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3M MP220 Mobile Pico Projector hands-on

Cory Gunther, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Pico and pocket projectors have continued to evolve and improve and are become increasingly popular. While just a few short years ago the thought of having 50 lumens of brightness on a battery powered device seemed out of reach. 3M has continued to bring the latest and greatest in projectors to the table. It might not be the brightest, or last the longest but they've found a great happy medium with the MP220. Read The Full Story

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3M Touch 46-inch Projected Capacitive Display technology hands-on

Cory Gunther, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ever heard of Microsoft Surface? I'm sure you've seen the videos before but if you haven't we have a new one below. This is the technology that brings a full capacitive multitouch tablet like surface to your coffee table, dinner table or any other large surface only our hands-on below is with a 46" tabletop. Read The Full Story

3M invests in innovative LCD maker Pixel Qi

Shane McGlaun, Sep 12th 2011 Discuss [2]

3M and Pixel Qi Corp have announced that 3M is investing money into Pixel Qi. Exactly how large of an investment 3M made is not known at this time. The hope is that with 3M's display prowess and name the investment will accelerate the growth and development of the cool Pixel Qi screens that are very easy to read in direct sunlight and indoors. Read The Full Story

Hammacher Schlemmer The Camcorder Projector breaks cover

Shane McGlaun, Feb 2nd 2011 Discuss [3]

Hammacher Schlemmer has some of the craziest gadgets and gear that you will find anywhere. Many of those kooky gadgets also cost a fortune as well. The company has unveiled a new addition called The Camcorder Projector that is interesting and surprisingly cheap. Read The Full Story

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What Happened to Innovation?

Ben Bajarin, Dec 15th 2010 Discuss [5]

I frequently hear grumblings within the technology industry about the lack of innovation being observed. To many it seems like product and technology advancements are more evolutionary than revolutionary. Generally this is true as innovations spark new product opportunities and can carry a product category for some time as each new generation provides incremental and or monumental improvements.

Now although the definition of innovation can include invention, or the creation of something new, I don’t think it depends on it. Something can be innovative and not necessarily be new. A fresh approach to something old or past failure can be considered innovative.

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3M announces two new pocket projectors including MP180 and MP160

Shane McGlaun, Sep 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

Pocket projectors are continually being improved, which is a good thing considering that the bulk of them offer poor performance when it comes to being used in a room that isn’t totally dark. 3M has announced that it has a couple new pocket projectors that are aimed at the professional user looking for portability. Read The Full Story

3M M2256PW Multi-Touch 22-Inch Monitor Debuts

Evan Selleck, Jun 14th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you're a fan of monitors, or touching monitors to make things happen, then it looks like 3M's got something in the works for you. Over at InfoComm 2010, the company pulled the curtain off their 22-inch multi-touch monitor. And, when we say multi-touch, we mean they've managed to go to the extreme with what's inside the M2256PW, but it's all in a very, very good way. And no, it's not a USB 3.0 monitor, either. Read The Full Story

3M Demoes USB 3.0 Monitor

Evan Selleck, Jun 9th 2010 Discuss [1]

Technology is an ever-progressing front, and as we welcome the next batch of great inventions, we also have to take in the minor steps in the same direction as well. Then again, getting a monitor that not only receives its display signal from the next step in Bluetooth tech, but is also powered by it, may not be all that minor at all. Thanks to 3M, you can now safely debate the subject, as they've gone ahead and demoed their first monitor that does just that. Read The Full Story

Quanta unveils DST touchscreen tech at Computex

Shane McGlaun, Jun 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Touchscreens are the norm today after the iPhone debuted years ago and brought the tech into the mainstream in a huge way. Since then touch screens have been evolving and the number of devices with touchscreens continues to boom. Quanta Computer and 3M have announced a new codeveloped technology at Computex called DST. Read The Full Story

3M Ergonomic Wireless Mouse could take your eye out

Chris Davies, Jan 12th 2010 Discuss [0]

Would we open up an ergonomic-mouse press release if it wasn't a slow Tuesday in the week after CES 2010? Probably not. Would we give it a second glance after seeing this surprisingly... phallic example from 3M? Out of morbid curiosity, perhaps. Read The Full Story

Tiny 3M MPro-150 pocket projector debuts

Shane McGlaun, Jan 7th 2010 Discuss [1]

Projectors are always getting smaller which is a good thing for some users. The business type who is always on the go giving presentations and doesn't want to lug a full-size projector around will like the new 3M MPro150 projector that debuted at CES. Read The Full Story

3M debuts M2256PW LCD with 10-finger multi touch

Shane McGlaun, Jan 6th 2010 Discuss [0]

CES is a hotbed of new product unveilings and announcements of all sorts of gear. There is typically tons of computer hardware and accessories unveiled at the show and 3M is unveiling a new LCD at CES this year called the M2256PW. Read The Full Story