Is 3D television the next big thing?

Your new plasma or LCD flat screen TV could seem somewhat outdated in the near future with a range of 3D televisions set to be unveiled by major manufacturers, The Australian reports.

The article claims a new generation of screens is being created by LG and Philips that do not require viewers to wear colour filtering glasses to experience 3D vision.

Both manufacturers are said to be achieving this effect via a sheet of tiny transparent cylindrical lenses known as lenticules, which sits over a high-resolution LCD display.

While the outcome of this process is said to be visually impressive researchers claim there is one major downfall: the 3D experience can make some viewers feel seasick.