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• Nintendo partners with the Louvre

  April 11, 2012 @ 11:19 am | by Ciara O'Brien

  If you visit the Louvre museum these days, you might be surprised to see a new addition – the Nintendo 3DS.

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• Tech Tools: Nintendo 3DS

  March 18, 2011 @ 5:39 pm | by Ciara O'Brien

  It’s been promised for months, but finally the 3DS is (almost) here. Due for launch on March 25th, the console is the games company’s first proper foray into the 3D arena.

  

  The portable console has been spruced up and now includes the ability to take your own 3D images as well as play specially created games.

  There is built-in software that allows you to play augmented reality games out of the box, using some cards and the 3D camera – and you can still use it with your older DS and DSi games.

  The 3D can be switched on and off with a slider control that also sets the intensity of the effect.

  The 3D effects aren’t recommended for those under six years of age: handily, parental controls on the console mean you can lock down some of those functions, locking out 3D, internet browsing, shopping services and image-sharing, among other functions.

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• The week that….

  January 21, 2011 @ 11:22 am | by Ciara O'Brien

  Google announced it was replacing existing chief executive Eric Schmidt with its co-founder Larry Page. Schmidt will become executive chairman of the firm. A form of executive musical chairs.

  Apple chief executive Steve Jobs said he was taking some time off . Tim Cook will take over the day to day running of the tech company while Jobs is on medical leave. Investors worry what will happen without him. The rest of us just wait for Macworld and listen to the increasingly noisy iPad 2 rumour mill.

  Nintendo finally revealed the launch date for its 3DS, plus a line-up of games. March 25th for Europe, the 27th for the US.  Trying to work up enthusiasm for this. At €270, it’s a bit of a struggle.

  Facebook unveiled a new mobile version of its site that can be used on regular phones. Now you have no excuse for ignoring your aunt’s friend’s daughter’s best friend when she sends you a friend request.

• CES: 3D gets a second shot

  January 13, 2011 @ 11:39 pm | by Ciara O'Brien

  There was a bit of deja vu at CES. Like last year, 3D was big news. But this time, there was a more personal slant to it.

  Every manufacturer seemed determined to bring 3D to consumers – whether you like it or not.

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• A few quick CES photos…

  January 7, 2011 @ 12:13 am | by Ciara O'Brien

  So yesterday was the first full day of the show. By 4pm, I was shattered, and it wasn’t over yet.

  This place is huge. I’ve already got lost in the North Hall twice. And I have a map – well, several. Plus an app on my iPhone. I still haven’t a clue where I am half the time.

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• Vegas!

  January 6, 2011 @ 6:03 pm | by Ciara O'Brien

  

  It’s that time of year again. The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas today, and I’ve been sent over to cover it. Which pretty much means I play with gadgets for the next few days and report back.

  Tough job.

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• Sky to launch 3D TV on Friday; household arguments imminent

  September 29, 2010 @ 4:00 pm | by Ciara O'Brien

  Sky is to make its 3D channel available to Irish subscribers from October 1^st, just in time for the Ryder Cup to start. (more…)

• E3: Sony previews Move and 3D

  June 23, 2010 @ 8:32 am | by Ciara O'Brien

  Sony has a twin focus for the event. Not only was it showing off its motion controller Move, it was also giving 3D games a good airing.

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• Game on!

  June 19, 2010 @ 5:42 pm | by Ciara O'Brien

  So after a shaky start, we finally made it to LA. Which is more than could be said for our bags, which had a short overnight stay in Amsterdam.

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• Nintendo promises 3D DS

  March 23, 2010 @ 11:31 am | by Ciara O'Brien

  The 3D bandwagon rolls on. Next to jump on board is Nintendo, who announced today they are planning to release a 3D version of the DS.

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