Internet Explorer 11 to support WebGL and MPEG Dash

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/internet-explorer-11-to-support-webgl-and-mpeg-dash/

Few would say that consistency is good for its own sake. Microsoft certainly agrees -- it just revealed at Build that Internet Explorer 11 will reverse the company's previously cautious stance on WebGL. The new browser will support the 3D standard from the get go, joining the likes of Chrome and Firefox. IE11 should improve plain old 2D as well, as there's hardware acceleration for video streaming through MPEG Dash. All told, Internet Explorer should be a better web citizen -- and deliver a speed boost in the process.

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Poppy turns iPhone into View-Master-like 3D display and camera (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/poppy-turns-iphone-into-view-master-like-3d-display-and-camera/

Remember the View-Master? We've already seen goggles from Hasbro and Sanwa that transform the iPhone into a 3D viewer, but Poppy plans to spice things up by adding 3D photo and video capture to the mix. The device, which contains no electronics, is about the size of medium pair of binoculars and features a slot which accepts an iPhone 5. It's launching on Kickstarter today for less than $50, along with a matching app. We got the chance to take a prototype for a spin and it worked like a charm. Check out the gallery and campaign link below, then read on after the break.

Gallery: Poppy hands-on

Filed under: Cellphones, Cameras, Mobile, Apple

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Source: Poppy (Kickstarter)

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Playing First-Person Pac-Man In Your Browser Is Great But Terrifying

Source: http://gizmodo.com/playing-first-person-pac-man-in-your-browser-is-great-b-584232803

I’ve never really thought of Pac-Man as a horror game. Innocently chomping away, dodging ghosts from a top-down view is pretty tame. But taken from a first-person view, where you simply don’t know what’s around the next corner, it's a whole new horrifying game.

It’s survival horror in an arena that looks like Tron crossed with a derelict space station, and you can play it for free right in your browser. There’s something quite empowering about chasing down those pesky ghosts in first-person once you’ve munched a power-up. Post your high scores in the comments! [FPS-Man viaBuzzfeed]

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Maingear launches liquid-cooled Epic series with 4th-gen Intel Core-i7 CPUs

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/maingear-launches-liquid-cooled-epic-series/

Liquid-cooled rigs are de rigeur for serious PC gamers, but Maingear knows there are plenty who'd rather crowbar headcrabs than fiddle with plumbing. To that end, the company's just buttressed its water-chilled desktop lineup with the Epic Series, consisting of the full-tower Force and mid-sized Rush models. Each pack a "BiTurbo" pump design that keeps things cool in the event of a single pump failure, along with the latest Intel 4th-generation Core i7 or AMD FX processors. As for graphics, you'll get four-way SLI NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan or Radeon HD 7970 GPUs if you opt for the Force model, while the Rush offers two-way GeForce GTX Titan SLI or dual Radeon HD 7990 graphics. There are also numerous memory, storage and static pressure fans using Corsair parts, and custom touches like lighting and Glasurit paint with an "automotive finish." There's no word yet on cost or availability, but that kind of detailing and overclocking power generally comes with a commensurate price -- if that doesn't phase you, check the source for more.

Filed under: Desktops, Gaming

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Source: Maingear

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Sharp announces first THX-certified 4K TV, the $8,000 Aquos Ultra

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/sharp-announces-the-8-000-70-inch-4k-aquos/

Sharp has just revealed the Aquos Ultra at CE Week, a 70-inch UltraHDTV the company says is the only THX-certified 4K TV on the market, marking another first in that category for the panel maker. Calling it the company's "best designed TV ever," Sharp said that it put the model through "four hundred rigorous performance tests" to gain the THX nod, which is meant to assure that the original material is reproduced as closely as possible. On top of having four times the pixel count of a regular HDTV, the model features advanced HD upscaling tech via dual-core signal processor, along with pre-calibrated THX Movie viewing modes, a dual subwoofer system with 35 watts of sound output, Sharp's SmartCentral Smart TV platform and a flash-enabled web browser. You'll also be able to change channels or beam video directly from your smartphone via the Beam app, and watch 3D films at 4K via passive technology. If you're not dissuaded by the $8,000 price tag, you'll be able to grab it in mid-August -- check the PR after the break for more.

Filed under: Home Entertainment

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