Opticians have yet to embrace the 3D experience fully.
Although the optic industry has commented on the effects of 3D on the eyesight, 3D glasses have not been produced.
Many 3D viewers find the plastic glasses offered in the cinema uncomfortable and ill fitting. Others have complained about headaches and blurred vision and better manufactured glasses might end this problem.
LG has recognised the potential gap in the market and collaborated recently with UK fashion designer Giles…
Ebony Hasselbaink - 29 July 2011 | comments. Read more
With an ever deteriorating vision, I have been collecting models of my prescription glasses, from the Harry Potter-esque frames of the late 90s to my current cat-eye vintage specs.
I have also indulged in a fair share of collecting sunshades, and was lucky enough to grab quite a few designer steals.
However, sunglasses now have a similarly sizzling-looking, however radically different in purpose relative – 3D specs.
And speaking of designer brands – while Gucci, Armani and Calvin Klein have already hopped on the bandwagon, fresh label
Edita Lozovska - 13 May 2011 | comments. Read more
Panasonic has planned to resolve issues between competing companies’ 3D glasses being incompatible across different 3D TV screens.
As 3D TV makers are preparing to really push their products next year, Panasonic has teamed up with XPAND 3D and created a new M-3D1 universal standard for 3D active shutter glasses.
This new technology would work by using infrared signals and Panasonic also has future plans for added radio frequency.
Also, the glasses could be used whilst watching any 3D compatible…
Summer Murawski - 31 March 2011 | comments. Read more
The paths of fashion and 3D have crossed at numerous paths since the format began to capture audiences in large numbers from 2009 onwards, with many manufacturers producing 3D glasses that lend themselves to the more fashion conscious film watchers out there.
Hasbro just had to go one better than the likes of Oakley though, with its new Transformers helmet which incorporates RealD 3D glasses and looks awesome.
Although one of our editors would undoubtedly prefer…
James Mitchell - 24 February 2011 | comments. Read more
I am one of the lucky few to see what watching 3D TV is really like. With a little help from Sky I am able to share every step of the experience with you.
After living with 3D for around 4 weeks I wanted to browse the internet and find out what accessories a 3D TV owner could indulge in.
After a few searches I realised that whilst there were a few nifty accessories…
Chris Mizon - 14 January 2011 | comments. Read more
3D specs are about to become cheaper in a development that will please consumers who are reluctant to invest in 3D given the price of the hardware.
Aside from the actual TV, active 3D TV technology requires users to wear battery powered glasses to view content, which are expensive in themselves.
Quite apart from the expense however is the inconvenience, as most active 3D glasses only work with the same manufacturers TV sets.
Passive technology will alleviate the problem somewhat, as the cheaper glasses used in cinemas, like those made by
Charlie Ponsonby - 6 January 2011 | comments. Read more
I am one of the lucky few to see what watching 3D TV is really like. With a little help from Sky I am able to share every step of the experience with you.
The day had finally come. The brand new, 47 inch, LG 3D TV LD920 was 10 minutes away from being delivered to my home.
When I finally wrestled the beast of a TV out of the packaging I was really impressed – it was going to…
Chris Mizon - 22 December 2010 | comments. Read more
Korean company LG is set to make life a bit more comfortable for 3D TV viewers, with the release of its new specs. On board to provide a better viewing experience for consumers is French design firm Alain Mikli International, who have co-developed the glasses with LG.
3D glasses are currently required for stereoscopic 3D technology, due to the way 3D TV works, autostereoscopic (which doesn’t require glasses) is still the more inconvenient as it would require watches to remain still and face…
James Mitchell - 10 December 2010 | comments. Read more
It only took 21 years after Back To The Future Part II showed us how a 3D-enabled world could be, but today, 3D outdoor advertising is becoming a reality. Over in Japan this week, Sony were showcasing large-scale 3D display technology to promote its booth at CEATEC.
At a reported 1,136 sq ft, with scope to be bigger (due to its modular assembly), it’s applications for outdoor events seem pretty clear, the only snag being the need to hand out polarised glasses.
Elsewhere, improvements in auto-stereoscopic display technology mean…
Geoff Slaughter - 5 October 2010 | comments. Read more
Japanese 3D viewers are set to get a treat this December, as Toshiba have announced that they are to release glasses-free 3DTVs on the Japanese market. The electronics giant have responded to the issue that many viewers have with 3DTV, the use of glasses, and look set to create a benchmark product which will cause other 3D hardware producers to follow up on if they wish to keep up in the rapidly evolving market.
Toshiba will offer both a 12-inch model and 20-inch model which will cost around…
James Mitchell - 4 October 2010 | comments. Read more
