The Geek Church

I have seen video goggles like this Vuzix Wrap 310 before, and I’m really am not certain at what point video goggles will peak in the marketplace.

The Wrap 310 is a 16:9 wearable widescreen display, and it is made for viewing video files on the road. You can attach your iPod to it, and it will sync with any video file on the iPod that you want to select. It can also connect to other mobile devices, and it can also sync with a DVD player or anything with RCA connectors. I was actually able to view 3D footage as well.

You can see my full review here.

The use of 3D has become a very popular marketing gimmick in selling any product imaginable from movies to high-definition television sets.  One example of this, of course is James Cameron’s most recent hit film, Avatar.  Since this movie’s release, other film makers have felt the pressure to follow suit by using 3D effects as well.  3D HDTVs also exist now and are currently available for any consumer who can afford them.  However, a new product may be coming soon in the next few years: 3D HDTVs without the need for glasses.

The concept of this new product still in development is called autostereoscopic 3D.  This concept will become possible by combining two technologies known as the 3D video codec and the plasma/LCD display.  Experts predict that this new development could be available in stores in about five years.  Of course, such a product would make current 3D HDTVs out of date and forgotten since they still require the use of glasses to get the 3D effect.

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ClearPlay is billed as “a revolutionary way for your family to enjoy movies”. As you can see from the video, it allows users the power to remove objectionable content from movies that they watch on a DVD player.

You have to get their DVD player in order to do this, but you can use DVDs that you rent or own. Then you have to insert the FilterStik into the USB port. Apparently, you need to download this filter based on the specific movie. Filters are obtained by forming a membership, and you will have unlimited access to their selection which includes filters for television and movies.

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