The number of 3D-enabled mobile devices shipped in 2014 will surpass 60 million units according to a leading research company, as the evolution of 3D devices continues.

According to In-Stat, the trend by major movie studios to bring 3D content from cinemas to the home, and the increasing numbers of 3D-ready TVs being shipped for the home theater environment is enabling the next evolution of 3D on mobile devices to take place.

In one of the earliest research reports to discuss the opportunities for 3D in mobile devices, In-Stat claimed 3D adoption will be highest in smartphones, which it said would represent 45 percent of all 3D-enabled mobile device shipments by 2012. Penetration rates will also be highest in the handheld games console market and Tablets. But other opportunities will also abound in notebook PCs, digital photo frames and portable media players.

According to In-Stat Senior Analyst, Stephanie Ethier: "Due to advancements in autostereoscopic 3D technology, a type of 3D technology that does not require glasses to view 3D images, 3D technology is finding its way into mobile devices."

"The more predictable viewing distance of mobile devices enables a compelling and convenient 3D experience. Additionally, many of the chipsets found in today's smartphones have the processing power to handle 3D content; therefore the smartphones promise the largest opportunity for mobile 3D technology suppliers over the next five years."


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On another site someone posed the question of what will be the better name to go with when purchasing a domain name. Holograms, Holographics, or Holo.

I tend to view it this way. Holograms (either witch way you want to say it) are not common place right now. The technology is still being built and perfected but we are still years away until the time that is readily available to the average consumer.
I think in the beginning as this technology is being introduced it will be referred as "Holographic" that produces "Hologram" images. <b>Holographic</b> will be the actual term used for the marketing or implementation of the images which will be referred to as <b>Holograms</b>.
Once the time comes when Holographic technology is fairly common place (such as 3D is today), you will see a gradual push to streamline the name (as we generally tend to do) to Holo.

As of this moment, if you take the average person and ask them about Holo images or Holo cameras... they will probably first think that you are saying the wold "Hollow" (empty/not solid). They wont have any clue that your are referring to Holograms or Holographic equipment.

That is just my prediction of the future trend of the Holographic market.

Until such a time that Holograms/Holographics technology is common place, I think 3D will be dominate.
I believe that 3D will be around for the next 5-10 years, enough time to give Holographics a chance to catch up.
Once Holograms are able to be used every where, 3D will fade and everything will be holograms.
Holographic movies, Holographic advertising... and the list can go on and on.

This is going to be an exciting time. There is no doubt that 3D is on the rise and technology will only grow from there. I cant wait to see what the future holds but for now we are going to watch 3D become one of the major driving forces in the world today.

Almost ever major company has a 3D advertising campaign already underway or in the works. This will be interesting to watch how everything develops and plays out.

By Tom Lowry
Time Warner will be a leading participant in a new premium VOD service for movies that will allow consumers willing to pay as much as $30 a pop to see films shortly after they are released in theaters. The service, featuring hi-def and 3D, will launch next summer, said CEO Jeff Bewkes during his company's third quarter earnings call on Wednesday...

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