Now that smartphones are shipping with the same kind of high-quality depth-sensing and motion tracking cameras that Microsoft had used in its Kinect accessories for Xbox consoles… Microsoft is apparently scrapping its Kinect line of products. Late last year the company stopped manufacturing new Kinect hardware, and now the company has stopped making the USB […]
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Microsoft roadmap: Start Menu, Windows apps on Xbox, more
Microsoft is providing a sneak peek at some upcoming apps and services, including support for bringing Windows apps to the TV through an Xbox One game console, and Windows software designed for low-power “Internet of Things” devices. Oh yeah… and the Start Menu is coming back. Start Menu It won’t be ready in time for […]
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Microsoft bringing Kinect motion sensing to Windows 8 laptops
Microsoft’s Kinect system adds motion-sensing technology to the Xbox 360 game console, allowing you to use your entire body as a game controller. The software company will start shipping a Kinect for Windows system in February for $249, allowing new forms of input for Windows-based software. Now Microsoft is also reportedly working to develop a […]