LG has had some photo leaks in the last week of its Optimus 3D Max, but they have finally made an official announcement about all of the details of their latest phone.

Following in the footsteps of last year’s glasses-free 3D smartphone, LG Electronics will publicly unveil the Optimus 3D Max at the 2012 Mobile World Congress (MWC). With powerful 3D technology and sleeker design, the Optimus 3D Max provides a complete 3D entertainment platform and marks a big leap forward in the ever-expanding 3D ecosystem.

“The Optimus 3D Max was born from LG’s constant efforts to bring user entertainment experience to a higher level,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The introduction of the Optimus 3D last year ushered in a new era for smartphones and Optimus 3D Max is real proof of LG’s commitment to portable 3D entertainment.”

LG Optimus 3D Max is equipped with diverse innovations and offers users with advancements including:

■ True Performance Muscle with Latest Mobile Technologies
LG Optimus 3D Max is a powerful smartphone in both 2D and 3D mode and a pleasure to view with LG’s exclusive brightened display. 3G’s network speed has been also improved to HSPA+ 21Mbps. LG Tag+ offers advanced NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities designed to promote greater user convenience. One of its benefits is automatic setting changes which are possible by creating predefined tags that are customized to certain modes such as car-mode, office-mode or sleep-mode. Depending on location, the predefined tags will automatically adjust various phone settings including Wi-Fi, bluetooth, GPS and sound volume.

Beyond its already innovative features, attendees of MWC 2012 will see some of the future benefits that will be made available through a Maintenance Release or an application available on the LG SmartWorld (www.LGsmartworld.com). Additional features include:
- HD Converter to offer HD quality on a TV connected through MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), when transforming Open GL-based 2D games and applications to 3D and viewing Google Earth;
- Range Finder to calculate the distance between the camera and the subject as well as the dimensions of an object through triangulation;
- Out-focusing Shot to enhance camera quality beyond that of other smartphones through image processing using depth information.

■ True 3D Entertainment Features with Improved 2D-3D Compatibility
Users can convert Google Earth, Google Maps and other road views into 3D using the enhanced 3D Converter. Furthermore, 3D photos and videos captured by the Optimus 3D Max can also be viewed in a single-screen mode in 2D, using the 3D Hot Key mounted on the side of the phone to easily toggle between 2D and 3D. LG also plans to continue expanding video contents, applications and games optimized for the 3D Converter available from the 3D Zone at LG SmartWorld.

■ True Excellence in Design with Slimmer and Lighter Body
The LG Optimus 3D Max’s premium design comes from LG’s commitment to fine details. LG focused on trimming details on the design of the Optimus 3D Max by keeping only the essentials and eliminating everything else. Measuring only 9.6 mm thin and weighing 148 grams, the lean body with metallic and rounded edges incorporates the best 3D features in addition to desirable 2D features. The Optimus 3D Max includes unique 3D-style cubicle icons which users can customize with their own photos through the Icon Customizer.

The Optimus 3D Max will first launch in Korea in March and will gradually roll out in other markets starting in Europe. The device will receive an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich from Android 2.3 Gingerbread shortly after the launch.

Key Specifications:
o Chipset: 1.2GHz Dual-Core processor (OMAP4430)
o Display: 4.3-inch 3D WVGA Display with Corning? Gorilla? Glass 2
o Memory: 8GB Internal Storage, 1GB Internal Memory
o Camera: 5MP Dual-lens
o OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
o Battery: 1,520 mAh
o Others: HSPA+ 21Mbps, HDMI connection 2D/3D TV/monitor up to 1080p via MHL, DNLA for wireless connection with TV/PC (3D video also supported), NFC Full Support, LG Tag+

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Having some fun on your 3DS and looking for a new 3D game for it? We have a classic just for you!

Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. has released PAC-MAN Party™ 3D and it is now available throughout North America for the Nintendo 3DS™ system. Set across multiple themed parties, PAC-MAN and his friends star in an adventure packed with dozens of mini-games, challenges and surprises. With something for the entire family, PAC-MAN Party 3D provides exciting and fun challenges for up to four players across unique virtual game boards.

