Author: dsellers

Toshiba designs ‘glasses free’ 3D display

Posted by | Apr 27, 2010 | , |

One of the reason some folks think 3D will be slow to catch on in home is the fact that home 3D screens, like those, in movie theaters, require those funky 3D glasses. Toshiba may have solved that.

According to “TG Daily” (http://www.tgdaily.com/hardware-features/49540-toshiba-designs-glasses-free-3d-display), has designed a 21-inch autostereoscopic high-definition display for use with next-generation 3D monitors. The display also purportedly helps to “significantly” reduce 3D-related eye fatigue.

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Apple buys Intrinsity, a chip maker

Apple buys Intrinsity, a chip maker

Posted by | Apr 27, 2010 | , |

“The New York Times” (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/28/technology/28apple.html?partner=rss&emc=rss) is reporting that Apple has bought Intrinsity, a chip maker that specializes in ARM processors. In fact, it’s believed that the company’s technology contributed as much or more to the A4 processor in the iPad than the technology from P.A. Semi (another company bought by Apple) did.

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Apple releases iTunes 9.1.1

Apple releases iTunes 9.1.1

Posted by | Apr 27, 2010 | , |

Apple has released iTunes 9.1.1. You can obtain it via the Software Updates component of Mac OS X’s Systems Preferences app.

According to Apple, the 102.1MB download addresses several stability issues with VoiceOver, addresses a usability issue with VoiceOver and Genius Mixes, addresses issues with converting songs to 128 kbps AAC while syncing and addresses other issues that improve stability and performance. iTunes 9.1.1 requires Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.

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iPhone/iPod/iPad apps for April 27

Posted by | Apr 27, 2010 | , |

Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps announced. You can find ’em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).

White Sky has debuted a way to access any online account from the iPhone with its new ID Vault for iPhone. It’s an app that offers single-tap access for virtually all online accounts, combined with the security features. ID Vault for iPhone is available now on the Apple App Store. The product is free for up to three online accounts; and there is an in-app upgrade that allows users to add an unlimited number of accounts for a one-time cost of US$9.99.

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Joby expands Gorillapod family

Joby expands Gorillapod family

Posted by | Apr 27, 2010 | , |

Joby (http://www.joby.com) has unleashed the newest member of the Gorillapod family, the Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod. With the addition of magnets in the feet, it can be anchored to any magnetic surface, in addition to being secured with its fully-articulating legs. 

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