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Microsoft Reveal New Xbox One Bundles – Includes More Storage
Now Gamescon 2014 is well under way and there have been loads of awesome announcements in just a few days, on of these is a few new Xbox One bundles that were announced by Microsoft. The two bundles are a White edition of the Xbox One and a Call of…
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3D Video Streaming & Social VR Prototype Revealed for Oculus Rift
Convrge Team have created their first prototype for Oculus Rift and while it is incredibly rough around the edges, it does show some interesting features that can be squeezed out of off-the-shelf components such as the Oculus Rift headset and a Microsoft Kinect (old model). The technology is very rough…
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Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul Turning on Xbox One Console via TV Advert
The new Xbox One advert which features Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul is causing headaches for some Xbox One users, just as the actor says “Xbox On” at the start of the advert, the voice command turns on the Xbox One in the advert, but it’s also turning on Xbox One…
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New Windows v2 Kinect Available For Pre-Order, Shipping to Start on the 15th of July
Microsoft’s team of engineers designated for the Kinect have announced that developers can finally pre-order the new Kinect for Windows v2 sensor from Microsoft’s Store at just $199. Microsoft has also stated that customers who pe-order the new Kinect now will be able to receive it ahead of general availability,…
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iPhone and Android Compatible Windows Smartwatch Rumored to be in Production
Apple, Samsung and other manufacturers to have announced their production of smartwatches may have yet another strong competitor coming at a rapid pace. According to Forbes, Microsoft is attempting to make its way into the wearable market with its own smartwatch gadget and rumours are that it will not be…
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Reduced Price Xbox One With No Kinect Coming Next Month
The console was is finally about to get into full swing, with E3 just around the corner and both consoles having been on the market for a few months, we can expect a wave of new content in the next few months. Sony may be winning so far, but Microsoft…
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Korean Border Guarded By Kinect-powered Surveillance System
The Kinect has been used in a lot of different ways, but its main purpose is and always was Gaming. Although, the Kinect sensor has been used in other non-game related experiments as well, which include turning a bath tub into a giant touch-screen gadget as well as aiding the…
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NASA Control Robot With Kinect 2 And Oculus Rift
NASA are no stranger to innovation, which is exactly why they signed up for the Kinect for Windows developer program in order to get their hands on the Kinect 2. It wouldn’t be the first time the team have tinkered with gaming peripherals for their experiments either as the team…
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More Exhibition Hall Gallery @ Insomnia i50
Insomnia i50 Lanniversary is in full swing and while we bring you coverage of some of the booth, we thought you might like to see what else is going on around the show with a quick look at some of the other booths. Enjoy the pictures and if you came…
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Apple Buys PrimeSense, Original Co-Creators Of Kinect
Back in July is was rumoured that Apple were looking to purchase PrimeSense, and now it looks like that deal has gone ahead as Apple acquire the Israeli based company who helped create the core technology behind the original Kinect for Xbox 360. According to Israeli news source Calcalist, Cupertino,…
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Interworks Unlimited Announces The Xbox One Privacy Cover For Kinect 2
Interworks Unlimited have announced the InterWorks Unlimited Xbox One Privacy Cover accessory for the Kinect 2. The designer’s first peripheral in a line up for Xbox One, the InterWorks Unlimited Xbox One Privacy Cover features a sturdy design that installs around the embodiment of the Kinect 2 Camera providing a…
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Microsoft Demo Code-Entry Via Kinect 2.0 On Xbox One
One thing I hate about my Xbox 360 is that I use store bought top up cards for Xbox Live. Entering the code can be a bit of a fiddle, especially with the on screen keyboard and a controller to navigate it. Microsoft have a solution for this and now…
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Microsoft Announces Three Xbox 360 Holiday Bundles
Microsoft has unveiled three new Xbox 360 holiday bundles with just over a month left for the official Xbox One launch. To appeal to our tastes and most definitely our budget, despite the imminent launch of the new Xbox One next-gen console, Microsoft is offering the best games in these…
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Microsoft Says Kinect Can Obtain Biometric Information Through Sensors
A Microsoft Executive, Zulfi Alam, has told CVG that the Xbox One’s Kinect sensor is capable of detecting Biometric information. Such a sensor was apparently due to be integrated into the Xbox One controller but was subsequently removed after it caused issues with battery life for the controller. Zulfi Alam…
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Microsoft Says Xbox One Can Be Used Without The Kinect
Marc Whitten, of the Xbox One team, has been telling IGN that the Kinect is not needed for the Xbox One to be used to its full. “That said, like online, the console will still function if Kinect isn’t plugged in, although you won’t be able to use any feature…
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