-camera-this-y/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/sharp-to-launch-glasses-free-3d-smartphone-with-3d-camera-this-y/#comments Can't say we didn't see this coming. After wooing us with a number of glasses-free 3D displays -- including the one that gives Nintendo 3DS its magic -- and 3D HD cameras for mobile devices, the company has finally laid down the gauntlet. It's promising to release a smartphone with such an autostereoscopic screen and 3D camera, just like we always wanted, before New Year's Day 2011. It certainly wouldn't be the first 3D phone in the market -- Hitachi touted one early last year for Japanese carrier KDDI, and NTT docomo has had a prototype 3D display -- but a Sharp spokeswoman said that this 3D smartphone would be going international. The more the merrier, we say. Now, how about some more details and a pretty picture or two, eh Sharp?

Sharp to launch glasses-free 3D smartphone with 3D camera globally this year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dautostereoscopicsharpstereoscopicstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dWed, 04 Aug 2010 01:03:00 EST<![CDATA[DXG-5D7V, 'the only 3D video camcorder,' now available for preorder]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/dxg-5d7v-the-only-3d-video-camcorder-now-available-for-preor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/dxg-5d7v-the-only-3d-video-camcorder-now-available-for-preor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/dxg-5d7v-the-only-3d-video-camcorder-now-available-for-preor/#comments Panasonic may have the first 3D camcorder we'd actually ever consider purchasing, but technically speaking DXG has been sitting on the stereoscopic gold mine for months. This past week, the budget camera company's 3D View pistol cam got real, in a Hammacher-Schlemmer package that'll set you back $600. That outlay buys you not only the twin-lens VGA shooter you see above, but also a companion 7-inch, 800 x 480 3D media player, both of which are outfitted with glasses-free parallax barrier LCD screens. It's not a terrible deal considering the alternatives on offer, but we're not down with the $200 luxury tax Hammacher and company tacked on top, and we're a little wary about the way that ram is staring at us. Cameras are expected to ship August 6th; press release after the break.

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DXG-5D7V, 'the only 3D video camcorder,' now available for preorder originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony 3D 360-degree display prototype (hands-on)

Continue reading Sony's 360-degree RayModeler 3D display brings its glasses-free act to LA, plays Breakout (video)

Sony's 360-degree RayModeler 3D display brings its glasses-free act to LA, plays Breakout (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft's new lens tracks your face, steers 3D images to your eyes (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ITRI's display manages 2D and 3D at once, set to challenge Toshiba for hybrid supremacy originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2d3d3d monitor3dMonitorauto stereoscopicauto-stereostcopicAutoStereoscopicglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhybridhybrid displayHybridDisplayitrino glassesNoGlassesstereoscopicFri, 11 Jun 2010 11:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba prototype display does 2D and 3D at the same time]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/toshiba-prototype-display-does-2d-and-3d-at-the-same-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/toshiba-prototype-display-does-2d-and-3d-at-the-same-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/toshiba-prototype-display-does-2d-and-3d-at-the-same-time/#comments One of Toshiba's favorite hobbies is to tease the general public with prototype autostereoscopic technology, and that's exactly what we have here today; demoed at SID 2010, this screen can display 2D and 3D images simultaneously on the same 12-inch screen, no glasses required. How it does that is rather complicated, especially when translated from the Japanese, but it sounds like Toshiba's sandwiched a special panel with gradient-index lenses between a high-speed polarizer and the typical color LCD. We'd wager good money it's not coming to a store near you, but we'll keep an eye out for future developments. These days, they have a tendency to pop right out of the screen.

