Stories by David Ayala

Nintendo 3DS: The unanswered hardware questions

The 3D consumer electronics trend reached a boiling point today when Nintendo announced the portable 3DS gaming device, a no-glasses 3D system promising simplicity and elegance for gamers seeking a 3D experience. After getting a hands on with the new gadget at E3, there is little doubt that the era of effective and sensible 3D has finally arrived.

By David Ayala | 16 June, 2010 10:29

Tags: games, Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS, nintendo ds

New iPhone spec rumors: A4-class CPU, 960x640 display

Yesterday gave way to a Wall Street Journal report that suggests a new Apple iPhone is coming sometime this summer, and could make its way to Verizon customers. But the report lacked details, mentioning support for a CDMA cellular network and not much else -- specifically, the components that would power a new device, or features that would drive consumers to a new phone.

By David Ayala | 31 March, 2010 07:04

Tags: iPhone, mobile phones, smartphones

HTC HD2 caught running Windows Phone 7 OS

The one caveat for those planning to buy HTC's latest smartphone powerhouse is that the HD2 will be running Windows Mobile 6.5.

By David Ayala | 30 March, 2010 07:42

Tags: htc, smartphones, Windows Phone 7 Series

NeuroSky's headset lets you control games with your mind

Your brain has a lot to communicate, but when you're working on a computer or playing a game, all of those thoughts gets distilled into a keyboard or gamepad interface that can be limiting to say the least.

By David Ayala | 17 March, 2010 11:19

Tags: games

Dreaming up the smartphone of the future

When Google unveiled the Nexus One in early January, it somewhat arrogantly attempted to separate the phone from its competitors by calling it a "superphone."

By David Ayala | 19 February, 2010 12:15

Tags: smartphones

Power up workouts! Nanofiber batteries charge as you move

Scientists from University of California, Berkeley have developed fiber nanogenerators that could harness the energy of your everyday movements and convert it into an electrical charge. Does your smartphone need a midday charge? Just go out for a run!

By David Ayala | 19 February, 2010 10:07

Tags: battery, nanofibers, University of California

Unrestricted 3D TV: 64 viewing angles, zero glasses

Sunny Ocean Studios is announcing its contender in the glasses-free 3D television battle. While similar glasses-free 3D TVs shown at CES had flexible yet limited viewing angles (around 8 or 9 viewing angles), Sunny Ocean Studios is promising that its 3D panel will have a whopping 64 viewing angles. The company plans to demonstrate the display at next month's CeBit show in Germany.

By David Ayala | 04 February, 2010 08:38

Tags: 3d TV

Getting behind the scenes with 3D HDTV

Like it or not, 3D HDTV is here, and could make a huge splash in the consumer electronics market over the coming years. It seems like only yesterday when 1080p and 120Hz were the top of the line specs for which our eyes lusted and our wallets despised. Well, that's old-hat now, and it's time you got yourself educated on the 3D technology that will define HDTVs in 2010 and beyond.

By David Ayala | 21 January, 2010 11:37

Tags: 3d TV

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