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Week in Geek Podcast: Is Amazon’s in-home delivery creepy or convenient?

At this point, we’re used to Amazon coming out with some off-the-wall ideas, from its wacky $200 smart fashion assistant… Read More

Goodbye, Kinect: Microsoft stops manufacturing motion-sensing Xbox camera

So long, Kinect. Microsoft said Wednesday that the company will no longer manufacture the Kinect, a motion-tracking and microphone accessory device… Read More

How to scan a T. rex skull with $150 worth of hardware (including Microsoft Kinect)

Researchers ran into a problem when they tried to scan and study the hole-ridden jawbone from Sue, the Field Museum… Read More

Microsoft goes along for ‘The Ride,’ uses Kinect to produce unique motion-activated art of bike race

The art of cycling took on a whole new meaning during last month’s Amgen Tour of California, thanks to a… Read More

Inside Microsoft’s groovy high-tech makeover of KEXP’s iconic Live Room

As Seattle-based indie rocker Will Toledo, who performs as Car Seat Headrest, gyrated around KEXP’s new live studio this afternoon,… Read More

When boxes collide: Dropbox releases universal Windows app for Xbox cloud storage

Dropbox this morning announced a new universal Windows app for Xbox that lets users view and manage files stored in… Read More

Microsoft Kinect powers KEXP’s trippy new ‘Inside the Music’ experimental tech installation

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… Read More

Ubi Interactive’s new hardware brings 20-point multi-touch to any screen

Touchscreens are naturally intuitive. Hand an iPad to a toddler and they’re quickly swiping at virtual pets or building Minecraft cities.… Read More

Why Xbox One’s Kinect sensor is worth the extra money for families

If you’re looking to buy an Xbox One, you’ve got two choices: with Kinect or without. Buying the system without… Read More

Microsoft cuts price of Xbox Live, and Xbox One with Kinect, after losing holiday battle to PlayStation

Microsoft is cutting the price of its Xbox One console again. This time, the Redmond company is discounting the Xbox… Read More

Surprise: Xbox One Kinect will work on Windows 8 with this new $49 adapter from Microsoft

A new $49 adapter, announced by Microsoft this morning, will allow an Xbox One Kinect to plug into Windows 8 and 8.1… Read More

Microsoft to sell standalone Xbox One Kinect sensor for $150 this October

Four months after it began selling the Xbox One without a Kinect sensor in June, Microsoft will now offer up a way… Read More

Jintronix raises more cash from Madrona to help patients rehab with Microsoft’s Kinect

Microsoft’s Kinect sensor isn’t just for playing games — it’s also being used to help physical therapy patients recover from… Read More

Microsoft starts selling $399 Xbox One without Kinect sensor

Just as Microsoft is set to make announcements at the big E3 video game conference, the company today has begun… Read More

Microsoft to sell new Kinect for Windows at $199, ships July 15

Microsoft today opened up pre-orders for its next-generation Kinect for Windows, which will sell for $199 and start shipping on July… Read More

Xbox One $100 price cut already generating more demand for console

At least in some stores, Microsoft’s decision to offer a cheaper version of the Xbox One is producing strong demand. Last… Read More

Microsoft selling Xbox One without Kinect for $399

Microsoft has announced that it will be selling a standalone Xbox One that will cost about $100 less than the… Read More

Microsoft to debut new Kinect for Windows this summer

Just a few days after showing off photos of the new Kinect for Windows, Microsoft announced at its Build conference… Read More

Report: Apple buys PrimeSense, the maker of the original Kinect sensor

After countless rumors pointing to an acquisition, Apple has finally pulled the trigger and bought PrimeSense. According to a report… Read More

Video demo: Putting Xbox One voice commands to the test

“Xbox, Watch TV.” “Xbox, Go to Forza Motorsport 5.” “Xbox, Mute.” These are just a few of the phrases you… Read More

Microsoft’s new Xbox One video shows off dashboard, Kinect functionality

With less than a month until the Xbox One goes on sale, Microsoft today posted a new video on the Xbox… Read More

Here’s how Microsoft thinks retailers could be using Kinect

Thanks to Microsoft, you might be able to have a virtual changing room right in front of you when you’re… Read More

How the next ‘Plants vs. Zombies’ will leverage Microsoft’s Xbox One

PopCap is already hitting it out of the park with the just-released Plants vs. Zombies 2 and the Seattle-based company… Read More

Any surface a touch screen: Ubi Interactive launches Kinect app for Windows 8

Hook up a Kinect sensor to Windows 8, project the screen onto a wall or any other surface, and interact… Read More

Another reversal: Microsoft says Kinect won’t be necessary for operation of Xbox One

Well, it’s time for yet another Xbox One about-face. Microsoft had been saying that the Kinect sensor that comes bundled… Read More

Kinect-controlled water fountains? Student contest focuses on fluid interfaces

Next stop, the Bellagio? Computer-controlled water fountains are giving an unusual twist to an annual student contest that explores new… Read More

Microsoft inks deal with Time Warner Cable, bringing more live TV to your Xbox

If you’re a Time Warner Cable customer and an Xbox Live Gold member, lots of live TV is coming to… Read More

Microsoft wants to patent gestures inside cars … no, not that kind

Drivers have been making certain gestures from the front seat for decades, but Microsoft has a new idea for making… Read More

How this Wi-Fi system enables gesture recognition technology in your house

Much like Xbox’s Kinect, today’s gesture recognition technology often requires either an expensive camera or bulky hardware. But what if… Read More

This app uses Kinect technology to prevent you from running into things while texting

Good news for smartphone addicts who just can’t keep their eyes off the iPhone: There’s an app in development designed… Read More