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Transformers Role-Playing 3D Masks Are Awesomely Dorky

Part of our problem with 3D anything is that the glasses make you look kind of silly. Even in the dark. Which is why I almost love these Transformer 3D glasses—if you’re gonna look dorky, own it.


January 5, 2011
Entertainment

Samsung And RealD’s New 3D Tech Means No More Bulky Glasses

Samsung and Real3D have combined forces to create a 3D display for the living room that houses the active shutter technology in the display – instead of the glasses&em;meaning you can wear the same glasses you get in theatres.


September 24, 2010

New Crop Of 3DTVs Will Skip The Fancy Glasses

If you have a problem with 3DTV, it might be an aversion to the bulky, battery-powered, and frankly, rather dorky glasses they require. But a new generation of screens might let you simplify the experience with cheap, low-tech glasses.


August 19, 2010

Polaroid Partners With RealD For New 3D Glasses Line

Polaroid is looking to get a piece of the three-dimensional pie, inking a deal with 3D tech firm RealD. This means the next pair of 3D frames you pick up in a cinema could be Polaroid’s curved-lens design.


June 17, 2010
Entertainment

RealD Perfects Kid-Sized 3D Glasses Just In Time For Toy Story 3

Here’s how Hollywood’s making money these days: 3D, sequels, and kids. All of these things intersect to bring us today’s news: RealD will offer their comparatively stylish 3D specs in kids-face sizes at Toy Story 3 screenings this Friday. [MSNBC]


February 18, 2010
Entertainment

Would Anybody Ever Buy A Pair Of “Designer” 3D Glasses?

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Last night, as I was queueing up to get my tickets to see Avatar again at the local cinemas, I noticed they were selling “designer” 3D glasses at their candy store. Dear God why?


December 29, 2009
Entertainment

The Battle Of 3D Glasses

There’s a format war you probably didn’t even know was going on, right in front of your eyes. It’s the battle of four 3D glasses manufacturers to take over cinemas everywhere.