Samsung ‘Life Outside the Box’ website now up. See the Website at; http://www.samsung.com/in/microsite/3dtv/index.html

So basically, what’s on offer here is a TV that does its own 2D to 3D conversion, and transmits to a pair of shutter glasses. One pair each of these glasses are available with each purchase, they come with a USB connector for charging. It’s very similar to the Nvidia 3D setup. Then any content [...]

When the World Cup of Soccer kicks off in June, thousands around the world will be able to watch it live in 3D at local movie theatres – thanks to a Montreal company. Point St. Charles-based Sensio Technologies Inc., founded in 1999, gave a demonstration of its 3D capabilities yesterday. The company has devised the [...]

Taiwan director Ang Lee wants to shoot Canadian writer Yann Martel’s renowned novel “Life of Pi” in 3D. Filming is set to begin this August, qq.com reports. Ang Lee was finally chosen to direct the film by 20th Century Fox, despite the studio receiving several letters of self-recommendation from other famous directors. Read More at; [...]

The Blu-Ray copy of Avatar is the best selling Blu-ray disc of all time, but no word yet on when a 3D version will come to homes. The Blu-ray version of the movie Avatar was released on April 22 to record sales, and an “ultimate edition” is due in November, but many are left wondering when [...]

Movie director James Cameron, of Avatar and Titanic fame, is helping to build a 3-D camera for the next robotic rover that NASA will send to Mars. NASA announced this month that Cameron is working with Malin Space Science Systems Inc. of San Diego to build an updated camera that, if completed in time, will be installed [...]

Thanks to continued 3D success and a robust international expansion, Imax is expected to have a record-breaking first quarter when it announces its earnings today. On Wednesday, Imax announced a substantial three-year pact with Warner Bros., further bolstering the company’s position. While the Toronto-based company’s outlook has not always been so rosy — its stock [...]

Set to be launched on May 4 during the ANGA Cable show in Cologne, SES Astra and Samsung Electronics announced that they will jointly promote 3D television with a new 3D demo channel. Under the terms of the agreement, Samsung will support SES Astra with 3D television content for the channel. The demo channel will [...]

The Sun (UK) is to publish a 3D issue with 3D colour ads and editorial – including, naturally, its Page 3 girl – on 5 June. That’s the week before the start of this year’s World Cup. Sun readers will receive a pair of 3D glasses with the one-off issue so that they can enjoy the [...]

Inside the comfortable environs of a multiplex you adjust the 3D glasses, ready for the visual extravaganza. As the screen comes to life, you have objects coming towards you. No, not a spear or a ball of fire or a breath taking dive by a fielder, but tomatoes, water and ice cubes floating towards you. [...]

With both the consumer technology and games industries preparing to pour their hearts and souls into the 3D TV push later this year, a leading Hollywood producer has once again argued that tech’s reliance on glasses will not halt the 3D steam train. “When it comes to the glasses, I see glasses as an opportunity, [...]

NVIDIA’s 3D Vision is their own take on 3D. The system consists of a stereoscopic active shutter glasses, an IR transmitter, a 3D compliant display and an NVIDIA GeForce video card. In theory, the system will allow you to play your PC games in full stereoscopic 3D. The package retails for about $200 online, which [...]

The Ming is a clam-shell phone with a 2D screen in each half of the handset. Close the phone, and the screens on top of each other present a 3D image. It’s all to do with auto-stereoscopic technology, according to a recent patent. Read More at; http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/0,39029453,49305557,00.htm

While the current crop of 3D TV displays deliver a better than anticipated extra dimensional experience, the technology is destined to retain that ‘novelty’ feel; until a viable system without the need for glasses is introduced. To deliver a realistic 3D image requires the presentation of the same image from at least two directions, one [...]

Australia’s Nine Network said it will be the first terrestrial broadcaster in the world to offer 3D programing, as it announced plans Tuesday to film and broadcast the annual National Rugby League State of Origin series to viewers in 3D, beginning in May. Read More at; http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63R0MR20100428

Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D grossed more than 1 million dollars in its first four days, making it the No. 7 movie in the nation. This accomplishment comes in spite of the fact that the Chesney film is only being screened in 3D theaters and that it isn’t receiving continual showings. Read More at; http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2010/04/26/kenny-chesney-summer-in-3d-is-no-7-movie-in-the-nation/ [...]

Sure, Gran Turismo 5 has been rumored to support 3D gaming (according to “reports” given to a MotorTrend editor at CES 2010)… but it was never official.  Now, Taku Imasaki, one of the producers of the U.S. version ofGT5, has finally officially confirmed it: “This is the first time we’re implementing the 3D feature in Gran Turismo, [...]

The 3rd installment of “The Ring” franchise will be shot in 3D; Read More at; http://www.shockya.com/news/2010/04/27/ring-3d-film-in-the-works/

The island’s liquid-crystal-display makers, including AU Optronics Corp., Chimei Innolux Corp. and Chunghwa Picture Tubes Ltd., have fallen behind their Korean and Japanese rivals in upgrading their panel production technologies over the past few years. But the Taiwan companies are shifting focus to 3D panels, looking to boost their value in the TV supply chain, [...]

Denon is jumping into the the 3D market with both feet, bringing two new Blu-ray players to the market. Both feature 5.1 audio, BD Live, Netflix, and YouTube Streaming, and (my personal favorite) 1GB of on-board memory. Read More at; http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/04/26/denon-announces-two-new-3d-ready-blu-ray-players/

World of Warcraft in 3D, an inhabitant of Azeroth would need hundreds of dollars worth of gear: a robust computer setup with a compatible graphics card, monitor capable of displaying 3D and a pair of 3D spectacles. At this early stage, it’s an expense that many virtual adventurers have yet to adopt. Dozens of game [...]

