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Christie is happy to announce that they are the official content sponsors for the 2012 Yeosu Expo. As a sponsor, Christie’s Roadie HD+35K projector was selected to be the model used in the Expo’s signature multimedia night show. The device is capable of displaying 32500 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and 2K HD (2048 x 1080) resolution. The night time show will be held outside against the natural backdrop of the Yeosu Sea. The centerpiece will be the Big-O, which measures 47 meters high and is the world’s largest water curtain. The water curtain provides a screen for the projector to display on. “Christie HD+35K projectors are wonderful. They’re bright and offer superior quality. We’re getting a brightness level of more than 200 nits, which is more than what we expect. Even under strong wind conditions which affect the water screen, we’re still getting the clarity and the exact image focal point,” comments Guillaume Duflot, chief of operations & technical director, ECA2. “We have an excellent ongoing relationship with Christie, having collaborated with them on many projects in many parts of the world including Singapore and China over the last five years. As a company, they’re ultra-responsive and offer products of the highest quality.” [via Christie ]

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Cinemark is one of the world’s largest motion picture exhibitors. Today, the company was proud to announce that they plan to build a new 12 screen all-digital movie theater that will feature the company’s new Cinemark NextGen design concept. The theater is expected to be built with the Lakeland Square Mall in Lakeland, Florida. The NextGen theater is fitted with the latest theater technology and the best amenities available. The theater has stadium style seating and will have a wall-to-wall screen. The projection system is 100% digital and is paired with a 7.1 capable digital surround sound. Also included with the new cinema will be the Cinemark XD Extreme Digital Cinema auditorium. This auditorium is the largest theater complex the company has to offer and it is the first ever to be built in florida. The auditorium will include a wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-floor screen, plush seating, and a custom JBL sound system. “We are looking forward to introducing our new Cinemark NextGen movie theatre concept to guests in Lakeland and this new complex will be a great addition to the Lakeland Square Mall development,” comments Tim Warner, Cinemark’s Chief Executive Officer. “We plan to move very quickly to open the theatre in 2013.” [via Businesswire ]

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24 Inch HD Ready Edge LED TV Televisions Built-in Freeview HD BRAVIA ENGINE 2 Live Colour – 4 Modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High 24p True Cinema Clear Voice Picture Frame Mode Auto Photo Mode XrossMediaBar Built-in Wi-Fi? BRAVIA Internet video USB Media Player Light Sensor 4x HDMI Connections ? £329.99 | Sony | Read more…

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Designed to suit any room in your home, the DL series is a High Definition LED TV with built-in DVD player offering the reassurance of Toshiba quality. LED technology delivers you High Definition resolution images in a thin, space-saving design available in a range of screen sizes in either black or white. The DL series gives you access to all your entertainment content with the added convenience of built-in Freeview for access to digital TV channel, USB video, photo and audio playback, multiple HDMI connectivity and PC input. ? £227.99 | Toshiba | Read more…

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Vic Gundotra, Google’s senior vice president of social, wearing prototype Google Glasses. He said they were functioning when this picture was taken. (Credit: Rafe Needleman/CNET) You know what sucks about visiting Google? Seeing the Google Glasses but not being able to try them yourself. Thanks a lot, Vic. But we are, slowly, learning more about this project. In particular, the prototypes that are appearing in the field, on TV, and in tantalizing interviews with online journalists are not capable of displaying the full-on, in-your-face type of augmented reality that 15 million people have seen in Google’s demo video (and all the spoofs ). While Google+ chief Vic Gundotra didn’t say much about the Glasses during an interview this morning, a later discussion with another spokesperson confirmed that the popular prototype model, as seen on Gundotra as well as Google X Lab founder Sebastian Thrun in a Charlie Rose interview , shows information above the wearer’s usual line of sight, “about where the edge of an umbrella might be.” “It’s still too early to know what the functions and UI will be,” I’m told, but apparently it’s the “simple inte… [Read more] Related Links: Oakley eyeing Google Glass rival First app for Google’s Project Glass: Sharing photos The problem with augmented reality: Tablets and targets Low Latency No. 20: What are you looking at? WristQue wearable sensor connects you, digital world

