3D was there for a long time. Lots of movies came with this technology, but nothing could make an impact like the blockbuster “Avatar” did. Now 3D got a publicity like even cable providers are starting to launch 3D channel.
In UK region SKY will be the first one to provide a dedicated 3D channel. One of the largest Cbale TV provide SKY has announced that they are launching a dedicated 3D channel SKY 3D in coming April.
“The first 3D live sports event will be a football match between Arsenal and Manchester United. There will be one Sky Sports broadcast completely devoted to the 3D showing, with 8 different 3D camera setups. ”
The Afterdawn Reported.
If you have 3D – HDTV, and you are a SKY HD customer, then you can start watching the SKY 3D from their homes as well starting in April. The programming will be free and current set-top boxes are capable of receiving 3D content.
Star Viewer is a web-based tool for peeking at some of the most interesting and vivid sights in the night sky.
Star Viewer is not as complicated as, say, the previously mentioned open-source and feature-rich astronomy tool Stellarium; the interface, however, is easy to use, and it allows you to quickly navigate to many interesting points in the night sky you’d never be able to see standing outside with your naked eye.The interface won’t take any time to get used to, either.
The project uses Google Maps to drive its navigation. You can pan, zoom, and explore the night sky the same way you would Manhattan. If using Star Viewer has you interested in checking out more astronomy-related tools, we’d highly recommend checking out the aforementioned Stellarium as well as another previously mentioned web-based tool, Microsoft’s WorldWide Telescope.
via – LifeHacker
Microsoft and Sky together has launched long-awaited video-on-demand and streaming service for the Xbox 360.
Xbox Live Gold subscribers will have access to 24 channels from Sky and up to 400 movies from the Sky Movies channel. The content is free if you are both a Gold and Sky subscriber. Sky Sports and Sky Movies will also cost extra if you do not already have them.
Sky Player doesn’t require Xbox owners to have a dish installed, but in order to access the service gamers must first hold a gold-level Live membership, currently £40 ($65/€44) per year.
“All live content will be streamed in standard definition, while on-demand content will be sent over in DVD quality”,
Sky said.
