Panasonic looks to 3D tech

Panasonic officials expressed hopes that technology for three-dimensional images will allow the company to charge more for gadgets that have been plunging in prices, says Forbes.

The technology is growing in popularity at movie theatres. The Japanese electronics maker aims to bring the technology into homes globally with 3D Blu-ray players and 3D high-definition TVs by 2010.

Rivals Samsung Electronics and Sony are also working on similar technology.

Wireless carrier T-Mobile is planning an aggressive push into the home with a variety of communication devices that will use Google's new Android operating software, reports Reuters.

According to the paper, confidential documents obtained from a company partner indicate that T-Mobile plans to sell a home phone early next year and a tablet computer soon after, both running Android.

A T-Mobile spokesman, Peter Dobrow, declined to discuss any future company products but confirmed plans for several devices based on Android, the paper said.

Crystal Cruises is offering help for the gadget-challenged in the form of an onboard tech concierge, states Canadian Press.

The concierges will be available to help guests with all types of personal electronics, from iPods and iPhones to Blackberrys and Palm Treos, Kindle electronic readers and Garmin GPS devices.

The concierges will provide consultations at no charge to anyone onboard. They will be located in ships' computer centres, where guests can check e-mail and use the Internet, beginning in April aboard Crystal Symphony and in May aboard Crystal Serenity.