Neowin News Feed for: Kinect

Microsoft will end production of its Azure Kinect Developer Kit, sales will end in October

John Callaham — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:10:01 +0000

While the Azure Kinect Developer Kit will no longer be made, the Kinect depth-sensing camera technology from Microsoft will continue to be used by third parties for their own devices. Read more...

A quick look back at Microsoft's IllumiRoom, its "immersive gaming" projector project

John Callaham — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 18:00:01 +0000

This concept, announced by Microsoft 10 years ago at CES 2013, was supposed to make gaming more immersive. In the end, its technology got superseded by bigger, better, and cheaper TV screens. Read more...

YouTuber gets Doom running in Notepad, because why not

Justin Luna — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:52:01 +0000

We've seen the popular game Doom running on calculators, pregnancy tests, and even Doom itself. A YouTuber is adding one more to the list by porting a working version of Doom to Notepad. Read more...

Microsoft HoloLens head Alex Kipman resigns following allegations of misconduct

Usama Jawad — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:34:02 +0000

Senior Microsoft executive Alex Kipman has exited the company following allegations of misconduct. Kipman led numerous projects at Microsoft including Kinect and, most recently, HoloLens and Mesh. Read more...

Killed by Microsoft: A virtual graveyard of dead and abandoned Microsoft products

Dean Howell — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:31:49 +0000

It's an excellent memorial. The project currently lists a staggering 70 scrapped products including Silverlight, the Adobe Flash competitor that once powered Netflix in the browser. Read more...

The Xbox Series X will not support games that require Kinect

Rich Woods — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:41:33 +0000

In a blog post today, Microsoft says that it will support all Xbox One games on the Xbox Series X, except for those that require a Kinect camera, as the accessory won't be supported. Read more...

Career at Microsoft taught Kevin Unangst to "move fast and focus on the customer"

John Keefer — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:00:01 +0000

Kevin Unangst is moving on from almost a 30-year career at Microsoft to join Stardock as its vice president to focus on global marketing. We tracked him down to get more about his time at Microsoft. Read more...

Microsoft puts an end to the production of Kinect

Hamza Jawad — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed that production of Kinect has been put to an end. However, the technology used in the creation and subsequent enhancement of the motion tracking input device will live on. Read more...

Ghost hunter discovers the 'superior' Kinect technology, to track ghosts

Dreyer Smit — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 08:42:01 +0000

Being late to the party, an Australian ghost hunter discovered that the Kinect is perfect for finding ghostly figures, using the advanced infrared technology built into the device from Microsoft. Read more...

Researchers use Microsoft Kinect to scan dinosaur skull

Andy Weir — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 14:46:02 +0000

Researchers at MIT devised a novel solution to 3D-scan the jaw of a T-rex, using Microsoft's Kinect sensor, and some free software, instead of high-res 3D scanners that cost up to 200 times more. Read more...

Let Microsoft Research give you 'virtual hands' and touch the VR world

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:18:01 +0000

Motion tracking in VR is never easy and hand-tracking is particularly hard. But Microsoft can now give you 'virtual hands' with its new Handpose algorithm, so you can experience more immersive VR. Read more...

Microsoft and Novartis fight Multiple Sclerosis with Kinect

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:54:01 +0000

Microsoft and Novartis have teamed up to use technology to help patients with MS. Their partnership involves using Kinect as a specialized diagnostics tool, relying on machine learning algorithms. Read more...

Kinect v2 now works with Windows Hello

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:52:01 +0000

Windows Hello requires specialized hardware to work but users can now emply their Kinects for this very purpose. Follow the tutorial on how to sign in to Windows 10 with your Kinect v2. Read more...

Microsoft's Kinect can now be used to try on clothes

Matt Brown — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 20:46:01 +0000

A new online shopping experience has arrived on the Xbox One today, allowing Kinect owners to try on clothes in a virtual changing room, and purchase them through 'The Mall for Xbox One'. Read more...

A brief look at 10 years of the Xbox 360

Matt Brown — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:24:01 +0000

The Xbox 360 turns ten years old today and in celebration, we take a brief look at the launch of the legendary console, and the events that made the console so special. Read more...

Microsoft slashes prices of Xbox One Kinect and Kinect Bundle

Andy Weir — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:46:01 +0000

Microsoft - along with some of its leading US retail partners - has cut 20% off the price of an Xbox One with Kinect, and a third off the standalone Kinect sensor, in a limited-time promotional offer. Read more...

Watch Neon Indian's latest light show powered by Microsoft Kinect

Matt Brown — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 16:38:01 +0000

Neon Indian took to the stage in New York City earlier this month, to deliver an electronic music performance, backed by a graphical light show, which was powered by Microsoft's second-gen Kinect. Read more...

