Using spatial reality to combine the virtual and physical world, Sony’s new Spatial Reality Display creates an incredible 3D optical experience that is viewable to the naked eye.
Optus Demos 5G Mixed Reality Sports Streaming
Watching sports may never be the same if a demo by telecommunications company Optus is any indication. ZDNet is reporting on a demonstration Optus put on at its headquarters in Sydney, in partnership with mixed reality firm Unbnd, combining the…
Nvidia Becomes the Latest Corporate Patron of Blender
Blender is a “free and open source 3D creation suite.” Originally released in 1994 as an in-house application for a Dutch animation studio, Blender has gone on to become a staple in the animation community. The software is used extensively…
Sharp 85-Inch TV Unveiled at CES 2014
Early reports from CES 2014 showed that this year might be the year of the humongously-big TV, with Samsung and Vizio both unveiling TV’s topping the 100-inch milestone. Of course, both TV’s feature the newest 4k technology, allowing one to…
Microsoft Updates Photosynth With New 3D Imagery Features
Back in 2006, Microsoft introduced a new way to view pictures with photosynth – an application that converts photographs into explorable 3D environments. Since then, the application has received numerous updates with today being one of the biggest updates to…
Now Everyone Can Get Better Netflix Picture Quality
Netflix announced on Thursday that it is now giving all members access to the the highest quality HD streams available with Super HD. Netflix first announced Super HD and 3D streaming options back in January, with limited availability through ISP…
Netflix Launches Super HD And 3D Streaming
Netflix announced the launch of Super HD and 3D streaming options today, with availability only through ISPs who are partners with Netflix’s Open Connect content delivery network, launched last year. Among these partners are Cablevision, Virgin Media, British Telecom, Telmex,…
Ms. Pac-Man Goes 3D with This Immersive Gaming Experience
Growing up in the last couple of decades, it’s a safe assumption that you’ve played Ms. Pac-Man at some point in your life. But I bet you’ve never played it like this. In a feat of immersive gaming, some true…
Star Wars Episode II & III 3D Release Dates Announced
Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century Fox just announced the official release dates for the 3D editions of Star Wars Episodes II and III. Episode II will come out on September 20, 2013 and Episode III will come out the next month…
Like 3D Chalk Art & Time-Lapse Videos? Why Not Zoidberg?
If you’re going to spend hours creating 3D chalk art, why not snaps a couple thousand shots and make a fun time-lapse video out of it? And as far as subject matter goes, why not Zoidberg? Yes, Futurama‘s very own…
James Cameron Pushes 3-D in China
Love it or hate it, 3-D moviemaking has some huge support from powerful players in the movie industry and it won’t be going away anytime soon. James Cameron’s Cameron Pace Group announced today that it will be launching a venture…
Google’s 3D Maps Imagery Hits iOS Before Apple’s
In early June, Google announced that it would be releasing a fully explorable, 3D version of Google Earth. Today, Google announced that the imagery is now available for iOS devices. In case you missed it, here’s the entire presentation from…
If You’ve Seen One 3D Movie, You Really Have Seen Them All
You know, it’s funny ’cause it’s true. Bless creator PatB and Funny or Die for this amazing trailer for “Every 3D Movie.” If you’ve sat through any movie this summer and seen a preview for the next big action movie…
Nolan: The Dark Knight Rises Isn’t in 3D Because Nobody Likes 3D
Most reports indicate that filmgoers are of mixed feelings, at best, when it comes to 3D. High ticket prices, bulky, uncomfortable glasses, dim picture quality, and literal headaches have all been cited as reasons why 3D might just be a…
GI Joe Retaliation Delayed 9 Months
The Rock is everywhere these days. He made his triumphant return to the WWE at Wrestlemania, he has become an integral part of the Fast and the Furious franchise, and he was cast as Roadblock for this summers GI Joe…
Most TV Watchers Don’t Want Apps Or 3D, Study Finds
The bulk of TV viewers, it seems, are not interested in having their TVs mimic the functionality of their smartphones and tablets. That, at least, is the conclusion of a recent survey of 2,000 viewers in the UK, who ranked…
Apple Developing 3D Technology, Job Listing Hints
If Apple’s patent filings over the last few months have been any indication, the company is exploring the possibility of bringing 3D technology of various kinds to at least some of its devices. Back in January the U.S. Patent and…