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ViewSonic PJD6381 3D projector

The ViewSonic PJD6381 3D projector is a good example of a product whose designers haven't quite thought things through.

No Avatar 3D Blu-ray this year

Avatar is seen as the movie that will spearhead the uptake of 3D television, but hopes that it will come out in November have been dashed and it may not come out until 2012.

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Reviews

Samsung BD-C6900

Samsung's got a range of new 3D TVs on offer, but there's not much point in getting one without its companion 3D Blu-ray player.
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D

Lovers of all things kitsch, quirky and new gather round, for Fujifilm has a brand new camera that takes its cues from the hottest 3D technology back in the 1950s.
Samsung PS42A450P1

The Samsung PS42A450P1 is a 42-inch plasma which features 100Hz motion compensation and is capable of displaying 3D games and videos.
Zalman ZM-M220W

The Zalman ZM-M220W is a very good gaming monitor, with decent contrast and colours, but the 3D capabilities aren't as special as we'd hoped.
Microsoft Office Standard 2007

Microsoft Office Standard 2007 is a worthy upgrade if you need to make sleeker-looking documents and presentations. But you stick to your current software if you don't feel that it lacks anything.
Google SketchUp

Google SketchUp is a flexible, powerful app for quick 3D sketching on the fly, but professionals will want the US$500 version.
Macromedia Flash 8.0

Macromedia beefs up Flash to tackle videos and mobile content.
Macromedia Dreamweaver 8.0

The new Dreamweaver better displays CSS elements and lets you drag and drop XML feeds.

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Features

3D TV FAQ

CNET experts answer 20 common questions about 3D display technology for TVs, Blu-ray players, PlayStation 3 and other home theatre equipment.
TV industry turns blind eye to non-3D viewers

A small but significant proportion of TV buyers can't see the 3D effects on a 2D screen. How is the industry addressing them?
CES 2010 preview: Six trends to watch for at this year's show

With CES 2010 beginning this week in the US we look at the trends that will define the year of technology ahead.
What's hot (and not) in televisions 2009

Looking to buy a new TV this year, but not sure what to look for? We go over some of the hottest new features promoted at CES 2009.

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News

Holga 3D camera spotted at CP

We know 3D is all the rage, but even film cameras are getting in on the act.
3D printing changing prosthetics forever

For industrial designer Scott Summit, the ability to make perfectly fitted, custom prosthetics is a major goal. But 3D printing is also changing the industry for one-off lamps, shoes and more.
3D photography at the Olympics

A photographer at the Olympics in Vancouver used a dual-SLR camera rig to take 3D images.
Augmented reality game uses Nintendo DSi camera

While virtual reality is making a small comeback thanks to 3DTV, augmented reality is the name of the game, and a new game for Nintendo DSi aims to combine the two.

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DIYs and How-to

Google Earth: Making 3D models

Ever wonder how designers make models in 3D? Check out this free program from Google that lets you create, view and edit 3D plans quickly and easily.
Upgrading Wi-Fi standards

Is it possible to upgrade an 802.11b-capable laptop to 802.11g with a firmware change?
CNET.com.au's quick guide to aspect ratio

We'll take you step by step through the common aspect-ratio problems -- and their solutions -- on both standard and wide-screen televisions.