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HTC EVO 3D

By Cheryl | Posted in 3D, Android, Mobile | July 29, 2011 – 10:25 am

HTC EVO 3DIt’s not often I look at a mobile phone and think ‘I’ve got to have that’; but that all changed when I caught a glimpse of the new HTC EVO 3D.

Being a big fan of HTC, in fact I currently have the Desire model, I have watched them bring out one impressive model after another, but could this be the one to top them all?

The biggest difference with this device is that its is capable of 3D; making it one of the first of its kind to use the technology. Whether it 3D images your after or even 3D video, this little device can handle it all, and you can easily output your media to your 3DTV using a HDMI cable and watch them on the big screen.

For the OS Android’s latest update, Gingerbread, is installed.

Design

Design-wise the phone is very stylish and follows the look of previous HTC handsets. The only colour appears on the rear of the device which appears as a trim around the camera; in the US this is red, but it looks like the European market may be limited to gold.

HTC Watch

The HTC Evo 3D comes with HTC Watch installed, giving users access to 2D/3D movies and TV shows available to buy, rent or download. Unfortunately, HTC have confirmed that there won’t be a huge selection of content available for the handset initially. There is a chance the device could come with free movie, The Green Hornet, which is what US customers received.

Specifications

1.2GHz dual-core processor
Display: 4.3-inch 3D touch screen
Dimensions: 126 x 65 x 12.1 mm
Weight: 170g
Memory: 1GB storage, 1GB RAM
Front camera: 1.3 megapixels
Camera: 5 megapixels
HD video recording: 2D/3D videos with up to 720p resolution
Talk time: Up to 9h 20 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 45 min (3G)
Standby time: Up to 358h (2G) / Up to 420h (3G)

Release Date

Although scheduled for release on 23rd July, it looks like the phone won’t be making its way to UK shops until at least September. This has caused carrier Vodafone to exclude it from their smartphone range with a company spokesman explaining: “We’ve decided that due to delays to the launch of the device, we no longer plan to include the HTC EVO 3D in our smartphone range. We will be contacting customers who have registered for updates about the device to make them aware of this decision shortly.”

LG unveils first 3D Smartphone

By Cheryl | Posted in 3D, Android, Gadgets, Gaming, Twitter at 12 | February 15, 2011 – 12:57 pm

LG Optimus 3DIt was always a matter of who rather than when, as we awaited the announcement of the first 3D Smartphone.

It appears that LG has won the race to release the first 3D phone to the market, as it’s LG Optimus 3D was shown at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, held between the 14th and 17th February.

The phone will come with dual 5-megapixel cameras offering 3D recording, HDMI and DLNA for 3D content sharing, and a LCD screen capable of displaying 3D without the use of special eyewear.

It’s not just the 3D display that’s impressive; the device will contain a dual-core processor, 8GB of storage, and will run Android 2.2 Froyo with an upgrade to Gingerbread possible in the future.

The phone is expected to be released in the spring but it is not yet known what the true market appeal for 3D Smartphones is.

Nintendo were the first to bring out this new technology with their 3DS, and the company have recently announced they expect global sales to hit 4 million by the end of March. Although you can’t really compare the two products, mobile phones are just as likely to be used to play games as they are for making phone calls, making the appeal greater.

The company also announced the first 3D tablet, the LG G-Slate, at the event so expect a review on that in the near future!

Prince William and Kate’s 3D Wedding

By Jemma | Posted in 3D, Twitter at 12 | November 29, 2010 – 12:54 pm

kate-williamIt is set to be the biggest most memorable day of next year and is even classed as a public holiday… yes, it’s the infamous wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

But, what could possibly make this day even better. 3D television of course!

The pair announced their engagement publicly last week after nine years of being together. They met as students at St Andrews University and have never looked back since.

Meetings have started to take place with the Director of BBC vision, Jana Bennett, about the possibility and interest of using 3D.

She said: “We are already planning with the other broadcasters so I know about the 3D thing as well. That is obviously of some interest but our responsibility is to bring things everybody can see on air and 3D has a very limited footprint.”

There have been rumours about Sky covering the major event but at this stage is still being speculated.

We think it is a fabulous idea and would love nothing more than to put on our silly glasses and watch the Prince get hitched in amazing 3D!

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Nintendo to launch new 3DS handheld console in 2011 – should competitor Sony start to panic?

By Nicola | Posted in 3D, Gadgets, Gaming, Twitter at 12 | October 7, 2010 – 11:59 am

Nintendo 3DSFancy playing a 3D computer without wearing glasses that make you resemble Austin Powers?

If you’re answer is no, I would encourage you to stop reading. However, if your answer is yes, you may like this little blog.

Technology giant Nintendo has announced plans to launch a new 3DS handheld that will hit shelves in Japan in February next year, which will cost as little as £188. Great ey?

