Tag: 3d
Low cinema attendance figures: are 3D films to blame?
This summer saw US cinema attendance figures hit their lowest point in 5 years. Hollywood.com estimates that 552 million people hit theatres across the States, compared to the previous lowest point of 563.2 million back in 2005. What's thought to…
Toshiba working on glasses-free 3D TV for the home?
Apart from their high price tags, the need for a pair of active shutter glasses is a major factor slowing down the adoption of 3D TV sets. Jazz them up all you want, but they are in no way convenient,…
Sony add the NX713 and NX813 sets to their 3D TV range
Two new high-end sets have been added to Sony's 3D Bravia range this morning. The NX713 and NX813 3D TVs are yet another two options to bring your PS3 games and (eventually) 3D Blu-rays into the third dimension. Apart from…
3D TV show from Sky to cure your arachnophobia…or scare you to death
Maybe it's just me, but if I'd just shelled out a fair few grand on a 3D TV, the last thing I'd want to be doing with it is using it to face up to an innate phobia of creepy…
Samsung launch portable BD-C8000 Blu-ray player with 3D smarts
Need a high-def fix on the go? If so, US readers should give Samsung's new BD-C8000 portable Blu-ray player a look. Playing back Full HD 1080p video on its 10.3 inch screen, it also features a built in wireless connection…
Sky's 3D channel gets launch date
Looks as though the 3D content drought may be about to end, as broadcasters Sky have today announced that their 3D TV channel will officially launch on October 1st of this year. Those with a 3D ready TV, Sky+HD and…
World's first consumer 3D camcorder on the way from Panasonic
Panasonic have today lifted the covers off of their HTC-SD750 camcorder. It's the world's first 3D camcorder aimed at consumers rather than Hollywood, and should be considerably more affordable as a result. The HTC-SD750 makes use of a 3D conversion…
Video: Nintendo 3DS hands-on preview
I recently had a play about with a prototype Nintendo 3DS at a top secret location in London. A big hit at this year's E3 conference, I can thankfully confirm that Nintendo really have nailed glasses-free 3D visuals in…
3D PS3 games capped at 720p resolution
3D Playstation 3 games will not be displayed at full HD, 1080p resolution, it has been revealed at a the Develop conference by Sony this week. Instead, two 720p 3D images will be produced for each eye, allowing a smooth…
3D not on the agenda for Nintendo Wii 2
Nintendo may well be going head-first into the 3D fray when it comes to their latest handheld, the Nintendo 3DS, but it doesn't look like that enthusiasm for the third dimension is going to hit their home console department any…
