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We at SPECIAL AWESOME are keeping this blog up to date with all the exciting news coming in the world of 3D with special attention to small screens, mobile, consumer devices, and of course - AUTOSTEREOSCOPIC (glasses free). Please dig deep, so much is happening that articles of monumental importance quickly fall down the list into obscurity. Interested in Apple 3D? The latest on touch-screen 3D hand-held devices? Intel 3D? Nokia 3D? ESPN? It's all here and more.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Philips glasses free HDTV


Here it is - glasses free 3D television. While this article isn't particularly impressed with the depth vs. glasses experiences, what is important is that it works! The quality will only improve. It's exciting that major electronics manufacturers like Philips are putting big research dollars into creating truly revolutionary advancements.

video here:

http://www.viddler.com/explore/engadget/videos/1786/

article here:

http://hdtvorg.co.uk/news/articles/2010090301.htm

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Sharp mobile 3D device


Sharps new 3D phone unveiled. 3.7" lcd screen with 800 x 480 with camera.



look here:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/sharp-shows-off-mobile-prototype-with-3d-screen-3d-camera-and/

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Hitachi Wooo video

cool video showing off the Wooo from the inquirer:

Hitachi 3D mobile tips up

Video No glasses required for stereoscopic display
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1597252/hitachi-3d-mobile-tips

Friday, February 12, 2010

3D projectors for consumers


Acer- makers fo the first 3D laptop, have announced a 3D projector for the home. At XGA resolution it's not exactly an oh-my-god type of unit but it certainly foreshadows whats to come.

check it here:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/acers-3d-home-automation-ready-s5200-projector-now-available/

LG have a model with similar specs:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/lg-reveals-full-hd-3d-projector-skype-enabled-hdtvs-and-more-at/

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

UPDATE: stylin' 3D specs..


Remember how we spread the rumor from last years 3D Entertainment Summit about 3rd party 3D specs? Well... here you go:

http://www.itechdiary.com/gunnar-3d-glasses-3d-glasses-that-not-make-the-wearer-look-strange.html

Friday, February 5, 2010

Samsung's new 3D display



Samsung's new 3D display was unveiled at this years CES. Ranging in sizes from 19" - 65" the real dimensional WOW is this: its 1/3 of an inch thick (thin)...

Lots more cool details about the 'large touch screen remote - which shows live tv' to more about Samsung's strategy for 3D and all the devices they are developing - here at wired.com:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/01/samsungs-impossibly-thin-3d-tv-tempts-hollywood-producer/

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

ESPN 3D



ESPN have announced a 3D component to their broadcasts stating this year. They promise a minimum of 85 events including the World cup and next years X-games.

Here's the USA Today article:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2010-01-05-espn-3d-network_N.htm