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Vivitar DVR 790HD puts 3D video recording in the palm of your hand for under $100

Ahmet — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:22:00 +0000

Sure, you could get yourself a 3D-capable phone to handle your three-dimensional recording needs, though with all the new svelte superphones coming out, we can understand why you wouldn’t want to. But, just because your phone can’t satisfy your need for 3D, that doesn’t mean you have to go without. Vivitar, favorite of cost-conscious cinematographers everywhere, has unleashed its DVR 790HD 3D camcorder with 16MB of built-in memory and a 5.1 megapixel fixed-focus shooter. It records video in three dee and 720p at 25fps, and stores all your gift-giving triumphs and gift-receiving disappointments on SD cards (not included) up to 32GB in size. The price? A mere $99, which leaves you plenty of leftover dough for your holiday shopping — sure, it’s the thought that counts, but we bet your significant other thinks diamonds are far more thoughtful than cubic zirconia.

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Nintendo gives thanks to gamers with special edition Zelda 3DS bundle

Ahmet — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:41:00 +0000

Looking to match your Black Friday with a similarly noir games console? You’re in luck. Nintendo has confirmed what we saw on promo literature last week, with a 3DS bundle that includes a special edition (possibly Hyrulean-crafted) console and a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. Nintendo says the bundle, arriving alongside a similar Flame Red iteration with Super Mario 3D Land, can be snapped up for $200. However, bargain hunters should be able to sniff out some cheaper deals come Friday.

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IBM sees stacked silicon sitting in fluid as the way to power future PCs

Ahmet — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:26:00 +0000

Generally, the combination of microchips, electricity and fluids is usually considered an incredibly bad thing. IBM, however, thinks it can combine those three to make super small and super powerful computers in the future. The idea is to stack hundreds of silicon wafers and utilize dual fluidic networks between them to create 3D processors. In such a setup, one network carries in charged fluid to power the chip, while the second carries away the same fluid after it has picked up heat from the active transistors. Of course, 3D chips are already on the way, and liquid cooled components are nothing new, but powering a PC by fluids instead of wires has never been done before. Bruno Michel, who’s leading Big Blue’s research team, has high hopes for the technology, because future processors will need the extra cooling and reduced power consumption it can provide. Michel says he and his colleagues have demonstrated that it’s possible to use a liquid to transfer power via a network of fluidic channels, and they to plan build a working prototype chip by 2014. If successful, your smartphone could eventually contain the power of the Watson supercomputer. Chop, chop, fellas, those futuristic fluidic networks aren’t going to build themselves.

IBM sees stacked silicon sitting in fluid as the way to power future PCs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vizio’s M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last

Ahmet — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Last CES Vizio announced a slew of new LCD HDTVs with its passive glasses-compatible Theater 3D capabilities and Vizio Internet Apps built in, and now it’s finally ready to announced the M-series midrange lineup is shipping nationwide. M3D models in various 40- and 50-inch sizes have been popping up over the last few weeks, featuring edge LED backlighting for between $1,039 (42-inch) and $1,649 (55-inch). Need something bigger on your wall? There’s also a 65-inch version on the way in 2012, with a pricetag of $2,099. As usual, Vizio’s displays bring a rather complete line of features without an ultra-high price tag, but there’d be more reasons to share the included four pairs of 3D glasses with friends if the NBA season would just ever start. As is, buyers will have to make do with whatever videogames and college sports they can find for now — check after the break for more specs and prices.

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HP redesigns its Envy laptops, announces the Envy 15, 17 and 17 3D (video)

Ahmet — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:02:00 +0000

Just last month, we off-handedly said that HP’s Envy laptops were among the most shameless MacBook impersonations we’ve seen. Looks like we spoke too soon: the company just introduced a redesigned Envy 15, Envy 17 and Envy 17 3D, and we have to say: the resemblance in the interior is just uncanny. If you ask company reps, they’ll tell you the old taupe design was too masculine (despite the divets arranged in a floral pattern!), and that the new aesthetic is more gender-neutral. Fair enough, we suppose, though we defy you to tell us that touchpad, silvery aluminum chassis and black, chiclet-style keyboard aren’t familiar. To be fair, it’s not a complete facsimile: HP also throw in a few design flourishes of its own, most of them Beats-inspired. Chief among them is a red-accented, analog volume dial on the right side of the keyboard deck, though the black lid and thin red strip around the keyboard also add some kick.

All three laptops will be available December 7th, with the Envy 15, Envy 17 and Envy 17 3D starting at $1,100, $1,250 and $1,600, respectively. For now, though, we’ve got hands-on shots below, along with a rundown of the starting specs just past the break.