Toshiba prototype display does 2D and 3D at the same time originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp busts out world's first 3D HD camera for mobile devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 02:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d camera3d hd3dCamera3dHd720pautostereoscopicbreaking newsBreakingNewscamera moduleCameraModulehdhd cameraHdCamerasharpWed, 12 May 2010 02:41:00 EST<![CDATA[James Cameron convinces NASA to use 3D camera on next Mars mission]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/james-cameron-convinces-nasa-to-use-3d-camera-on-next-mars-missi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/james-cameron-convinces-nasa-to-use-3d-camera-on-next-mars-missi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/james-cameron-convinces-nasa-to-use-3d-camera-on-next-mars-missi/#comments What do you do once you've broken your own record for the world's highest-grossing picture film? Well, you go offworld, of course. James Cameron, in his infinite benevolence and multidimensional wisdom, has convinced NASA bigwigs not to forgo the inclusion of a high-res 3D camera on the Curiosity (aka Mars Science Laboratory) rover, which is set to depart for the red planet in 2011. Budget overruns had led to the scrapping of the autostereoscopic idea, but the director-man -- who has been involved with this project for a good few years now -- felt the results of the mission would be far more engaging if people could see them in 3D. Hey, if he can make us watch the Blue Man Group reenactment of Fern Gully, don't bet on Cameron failing to make extraterrestrial rubble interesting with his 3D voodoo.

James Cameron convinces NASA to use 3D camera on next Mars mission originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Mobile Display touts 21-inch glasses-free 3D HDTV, raises a few eyebrows originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New glasses-free 3D tech uses per pixel prisms for zero crosstalk, audience flexibility originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo 3DS to come with '3D control stick,' vibration, and Sharp's parallax barrier 3D LCD? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d gaming3dGaming3dsautostereoscopicgamesgaminghandheldhandheld gamingHandheldGamingnintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dsparallaxparallax barrierParallaxBarrierportable consolePortableConsolerumorsharpsharp lcdSharpLcdspeculationTue, 23 Mar 2010 11:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo announces 3DS -- the glasses-free 3D successor to the DS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/nintendo-announces-3ds-the-glasses-free-3d-successor-to-the-d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/nintendo-announces-3ds-the-glasses-free-3d-successor-to-the-d/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/nintendo-announces-3ds-the-glasses-free-3d-successor-to-the-d/#comments Whoa, now this is a whopper coming (almost) out of nowhere. Nintendo has just slipped out a press release in Japan informing the world that all-new 3D-capable portable hardware is coming, with a full unveiling set for E3 2010 this June. Tentatively titled the 3DS, this glasses-free 3D wonder is pitched as the successor to both the DS and DSi, and will use a "compatible cart" that should ensure backwards compatibility with your vast library of favorites from the older consoles. Nintendo expects to launch the 3DS into retail "during the fiscal year ending March 2011."

Update: Unofficial reports from Japan suggest the 3DS will have a parallax barrier 3D LCD from Sharp, a vibration function, and a "3D control stick." Read about it all here.

Nintendo announces 3DS -- the glasses-free 3D successor to the DS originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dsautostereoscopicbreaking newsBreakingNewsdsdsie3e3 2010E32010gamesgamingglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhandheldhandheld consoleHandheldConsolenintendonintendo 3dsnintendo dsnintendo dsiNintendo3dsNintendoDsNintendoDsiportable consoleportable game machinePortableConsolePortableGameMachineTue, 23 Mar 2010 03:44:00 EST<![CDATA[No-glasses 3D display with 64 viewing angles to debut at CeBIT]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/no-glasses-3d-display-with-64-viewing-angles-to-debut-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/no-glasses-3d-display-with-64-viewing-angles-to-debut-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/no-glasses-3d-display-with-64-viewing-angles-to-debut-at-cebit/#commentsSingaporean outfit Sunny Ocean Studios is pledging to put all of the autostereoscopic 3D we've seen so far to shame with a new 27-inch display offering 64 viewing angles it will show at CeBIT. A serious upgrade from the 8 or 9 viewing angle lenticular displays we saw at CES this year, the company claims it's ready to refit regular displays for 3D and also assist in 2D-to-3D image conversion. We've got all of the usual questions lined up like how will this affect resolution, what's necessary to render the necessary 64 different frames for each viewing angle and of course, how much does it cost, but founder Armin Grasnick says his company can handle screens of up to 100-inches quickly and inexpensively, likely by not wasting precious R&D funds on website design. The current state of 3D is glasses all the way, but we could get a peek at the next step March 2 in Germany.

No-glasses 3D display with 64 viewing angles to debut at CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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