There has been a lot of news lately about 3D technology. You may surprised to hear that all the news does not just surround the movie industry. 3D is coming to a TV near you, and the expected date for this technological evolution is 2010 (that’s next year!). TV manufacturers such as Toshiba and Sony plan on embedding 3D tech inside their TVs that will allow broadcasts, DVDs and Blu Rays, and video games to display in glorious three dimensions, making for a more immersive experience in entertainment. The latest news comes from Sony; a representative told Engadget that a future software update for the Playstation 3 will allow “all” existing games to display in 3D. Today, though, Sony has stepped back and told Joystiq that they are “conducting a technological investigation” into the matter and that “there is no plan for the market launch of this at this time.” So, although 3D TV tech is coming soon, a reality with 3D video games may be a bit farther in the future. At least we know they are “investigating” its potential. I’ll just wait over here with my 3D glasses until it all comes true.
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Want to sound like T-Pain? There’s an app for that.
It’s called “I Am T-Pain” and it is available to download nowfrom the iTunes App Store for $2.99 (iPhone-compatible only). You guessed it! The app, created by musically-inclined developer Smule, gives you the power of autotune to alter your voice and sing like T-Pain. Lyrics and beats are provided for I’m N Luv (Wit a Stripper), Kiss Kiss (feat. Chris Brown), I’m Sprung, Dreamgirl (Tay Dizm feat. Akon), Bartender (feat. Akon). Additionally, you can purchase other songs within the app, and even more are planned to be added to the mix. You can record your version of T-Pain’s greatest hits and upload it to the Smule website to share with others. Check out the video above and start auto-tuning your way to fame like the “Auto-Tune the News” crew has so wonderfully done. See their latest video which incorporates the T-Pain app (and T-Pain himself) below.
[Via Gizmodo]
Kid Cudi x Bape t-shirt unveiled, part of Fashion’s Night Out on Sept. 10
Kid Cudi plans on celebrating the release of his first and highly anticipated album by releasing a limited edition Kid Cudi x Milo BAPE tee. On September 10 from 6PM-9PM, the shirt will be sold at the Bape store in NYC with Man on the Moon: End of Day playing in the background. This will be a first listen for fans who are awaiting the album’s September 15 release. The shirt will be available only in black, sizes small to XX-large, and will likely cost $80. See an image of the tee in the gallery below. (It is quite different from the potential design leak reported last week.) Let the line formation begin.
This special event is one among many happening on Sepempter 10 in NYC and around the world. Fashion’s Night Out is a “global celebration of fashion.” Many clothing designers and retailers will stay open late until at least 11PM hosting special events for shoppers. The festivities are open to everyone. Check out the official website for more information.
[Via DatNewCudi]
Light graffiti is spectacular
Light Art Performance Photography by Jan Wöllert and Jörg Miedza.
“A host of light sources, from flash lights and bike lights to blinking LED lights, are used to ‘paint’ a picture straight onto the camera lens. Also known as light drawing or light painting, these arresting images are created with long exposure cameras in the dark. Sometimes the exposures run on for longer than an hour. LAPP-PRO specializes in single-shot, long-exposure images manipulated with movement of light. They used a 21.1 megapixel Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera to capture these high-resolution images.”
Note: These images were NOT manipulated by any computer enhancement. Amazing stuff. Check out additional images of this stunning ‘light graffiti’ in the gallery below.
MMS feature coming to iPhone in 12 days
The long hoped for feature for the iPhone finally gets a date of arrival: the Multimedia Messaging Service feature will be enabled on all iPhone 3G and 3GS devices (sorry, original iPhone users) on September 15. For those of you not in the know, MMS is the feature that allows you to send and receive picture/video messages to other cell phone users. Up until now, iPhone users have been stuck in the dark ages, only able to send and receive texts (and more recently audio and contact files). MSS will be enabled through a required software update via iTunes.
What took so long, you ask? Put simply, AT&T’s service is sucky and they believed that their cell tower structure was not ready to handle the heavy traffic of iPhone users sending pictures to each other. After having plently of time to fix and upgrade things (and breaking a promise of a Summer MMS release), AT&T is confident in saying:
“We know that iPhone users will embrace MMS. The unique capabilities and high usage of the iPhone’s multimedia capabilities required us to work on our network MMS architecture to carry the expected record volumes of MMS traffic and ensure an excellent experience from Day One. We appreciate your patience as we work toward that end. … We want you to know that we’re working relentlessly to innovate and invest in our network to anticipate this growth in usage and to stay ahead of the anticipated growth in data demand, new devices and applications for years to come.”
Note that there was no new information divulged about tethering. It was only mentioned that it will be supported “in the future.”
Rhapsody commercial highlights Jay-Z’s past in the coolest way
The Blueprint 3 drops September 11.
[Thanks, Tim]
Student reporter interviews President Obama
“Student Reporter Damon Weaver was invited to come to the White House to talk about education with President Obama.” Damon asks great questions and he’s very personable with the President. This kid rocks.
[Via Aziz is Bored]
NJ Apple Store robbed by highly trained theives
Yesterday the Apple Store in Marlton, NJ was robbed by five well-organized theives. They stole 23 MacBook Pros, 14 iPhones, and 9 iPod touches (or is it iPods touch?). They bashed through the glass doors and stole all of the merchandise in 31 seconds! Fastest burglars I have ever seen. Check out the security cam that captured it all in the news report above.
NASA reports the LA fires from space
A skydiver’s worst nightmare captured on video
Imagine skydiving from 10,000 feet, both parachutes failing, and passing out as you fall to the ground. Now think about the chances of hitting a roof of a shed and surviving this tragic event. The video above shares the story of a lucky man who went through this and lived to tell the tale.
[Via Gizmodo]
The Sarah Connor Chronicles back for more!?
The nail has not yet sealed the coffin for fans of the Terminator: TSCC series. Star Thomas Dekker (who played John Connor) revealed that the show’s producers have been discussing a TV movie that will bring some closure for those who were SO dissapointed by the cancellation of the promising-turned-brilliant series. Dekker: “They’ve spoken about doing a TV movie. Well, not a TV movie, but kind of like a direct-to-DVD movie. Obviously it’s difficult because the show is based on a movie and they just had one come out, so it’s kind of hard to make a movie with our show because everyone has kind of forgotten about us. They’re hoping, at least when I spoke to (producer) James Middleton that’s where they are with it.”
Dekker is very mistaken to believe that fans of TSCC have “forgotten” about the show. IGN puts it so appropriately: “the wounds are still fresh in the fanboy world.” A TV (or direct-to-DVD) movie or any type of additional footage would be a dream come true for fans and I look forward to hearing more about this in the near future.
[Via IGN]
Teaser: Fringe Season 2
Fringe Season 2 premieres Thursday, September 17 at 9PM ET on FOX.
[Via IGN]