Virtual Reality (VR) has made its way in the tech world, and especially in the gaming world. Virtual reality is fully immersive, giving you an extraordinary 3D experience. Top manufacturers like Lenovo are stepping up their game by providing more content and a better experience. The Abt team was able to get a sneak peek at Lenovo’s new VR headset at CES 2017. Just recently, Microsoft released Microsoft Holographic, a platform for…
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Star Wars not to be released in 3D…Yet
Star Wars’ Journey to theaters in 3D, put on hold. A long time ago in a galaxy far far away, or maybe just Hollywood a few days ago, there were rumblings of releasing the original classic Star Wars Trilogy in 3D. Those plans however have been scrapped, for the time being. With Writer/Director J.J. Abrams officially taking helm over the new Star Wars movies, Disney (remember, Disney owns Lucasfilm now) released a…
Sony Blu-ray Software Upgrade to 3D
Sony Blu-ray player, model NSZGT1 will now support 3D Disc Playback. In addition to that, there are other performance enhancements which include increased Google Chrome start up time and upgrade from Android 3.1 to Android 3.2. You will need to get the updated software to enjoy these new benefits. The update is simple, if your unit is connected to the internet, you can update via online or through a USB with the…
Internet TV or 3D TV? Fight!!
According to a new survey from Parks Associates, 20% of all U.S. households intend to purchase a new flat-panel television by the end of the year. The majority of those potential TV buyers are looking to purchase an internet TV over a 3D TV. “It’s definitely a reflection of consumer sentiment today that is much more highly geared towards connectivity and its practical benefit; that is, greater access to content through services…
Panasonic Unveils New 3D Camera
Panasonic has unveiled its first all-in-one 3D-capable point-and-shoot camera and an upgrade for their popular G series. The Lumix DMC-GX1 is Panasonic’s latest Micro-Four-Thirds images sensor based compact system camera, featuring a 16.01-megapixel Live MOS sensor and Venus Engine, designed to deliver high-resolution stills and video with image rendering and high quality color reproduction. It will record strong images in low-light settings, using the camera’s maximum 12,800 high ISO sensitivity. The GX1 is…
Philips Dual View TV
Long ago are the days when my buddies and I would rush home to a friend’s house after school to play James Bond’s Goldeneye on Nintendo 64. The versus-matches against the characters are an iconic moment in my childhood and it redefined “split-screen” multiplayer. “Quit looking at my screen to find out where I am!” my friend would shout at me after I’d killed him 6 times in a row with Bond’s…
Samsung Starts Streaming 3D Content
Consumers with a Samsung 3D TV can now watch a limited amount of 3D content for free. All it requires is an Internet connection. Once users log into their TV’s “Internet TV” menu, they can download an application called Explore 3D. The app, which has so far been a very limited test with just a couple movie trailers, is now loaded with TV shows and a lot more trailers. The new release…
Panasonic Goes 3D
Panasonic showcased its latest 3D plasma, LED LCD , LCD, 3D Blu-ray and audio lines in a presentation in New York earlier this week that showed off across-the board connectivity as much as 3D capability. Several new 3D plasma sets are due out in spring and summer that feature Neo Plasma technology, an improved version of Panasonic’s Neo PDP picture-enhancing technology. Be sure to check out abt.com for a look at the…
CES 2011: Samsung Flexes Its Techno Know How
We’ve seen some real amazing stuff from Samsung at CES 2011. First is Samsung’s ultra thin 75 inch LED Smart HDTV. The TV, like other Smart TVs will support internet connectivity, apps, 3D content and playback. It is also power efficient due to LED backlighting and more. And when we say thin, we mean THIN. It looks like an upright, glass tube from this angle. Also at Samsung’s booth is their display…
Sony Strikes First at CES 2011
The Sony Booth at CES 2011 certainly has a whole lotta cool stuff. First they showed off the battle damaged Green Hornet car from the upcoming movie “Green Hornet in 3D”. Next, Sony introduced a Sci-Fi looking headset: The Sony Future 3D Portable Device. The viewer wears the headset and can surround themselves in an audio and visual 3D experience. Jon Abt tried it out saying, that while it was a bit…