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Microsoft shows off IllumiRoom at CES

Microsoft shows off IllumiRoom at CES

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The firm has revealed a concept video of its latest gaming feature IllumiRoom, marking another step towards virtual reality technology.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on Jan 10th 2013 at 11:08AM
Leap promises a revolution in motion-control technology

Leap promises a revolution in motion-control technology

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A brand new peripheral is threatening to eclipse the advances made by technologies such as Microsoft's Kinect.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 8th 2012 at 3:40PM
Microsoft Flight and Project Columbia axed

Microsoft Flight and Project Columbia axed

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Microsoft has scrapped its free-to-play flight simulation as well as its Kinect title Project Columbia.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Jul 26th 2012 at 12:13PM
Microsoft to add seated tracking to Kinect for Windows 1.5

Microsoft to add seated tracking to Kinect for Windows 1.5

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Software giant Microsoft is to release an updated Kinect for Windows 1.5 which will add the ability to track the neck, head and arms of a seating user of the ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Mar 27th 2012 at 10:40PM

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Kinect coming to PC?

Kinect coming to PC?

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Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer has hinted that the Kinect motion sensor gaming platform may be coming to the PC.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Jan 11th 2011 at 10:50AM
PCR?s Review of the Year online now

PCR?s Review of the Year online now

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PCR’s guide to the biggest tech stories of the year is online now, featuring tablet launches aplenty, new mobile operating systems and Steve Jobs’ head made of cheese.

by Nicky Trup
on Dec 8th 2010 at 11:38AM
Microsoft sells 1m Kinects in 10 days

Microsoft sells 1m Kinects in 10 days

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Microsoft claims it has sold over 1m Kinect cameras in the 10 days since the device first launched.

by Nicky Trup
on Nov 16th 2010 at 11:12AM
Hacker claims $3,000 Kinect open source driver bounty

Hacker claims $3,000 Kinect open source driver bounty

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Hacker Hector Martin has claimed a $3,000 bounty for creating open source drivers for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect motion tracking peripheral.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 11th 2010 at 7:51AM

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Kinect hits UK stores

Kinect hits UK stores

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After all the talk and all the hype, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect is finally on sale in the UK.

by Nicky Trup
on Nov 10th 2010 at 11:35AM
Microsoft Kinect will sell out on day one

Microsoft Kinect will sell out on day one

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The first day’s stock is all gone, but Microsoft says Kinect won’t be in short supply too much in the following weeks.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Oct 29th 2010 at 2:02PM
iPod, iPhone and iPad overtake toys on kids' Christmas lists

iPod, iPhone and iPad overtake toys on kids' Christmas lists

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The iPhone 4, iPad and iPod Touch take the top three spots on kids' Christmas wish lists, research has found.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Oct 26th 2010 at 12:15PM
New games consoles 'may not succeed'

New games consoles 'may not succeed'

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Streaming videogaming services like OnLive could spell doom for the next generation of consoles according to industry analysts Michael Pachter.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Sep 24th 2010 at 2:18AM

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Microsoft Kinect boss: No-one plays shooters on PC

Microsoft Kinect boss: No-one plays shooters on PC

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Microsoft Kinect creator Kudo Tsunoda claimed that "it's all about the console" in an interview with Game Informer.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Sep 22nd 2010 at 5:24AM
Microsoft Kinect will 'blow away' iPad

Microsoft Kinect will 'blow away' iPad

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The Xbox 360 Kinect will outsell Apple’s highly successful iPad – that’s the claim being made by Microsoft at the Tokyo Game Show.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Sep 17th 2010 at 1:13PM
Kinect tech destined to arrive for HTPCs

Kinect tech destined to arrive for HTPCs

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Israeli company PrimeSense says deals have been signed to provide Kinect-like technology in HTPCs by the end of the year.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jun 25th 2010 at 7:07AM
Microsoft's readies motion-sensing assault

Microsoft's readies motion-sensing assault

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Microsoft today revealed its motion sensing technology for the Xbox 360, previously called Project Natal, will launch in November under the new moniker of Kinect.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Jun 14th 2010 at 10:54AM