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B9Creator 3D printer uses light to create stuff

Mark Raby, May 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

When it comes to emerging technology trends, one could very easily argue there is nothing cooler than 3D printers. The idea of using a "printer" to create things as mundane as keychains and mugs to objects as important as artificial limbs is something with which absolutely anyone can find some sort of fascination. So any new road that a company wants to pave in this emerging space is exciting, which is probably why B9Creator hit its Kickstarter funding goal in one day. Read The Full Story

Prometheus stills released as fan community explodes

Chris Burns, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

What might be the blockbuster film of the summer (if the Avengers weren't enough for you) Prometheus is celebrating its explosion of pre-release fans with a collection of film stills this week. These film stills show unseen elements in the soon to be released film including alien technology, close-ups of the actors in action on the various ships shown in the film, and a collection of ominous canopic jars. These stills add much to the notion that this film will indeed follow the Alien legacy started with the director that also commands this film, Ridley Scott. Read The Full Story

Nintendo cancels 3D TV service and Aqua Blue 3DS

Ben Kersey, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

When Nintendo first launched the 3DS, a separate 3D TV service was announced for Japan called "Itsu no Ma ni Terebi". The service was launched in June last year and served up short video clips of 3D content to viewers for free. Nintendo has announced that they’re planning to cancel the service on June 20th, only a year after it first launched and with a million viewers served. Read The Full Story

Sensor enables 3D imaging for drones

Ben Kersey, May 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

We’ve seen some interesting uses for drones before, but there are potential problems if you’re using large groups in close proximity. Collisions can potentially occurs, especially in areas with interference. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Duisburg have developed a CMOS sensor designed to combat collisions by measuring three dimensional spaces. Each pixel is not only given a grey value, but also a distance value. Read The Full Story

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LG 3D Max first-impressions

Vincent Nguyen, May 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

LG has persisted with mobile 3D, and the LG Optimus 3D Max is the company’s latest attempt to persuade us that glasses-free 3D is something we want on the move. A 4.3-inch Android smartphone with a dual-camera array, the Optimus 3D Max promises to smooth off some of the rough edges of its Optimus 3D predecessor. Read on for our first impressions.

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Yamaha RX-V773WA, RX-V673 receivers offer AirPlay, 4K/3D passthrough

Rue Liu, May 2nd 2012 Discuss [0]

Yamaha has released two new models of its RX-V series network AV receivers with the RX-V773WA and the RX-V673. These powerful 7.2-channel receivers are future-proofed to meet the demands of the most advanced home entertainment needs, offering AirPlay support, improved YPAO system calibration, internet radio, DLNA, WiFi, as well as 4K and 3D pass-through. Read The Full Story

LG Cloud looms for 2D/3D multimedia streaming

Chris Davies, Apr 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

LG has revealed its own multi-platform cloud media service, LG Cloud, squirting content between PCs, smartphones, tablets and smart TVs. Compatible with 2D and 3D content, the LG Cloud introduces the company's Real-time Streaming Transcoding technology to perform server-based media conversion to suit whatever device you're currently using; so, if you're on your Android smartphone but want to watch a Full HD .MKV file, the film will be automatically converted to suit the handset. Read The Full Story

Solidoodle 3D printer is just $500

Mark Raby, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

It’s hard not to be amazed by the advancements that have come to the niche 3D printing market in the last year or so. But until now, even if you were fascinated by the subject, chances are you don't have enough money to buy one. It was incredible when MakerBot created a $2,000 3D printer, a drastically cheaper option than other printers out there, but that's still a good chunk of change. Read The Full Story

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The Pirates! Key Animator speaks: Claymation machines forward

Chris Burns, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week we’ve had a talk with Key Animator Ian Whitlock from the brand new film The Pirates! Band of Misfits, he giving us the lowdown on why this claymation epic sticks to its roots while exploring a new scale for the genre. The Pirates! Band of Misfits is directed by Peter Lord, features Hugh Grant in his first animated role as the Pirate Captain, and has superstars like Salma Hayek and Jeremy Piven voicing the bad guys. What we’re interested in though isn’t the voices, it’s the technology behind the film itself – how does a next-generation claymation movie compete with the high-definition environment of special effects here in our modern Hollywood world?

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Fujitsu gadget converts smartphone 2D video to 3D

Ben Kersey, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you don’t fancy picking up an LG Optimus 3D Max when its released but still want to get in on the 3D tidal wave, Fujitsu has created the accessory you’re looking for. It’s a converter with two small mirror that attaches to an existing smartphone’s camera, and with a little help from the cloud promises to convert your captured videos into 3D. Read The Full Story

Project Glass snaps Charlie Rose photo

Chris Burns, Apr 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Google Project Glass team is aspiring to change the way we work with mobile devices, says Sebastian Thrun taking a photo without so much as a tap and a couple of nods. What we've got here is an interview Google X's leader Thrun took with Charlie Rose, he using the opportunity to wear and show off the glasses to the world once again. He not just took the photo, he posted it on Google+ during the interview - it showing up instantly, or so he said, and shared with the world via his online profile. This interview also had Thrun noting that it's not photography but the sharing of everything that's been seen thus far as the most compelling use-case for the project thus far. Read The Full Story

LG Optimus 3D Max launches in Europe

Ben Kersey, Apr 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

If you simply can’t get enough of 3D in the cinema or in your swanky home theatre, why not buy a smartphone that promises glasses-less 3D on the go? The LG Optimus 3D Max was first seen at MWC 2012, and LG is now ready to set it loose on the world. The phone will be launching in Europe today (although those in the UK won’t be seeing the handset), and features improved specs as well as a slimmer chassis over the original Optimus 3D. Read The Full Story