PAC-MAN Party 3D continues PAC-MAN’s pop culture legacy by offering a game that captures the spirit of the franchise and the hearts of its players. Featuring more than 50 exciting mini-games and eight characters to choose from including Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, players will be fully immersed in fun filled world of PAC-MAN. From dodging a cascade of blocks, to racing across ice platforms and sports challenges, there is non-stop action for everyone.

PAC-MAN Party 3D includes multiple modes of play. Story mode provides an opportunity to explore all the game board worlds and retrieve a secret recipe that has been stolen by mischievous ghosts. Mini Games mode offers a quick fix for those who want the sudden rush of competition without the commitment. Party Mode allows players to play any board with their favorite characters. Raising the stakes a bit more, property can be strategically developed on any given space. Gaining ownership of spaces connected to each other, players can increase wealth by upgrading their property. If someone lands on a spot that is already occupied, players will engage in a mini-game between all players. If the player who lands on the space defeats the owner they gain control of that property. If the owner wins, the other player must pay the owner.

To help level the competitive playing field and encourage big comebacks, Power Cookies can be utilized during each mini-game to increase a characters size or put extra force and speed behind each effort. As an added bonus, PAC-MAN Party 3D also features a Classic mode where players can experience the original arcade versions of PAC-MAN®, Galaga® and DIG-DUG®.

PAC-MAN Party 3D is rated “E10+” for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB and will carry an MSRP of $39.99.

About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., part of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®.

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Working forward in 3D technology assisting the medical field Clarity has a new Ultrasound system that’s raising 3D eyebrows.

Clarity® soft tissue visualization system now provides an Autoscan option for automated ultrasound scanning from outside of the treatment room, employing a motorized probe positioned at the patient’s perineum. The transperineal approach also benefits planning by providing a clear view of the prostate and surrounding critical areas, such as the penile bulb, thought to be responsible for erectile function. Clearly visualizing these pelvic structures could enable physicians to create plans with tighter margins around intended targets, thus avoiding exposure to uninvolved tissues, including the penile bulb.

Elekta recently received 510(k) clearance for Clarity with Autoscan, enabling U.S. medical centers to implement this new ultrasound scanning innovation.

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Clarity with Autoscan provides a flexible alternative to traditional hand-held scanning and is the ideal platform on which to build future live (i.e., real time) imaging applications that will track the prostate and surrounding anatomy during treatment*. Live imaging has become increasingly important for physicians wanting to pursue reduced margin hypofractionated therapy. Clarity with Autoscan, as well as live-imaging works-in-progress, will be part of the Elekta product portfolio highlighted at the Radiosurgery Society meeting in Carlsbad, Calif., February 23-25.

Clinicians at Fletcher Allen Health Care (FAHC, Burlington, Vt.) who have been evaluating Clarity with Autoscan in clinical trials are excited about Elekta’s latest innovation for soft-tissue imaging in radiation therapy.

“In our experience, patients have found transperineal scanning to be more comfortable than transabdominal ultrasound, because it doesn’t require pressing the ultrasound probe on a full bladder,” says FAHC radiation oncologist James Wallace, M.D. “The images we acquire truly are remarkable and the therapists say setup is very user-friendly. In addition, we are excited to begin assessing the impact of real-time Autoscan, which will enable us to use Clarity to track prostate motion in real-time during treatment, facilitating ‘on-the-fly’ adjustments to patient position.”

About Elekta
Elekta is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. The company develops sophisticated, state-of-the-art tools and treatment planning systems for radiation therapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, as well as workflow enhancing software systems across the spectrum of cancer care. Stretching the boundaries of science and technology, providing intelligent and resource-efficient solutions that offer confidence to both healthcare providers and patients, Elekta aims to improve, prolong and even save patient lives.

Today, Elekta solutions in oncology and neurosurgery are used in over 6,000 hospitals worldwide. Elekta employs around 3,300 employees globally. The corporate headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company is listed on the Nordic Exchange under the ticker EKTAb. Website: www.elekta.com.

