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TECHNOLOGY

3-D TV — despite some significant roadblocks that include a lack of industry standards and online-streaming issues — is gathering buzz on a number of fronts in the TV community. ESPN, for one, has conducted a number of tests, and the network’s Chuck Pagano remains somewhat hopeful: “From our judgment, when the fans see it, they’re going to be blown away by it. But there’s still a lot of challenges ahead.” Variety (4/16)

Garmin has come out with a new, slim GPS device dubbed the nuvi 1490T. The Bluetooth-equipped device has a five-inch touch screen, the ability to save up to 10 routes in its memory and a feature called ecoRoute, which aids drivers with fuel-efficient navigation suggestions. Pocket-lint.co.uk (4/16) , Digital Trends (4/16)