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(Credit: AMD) Now that rival Intel has launched the first wave of its third-generation Core i-series processors (also known as Ivy Bridge), AMD is launching its own processor update. These new parts are the second generation of A-Series accelerated processing units , previously known by the code name Trinity. Related stories Sony Vaio laptop Ivy Bridge upgrades spotted Lenovo intros new Ivy Bridge ThinkPads, including X1 Carbon ultrabook Intel Windows 8 tablets to hit retail stores in November Poll: Windows 8 or Windows RT device? Intel to investors: Now we’re serious about smartphones Rather than CPU, or central processing unit, AMD these days uses the term APU, or accelerated processing unit, meaning that a CPU and

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The ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabook. (Credit: Lenovo) If you’re looking for “new and exciting” regarding Lenovo’s newest ThinkPad laptops, you’ll have to hone in on the small details. For instance, Lenovo’s latest lineup of third-generation Intel Core i-series processor ThinkPads have adopted the more modern raised keyboards that have been seen on models such as the ThinkPad Edge and X1. Lenovo ThinkPads: T, W, L, X, and X1 (photos) 1-2 of 17 Scroll Left Scroll Right

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Forget about those paltry tazers and stun guns. (Click to enlarge.) (Credit: Rob Flickenger) If electricity pioneer Nikola Tesla designed a weapon, it very well might look like Rob Flickenger’s Tesla Gun . The self-described “mad science” enthusiast dreamed up a Tesla rifle after reading the graphic novel ” The Five Fists of Science ,” which features a cover image of a young Tesla wielding several weapons with a built-in Tesla coil . Flickenger tapped “Seattle’s many hackerspaces” to help design and build the Tesla coil cannon over the course of many months. The high-voltage gun balances seriously dangerous science and an array of everyday electrical components capable of firing off 20,000 volts of hair-raising power with a simple click of a trigger. Building a Tesla gun (photos) 1-2 of 8 Scroll Left Scroll Right … [Read more] Related Links: Wireless charger could power tiny heart pump As steampunk Nerf guns go, the Goliathon is, well, awesome New mini sensor can measure brain’s magnetic activity Studies show how tasers can do more than stun Toyota RAV4 EV to make public debut next week

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(Credit: Sony) Add Sony to the list of PC makers embracing Intel’s third-generation Core i-series CPUs. According to CNET UK , the Vaio S series is getting updated CPUs, with the E moving into new screen sizes. The Vaio S currently only lists updated quad-core Ivy Bridge processors, as the dual-core versions have not been released by Intel yet. The previous iteration of the S Series was designed to be slim and portable while still packing in enough power to tackle any task you could throw at it. The same principles are kept in this new refresh, but they’ve been upgraded in some key areas for 2012. Crucially, they’ve been given a processor upgrade to bring you the latest Intel Ivy Bridge processors, for some models at least…Sony hasn’t been specific on the other models but it’s likely that Intel’s lower-end Ivy Bridge Core i3 and i5 processors will be on offer, although they haven’t been officially unveiled yet. While the lower-cost Vaio E series is adding 15.5 and 17.3-inch display models to the current 13-inch version. CNET UK reports : The new ‘wrap-around’ design certainly looks pretty smart, although at over 2kg for the 13-inch model (and considerably more for … [Read more] Related Links: HP announces Envy ultrabooks, ’sleekbooks,’ business-targeted EliteBook Folio Sony Vaio T ultrabook announced (in Europe for now) Intel Ivy Bridge chip imminent, quad-core first Our first Ivy Bridge laptops: How do they perform? Before buying, wait for the Ivy Bridge versions of these laptops

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(Credit: Parker Maimbourg) A resourceful videographer, Parker Maimbourg, has managed to build a continuous ring light for just $20. The setup consists of a cheap, circular LED lamp ($10), an AA battery holder ($1.99), and an unused hotshoe salvaged from an old flash unit. A continuous ring light is typically used to provide even illumination for portraits and closeups and usually costs at least a few hundred dollars. Basically, Maimbourg rewired all the LEDs on the lamp to a separate battery holder, which will be mounted on the camera’s hotshoe. Next, he cut a hole through the center of the circular lamp enclosure to fit his lens, spray-painted the whole setup black for that professional feel, and voila! But before you run off to the nearest hardware store, do note that you’ll need some tools like a dremel and a soldering iron, plus a lot of patience to pull this off. (Source: Crave Asia via PetaPixel ) [Read more] Related Links: How DxO Labs tests hot cameras like Canon’s latest SLR Camera megapixels: Why more isn’t always better (Smartphones Unlocked) Web could vanish for hordes of people in July, FBI warns Adobe makes the CS6 sales pitch Forget New York: Zuckerberg reportedly set to celebrate with staff at HQ

