Researchers develop app that lets you text while walking... without banging your head!

15 Apr, 2013, 6:46 pm IST Anuradha Shetty Apps 1 Comments

Most of us are so attached to our smartphones that keeping them away even for a short while, makes ... More

Young indie developer Kinects your life

04 Feb, 2013, 4:13 pm IST Rohini Lakshane Xbox 360 3 Comments

A young indie developer puts to use the Kinect’s abilities to recognise speech, gestures, and motion to build useful, inexpensive applications for one and all. More

Kinect could control who watches movies on Xbox 360

07 Nov, 2012, 10:53 am IST Shunal Doke Xbox 360

Microsoft has acquired a new patent related to the Xbox Kinect. Titled Content Distribution Regulation by Viewing User, the new patent will allow content providers... More

Augmented Reality, adding a new dimension to reality

04 Oct, 2012, 2:23 pm IST Priyanka Tilve General 1 Comments

In the near future, we will witness increased use of augmented reality in our everyday surroundings. Here we take a look at some instances of AR that have stood out. More

Leap will make Microsoft's Kinect sit up and take notice

22 May, 2012, 5:56 pm IST Shayne Rana Science and Technology 1 Comments

With the onset of devices, like the Wii, Sony’s PlayStation Move and the Microsoft Kinect that’s the latest in virtual ... More

Microsoft working on sound waves-based Kinect-like controller

09 May, 2012, 5:09 pm IST Naina Khedekar Gaming

Microsoft is said to be working on a new Kinect-like controller that would negate the requirement for additional ... More

Touchless TVs and smartphones may hit store shelves next year

19 Dec, 2011, 2:22 pm IST Naina Khedekar Software

XTR3D, an Israeli firm plans to bring complete control over your TV to your hands without the need for a remote control.... More

Kinect Plays Doctor, Assists Doctors During Surgery

31 Mar, 2011, 1:10 pm IST Shayne Rana Software

Microsoft's Kinect is now being used for medical purposes to help doctors get 3D access to records without leaving a sterile environment. More

Microsoft's Bringing Official Kinect Drivers and SDK

18 Jan, 2011, 3:52 pm IST Padmini Harchandrai Console

This will allow third parties to build any Windows software to include Kinect control support. More