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If you’ve been looking for the inside track on 3D Television Production, then 3net and some of their friemds have just come out with the perfect guide for you.

3net, the 24/7 3D network and 3D television production studio, along with joint venture partners Discovery, Sony and IMAX, today announced the release of the most complete guide to 3D television production ever assembled. Featuring stereoscopic expertise from the top producers and technical advisors of the company and its corporate ownership, The 3D Production Guide has now been made freely available to the public today via multiple websites, it was announced today on behalf of 3net and its corporate partners by Tom Cosgrove, President & CEO of 3net.

“One of the core missions of 3net and our parent companies is to shepherd the emergence and proliferation of 3D television by combining our resources, expertise and experience to provide the most extensive tools and resources available today to the world’s 3D production community,” said Cosgrove. “The hands-on knowledge garnered by our collective companies provides an unprecedented resource – not only our current production partners – but for all of those involved in this dynamic medium.”

The 50-page illustrated manual includes detailed information garnered from the combined 50 years of experience in the area of 3D from those who contributed to its creation. The guide outlines in detail all of the facets involved in creating top-quality 3D content for television, from initial workflow planning, to production, post production, stereographic correction and final delivery.

The 3D Production Guide is a living document outlining current best practices in the area of 3D production for television. It is the result of extensive contributions from the 3D experts of 3net’s partner companies Discovery Communications, Sony Corporation and IMAX Corporation. The guide was authored by Bert Collins, Josh Derby, Bruce Dobrin, Don Ecklund, Buzz Hays, Jim Houston, George Joblove and Spencer Stephens, with Bert Collins and Josh Derby serving as editors. It will be constantly updated and amended as the dynamics of 3D television production continue to evolve.

The 3D Production Guide is available for download via the News section of 3net.com.

About 3net:

3net, the joint venture of Sony Corporation, Discovery Communications and IMAX Corporation, brings together three of the world’s leading media, technology and entertainment companies to provide the nation’s first and only fully programmed, 24/7 3D network and production studio. The three partners deliver an extraordinary collection of award-winning 3D content, technology and production expertise, television distribution and operational strength to the project, with a mission to bring viewers the highest quality and most immersive in-home 3D viewing programming possible. The channel features the most extensive library of 3D content in the world, including genres that are most appealing in 3D, including natural history, documentary, action/adventure, travel, history, kids and family, hyper-reality, lifestyle and cuisine, concerts, movies, scripted series and more. 3net is currently available on DIRECTV channel 107. For more information, please visit www.3net.com .

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If you’ve been looking for great family films to take your family to that are coming out soon, there’s one big on coming in 3D that you cannot miss.

The Lorax is set to come to 3D theatres March 2nd and is one family movie you definetely don’t want to miss.

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Let’s see what wonderful things your whole family may learn form this Dr Seuss classic. Enjoy the preview!

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Pushing past what’s expected out of 3D media players right now, HiMedia Technology reveals their newest 3D HD media player.

HiMedia Technology Limited, a professional HD media player manufactures, recently released a new 3D HD media player HiMedia HD900B..

The HD900B HD media player has the following excellent features.

1. Realtek RTD1186 and 512M DDR3
The HD900B HD media player is based on the next generation chipset Related. There are 512M DDR3 in it.
2. Android 2.2 and Linux Dual OS
The HD900B HD media player owns advanced Android 2.2 and Linux Dual OS.
3.3D OpenGL and 3D Video Playback
The HD900B HD media player can play side-by-side, top-and-bottom and blue ray 3D movies.
4. HDMI1.4 with 1080P Full HD
The HD900B HD media player is able to stream 1080P full HD video by HDMI1.4.
5. 7.1 CH HD Audio Bitstream HD900B HD media player supports DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD multichannel lossless audio code’s with unto 7.1 CH pass
6. Giga Ethernet and 802.11N WIFI
The HD900B HD media player allows the network to transfer up to 1000 Mbps by using Gigabit Ethernet. Users will be able to stream information at high rates of speed over long distances. The HD900B HD media player supports wireless network connection to your home network. Users can easily access and stream videos, play music and view photos directly from PC, Mac and NAS devices.
7. USB Wireless Mouse Keyboard Supported HD900B HD media player introduces a built-in web browser optimized for TV. View internet web sites on your TV by using the built-in web browser. It is faster and easier than common browsing. (The built-in web browser has limitations and may not allow viewing some internet websites.)
9. Internet Media Service to be Supported, such as YouTube, Flickr, Shout cast, RSS News etc.
10. VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) and Smart Touch-Key The VFD of HD900B HD media player brings the freedom of learning the status of playback at a distance. The Smart Touch-Key gives sweet, comfortable and fashionable operation feeling.
11. An Innovative Top Hatch
It is easy to place an HDD inside the HD900B HD media player thanks to the innovative top-hatch design.
12. DLNA Digital Media Streamer

