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Last week’s Finetech Japan 2010 expo allowed display manufacturers to show and tell each other about their latest innovations and advancements. One of the unquestioned highlights was NewSight‘s implementation of parallax barrier technology on displays up to 70 inches in size. The company is claiming its demo unit as the world’s largest glasses-free 3D screen, but regrettably deprives us of any further details. All we’re told is that the parallax barrier is “affixed to commercial-grade” LCDs, which suggests to us that perhaps the technique and hardware could be applied atop your favorite brand’s existent 2D models. Of course, that’d only matter if these displays deliver a manifestly better picture and experience than what we have now, but it’s looking like we’ll have to wait a little bit longer to find out.

NewSight’s 70-inch 3DTV keeps the glasses away with its parallax barrier tech originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Garmin nuvi 3700 series breaks the GPS mold, uses another mold instead

Garmin nuvi 3700 series breaks the GPS mold, uses another mold instead originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time again — the Engadget Show is back in a big way this Saturday, April 24th at 5pm! This time around, we’ll have the world renowned roboticist Dr. Dennis Hong on hand for a stirring discussion on robotics — as well as the progress on our future robot butlers. What’s more, GDGT co-founder and Engadget editor emeritus Ryan Block will be joining the round table and our own investigative reporter Rick Karr will be back with a head-scratching report on the war in the music industry over net neutrality. You can also look forward to some fine, fine music from Neil Voss and mind-numbing visuals from NO CARRIER. We’ll be streaming the whole thing direct to you via the internet, but we’ll also be doing tons of giveaways at the live show only, so make the trek and join us at The Times Center in person. If you’re geographically incapable of joining us in New York City, just hit up the stream and tweet comments directly to the show!

The Engadget Show is sponsored by Sprint, and will take place at the Times Center, part of The New York Times Building in the heart of New York City at 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues (see map after the break). Tickets are — as always — free to anyone who would like to attend, but seating is limited, and tickets will be first come, first served… so get there early! Here’s all the info you need:

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Continue reading The Engadget Show returns this Saturday, April 24th with roboticist Dr. Dennis Hong, Ryan Block, and much more!

The Engadget Show returns this Saturday, April 24th with roboticist Dr. Dennis Hong, Ryan Block, and much more! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech’s touch-sensitive addition to the Squeezebox family, aptly named the Touch, has taken a long and hard road to retail. First uncovered by the FCC almost a year ago, announced by Logitech back in September of 2009, and then delayed again and again, we’ve finally managed lay our hands on one and, more importantly, start putting some fingerprints on its 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen. Does it deserve a hallowed place in the Squeezebox canon and, more importantly, is it worth the $299 — $100 more than the Squeezebox Radio we reviewed last year? Those answers and more after the break.

Continue reading Logitech Squeezebox Touch review

Logitech Squeezebox Touch review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC also mentions 5.1 surround sound output for several mobile phones and an upcoming tablet that employs Google Android for its OS.