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Screen protector film lets ordinary handheld devices display 3-D content

Most smartphone users know that your shiny new device won't stay shiny and new very long if you don't use some sort of protection film on the screen. If you slip an unprotected smartphone into your pocket along with keys or other small items, odds are you'll pull it out with scratches all over the display. While most screen protector films are only designed to reduce scratches, or reduce glare a new project promises to do more than keep scratches away. Read The Full Story

First 3-D channels come to Google Fiber TV

I remain quite jealous that my house can't get access to the incredibly fast Google Fiber Internet service or the Google Fiber TV service. I understand living in a more rural area likely means I'll never have access to impressive services like this. If you do happen to live in Kansas City and have access to Google Fiber TV and happen to be one of the few that has a 3-D TV in your home, the TV offering from Google now has two new 3-D channels to check out. Read The Full Story

Panasonic shows off 3-D camera array for capturing 3-D panoramic images

Panasonic has created a 3-D camera system capable of recording panoramic 3-D images. The idea is that the system would allow people to visit exotic locations around the world where they might not actually be able to travel themselves. The 3-D panoramic images promise to allow people to feel like they're actually at the location more than they would with a normal flat photograph. Read The Full Story

LG adds 3-D Disney movies to its smart TV platform

LG electronics has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Walt Disney Studios that will bring 3-D Disney films to its 3-D TV platform. The Disney flicks will be available on LG's 3-D World in the coming months. Some 3D Disney films are on the service now with more coming. Read The Full Story

Panasonic shows off new PT-AE8000U 3-D home theater projector

Panasonic has announced a new home theater projector called the PT-AE8000U that supports full HD 3-D images. The projector is also equipped with advanced customization features and promises to be one of the more interesting 3-D projectors on the market. The projector has 2400 lumens of brightness and works in 2-D mode as well. Read The Full Story