Kinect SDK Coming in 2012

While it may seem a bit unconventional users have been utilizing Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect to create some amazing things. Not only have we seen 3D video and images from the technology but we've seen countless real world utilizations such as being able to manipulate a computer's user interface with nothing more than your hands. Unfortunately ...

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Microsoft Photosynth App comes to iOS

What you are seeing in the video here is Photosynth from Microsoft, not to be confused with PhotoSync. We have reported on it before, but now it has arrived on iOS. Photosynth allows the user of the iPod Touch, iPad 2, or iPhone to take photos of wide angle shots, and then do ...

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Microsoft Kinect Said Open Source Drivers are in the Works

Over in the home theater world the market is abuzz over 3D displays. While the costs associated with participating in this form of entertainment is quite high, those who do take the plunge have spoken of nice results. On the flip side of things, if you're looking to actually capture 3D imagery, costs associated with cameras ...

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Microsoft shows us how to make the perfect family photo

Since the holidays are coming, we all want the perfect family photo for the Christmas card. Microsoft apparently wants to remind us of our quest for perfection with their latest ad. Note how the ad shows the mother going "To the cloud" and assembling the perfect family photo from those that did or ...

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Microsoft presents LifeCam Studio webcamera

Microsoft has recently presented a new webcamera named LifeCam Studio which can record HD video at 1080p. One of the good details about the Microsoft LifeCam Studio is the inclusion of a tripod thread so you can easily record videos without shaking, and the tripod also provides a 360-degree viewing angle. Another good detail is the ...

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Microsoft Surface Reveals New Touchless Telepresence Display

Microsoft Surface unveils a new kind of technology, announcing a new touchless telepresence display. The whole concept was made possible through a sub-two inch camera and a transparent OLED panel courtesy of Samsung. The camera is placed behind the OLED panel and is designed to track all your movements. It will then be able to pick ...

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New Microsoft Lens May Negate the Need for 3D Glasses

Microsoft provides another angle to the growing issues surrounding 3D-free glasses technology. Rather than standing on a certain angle, Microsoft unveils a couple of cameras which trap bouncing lights which eventually exit through a viewer's eyes after reaching a certain critical level. The whole methodology is done through programmable LEDs located at the bottom of ...

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Microsoft three new 720p webcams

Apparently, Microsoft has had a lot of success with their LifeCams, as they have just introduced three new ones. All three feature TrueColor technology, and the LifeCam HD-5000 and HD-5001 are about $49.95, and "they are two webcams with 720p widescreen and autofocus for under $50". Those two LifeCams will be available later ...

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SenseCam Concept Ready for Production

The SenseCam is an interesting camera concept that is finally heading to production. How does the camera work you ask? Well, the SenseCam is worn around the neck and it will take pictures only when it senses movement or it spots a person standing in front of you. The camera will be sold as the ...

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Ezonics EZ-802 EZMega Cam

You can get a dual purpose cam with this Ezonics EZ-802 EZMega Cam. This can be a PC camera for your PC and can double as a megapixel digital camera with flash as well. This camera boasts of an 800x600 video and photo resolution and also has a microphone for audio support when you want ...

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