Well not completely…

Us Brits will have to wait until March and there has been no confirmation yet of how much we will be charged.

Nintendo aka rubbish Father Christmas
It’s been a tough few months for the global brand as they had hoped to get the product out by Christmas, but it just isn’t possible. The minute this news hit the press, shares of Nintendo dropped. However, they remain confident in the console as its unique selling point is that you don’t have to wear glasses to enjoy the 3D element.

What else is on the market?
Playstation’s new Move controller is rapidly becoming a winner and competitor Xbox is confident its Kinect add-on will provide gamers with an exciting alternative of playing video games. How? By using a motion capture system that translates people’s body movements into game play.

But wait a minute… how does 3DS work without wearing (Austin Powers’ style) glasses?
One image is sent to user’s left eye
One image is sent to user’s right eye
Top half is made up of 2 LCD screens
They are layered on top of one another
This creates 3D image without glasses

Spokesman for the company Rob Saunders said: “The company has never worked so hard on a new product launch. We’ve got over 70 games currently in development for it. Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, Mario, they’re all coming.

“What you’re seeing, I think, is games developers really getting to grips with 3D for the first time. Giving gamers something they really haven’t seen before which, without the glasses, truly is a revolution.”

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Do not adjust your screens: Sky launches first 3D channel in UK

By Nicola | Posted in 3D, Entertainment, Twitter at 12 | October 4, 2010 – 11:54 am

Sky3D ChannelIs your television screen looking a bit fuzzy? Are you thinking that someone may need a trip to SpecSavers? Whatever you do, don’t panic!

You have just tuned into Europe’s first 3D channel courtesy of Sky, which has just been released in the UK.

But make sure you have your credit card at the ready as this new service isn’t cheap. The 3D set will cost you a whopping £2,000 ($2643.40), there’s a monthly subscription fee of £61 ($80.62), you need 3D glasses, which could cost up to £100 ($132) a pair, and you’ll also have to have a 3D Blu-Ray player.

With prices like these, it may take a while for consumers to start raving about the idea, which first took centre stage at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (if you’re going to launch it anywhere…)

The man behind Sky 3D’s Channel, Director John Cassy, said: “Sky 3D will totally change the way entertainment is viewed in homes across the country. We see 3D as ‘Event TV’, an opportunity for people to share an incredible visual experience in their home, watching some of the biggest and best television available including; live sport, movies, entertainment and arts programmes.”

However, the press has already come out in force with their views with Matt Bath, head of technology for Which? magazine stating: “You’re looking at about £1,000 ($1,321.70) to about £3,500 ($4625.90) for a really large set and that doesn’t factor in the other things you need.”

When I checked on Twitter this morning, a whole host of celebrities, including TV presenter Tim Livejoy, were already declaring their love for the home entertainment system, as Sky 3D kicked off with an assortment of sports events and movies for its first month, including the Ryder Cup.

The service hits Liverpool in November – will be interesting to see who splashes the cash…

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3D Movies

By Jemma | Posted in 3D, Twitter at 12 | September 2, 2010 – 11:58 am

CinemaThe first big Hollywood 3D movie was back in 1953 when ‘The Man in the Dark’ was released.

It was apparently an underwhelming experience and wasn’t a great movie, but that 57 years ago so just how have things changed?

When Avatar hit our screens in December 2009 it had amazing reviews and for some it was the beginning of an epic genre of film making. Since then it seems as though every film coming out is in 3D but is the craze losing the interest of people?

Research shows signs that the 3D is struggling to keep up the numbers and after the Box Office breaker Avatar hit revenue high of 71% in 2009, films like Piranha featuring a certain Miss Kelly Brook have failed to generate the same hype and have recently struggled to pass production budgets.

Of course it’s unfair to compare these movies and the next ‘big thing’ could be just round the corner while turning the fortunes of 3D movie makers around.

There are also issues about 3D movies not having enough content or enough of a storyline, some people are scared that the younger generation will be losing out on amazing story lines and will not want to watch anything but 3D.

Is 3D just a reoccurring theme that will eventually fade away and come back again in 10 – 20 years and try again? Who knows, only time will tell…

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CU3ER – flash 3D image slider you will love!

By admin | Posted in 3D, Coding, Design | December 12, 2009 – 12:30 pm

Cu3er – flash 3D image slider you will love! CU3ER :

Cuber rotator allows us to display graet effects across the front pages of your website design.

CU3ER, in a nutshell, is a .swf (flash) file, designed & developed for displaying images & slides in 3D way. It requires an XML configuration file in which the paths to the existing images and instructions (settings), necessary for handling those, are defined.

This image slider is equipped with a great range of features that enhance the user’s experience of viewing slides. They can be grouped together lining User Interface and 3D Transitions.

User Interface enhances overall viewing experience enabling the user to get useful information (such as slide description or progress information while loading files) and to interact with the CU3ER (navigating trough slides or pausing the slideshow).

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