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The World Cup is coming up, and everybody will be watching. As always, the World Cup draws one of the largest worldwide TV audiences of any sporting event anywhere. But this year, there will be something a little different available for select viewers. The World Cup is being filmed in 3D!

Just recently, Sony has announced it has reached an agreement to film up to 25 matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup using it’s new 3D technology. Sony is the worldwide leader in 3D TV technology, and they are going to use the 2010 FIFA World Cup to demonstrate their technology to viewers and to convince them that 3D TV is the way of the future.

Now, it is important to note that the 3D coverage will not be broadcast like a traditional game. Sony will be using the 3D footage for promotional events and to demonstrate their 3D TV’s. There are plans, though, to distribute the 3D games on DVD’s in the future. But for now, you will still have to settle for watching the World Cup in HD.

What does this mean in the big picture? If Sony is willing to take a chance and make a huge investment on 3D TV, they must know that it is the way of the future. So, start saving your money now, because widespread usage of 3D TV is coming, and you won’t want to miss a minute of it! Keep your eyes and ears open – 3D TV will be here sooner than you think!

Microsoft has just recently launched Windows Phone 7 Series, their new mobile phone platform. It is a direct replacement for the dated Windows Mobile platform, and offers some much needed upgrades to help it compete with the ever-popular iPhone and Blackberry platforms.

One of the main features of the new Windows Phone 7 Series is that it is almost 100% new. If you have used Windows Mobile before, you will understand why this is such a good thing. (We are not saying that Windows Mobile was a bad product, it was just lacking in some very important areas to it’s nearest competitors) all the coding is new, the look is new, and the functionality is new. This is like nothing you have seen before.

What can the Windows Phone 7 Series do that makes it so special? Well, to start it can interact with your Xbox. It also focuses heavily on social media, offering special features to make the usage of popular social media applications easier and pain free.

Is the Windows Phone 7 Series something to get excited about, or is this a cell phone version of Windows Vista. While it is still early, all signs point to this being a very high quality platform. While it may have some catching up to do when it comes to its main competitors that are on the Blackberry and the iPhone, it does look quite promising. It should be available sometime before the holiday season, so you will have to wait a while to get your hands on a Windows Phone 7 Series equipped device!

The Google Nexus One is Google’s answer to the Apple iPhone. Google seems to be getting involved with almost every industry related to technology available, and they usually take over within a short period of time. But, are they going to overtake the iPhone with the Nexus One?

If you look at the Nexus One, you will see it looks very similar to the iPhone. They are both touch screen based phones, and their screen sizes are almost the exact same size. The Nexus One does boast a little higher resolution though, and its contrast ration is a little different as well.

The Nexus One does not have as much built in storage as the iPhone, but it is expandable up to 32gb using microSD cards. Some people may prefer this removable storage system over the hard drive system that the iPhone uses.

The camera on the Nexus One is 5 megapixels, where the iPhone camera is only 3 megapixels. Does it make that much of a difference? Based on the sample photos we have seen, we think it does.

So, where does the Nexus One fit in into the super competitive multimedia cell phone market? Well, it was designed as a direct competitor to the Apple iPhone, and it shares many of the same features. But, is it a better phone? That is for you to decide. Test both out and wee which one you like better. The truth is, you can’t go wrong with either one!

In the world of cell phones, the Apple iPhone is king. In fact, it may be incorrect to even call it a cell phone, as it does so much more. It sends email, it surfs the web, and all the apps currently available for it allow you to perform almost any function you can think of in just a few clicks.

The 3.5 inch screen is more than adequate for doing almost any task thinkable. As you rotate the phone, the orientation changes, so viewing wide documents is not an issue. You type using the touch screen, which is easier than people think. Many people complain that the lack of a physical keypad makes typing quickly on the iPhone difficult, but if you have tried it before, you will know this is not the case.

Talk times range from 5-12 hours (depending on 2g or 3g usage), internet usage tops out at about 9 hours, video will play back for 10 hours, and when listening to audio, the iPhone will last 30 hours on a single charge.

Other features of the iPhone include a 3 megapixel digital camera, and depending on what model you purchase, 16gb or 32gb of storage for movies, music and other media files.

So, should you buy an Apple iPhone? Well, if you are looking for one of the most stylish, technologically advanced phones on the market, nothing beats an iPhone. For all the functionality you receive, you can’t beat the price either. There are no real downsides to the Apple iPhone, and it is highly recommended by everyone!

The Apple iPad had to be one of Apples worst kept secrets of all time. Rumors of a tablet computer have been swirling around for quite some time now, and spy shots have been popping up on almost every Mac enthusiast site. But, what is all the fuss really about? Is the Apple iPad a functional tool that will fill a need, or is it just Apple cashing in once again on the stylish consumer market?

Based on the specifications released, it seems to be in between the two. While it offers more than any consumer would really need, it doesn’t quite offer much for professional users. It offers a great 9.7 inch screen, and allows for easy web surfing and app usage. But, because it doesn’t have a physical keyboard, people who need to do a lot of typing (email, etc) may have trouble using this device quickly. If you really think about it, the iPad is just a larger, more powerful iPhone. Now, this is definitely not a bad thing, as the iPhone is one of the best phones around. But, you shouldn’t be comparing the iPad to a traditional laptop computer.

So, is the Apple iPad the next big thing? Well, we will have to wait just a little bit longer, because Apple just announced another delay due to production issues. But, based on past history, the Apple iPad will be the must have tech gadget for the year 2010! And for the price tag is carries, you can’t really ask for more!

Ever since HD television been introduced, there have been relatively few new innovations related to TV’s. There have been small improvements here and there, but no real blockbuster changes that would make you go “Wow”. But, that is all about to change with the growing popularity of 3D TV.

If you have ever been to a movie theatre that hands out those funky colored glasses, you already know how 3D TV works. By using new technological developments, TV producers have developed a similar technology that allows you to experience 3D TV in the comfort of your home at a relatively reasonable price. Now, 3D TV’s are still in their infancy, and the major TV producers like Sony, Toshiba and Panasonic are still developing their consumer models, but within a year or two 3D television should be widespread enough so that it becomes viable for production companies to start producing 3D content like video games, movies and TV shows. Until then, there is not that much content available to warrant the purchase of one of these TV’s.

Is the world ready for 3D television? Based on the current stats, the answer is no. But, the stats only tell half the story. As with most new technologies, there are very few early adopters who are prepared to take the plunge, but once it starts catching on, it spreads like wildfire! Within a few years, 3D television will be more widely available, more programming will be offered, and there is a good chance you will find one in almost every household!