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One of the many short throw projectors to come from Runco is the LS-100d . This device comes with 600 ANSI lumens, a 20000:1 contrast ratio, and full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Today, the writers from Home Theater and High Fidelity released their review of this particular device. The writers stated that the projector had an interesting design that allowed the device to display images in a smaller room. The projector is able to display up to a 100” inch image from only inches from the screen. This is a very convenient feature. Another big feature about the LS-100d is that it includes an external image processor. This device provides all the inputs and allows the user to control the projector from a remote location. The image quality was fairly impressive. The writers complimented the sharpness and thought that the image couldn’t have looked better. The final conclusion the writers stated was, “I’m sure some people are still thinking “$19,000 for a projector that only does a 100” image?” but that isn’t the reason for the LS-100d to exist. Some of us can’t fit a typical projector into our rooms. Even if we could afford an 85” or 103” flat panel display it might not physically be able to get into a room or be supported by the wall. The LS-100d lets you install a true home theater sized screen almost anywhere you want and be able to fill it as long as you have the wall space.” [via Home Theater and High Fidelity ]

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Recently at the Human Factors in Computer Systems Conference, developers have unveiled a new way to turn your work station into an interactive display. The system combines a pico projector with a digital camera. The system looks like a lamp shade and allows an artist to send recently made artwork be published instantly online. The project is called illumiShare and is developed by the developers at Microsoft. A user to use an IllumiShare table and their drawings are instantly projected onto another user’s table. The trick of the system is to alternate the camera and projector so fast that it would seem like both devices are working at the same time, but in reality they are alternating. “To time multiplex the camera and projector and not see visible flicker we need to do that at 60 hertz,” said Sasa Junuzovic, a researcher at Microsoft Research. “What we need to do is simulate 120 hertz where it is going to alternate back and forth.” There is no word when IllumiShare will be available, but they are looking to manufacture several test models to distribute throughout the company. [via Digital Arts ]

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What’s this? ASUS is teasing a mystery product shrouded in shadows on its Facebook page. From the looks of it, the piano-black hardware is mounted vertically onto a brushed metal cantilevered stand that just oozes style. Our vague, uninformed reckonings make us wonder if it’s not an art-deco styled EeeBox , a desktop PC you’d be ashamed to hide under your desk, or the prettiest router we’ve ever seen. Either way, we’ll keep our eyes peeled and in the meantime, you can cast your own idle speculation into the comments below. Update: Ah, and here it is: the SBW-06C2X-U 3D Blu-ray writer that supports 6X Blu-ray writing speed! Thanks, Kiran. ASUS teases mystery product on its Facebook page (update: it’s a 3D Blu-ray writer!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Samsung UE46D8000 46″ Full HD 3D LED Ultra Slim is a Smart TV with Freeview HD, Freesat HD, 800Hz CMR, Wi-Fi built in and many more advanced features ? £1549.99 | Samsung | Read more…

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The LK5 LCD TV series provides Full HD 1080p picture quality with 100Hz (MCI) and built in freeview HD to provide 5 times the picture quality of standard defintion freeview. ? £599.99 | LCD TV | Read more…

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It’s Monday, and we’re on our regular day, but not our regular time. We’re still going to let you listen into the recording booth when the Engadget HD podcast goes to mp3, but at 9:00 PM . Please be a part of it by reviewing the list of topics after the break, then participating in the live chat as you listen in. Continue reading Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 9:00PM ET Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 9:00PM ET originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Strong rumors suggest a light will be built right into the the next Kindle, obviating the need for this optional cover. (Credit: Amazon) When Barnes & Noble launched a Nook e-reader with an integrated light last month, many speculated that it was only a matter of time before Amazon would release a new front-lit version of its monochrome Kindle e-ink e-reader. Well, according to an unnamed Reuter’s source who’s allegedly seen a prototype of the product, Amazon is aiming to have that new Kindle in stores by July. Barnes & Noble’s began shipping its $139 Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight at the end of April in time for Mother’s Day. The e-reader received a CNET Editors’ Choice and Barnes & Noble says that sales have been brisk. Until now, e-ink’s chief selling points have been how readable it is outdoors, even in bright sunlight, and very energ… [Read more] Related Links: Kindle vs. Nook vs. iPad: Which e-book reader should you buy? Target ditching Kindle line over ‘conflict of interest’? How to send documents to your Kindle from your Mac Amazon likely to ship color Kindles this year, report says Kindle Fire adds password-protection for purchases, more

