Google continues to push boundaries with new efforts. Case in point: Project Tango, which uses special sensors and chips in a smartphone to measure space and movement around you.…
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NinjaBlocks’ new home hub uses EMF gesture controls
Gesture control will be integral in controlling the smart home, but it's still up in the air how it might be implemented. NinjaBlocks uses EMF instead of a camera.…
Read MoreApple 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.…
Read MoreWe need computer sight to make smart homes smart
The smart home won't be built using apps and connected devices. To truly embed computing into our home environment we need better computer vision, projectors and a new understanding of computing.…
Read MoreOccipital’s Structure Sensor: It’s like a Kinect for your iPad
Want to add Kinect-like features to your iPad? Check out Occipital's Structure Sensor, which has two Infrared sensors and a standard camera, on Kickstarter. The device attaches to an iPad and lets you scan or capture 3D spaces and objects.…
Read MoreMicrosoft updates Kinect for Windows SDK for better 3D scanning, green screen
Microsoft's SDK update for the Kinect offers a lot of new features, including more accurate 3D scanning…
Read MoreMicrosoft 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.…
Read MoreLeap Motion: As far as controllers go it’s not a big leap forward… yet
The $80 Leap motion controller is out on the market at last. With a UI that allows for 3D gestures, and an app store full of games, does it live up to the hype?…
Read MoreIs Apple about to get serious about motion control tech?
An Israeli newspaper says Apple is in talks to acquire PrimeSense, a Tel Aviv-based chipmaker best known for enabling the motion control in Microsoft's Kinect.…
Read MoreSurvey: Share your thoughts on Microsoft’s Xbox One
The web is abuzz with talk of Microsoft's Xbox One, which was announced on Tuesday. Here's a chance for GigaOM readers to share their own thoughts by taking our survey.…
Read MoreHow 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.…
Read MoreSamsung’s saucy Smart TV ad: “Look, don’t touch”
Samsung's latest ad promoting the gesture controls for its Smart TV line are the perfect combo of hilarity paired with sexiness -- and not just of the TV itself! Watch what happens when dozens of men see a pretty girl gesturing at them through a window.…
Read MoreBeam me up: Kinect powers 3-D human holograms!
Just as the older members of my family are finally getting used to Skype and FaceTime, along comes a 3-D hologram concept project! Dubbed the TeleHuman, the system uses six Microsoft Kinect sensors and a 3-D projector inside a 1.8 meter tall acrylic cylinder.…
Read More6 signs Microsoft has got its mojo back
Two star hires and a well-reviewed phone-and-tablet operating system do not necessarily remake a company, but they do ease the perception -- prevalent in recent years -- that Microsoft is on its last legs. Could the once-dominant software giant be on the comeback trail?…
Read MoreMicrosoft software plus Kinect equals robotic butler
Microsoft made it easier to create robots on Thursday by launching the final release of its Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 4, which moves out of beta status. Using the Xbox Kinect accessory, the free software can power moving robots that can "see" and understand their surroundings.…
Read More@CES: Samsung Hat-Tips Kinect On Smart TV Gesture Controls, Content Bonanza
Samsung, on a high after releasing some strong mobile numbers last week, today became the latest consumer electronics brand to hang its name……
Read MoreHow Samsung plans to out-Kinect Microsoft
Samsung is putting some effort behind its smart TV lineup, with plans to add new functionality for consumers to interact with their TV screens. Its next-gen smart TVs will include voice, gesture and facial recognition features that will enable even smarter TV applications.…
Read MoreA look back at mobile predictions for 2011
As 2011 comes to a close, I'm thinking ahead to what mobile technology trends I expect to see in 2012. While I formulate those thoughts for a post later this week, now is a good time to see how I did with my 2011 predictions.…
Read MoreFive big things to watch out for in 2012
What kind of amazing new things are going to happen in tech over the next 365 days? Digital design agency Fjord got out its crystal ball and let us have a preview of its annual prediction of the most important themes in tech next year.…
Read MoreFrance Telecom's Orange Looks To 3D And Xbox For New TV Bells And Whistles
With the growth of over-the-top services that let users access the video they want over the internet (and often, for free), those companies……
Read MoreEyeSight 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……
Read MoreNew solutions for the new era of TV interfaces
It will take more than a five-button remote control to efficiently navigate the new universe of video content now available. That means a new user interface for the video viewing experience is inevitable, and many companies are involved. Here are a few to watch.…
Read MoreApple’s iOS facial recognition could lead to Kinect-like interaction
Apple has included facial recognition technology in iOS 5, 9to5Mac discovered earlier this week. It's not something Apple is advertising with the software update yet, but as it develops, it could become on of the most significant additions ever introduced to Apple's mobile operating system.…
Read MoreShould Microsoft introduce a disc-less 360?
Microsoft just released its Q2 results, and it's clear the 360 has gone from being a drag on financials to contributing in a positive way. But one surefire way to expand the market further is by making the 360 available at the $99 price point.…
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