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CTA Digital Wii Bowling Ball makes WiiSports more real

Brenda Stokes, Jun 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

So we've seen a ton of accessories for WiiSports over the years, however most of them cover just a few of the sports like tennis, baseball and golf. And since everyone knows their favorite is bowling, CTA Digital has come up with the Wii Bowling Ball. Read The Full Story

AT&T announces “three-screen” coverage of 2009 Masters Tournament

Brenda Stokes, Apr 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

If you're a big golf fan, you'll be delighted to hear AT&T is bringing out a new feature just for those looking to get comprehensive coverage of the 2009 Masters Tournament. The coverage includes three screens--your TV, cell phone and PC--so you always have access to the latest wherever you are. Read The Full Story

Phantom Emergency Oxygen Pack Concept

Satsuki Then, Feb 24th 2009 Discuss [3]

Call me paranoid, but if I were to dive into the deep blue sea, I want to have as many backup oxygen as I can get. Ricardo Baiao probably has the same thought when he designed his Phantom compressed backup air system. Read The Full Story

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SlashGear’s Cinedigm 3D HD NBA Slam Dunk Giveaway!

Chris Davies, Feb 6th 2009 Discuss [0]

nba_valentines_giveaway_3 Last week’s 3D Super Bowl may have met with mixed reviews, but next weekend we’re promised some real 3D entertainment courtesy of Cinedigm and their CineLive 3D HD theaters. Cinedigm theaters all over the country will be taking part in the NBA Valentine’s Day: 3D HD All-Star Weekend, and we’ve got a family package of four tickets to give away to one lucky SlashGear winner.

Our winner not only gets four tickets to a Cinedigm 3D HD screening of the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday evening, but a selection of sponsor prizes that will vary by theater – you’ll find out on the night! There are Cinedigm 3D theaters all over the country, and each of them will be inviting you to vote for your favorite Dunk of the Night.

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Spend your Valentine’s evening with NBA’s All star live in 3D HD

Daniel Lim, Feb 5th 2009 Discuss [0]

The 64 thousand dollar question on the upcoming NBA All star weekend is not the league would or not punish Nene- if he were to choose marriage instead of attending the All star game. No, is how the Superman, Dwight Howard, going to pull off the slam dunk contest this time. No one has a clue, but the sport channel co-hosts seemed to think Nene would get married at the dunk contest and have Dwight Howard dunked over the newly-wedded couple, and kisses the bride, jokingly. But seriously, that’s not a bad idea, and in fact, would be the most romantic slam dunk contest ever (not the kissing part). If that were to happen, you would get your chance to witness it live in 3D HD. (video after the cut) Read The Full Story

OnPar golfing GPS launches next month

Chris Davies, Jan 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Savant GPS have announced their OnPar rangefinder, a GPS device specifically tailored to the needs of golfers. Fitted with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, the OnPar can store up to 300 golf courses with no membership fees or course map fees, track performance and even suggest clubs depending on your past shot and yardage history. Read The Full Story

New Sony Walkman doesn’t look like a Walkman

Shawn Farner, Jan 7th 2009 Discuss [0]

It seems that Sony adopted a few ideas from other music devices when creating the W-series Walkman. The "all-in-one" concept likely came from those big, bulky FM radio headsets, and the "no display" idea probably came from the iPod Shuffle. Read The Full Story

CMU students design Footballs and gloves to help referees

Staff Editor, Dec 19th 2008 Discuss [1]

We have all watched a football game with close calls that we don’t exactly agree with the referee on, but will new advancements in technology help or hinder the situation? Footballs and gloves with sensors just may be able to help referees with those close calls make more accurate calls. Read The Full Story

Gators and Sooners to square off for BCS title in HD 3D

Daniel Lim, Dec 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

The national best college football teams will square off coming this Jan 8 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami with the Big 12, Sooners against SEC, Gators. This is the year hottest collage game everybody wants to see, a national Championship title extends Fed-Ex Bowl and hype like they have not seen in a while. But fans can’t get hold of tickets need not panic, there’s a reason to stay out the gate this year. Following the success of NFL’s 3D live game broadcast in HD, 3ality Digital and RealD’s 3D will take on BCS, once again partnering up to bring another live sport event in third dimensional HD; but this time, they will extend the Tim Tebow vs. Sam Bradford hype to a much larger audience. Read The Full Story

NFL first 3D HD Live Game aftermath

Daniel Lim, Dec 5th 2008 Discuss [0]

How could a NFL game like this gathered so much national attention : a dysfunctional organization vs underachiever at the week lowest possible viewers' broadcast - Thursday night football? Both are the losers’ teams of the rich-n-wealthy state of California? No, it was the league historical moment- first ever NFL game shot and live broadcast in 3rd dimensional, and it was aired in HD too. Now that the game was over and since it was broadcasted in selected theaters, and only a few fortunate invitees got to see it; let’s see what the viewers thought about the full digital 3D sport. Read The Full Story

NFL to broadcast live game in 3D – Raiders VS Chargers

Daniel Lim, Nov 24th 2008 Discuss [0]

Not an exciting game I would look forward to, but an extra dimension will be added and broadcasted live in next week NFL’s match-up in between Raiders and Chargers. The league has teamed up with 3ality Digital and Real D 3D to bring NFL’s first ever live broadcast game in 3D. It will be available at three theaters, one each in the location of Los Angeles , New York and Boston. Read The Full Story

EA SPORTS Active info for the Wii leaks

Brenda Stokes, Nov 14th 2008 Discuss [0]

While we've known about the upcoming game EA Sports Active for the Wii for quite some time, we're just now getting more information on the to-be-competitor to the Wii Fit game. In fact, it's meant for the whole family and was developed by fitness experts with women in mind. This game will feature all sorts of activities for users to perform in conjunction. The movements target both the upper and lower body. Cardiovascular exercises are included as well and two players can play at the same time. With on-screen feedback, you can see how many calories you've burned and adjust the intensity levels on the fly. The game will come with leg straps that hold the Wii Nunchuk controllers, and a resistance band for upper body work. You will be able to get the EA SPORTS Active game for the Wii in the Spring of next year for $59.99.