For those of you that are unfamiliar, the NVIDIA Verde driver is the name associated with the mobile version of the graphics and display driver that you can access through the NVIDIA.com driver portal.  This was and remains a significant thing as it finally allowed gamers to update their graphics drivers on their own, without having [...]

Surprised you don’t have the option of seeing the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street in 3D this coming weekend? Wish you could experience Freddy’s claws popping out of the screen as if they could stab you right in your seat? Don’t worry, you’ll probably get the chance with the sequel, but as for this latest [...]

So that got me thinking: Do YOU recycle your 3D glasses? According to Geek Sugar, 42.1 million 3D glasses have been distributed for Avatar alone. That number is huge and seems kind of contradictory considering the movie’s theme, as well as Fox’s special “Earth Day” Blu-ray/DVD release for the blockbuster. Read More at; http://www.electronichouse.com/article/recycle_your_3d_movie_glasses/C157

The trailer for the 3D remake of “Piranha” has been playing in front of “Avatar” since December, but it is only now that it has officially been released online. Read more at: http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=17499&count=0#ixzz0mD3OpIfB

Over 20 million TV homes will be watching 3DTV within five years, according to TBIvision publisher Informa Telecoms & Media. Backed by content owners, broadcasters and pay TV platforms, 3D will be in 1.6% of all homes by 2015. “However, the market will still be very immature by 2015, so significant growth opportunities exist beyond [...]

The final result wiped the smiles off the faces of Stoke City fans, but the chance to watch the team in 3D was something they will never forget. Football in 3D arrived on screens in the UK earlier this year, but for Potters fans it was the first chance to see the players in a [...]

Buy the Bluray disc on pre-order here now for only $17.99; http://www.amazon.com/Summer-3-D-Blu-ray-Kenny-Chesney/dp/B003HE2B3K?tag=hometcom-20/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1272331241&sr=1-1

Sherlock Holmes 2 in 3D? Read more at; http://www.examiner.com/x-8086-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2010m4d26-Sherlock-Holmes-sequel-could-be-3D

If you’ve not got a king’s ransom to spend but want to find out for yourself, don’t fret – Cyberlink PowerDVD 10 Ultra 3D could be the answer. It aims to transform your DVDs into an all-out 3D experience. Before we get to the caveats, let’s have some fun. Cyberlink claims it can transform or [...]

3D TV is all the talk these days after its debut telecast of the Masters Tournament on ESPN. But what about the 3D DVD players? Unlike the TV’s, they are surprisingly cheap. From the company that brought us Blu-Ray, below is a breakdown of the Sony BDP-S470 3D Blu-Ray Disc Player from Sony. Read More [...]

The Viera VT25 series of full HD 3D plasma sets will have screen sizes up to 65-inches. The TC-P50VT25 has a 50-inch screen and will ship the week of May 3 for $2,599.95. The TC-P54VT25 will ship the same week and sell for $2,999.95. Read More at; http://www.slashgear.com/panasonic-unveils-ship-date-and-pricing-for-3d-viera-vt25-series-plasmas-2683098/

Thus, for today’s column I would like to touch upon the concept of converting 2D video to 3D, in realtime as it plays, mainly whether its possible at all and then how good it is. This is without the Nvidia entourage, I’m talking about alternate 3D, like in the Acer Aspire 5738 3D laptop. Also depending [...]

The Lionsgate publicity site has revealed the cast list and plot synopsis for Saw VII3D, due out October 22. The cast contains one surprising return: Cary Elwes as Dr. Gordon. Elwes sued his own management firm, which produced Saw, for unjust enrichment and alleged breach of contract. Since appearing as the doctor who diagnosed Jigsaw with cancer, [...]

Since Avatar is a smashing success in Blu-ray 2D, does this mean that consumers are blasé about 3D entertainment in the home? After all, content drives adoption of new consumer technologies, at least most of the time. If shoppers are snapping up Avatar discs now, it is quite possible they’ll pass on the 3D version–well, aside from [...]

“Of course, it’ll be 3D,” he replied, adding that the film will be shot in 3D rather than converted later. The big obstacle, however, is that 3D cameras can’t shoot in low light and “Alien” is all about darkness and shadows. Scott said that they’ll tackle this issue in post-production. Read more at: http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=17488&count=0#ixzz0mAInqqez

The company just announced a selection of new receiversthat include HDMI version 1.4, Dolby Pro Logic IIz support, and are 3D-ready for whenever you are ready to take your TV to the next level. Read More at; http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/Pioneer-Pumps-Out-HDMI-1-4-and-3D-Ready-Receivers.shtml

32-year-old Bruce Dell of Australia is claiming that his new software will render unlimited, hyper-realistic graphics without the use of polygons. If his claims are true, this new technology could spark the next evolution in gaming, repeating the changeover last seen in the 1990′s when polygons replaced pixels. Called Unlimited Detail, the software doesn’t require special [...]

Darren Bousman, (SAW II, SAW III, SAW IV, and the upcoming MOTHER’S DAY) will direct a script by Scott Milam (MOTHER’S DAY) this summer for Christopher Mallick’s Oxymoron Entertainment (MIDDLE MEN (Paramount), in theatres August 6th and the upcoming COLUMBUS CIRCLE) entitled NINETY. Mallick has once again teamed with Blue Star Entertainment’s William Sherak and [...]

Zalman 3D monitor is driving me crazy with the picture showing those fresh red berries. The South Korean based company Zalman presents the Trimon series 3D monitor named as ZM-M240W. The ZM-M240W from Zalman is a 24-inch 3D monitor that bags lots of clear and lovely features. Read More at; http://www.9computerstore.com/2010/04/23/zalman-presents-trimon-series-3d-monitor/