Gallery: HP Envy 15 and 17 (2011)

Gallery: HP Envy 15, Envy 17 and Envy 17 3D

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Optimus 3D Gingerbread update coming, world shrugs, stares wistfully at Ice Cream Sandwich

Ahmet — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:12:00 +0000

So we thought an update was coming last month, but like those three-dimensional phantasms the Optimus 3D is capable of conjuring, it appears it wasn’t really there. LG now plans to lump the 2D to 3D app convertor, camera upgrades and some more nuggets into its feet-dragging Gingerbread upgrade, starting this month. Alongside 3D video editing and automatic image-stabilization, the customized version of Android 2.3 will unleash a speedier HSPA+ connection boosting maximum download speeds to 21Mbps, and “advanced copy/paste” — something we’re very excited about. LG also promises longer music playback from the upgraded 3D phone, with the software refresh pegged to start on carrier-unlocked handsets in Europe next week, rolling out elsewhere in time for the new year. While LG will be bringing the ICS upgrade to its Optimus 2X, it has remained tight-lipped on the dual-camera’d stablemate — that’s probably not a good sign.

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Insert Coin: SeeMeCNC H-1 cuts entry price to the world of 3D printing

Ahmet — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:44:00 +0000

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Maybe it was the Turtle Shell racers, or the ability to crowdsource homes for crabs, but we’re enthralled with the potential of 3D printers. Now, SeeMeCNC is looking to offer up its skeletal H-1 as “the most affordable” entry-level three-dimensional printer available. Its design roots come from the open source RepRap’s latest self-replicating machine, the Huxley. However, there are a few differences here. SeeMeCNC has replaced several parts for injection molding, which apparently shaves a substantial chunk off the manufacturing costs. This includes using plastic roller bearings instead of metal bearings, while the machine has also been readjusted to inch measurements. Fans of the imperial system and 3D printing antics can peer beyond the break to judge whether the cut-price printer will still cut the mustard.

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DreamWorks CEO envisions an internet with more animation, fewer words

Ahmet — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:46:00 +0000

Is the internet on the cusp of a post-text era? Dreamworks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg certainly thinks so. Speaking at the Techonomy conference in Tucson yesterday, Katzenberg confirmed that his company is already working on expanding 3D animation to the realm of social media, as part of a collaboration with Intel. As Technology Review reports, the two companies have been working on the project for the better part of four years, developing 12-core chips and software capable of delivering real-time photographic animation. Katzenberg didn’t offer many details beyond that, but seemed confident that his company’s new technology could radically alter the way users share and engage with online content by transcending the boundaries of traditional text. “Text is a learned process but what we do [at Dreamworks] is intuitive and instinctual and you do it from the moment you are born,” he said, “We’re trying to see if we can move many of these things we can do today in text but moving up to video and audio… with sight and sound.” The exec went on to cite Apple’s Siri personal assistant as proof that this transition is already underway: “Whether we do it or somebody else does it, we will move from a text world into a audio visual one.” Intriguing claims, to be sure, but we’ll know more next year, when Dreamworks’ new campaign gets underway.

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Maingear brings Intel i7-3960X Extreme Edition chip, Epic Audio Engine to desktops, extreme gamers

Ahmet — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:24:00 +0000

Looking to add a dash of extremity to your gaming existence? Maingear‘s got you covered, now that it’s added a second generation Intel Core i7 CPU to a handful of its desktop offerings. Today, the company announced yet another upgrade to its SHIFT, Quantum SHIFT and F131 desktops, with the addition of the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition processor. According to Maingear, this extra horsepower will provide gamers with a 34 percent improvement in performance at normal speeds, while offering similar enhancements in video editing and 3D rendering capabilities. That’s all thanks to the fact that the i7-3960X can be overclocked at a handsome 5.2GHz, with a quad-channel memory structure that brings even more bandwidth to the table. On top of that, the company has also added its own EPIC Audio Engine to this troika of rigs, using Aphex’s processing technology to offer audio that, according to Maingear, is “more balanced, more articulated, and simply put, better sounding.” The revamped desktops are on sale now, so hit up the source link for more information, or check out the full PR, after the break.

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Engadget Primed: HDTV technologies detailed, past and future

Ahmet — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Primed goes in-depth on the technobabble you hear on Engadget every day — we dig deep into each topic’s history and how it benefits our lives. You can follow the series here. Looking to suggest a piece of technology for us to break down? Drop us a line at primed *at* engadget *dawt* com.

Like so many things in life, when it comes to high-definition televisions, size matters. So, too, does picture quality — we like watching the devil in crisp detail, after all. As the centerpiece of home entertainment systems, today’s flat big-screen HDTVs pull triple duty. They’re the preferred display when you’re braining zombies during a flesh-tearing PS3 game of Dead Island. They’re ideal for watching zombies (er, walkers) get brained on AMC’s hit The Walking Dead. And in terms of social status, big HDTVs serve notice that, yes world, you’ve arrived. So join us as we explore and demystify the acronym-filled habitat of HDTVs — and in the process maybe save your bank account from getting bitten.

In this installment of Primed, we’ll examine the two main breeds of flat-panel HDTVs, including a look at liquid crystal display and plasma technologies. We’ll also put screen size, resolution and frame rates under the microscope. We’ll wrap things up with a view of what’s on the high-def horizon and close out with a critical assessment of 3D HDTV. Strap yourselves in, couch jockeys, it’s time for Primed.

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Engadget Primed: HDTV technologies detailed, past and future originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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