Despite a lukewarm reception from consumers in 2010, TV manufacturers doubled-down on the extra dimension, debuting fresh 3D TV technologies that they hope will push the nascent format into the mainstream.

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This full-spectrum brings new life, extra depth and dimension to music across genres.

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The heavy dimension gives the world a steampunk-ish look and gives objects extra heft.

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Best seen in 3-D, if you can find the right theatre, though the extra dimension continues to seem less of an inspiration than a stunt.

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