Archive for August, 2008

SANYO Announces Price Breakthrough on New 720p Home Theater Projector

SANYO, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors introduces the PLV-Z60, a 720p LCD projector that features SANYO’s innovative 3D color management system, a high contrast ratio of 10,000:1, an installation-friendly lens shifting function, and many of other features representing a step forward in price performance for a home theater projector. [...]

Constellation Energy Serves up Wind Power for the 2008 US Open

Green-e certified wind Renewable Energy Certificates will match electricity usage during the world renowned tennis tournament Constellation Energy today announced that its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy (CNE), is helping to turn the court green at the 2008 US Open in Flushing, N.Y. CNE will supply an estimated 2,000 Green-e certified wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to [...]

Illuminated Rotating Universe Tabletop Globe

This illuminated globe shows the earth by day… and the magnificent constellations above at night. Updated, self-rotating design Built-in, ultra-quiet motor turns the Earth’s sphere at a constant rate Use the on/off switch to stop the world on its axis Geographical globe by day Illuminated, astronomical view of the night sky when lights are off [...]

GRAND DESIGNS 3D Will Allow Consumers To Design Their Own Dream

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and Eleco today announce plans to partner on the production of a range of home design software under the talkbackTHAMES produced Grand Designs brand which will enable amateur design enthusiasts to create and visualise their own Grand Designs projects. The Grand Designs 3D product range, including Self Build & Development, Kitchen and [...]

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Autodesk Technology Enhances Olympic Experience for Millions of Viewers

‘Birds Nest’ Stadium Visualizations, Olympic Mascots and TV Content All Shaped with Autodesk Software Autodesk, Inc. entertainment and design software was used to create cutting-edge content for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Leading digital content creators relied on Autodesk technology to deliver Olympic projects as diverse as stadium visualizations and mascot design, to broadcast graphics [...]