The Rise of 3D Smartphones in the Mobile Broadband World

Written by Ruben Corbo | 11 August 2011

When most individuals think of 3D technology they think of odd paper glasses and large theaters. While this perception may have been true in the past, 3D technology has taken one large leap forward recently. 3D smartphones are being released to the world and have become the ultimate mobile platform for entertainment.

The 3D effect can be achieved many ways, but up until recently this technology was simply impractical to put on mobile devices. Most smartphones are currently utilizing parallax barriers to develop this effect. Essentially, different images are sent to different eyes, which trick the brain into thinking there is depth on a flat screen. It has taken years to perfect these images, but they have been worth the wait.

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Review : Mission3D photo 3D 303 Kit

Written by Marc Roberge | 04 April 2011

If you enjoy creating 3D anaglyph photos with your digital camera and have been getting varied results from handheld shots or homemade tripod rigs, we have found a very slick solution. For those of you who don’t know much about 3D anaglyph photos, they are 3D images created by superimposing a pair of photos from slightly different viewing angles in red and blue, red and green or red and cyan color channels that give you a full depth 3D experience when viewed with 3D glasses. And yes, you can make your own 3D anaglyph photos using your point and shoot or DSLR camera and free software at home. For more about that, you can read my tutorial: Photography: How to create 3D anaglyph photos.

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Reviews - Vantec IDE/SATA to USB 2.0 Adapter

Written by Marc Roberge | 20 December 2010

The Vantec IDE/SATA to USB 2.0 adapter is an essential part of my personal PC/Laptop repair toolbox but you don’t have to be a PC tech to appreciate what this handy device can do.

If you are an IT, the Vantec IDE/SATA to USB 2.0 adapter is an indispensible tool. It allows you to easily connect 2.5”/3.5”/5.25” IDE and SATA hard drives or CD/DVD drives externally via USB. That’s right! Instant hot plug and play connectivity for any type of drive. Use it to clone, repair, backup or recover data quickly and easily. Connect up to three drives simultaneously.

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Review - Vtech IS9181 Wireless (WiFi) Internet Radio Tuner Receiver

Written by Marc Roberge | 01 December 2010

Despite what you may think, Jerk (our resident curmudgeon) is actually one of the nicest and thoughtful guys you’re likely to meet. Point in fact, back in early November, I posted a few articles pertaining to Internet radio in which I stated how much I enjoy listening to a variety of stations from around the world.

Well, when my birthday rolled around and I happened to be driving by his place – there he was, in his driveway, waiting for me with a box of Steamwhistle and a Vtech IS9181 Wireless Internet Radio Tuner Receiver. Doesn’t get much better than that! The first thing I did when I got back home was to sit down and start fiddling with my new Wireless Internet Digital Radio Receiver.

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