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Giant Missile Command: The Best Use of Multitouch to Date

So, multitouch has some interesting applications, but all pale in comparison to playing a two-player version of Missile Command. The clone was installed by Steve Mason at the Obscura Digital production studios' massive 8'X4' multitouch wall—and as you can see in the video after the break, It looks like a good time, not to mention a decent workout. More »

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New Nikon Patent Brings In-Viewfinder Display To DSLRs

A newly published patent application from Nikon has revealed plans for a new viewfinder technology involving a small display screen that can be viewed within the optical viewfinder. The photographer could switch between the optical image and digital display for a number of reasons, the most notable being the ability to enable a wide viewing angle when zoomed in on a subject. More »

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Toshiba Bringing PS3 Innards to Notebooks, TVs

Its recently been revealed that Toshiba is planning to use Sony PS3 technology in its upcoming TVs and Notebooks. The OC Register's Gadgetress got her hands on the Toshiba's Qosmio notebook (shown above), which will use the SpursEngine chip, jointly developed between Toshiba and Sony around the Cell. The processor will handle much of the video and multimedia processing, taking the load off the main CPU. More »

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BMP Preparing to "Roll Out" 40-Foot Wide LED, HDTV Megascreens to an Event Near You

Big Moving Pictures (BMP) describes itself as "a rolling television network." Basically, that means they deliver gigantic televisions, cameras and sound equipment to major outdoor events like a Blue Angels flying demo to enhance the experience. Thanks to an agreement signed yesterday, BMP plans on kicking the entertainment factor up a notch or two by building gigantic, truck-mounted 40' x 22' HDTV screens and hauling them to a rock concert near you. When completed, the displays will be the largest mobile HDTVs in the world—and the first LED displays that provide full HDTV resolution in daytime outdoor environments. More »

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Fujitsu's "Zero-Watt" Monitor Uses Zero Power in Standby Mode

Fujitsu Siemens has developed a new monitor that claims to use zero power in standby mode. This money-saving monitor miracle is made possible thanks to a built-in switch that shuts down the monitor completely when a signal from the computer is absent—and then abruptly brings it back to life when the signal reappears. This sort of technology will prove especially useful for businesses, which is why Fujitsu is aiming squarely at this market when the monitor is released this summer. Fortunately for the rest of us, this new model will sell for the same price as conventional monitors. [Physorg via Treehugger]

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i-Bean Head Mounted Video System Puts a Display on Your Glasses

Haven't you always wanted your Armani shades to have an inbuilt TV display, of 21-inch effective size at 1-meter distance? Well, thank the heavens for the i-Bean, as it will grab onto any of your shades with sucker mounts and do exactly that. Sure, it may weigh you down an extra 10g, and will set you back $385, but think about the geek chic factor. The i-Bean comes equipped with a TV tuner that can operate with either 3 AAA batteries or via AC power, so you can now have Desperate Housewives on the bus, which is no way as cool as it sounds. [Red Ferret]


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Question of the Day: How Big is Your Monitor?

We already asked about the size of your TV, so it is only fitting that we do a follow-up focusing on computer monitors. The choices after the break offer a basic range that should accommodate owners of most laptops, LCDs and CRTs. Just pick the number that is closest to the measurement of your viewable area (rounding up if necessary). That having been said, if you own a CRT, keep in mind that the two types of monitors are measured differently. Make sure your figure does not include the screen frame. UPDATE: TV monitor option added. More »

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Transparent Display Concept Proves There's a Use for Anything

The clip shows a completely transparent screen, which actually functions as the laptop's display panel. It's a cool idea, and one we have seen before, but don't you think it is ultimately pointless? If the concept ever saw the light of day, the technology would be distracting and counter-productive in a home setting. Talking of daylight, that would prove quite a problem, shining right through and blinding your dumb ass while you were trying to read a PDF or something similar. Mind you, if you're a soldier in war situation, it probably helps to see what's going on behind your screen. Apparently, there's a use for anything. [Youtube]

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Samsung OLED TVs in 2009

Samsung SDI has just made a bold assertion about OLED technology: TVs and monitors will be using the tech just next year, and it will be in flexible displays by 2010. And Samsung's putting its money where its mouth is by doubling Active Matrix OLED production capacity from 1.5 to 3 million panels per year by 2009. At that point economies of scale kick in, so the plan is production doubling again by 2010. There're a couple of hurdles to overcome, though: high power consumption is a big challenge. And with giants like Sony and Sharp getting into bed with each other for LCD production, the competition is going to be interesting. [Digitimes]

