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iWear AV920-C

It's a what?

Multiplayer gaming meets video eyewear.

You what?

Think of it as the ultimate in personal gaming.

Still lost.

TV eyewear - or glasses with an LCD screen where the lenses would normally sit - have been around for a while now, the latest ones improving on their earlier reputation of inducing an anvil-like hangover headache after more than a few minutes. The difference with these digi-specs is that the claimed "virtual" viewing screen, equivalent to a 62-inch monitor, can be split between two or four players.

Go on.

So if you are playing along with your online mates in Beijing, Manchester or Kathmandu you can section off the screens into two or four-player mode. That means that players see only their section or quadrant, bringing a whole new element to online gaming. If you have more friends nearby, as many as four pairs can be linked together for a truly immersive evening.

What else do they provide?

Twin 640 x 480 LCD screens with 24-bit colour and 60Hz progressive scan, detachable speakers and some neat 3D software that promises flicker-free gaming.

When can I get them?

As of next month, say makers Vuzix, price still to be confirmed.

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