Stream movie, music and photo from mobile phone to HDTV through HD900B HD media player making this media player one to take home and enjoy.

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We have been following a small but flourishing 3D camera company for some years now since they went 3D, and we are convinced that they’ve got 3D for the average Joe spot on!

We were recently given access to one of DXG’s new 3D babies, its 5F9V HD 3D camcorder, for review and we are in love!

The latest in DXG’s line of 3D camcorders for the average Joe to enjoy, this palm-sized play toy makes it easy for the whole family to enjoy. Imagine what it would be like to capture your hike across the Grand Canyon or your children’s soccer game in 3D and relive each experience in breathtaking detail.

The camera features a sporty 3.2″ LCD 3D display screen along with its 3D and 3D image shooting and playback features. The 1080p 3D device is also glasses-free for viewing your videos on the go and has the capability to also shoot in 2D as well as taking photos in 2D and 3D.

DXG makes 3D technology simple through intuitive menu controls that allow you to easily adjust your shooting preferences between 3D and 2D, or change recording settings to optimize for action shots. Designed with flexible recording and playback options, the DXG-5F9V allows you to capture hours of 3D video or thousands of 3D photo creations on a 32GB SDHC card.

“With 3D content quickly becoming mainstream, from movies to games to online networks, it’s evident that consumers are drawn towards this exciting video format. Consumers can now easily create their own 3D movies and view their videos glasses-free,” said Paul Goldberg, senior vice president of sales and marketing at DXG USA. “Not only is this a great 3D device, it takes incredible 2D video and stills so users can take advantage of both shooting choices whether they have a 3D or HD TV at home.”

This camcorder not only wows us with it’s simplicity in shooting 3D but also its quality that it shoots with and is a great family camcorder to catch all the action, big or small, that your family would want to have remember in 3D infamy forever.

About DXG USA
DXG USA, The Digital Camera Company, one of the fastest growing camcorder manufacturers in the U.S., provides intuitively designed high-definition camcorders for the youth and mainstream markets. Compact, fashionable and affordably priced, DXG digital camcorders are setting trends for quality and utility. DXG USA is a fully owned subsidiary of DXG Technology Corp., one of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers (OEM/ODM) of digital cameras and camcorders. DXG Technology has won numerous design and innovation awards and employs more than 4,000 people worldwide. Complete information on DXG USA can be found at www.dxgusa.com.

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The BBC has confirmed its 3D television plans for the London 2012 Olympic Games, including live coverage of the prestigious Men’s 100 meters final.

Live 3D coverage will include the Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony and the Men’s 100m final, while a nightly highlights package will air at the end of each day.

Source: www.today3d.com

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Looking for the source of howto do 3D designing then it’s time to look into Packt Publishing’s newest addition to their book library.

Packt Publishing’s online digital library, PacktLib, is now home to over 760 books on computer technologies. The library covers a wide range of topics, from Open Source projects, such as Drupal and WordPress, to Enterprise products from big software companies, such as Oracle and IBM. Furthermore, with over 100,000 pages of content at the click of a button, Packt’s solution based books will provide answers to your questions in one fully searchable companion. PacktLib is an essential information resource for any administrator, developer or designer to access a collection of books that will enable readers to learn new skills as well as updating their understanding of the topic at hand. As a large selection of books are beginner’s guides or cookbooks, it allows newbies and hobbyists alike to start from the basics before developing their skills and capabilities. This process of learning is further enhanced with the inclusion of case studies, examples, tutorials and screenshots in these books.