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Pocket Projector Shares Pocket Media

For those who are always looking for the most technologically advanced ways to make others fawn over their children, this mini projector may be just small enough to fit in a large pocket or small purse. Running on AA batteries and displaying all of your SD card-based media (unfortunately there's no codec list), we wouldn't recommend it for a home cinema projector, but it looks like a pretty fun novelty for $200. [product via shinyshiny]


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Doks Emporium Doll House TV May Be World's Smallest Functional Set

So you've kept your doll's house a dirty little secret for the last seven years, but you've always felt bad about Polly Pocket not having a functional TV to watch the latest episodes of Desperate Housewives, right? Worry no more! Doks Emporium will provide for you a fully functional, 1:12 scale TV unit. Yes, it really works. Yes, you really can hook up your Wii. Yes, you'd have to be insane to blow £99 ($198) in this fashion, but who cares? More »

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Seekway 3D LED Cube Amazes in Glorious Color Phasing Fashion

Seekway has put together this spectacular 3D LED display, which is capable of displaying images in full 3D (duh) at an amazing, 30 fps. The prototype consists of a 16 x 16 x 16 grid of interconnected color LEDs and if our mathematics doesn't fail us, that's 4096 individual diodes. We're sure you'll agree; it looks amazing, but the video is even more fantastic, so jump in.
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Senisphere Round Gesture Screen Is Round, Spherical

For times when you don't want a standard 2D display, students at the University of Augsburg developed the Senisphere. A hemispherical display, the Senisphere is like a round take of the Microsoft Surface, with a bit less functionality and a bit more nautical, porthole styling. But from the looks of it, nobody beats the Senisphere when it comes to digital globe simulation. And while we can only speak for ourselves here, hook it up to some satellite imagery and we'll be entertained for hours. [Senisphere via new launches]

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Panasonic Putting Plasma Display Tech Into Cellphones, Undoubtedly Angering David Lynch

Update: It appears this story is completely false. PRNewswire now claims that AbleComm told them to pass along the news that everyone should disregard their release, because the entire thing is "completely false". Thanks AbleComm. Might want to put your April Fool's news releases on April 1, instead of April 3. More »

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Mitsubishi 80-Inch MegaView Best Bet for Battlestar Bridge

How well equipped is your command center? Mitsubishi is currently trying to woo customers to its 80-inch 1400x1050-pixel VS-80PH40U "MegaView Wall" display. My guess is that Mitsu may see it as the last market for DLP rear-projection sets, now that everyone is pulling out. Though Mitsu isn't talking prices yet, the extra bright, front-accessible screen could well be a fairly affordable way to line the whole CIC with dynamic data monitors (DRADIS showing incoming Raiders, comms waveforms, FTL drive status, etc.), not like Mayor Mike Bloomberg's single, solitary, donated 103-inch 1080p Panasonic plasma. [Mitsubishi via SlipperyBrick]

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Panasonic Shows Off Full HD Viera LCD TVs

We first took notice at CES, and today Panasonic has refreshed their excellent Viera LCD range. The new flagship model goes by the sexy moniker, TX-37LZ800. The other new entrants include the LZ80 Series, TX-37LZ85 and TX-32LZ85, which will all be full HD (1080p) capable, have three HDMI inputs and boast 10,000:1 contrast ratios. Available this month, the new sets will also pack in Real Pro 3 picture technology, which is coined as a new image optimization enhancement, allowing for "images of mesmerizing beauty." Obviously, it's all very technical. Panasonic, not content with dropping all those goodies for the full HD display searching hordes, also plans an April launch of even better TV sets. More »

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Pioneer to End 42-Inch Plasma Display Production

Pioneer is ending its production of 42-inch plasma displays, as the company hopes to focus all its attention on producing 50-inch models instead. Specifically, Pioneer will be closing the Kagoshima plant in Japan by March 2009, when it will then be put up for sale. So, if you're interested in a factory producing 42-inch displays, you're in luck. Pioneer will continue selling the smaller units, but will purchase parts from Hitachi to meet the demand for sub 50-inch plasmas. [Reuters]

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Philips Patents Throwable Display For Gaming

Philips has a super interesting patent floating around from late last year. It involves a game with a throwable monitor, tossed like a ball, that can be tracked in real space. And it sounds pretty neat. More »