A prototype of the world’s first glasses-free 3D tablet went on display at CTIA Wireless 2012 convention in New Orleans this week.
The prototype, which was developed by Qualcomm, features auto stereoscopic 3D (similar to the Nintendo 3DS) and contains a Snapdragon S4 mobile processor.
This feature allows 1080p HD 3D feedback as well as real time 2D to 3D conversion. The purpose of the tablet was to show off the capabilities of the Snapdragon S4 chip and its processor.
The tablet can also capture stereoscopic 3D video…
Anna Sheldrick - 11 May 2012 | comments. Read more
It pains us to write such a shameful cliché, but 3D really is all the rage right now. And with television in particular, it’s easy to see why. It’s the next logical step in the evolution of home entertainment. Black and white TV, colour, colour on a large screen, colour on a large high definition large screen with surround sound and now tridimensional television.
If this evolution has proven one thing, it’s that technology doesn’t stay still for long. Asking for 3D to stop at television…
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Will the next iPhone have a camera that can take 3D stills, videos and even 3D images that you can rotate?
A patent dug up by Patently Apple shows a design involving two cameras and an imaging processing unit, which will allow users to take 3D images.
The camera could be used to take several images of the same object, from different angles, to create a 3D model in the phone. This can then be rotated and viewed by the user.
One of the ideas for the patent…
Anna Sheldrick - 30 March 2012 | comments. Read more
According to recent reports, Microsoft might be following Sony’s footsteps and looking into manufacturing a 3D headset for tablets and smartphones as well as its popular Xbox 360 product.
Patent Bold recently discovered specific patents in Microsoft’s portfolio which may confirm the 3D head gear rumour to be true. The eagle-eyed specialists noticed that patents were filled over two years ago (2010).
It has also been revealed that the headset in question will give users the illusion that they are looking at a 21 inch tridimensional screen,…
Edita Lozovska - 20 March 2012 | comments. Read more
More good news comes from the sphere of 3D printing with firms cooking up more uses for the invention. Previously, tridimensional printing was used on chocolate, bones and a superfast way to print small objects in was also created.
With Vibe, which is a fresh and new iPhone app, users can print 3D cases based on their musical preferences.
In more detail, the application will allow smartie owners to select a song, the wavelength of…
Geoff Slaughter - 15 March 2012 | comments. Read more
According to an array of sources, 3DTVwatcher is not sure who started the rumour at this point, the fresh and new LG Optimus 3D Max smartie will not show its tridimensional interface in the UK.
Before you start to panic, let us explain why. You might recall much hype created for Max’s predecessor, the Optimus 3D. It appeared that despite the talks and excitement, consumers preferred to look but not buy.
This resulted in the Korean tech giant thinking twice before launching the newer version of the handset. The outcome of…
Edita Lozovska - 1 March 2012 | comments. Read more
Korean companies such as Samsung and LG seem to like pushing the way forward for 3D devices and appliances. LG’s Optimus Max 3D is no exception as LG tries to push the envelope in portable devices.
The Optimus Max is LG’s latest portable device that has been generating buzz for some time.
It is a fully 3D portable entertainment system and soon consumers will be able to get a look at the device at the 2012 Mobile World Congress (MWC).
The device boasts a number of impressive stats…
Anna Sheldrick - 24 February 2012 | comments. Read more
Technology giant Apple may add a very nifty feature to its product range in the future.
It has come to light that the company filed for a patent which explored the possibility of operating Macs, iPads or iPhones through 3D movement, or to be more precise, by using ‘hands off’ control to access a device.
Apple says that because of the portable nature of many of its products, immediate access to a host computer may not always be possible. This means that there is a need to…
Ebony Hasselbaink - 10 November 2011 | comments. Read more
LG Optimus 3D owners will soon be able to play 2D games on their phone, without any hassle.
2D to 3D conversion is not a new feature for the model as it is already able to convert other 2D material such as photos and videos, to the tridemensional format.
The phone will convert some games automatically while for others, aspiring gamers will need to change some settings before the feature will do its magic.
Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile, said:
“Our Game Converter is a…
Ebony Hasselbaink - 30 September 2011 | comments. Read more
High Tech Computer Generation (HTC) has brought its EVO 3D phone to the European market.
Florian Seiche, President of HTC EMEA, was quoted as saying:
“Smartphones have revolutionised how people communicate and entertain themselves on the move. You can now carry your favourite films, music, photos and games in your pocket wherever you go.
“The HTC EVO 3D allows people to explore this new technology trend beyond the living room, enabling them to capture and share their lives with family and friends in amazing 3D.”
According to the HTC manufacturer, this is the…
Ebony Hasselbaink - 28 June 2011 | comments. Read more