The Cinema 4D R13 Cookbook is now available in PacktLib, giving 3D designers the ability to master all the important aspects of Cinema 4D. They will learn how real-world knowledge of cameras and lighting translates onto a 3D canvas as well as looking at the advanced features of the program, such as Mograph and Dynamics. Readers will become an advanced Cinema 4D user with concise and effective recipes from this book. This cookbook will guide readers towards becoming an adept 3D designer, giving readers all the tools to succeed in the field of 3D graphics. They will also be equipped with the knowledge to create sophisticated and smarter projects using Xpresso.

Another recent addition to PacktLib is the Mastering phpMyAdmin 3.4 for Effective MySQL Management book. This book is a step-by-step tutorial for manipulating data with the latest version of phpMyAdmin. It will enable users to administer MySQL databases with phpMyAdmin as well as to manage users and privileges with MySQL Server Administration tools. The book is an instructional guide to help readers get started with phpMyAdmin in order to manage and perform database functions. Firstly, users will be introduced to the interface before building basic table and performing both simple and advanced functions on the created database. Any developer, system administrator or web designer who wants to manage MySQL databases and tables efficiently should have access to this book to increase their competencies on this open source tool.

By subscribing to the library, readers will be able to have unrestricted access to PacktLib, meaning that every subsequent book added to the library will be made available to them for the duration of their subscription. To help readers find solutions to their problems quickly, the search feature can be used to look for relevant content across all books in their subscription. Furthermore, bookmarking pages for future reference, printing pages and downloading any code and attachments can all be done on the PacktLib platform. Subscribe to the All Books Library today where users will have access to over 760 Packt books as well as being able to download an eBook of their choice for each month they are subscribed. Alternatively, readers can subscribe to topic specific mini libraries, such as the e-Learning library to access books on the relevant subjects.

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In her own words from an interview with USA Today.

The 3-D version of the film is “extraordinary,” says Winslet, who has seen only 17 minutes of it. “I was literally like, ‘Oh my God, make it stop! Is that me? Oh my God, that’s me. Block my ears, somebody! Somebody club out my senses. Make it (expletive) stop!’” exclaims the star, waving her hands in front of her eyes. “And Leo looks so young and so skinny!” she gushes in a baby voice. The on-screen lovers, she says, have remained “closer than ever,” but “we definitely won’t” be having any sort of Titanic reunion. “No, we’ll just sit around going, ‘Can you (expletive) believe this? Isn’t this weird?’ “

But, gazing back thru the looking that is film, she is not so crazy about seeing herself so young and inexperienced. “I was literally like, ‘Oh my God, make it stop! Is that me? Oh my God, that’s me. Block my ears, somebody! Somebody club out my senses. Make it f—— stop!” she told USA Today.

“I’m sure I wasn’t really a very good actress. Seriously, we are talking about something that happened 15 years ago. It is a very long time ago,” she added. “I’ve learned so much, and I’ve changed as a person so much since then. It is really quite weird. Can you imagine anything stranger? It’s going to be like famous all over again, Titanic all over again!”

Kate only got to see 17 minutes of the 3D movie but she already can’t wait to see it all. When asked what she thought of 3D, she stated firmly, “extraordinary”. “I do feel very excited about it, because I can tell that a whole new generation is going to get to experience the film,” says the 36-year-old actress. “

(My children) Mia (11) and Joe (8) still have not seen it. So it is very exciting that I can actually sit with them — together — and we can all watch it together in a movie theater, and that is going to be quite amazing, actually.”

The 3D release of the film happens on April 5th. Titanic is the second highest-grossing film of all time behind James Cameron’s other billion-plus blockbuster Avatar.

3DGuy can’t wait to see the modern day classic reborn in 3D.

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