3D is all the rage these days, but almost no one likes wearing the glasses that are necessary for nearly all of the 3D technologies. Researchers at France’s Engineering Human-Computer Interaction Research Group (EHCI) have demonstrated a method that simulates 3D with iPad 2 and its front facing camera. They’re calling their method the Head-Coupling Perspective, and it works by tracking a user’s head and adjusting the image on screen to simulate a 3D experience. Surprisingly, it appears to be fairly effective.

If there was one resounding theme present at CES 2010, it undoubtedly was 3D. Television makers across the board are producing 3D capable TVs in preparation for what I think is the next best thing since color TV. That’s right, I love 3D, and I love that it’s coming to a living room (and hopefully Macintosh) near you. Here’s why…

EDIT: MacRumors forum posts appear to contradict this. nonetheless, it is something they should add, and hopefully will, in 10.5.2. In addition to the new stacks abilities in Mac OS X Update 10.5.2, Apple is now making it easier for the end user to choose what type of dock he would like. As seen in more »