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(Credit: Apple) Apple’s next generation of MacBook Pros will be unveiled at next month’s Worldwide Developers Conference, according to a new report. Adding to claims made by 9to5mac earlier today, Bloomberg now says Apple will take the wraps off thinner Mac notebooks that feature Retina Displays and Flash memory at its developer-centric show next month. Citing multiple unnamed sources, Bloomberg says the new MacBook Pros will be less than 0.95 inch thick and sport Intel’s third-generation Core series chips, code-named Ivy Bridge. The report is the latest to suggest Apple is on the verge of updating its Mac portable line with a thinner design. Earlier today Apple blog 9to5mac said Apple was “putting the finishing touches” on a revamped version of its 15-inch MacBook Pro with a higher-resolution display and USB 3.0, all with the removal of the optical drive to shrink it down in size. Bloomberg’s report makes no such mention of that feature disap… [Read more] Related Links: Apple may unveil new MacBook hybrid this year, says analyst iPad mini may be in the pipeline, says analyst Will this tantalizing tech make it into the new MacBook? Delay that Apple gratification and save bucks, data shows Apple earnings: Will big numbers rev up its stock?

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For a PC-only game built on well-trod swords-and-sorcery territory, Diablo III is generating a surprising amount of buzz from not only serious PC gamers, but also more mainstream and casual gamers. That’s good for PC gaming, as this may be the biggest thing to happen to that field since Minecraft . But will Diablo III be able to capture hearts and minds the way its two predecessors did, starting back in 1996? PC gamers Dan Ackerman and Rich Brown debate the relevance of this action RPG. Dan: This is an important question to ask, as having played the Diablo III beta , it’s clear that the basic gameplay ideas have not changed much since those earlier games. Despite the new (and quite fancy-looking) 3D graphics, the game has the same isometric view, and the same click-to-attack combat system. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that — it’s been in service, in a broad sense, going all the way back to Gauntlet. But I have to wonder if Diablo III has evolved enough from previous incarnations. Related stories What’s in the Diablo III Collector’s Edition? (photos) … [Read more] Related Links: Diablo III Amazon’s most preordered PC game ever Diablo III free open beta this weekend Xbox 360 rules again in slumping video game market Pay $2 to promote your Facebook status? This week in Crave: The stargazing edition

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If you think this hand has a solid grasp on the Galaxy S III, wait till you see what else gets grabbed in this new Samsung ad. (Credit: Screenshot by Eric Mack/CNET ) Methinks the folks at Samsung’s ad agency have been watching too much “Mad Men.” When the company unveiled the Galaxy S III in London recently, the Korean phonemaker told us time and again its new flagship Android phone is “designed for humans.” Today it revealed a new ad that somehow manages to take this little bit of slogan stupidity to a new level. The 60-second advertisement inexplicably starts out with a shot of a woman pretty clearly being felt up before melting into a montage of stock milestones from a stock lifetime — wedding, childbirth, recital, etc. Presumably, I suppose, we should believe that the Galaxy S III is along for the ride all the way and although there’s no way to tell it from the ad, Samsung’s note for the video on YouTube inform us that it also “recognizes your voice (and) understands your intention.” Well that’s very helpful. Now I’ll have some help understanding what the guy with his hands all over the woman’s chest in the first five seconds was intendin… [Read more] Related Links: Ditch the iPhone for an Ice Cream Sandwich phone? With Samsung’s Galaxy S III, the experience matters Samsung announces quad-core chip for Galaxy S phone Samsung unveils Galaxy S III phone with quad-core, Android ICS A slew of accessories await Samsung’s Galaxy S III

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