Apple buys Israeli 3D sensor outfit PrimeSense for a reported $350M
The deal gives Apple proven technology (it powers Microsoft’s Kinect controllers) that could be used in a wide range of contexts.
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Researchers solve that pesky eye-contact problem with video calls
Researchers have hacked a Kinect to help users finally make eye-contact during video calls.
Microsoft files patent for head-mounted display; could this be “Kinect Glasses”?
A patent filed by Microsoft shows off a head-mounted display with eye-tracking mechanisms and multiplayer capabilities that could bring Kinect Glasses to life.
Third-party hack brings Kinect gesture control to Google TV
Throw your hands up in the air – and wave them at your TV screen: A new open source app makes it possible to control Google Tv devices with a Kinect. The hack shows what’s possible when you let third-party developers toy with remote control capabilities.
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PredictGaze wants the TV to look at you
TVs that pause programming when you go to the bathroom, iPads that grey out your Facebook feed when you hand over the device to a coworker: PredictGaze wants to use simple webcams to control devices without having you wonder over potential privacy pitfalls.
How Flutter wants to become the eye of the machine
Gesture recognition app Flutter just came out with a new version that makes it possible to skip from one Spotify song to another with a simple gesture, captured by your webcam. Of course, you could just press a key. But Flutter’s plans are much more ambitious.
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How to sell a car that doesn’t exist yet: Show it with Kinect
The new car year is fast approaching but not every model is ready to be produced. That presented a problem for Nissan and its 2013 Pathfinder. The solution? Use the designs to create a virtual reality experience of the vehicle with Microsoft’s Kinect as the interface.
EyeSight Gets Its Hands On $4.2 Million For Gesture Control Technology
If the Kinect and the Wii popularized the idea of gestures controlling machines, the rise of startups working in the area will take the tech…
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Kinect Video: Parents Can Finally Win at Xbox Games!
Already selling 1 million units in 10 days, Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect controller is a hit. I can see why; it’s intuitive, fun, and it finally gives parents like me a chance to beat the kids in a video game, even if I look stupid doing it.
O2 Undercuts Big Box Retailers On Kinect To Lure Mobile Upgrades
As price competition continues to put pressure on mobile operators, O2 has come up with a new customer retention strategy: give them a game…
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Why Microsoft’s Kinect Is Going To Make A Big Splash
I’m in the business of identifying when there’s a change in the wind coming that will push us in a new direction. On balance, I’ve been succ…
