Specs for the upcoming HTC Evo 3D and Evo View 4G (headed to Sprint) have leaked today, days before their expected launch at CTIA.

The Evo 3D will have a dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor and a 4.3-inch 3D display which will not require special glasses.

Additionally, the device will have dual-5MP cameras that can record 720p 3D video, and will support the YouTube 3D app. A smaller 1.3MP front-side camera will be used for video chatting, but no 3D.

Finally, the smartphone will be the first of HTC's phones to run Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and will include 1GB RAM, 4GB ROM and a large 1,730mAh battery.

The Evo View 4G is based on the Flyer tablet, and has a 7-inch display, 1024x600 resolution, a single core 1.5Ghz Snapdragon processor, 5MP standard camera, 1.3MP front-side camera, Android 2.3.3, WiMax 4G support, and pen input support.

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Despite the warning on every Nintendo 3DS that it shouldn't be used by any child under the age of 6, optometrists in the U.S are saying that it won't actually harm their vision, and young children should try out the 3D screen as it could help the doctors find vision disorders that must be caught early to treat.

Says Michael Duenas, associate director for health sciences and policy for the American Optometric Association:

The 3DS could be a godsend for identifying kids under 6 who need vision therapy.

Nintendo's latest handheld is on sale in Japan and will hit the U.S. next Sunday with a $250 price tag.

The handheld can display 3D images without the need for special glasses, and can take 3D pictures.

If a child under 6 cannot see the 3D effect, it is a clear sign that they may have amblyopia (lazy eye) or other vision disorders, says the AOA.

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AT&T has moved to bully tactics in an effort to stop smartphone owners who are using wireless tethering without paying extra for a data plan.

Tethering allows users to turn their phone into a wireless hotspot using their 3G connection and allowing other devices to connect to it.

Hundreds (if not more) of AT&T subscribers received the following email this week, in which AT&T practically says "start paying for tethering or we will force you to."

Reads the email:

We've noticed your service plan may need updating.

Many AT&T customers use their smartphones as a broadband connection for other devices, like laptops, netbooks or other smartphones- a practice commonly known as tethering. Tethering can be an efficient way for our customers to enjoy the benefits of AT&T's mobile broadband network and use more than one device to stay in touch with important people and information. To take advantage of this feature, we require that in addition to a data plan, you also have a tethering plan.

Our records show that you use this capability, but are not subscribed to our tethering plan.

If you would like to continue tethering, please log into your account online at www.wireless.att.com, or call us at 1-888-860-6789 Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. CST or Saturday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST, by March 27, 2011 to sign up for DataPro 4GB for Smartphone Tethering. Here are details on the plan:

DataPro 4GB for Smartphone Tethering
• $45 per month (this gives you 4GB in total, combining both your smartphone data plan for $25 and the tethering feature, $20)
• $10 per each additional GB thereafter, added automatically as needed
• Mobile Hotspot capabilities are included for compatible Smartphones

If we don't hear from you, we'll plan to automatically enroll you into DataPro 4GB after March 27, 2011. The new plan - whether you sign up on your own or we automatically enroll you - will replace your current smartphone data plan, including if you are on an unlimited data plan.

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Last week, Sony introduced PlayStation 3 firmware 3.60, which added cloud saving for PlayStation Plus members.

This week, a hacker uploaded a video alleging that he had jailbroken the firmware, showing off a retail console with 3.60 with homebrew.

You can read an interview with the hacker here: MyCE.

In separate news, PSX Scene has said that Sony has enabled 3.60 authentication, thus kicking all custom firmware users off of PSN.

It is unclear whether the last move will lead to bans.

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Following the decline in sales for music and rhythm games like 'Guitar Hero' and 'Rock Band,' Ubisoft has announced the launch of its first ever "authentic guitar game," dubbed Rocksmith.

Rocksmith will be available for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC and will allow gamers to plug in their real electric guitar and learn how to play via the game.

The gameplay will adjust automatically to match a player's skill level (beginner to expert) and the developer says music reading will be "visually fun and intuitive."

It is unclear what the full launch catalog will be but there will be music from The Animals, The Black Keys, David Bowie, Interpol, Nirvana and The Rolling Stones.

Adds Ubi (via PCW)

Rocksmith is the most authentic and addictive music game ever created. Whether a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, players can progress at their own speed and walk away from the game with the ability to play songs by memory. Rocksmith is the only video game that gets players stage-ready.

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