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Sensics Will Launch 3D "SmartGoogles" for Movies and Games

The head tracking goggles work with game systems, phones, tablets, and PCs, and uses augmented reality that allows you to control the system by hand.

3D is still the big push from within the home theater industry, which means that the release of niche products and untested ideas is inevitable. The latest is something called Smart Goggles, created by Sensics.

SmartGoggles is a 3D headset with a sort of 'Tron' aesthetic that promises a completely immersive 3D experience. Like other 3D personal media viewers, SmartGoggles allows the user to enjoy 3D wherever they please instead of having to sit in front of a TV.

The thing that separates SmartGoggles from the rest of the pack is its ability to interact with your devices. If you hook it up to a game system, you can use the glasses for head tracking and look in 360 degrees just by moving your head. You can also use it for augmented reality applications - the same way SmartGoggles menus are controlled.

There's been no information yet on what kind of screen resolution or audio quality we'll get out of SmartGoggles, nor any details on pricing.

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Vuzix Introduces New "Virtual Reality" Personal Media Glasses

They offer a 16:9 resolution, head tracking capabilities and 3D video.

Sick of giant TV screens and nice crisp monitors that don't require any sort of accessories to enjoy?  Well Vuzix has the perfect setup for you.  The new Wrap 1200VR glasses provide a 16:9 screen right in front of your eyes.

If you're the 3D kind of person, you'll be happy to know that that's entirely possible with the Wrap 1200VR. There's no apparent requirement when it comes to video cards and Vuzix says you can use them with the Xbox 360 and PS3 as well, so you should be good to go no matter what you hook up to.

The 1200VR also handles head tracking, which is actually pretty boss.  Since you've got them on your head anyway, head tracking makes a lot more sense than it does with traditional monitors.  Not all games are compatible, of course.

If you're thinking that this sounds like a pretty sweet setup, you may reconsider when you hop on Amazon and see the $600 price tag.

Source: eCoustics

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