At this point, we’re used to Amazon coming out with some off-the-wall ideas, from its wacky $200 smart fashion assistant to its much-hyped, continent-wide search for a second headquarters. But its… Read More
So long, Kinect. Microsoft said Wednesday that the company will no longer manufacture the Kinect, a motion-tracking and microphone accessory device for the Xbox, confirming a Fast Company report from earlier this… Read More
Researchers ran into a problem when they tried to scan and study the hole-ridden jawbone from Sue, the Field Museum of Natural History’s famous T. rex skeleton in Chicago. The… Read More
The art of cycling took on a whole new meaning during last month’s Amgen Tour of California, thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and Volvox Labs which used Kinect technology… Read More
As Seattle-based indie rocker Will Toledo, who performs as Car Seat Headrest, gyrated around KEXP’s new live studio this afternoon, 1,850 LED bulbs danced along with him, tracing his movements.… Read More
Dropbox this morning announced a new universal Windows app for Xbox that lets users view and manage files stored in the cloud on the gaming console. Dropbox said it is… Read More
KEXP will host a grand opening celebration this weekend for its new home at Seattle Center, which features everything you’d expect in a 21st Century radio station, from a high-tech DJ booth to live performance… Read More
Touchscreens are naturally intuitive. Hand an iPad to a toddler and they’re quickly swiping at virtual pets or building Minecraft cities. Touchscreens also have tons of promise in business settings, with… Read More
If you’re looking to buy an Xbox One, you’ve got two choices: with Kinect or without. Buying the system without Kinect knocks $100 off the price, but if you’ve got… Read More
Microsoft is cutting the price of its Xbox One console again. This time, the Redmond company is discounting the Xbox One with Kinect. Microsoft on Friday announced that it will drop $50… Read More
A new $49 adapter, announced by Microsoft this morning, will allow an Xbox One Kinect to plug into Windows 8 and 8.1 machines via USB, making it possible to use the version of… Read More
Four months after it began selling the Xbox One without a Kinect sensor in June, Microsoft will now offer up a way for customers to purchase the motion-tracking device separately. The company announced… Read More
Microsoft’s Kinect sensor isn’t just for playing games — it’s also being used to help physical therapy patients recover from injuries in more efficient ways than ever. One company making… Read More
Just as Microsoft is set to make announcements at the big E3 video game conference, the company today has begun selling a cheaper version of its Xbox One console. Previously announced… Read More
Microsoft today opened up pre-orders for its next-generation Kinect for Windows, which will sell for $199 and start shipping on July 15. The company announced that next month it will also release… Read More
At least in some stores, Microsoft’s decision to offer a cheaper version of the Xbox One is producing strong demand. Last week, Microsoft announced that starting June 9 it will sell a standalone Xbox One, without… Read More
Microsoft has announced that it will be selling a standalone Xbox One that will cost about $100 less than the current bundle. The gaming and entertainment console will cost $399… Read More
Just a few days after showing off photos of the new Kinect for Windows, Microsoft announced at its Build conference that the motion-tracking device will hit shelves sometime this summer.… Read More
After countless rumors pointing to an acquisition, Apple has finally pulled the trigger and bought PrimeSense. According to a report by AllThingsD, Apple purchased the Israel-based manufacturer of 3D sensing… Read More
“Xbox, Watch TV.” “Xbox, Go to Forza Motorsport 5.” “Xbox, Mute.” These are just a few of the phrases you can say in your living room that Microsoft’s newest console… Read More
With less than a month until the Xbox One goes on sale, Microsoft today posted a new video on the Xbox website that briefly demonstrates how the console’s Dashboard operates with… Read More
Thanks to Microsoft, you might be able to have a virtual changing room right in front of you when you’re shopping. The company recently released a trio of videos showing… Read More
PopCap is already hitting it out of the park with the just-released Plants vs. Zombies 2 and the Seattle-based company just announced some cool Kinect and SmartGlass integration planned for… Read More
Hook up a Kinect sensor to Windows 8, project the screen onto a wall or any other surface, and interact and control the computer by touching the projected image. That’s… Read More
Well, it’s time for yet another Xbox One about-face. Microsoft had been saying that the Kinect sensor that comes bundled with every Xbox One would need to be plugged in… Read More
Next stop, the Bellagio? Computer-controlled water fountains are giving an unusual twist to an annual student contest that explores new ways of interacting with computer hardware. Check out the video… Read More
If you’re a Time Warner Cable customer and an Xbox Live Gold member, lots of live TV is coming to your Xbox later this summer. Microsoft announced a new partnership with… Read More
Drivers have been making certain gestures from the front seat for decades, but Microsoft has a new idea for making arm and finger motions actually useful inside the car. The… Read More
Much like Xbox’s Kinect, today’s gesture recognition technology often requires either an expensive camera or bulky hardware. But what if you could turn off the lights or turn up the… Read More
Good news for smartphone addicts who just can’t keep their eyes off the iPhone: There’s an app in development designed to alert you of oncoming traffic. Juan Hincapié-Ramos, a postdoctoral… Read More