The bar, with its glass shelves filled with fine tequilas and a set of Lalique glasses found at auction, would have felt out of place in Smith's previous house.

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Microsoft has also filed a patent for a set of digital glasses that overlay information on top of the user's view, which it suggested could be used at sports matches and theatres.

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At the RNIB's first ever Swap With Me event, Mr Baker experienced for himself the problems passengers face as he wore a special set of glasses mimicking the effects of being partially sighted.

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At any rate, they did state that other units in the Y560 line would be better options for more well-rounded consumers, so unless you plan on living with a set of 3D glasses on, you're probably better off passing over this one.

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He can't keep his hands off a pillow stitched from Indian saris or a set of cobalt water glasses.

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Sure, this is normal for actual glasses, but needing to torque a brand set of headphones into position did feel disconcerting.

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Unfortunately, Vizio hasn't committed to a 2013 release date for glasses-free 3D, but the rest of the lineup, set to debut later this year, will still have the firm's glasses-dependent passive 3D technology.

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And your two glasses of wine and chocolate-dipped strawberries will surely set the stage for a little less conversation and a little more action.

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