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Get lost in virtual 'Wonderland'

Designed to be just as colorful, and bizarre as the movie, "Alice in
Wonderland" the video game is based on the just-released Tim Burton film, based of course on the Lewis Carroll classic book.

03/17/2010 08:15 AM

TV manufacturers hope buyers will enter third dimension

The second week of March 2010 may be remembered as the week TV consumers entered the third dimension. Thanks to a combination of timing, strategies, competition and other factors, the first batch of next-generation, 3-D TVs have hit store shelves.

03/16/2010 08:20 AM

Cell phones become Swiss Army Knife of tech world

The cell phone is without question the Swiss Army knife of the tech gadget world – always on you, trying to be the tool you need at any moment, and constantly doing more and more.

03/15/2010 09:27 AM

More 3-D TVs hit electronics market

Blockbuster 3-D movies triggered a new fascination with the entertainment technology – and now more 3-D-ready TVs are hitting stores. Wednesday, Panasonic announced their 3-D TV set would retail for $3,000. Samsung already hit the market with 3-D TV.

03/11/2010 08:26 PM

Fashion Week runway shows hit the 3-D screen

Fashion designers putting up runway shows can help give editors and buyers around the world equally good, seats by streaming their shows live in 3-D.

03/10/2010 09:58 AM

Gaming World Heats Up With 'Dante's Inferno'

How better to instill fear in video gamers than to base a video game
on "Inferno," part one of Dante Alighieri’s classic Italian poem, "The
Divine Comedy."

03/09/2010 08:38 AM

Multiple sclerosis patients test their skills online

A new partnership involving one of the nation's top gaming developers is helping those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis in their everyday treatment. NY1's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

03/03/2010 07:40 AM

Parent-approved gizmos abound at the International Toy Fair

At the annual International Toy Fair in the Javits Center, parents can find educational and constructive toys that they can give to their children with a good conscience.

03/02/2010 04:26 PM

Teachers, students a click away from monitoring progress

A new learning tool is helping teachers better gauge how well their students are grasping the material. NY1's Adam Balkin filed the following Technology Report.

02/24/2010 08:47 AM

Patented process helps golfers find the sweet spot

A relatively little known high tech process for improving the accuracy of a golf club is offering players a fine tuned glimpse at their investment. NY1's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

02/17/2010 07:55 AM

Games consoles get a big double dose of fantasy

A new video game lets players use the help of anything to accomplish their goals - from God to the kitchen sink. NY1's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

02/16/2010 07:30 AM

Tiger Woods hits the virtual links, for free

He may not have many endorsements left, but the video game that bears Tiger Woods' name is out with a new version that's also available free of charge.

02/09/2010 08:17 AM

Consumer reactions mixed for Apple's new iPad tablet

Nicknamed "the iPod on steroids," the new Apple iPad is being billed as a popular smartphone for your lap.

02/08/2010 09:30 AM

Tech Talk: Handheld donations take on new meaning

A call to action we're seeing everywhere and by and large seem to be fulfilling. The Red Cross alone says via those quick and simple $10 a pop text donations, it has already raised more than $25 million for the relief effort in Haiti.

02/02/2010 08:17 AM

The webcam can become a fitting room

From price tags to windows, the National Retail Federation's annual Big Show displays at its Innovation Station several digital applications which can become part of shopping routines in the near future.

02/01/2010 08:53 AM

Tech Talk: Monitoring health through networks

At the annual Consumer Electronics Show, which wrapped up in Las Vegas over the weekend, most of the gadgetry is designed to make daily life more fun and productive. But some of the creations are aimed at dealing with certain health issues.

01/26/2010 08:00 AM

Developers unveil major "Lego" game, new "Halo"

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which recently ended, doesn't usually yield lots of video game news, but this year there were two big announcements.