Microsoft brings back white Xbox One for 'Gears of War' bundle, reveals Kinect bundle

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:20:01 +0000

Microsoft is bringing back its popular white Xbox One variant for a new "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" bundle and is also releasing a new bundle focused on Kinect gaming. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Xbox exposés, Surface delights, and the curious case of Amazon's button

Andy Weir — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 11:14:01 +0000

From open Windows and bendy Galaxys, to a serving of Spartan, a bit more Lollipop, lots more Ones, WhatsApp chat and the OS that still won't die, it's our regular round-up of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Microsoft stops selling Kinect for Windows

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has officially stopped manufacturing and selling the Kinect for Windows peripheral. Instead, it's consolidating its effort into the Xbox One version and selling a PC adapter alongside it. Read more...

Kinect apps are now becoming available in the Windows Store

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:28:01 +0000

Kinect apps are now available to download straight from the Windows Store. Microsoft is hoping that this will help developers and boost adoption of the motion-tracking peripheral. Read more...

Microsoft offering $50 off Xbox One with Kinect

Andy Weir — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 17:38:01 +0000

With $50 off, you'll be able to buy the Xbox One with Kinect for $449, in a limited-time promotion available at Microsoft Stores and major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart. Read more...

Microsoft phasing out original Kinect for Windows in 2015

Shreyas Gandhe — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 22:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it will stop selling the first version of Kinect for Windows in 2015, to push the second generation which supports the latest SDK and many more features. Read more...

John Lewis teams up with Microsoft to bring toys to life in store this Christmas

Andy Weir — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:56:01 +0000

Coinciding with the launch of its festive ad campaign, UK retailer John Lewis teamed up with Microsoft to create a 'Magical Toy Machine' for kids to interact with 3D versions of their favourite toys. Read more...

Microsoft makes it possible to use your Xbox One Kinect with your PC for $49

Brad Sams — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:26:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a new adapter that will let you use your Xbox One Kinect with your PC, which may give the peripheral a bit more life since the device is no longer bundled with the console. Read more...

Microsoft's RoomAlive concept brings dead space to life

Chris Schroeder — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 23:02:01 +0000

A proof of concept project from Microsoft Research shows how the Kinect can be used along with projectors to make any room an interactive display experience. Read more...

Microsoft's Cube is a Kinect powered party

Brad Sams — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 03:02:02 +0000

Every so often, we see Microsoft build projects that are not necessarily for sale but to show what can be done when barriers are knocked down; the Cube is an art project with a lot of cool technology. Read more...

New Xbox 360 Holiday Bundles Announced

Byron Hinson — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced three holiday bundles aimed at enticing potential Xbox 360 customers. The bundles all retail at $249 and contain various games, console colours, Xbox Live Gold access and more Read more...

If you want a Kinect for your Xbox One, you can pick one up for $149 in October

Brad Sams — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:08:00 +0000

If you bought an Xbox One and it didn't come with Kinect but you would still like to buy the sensor, you can do so in October - it will set you back $149 but does come with a free game. Read more...

Microsoft's 'Leap Experience Pioneers' team reveals itself; starts hiring

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:01:25 +0000

A team inside of Microsoft Studios has rebranded itself as the "Leap Experience Pioneers". The LXP team is believed to be an in-house game development studio working on future Kinect projects. Read more...

Create a full realistic 3D avatar of yourself with Kinect for Windows v2

Andy Weir — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:48:23 +0000

You can now create a more realistic 3D model of yourself that can be inserted into games, using software designed to take advantage of Microsoft's Kinect for Windows v2 motion tracking sensor. Read more...

Microsoft turns (almost) any camera into a Kinect

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 08:31:18 +0000

A Microsoft Research team has managed to transform cameras, including a regular webcam and a smartphone shooter, into depth-sensing, Kinect-like devices. It may be a glimpse into the near future. Read more...

Microsoft UK: Xbox One sales have "really improved"

Andy Weir — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 08:57:09 +0000

Xbox One sales have "really improved in the past weeks and months" according to Xbox UK marketing director Harvey Eagle, although just how great that improvement has been remains unclear. Read more...

How Surface Pro + Xbox One helped a paralysed man to do more

Andy Weir — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:24:16 +0000

Some of us take it for granted, but technology can genuinely help to improve quality of life. For one man, paralysed from the neck down, a Surface Pro and Xbox One have given him the freedom to more. Read more...

GameStop launches trade-in program, paying for your Xbox One Kinect

Daniel Hull — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 17:05:09 +0000

In the wake of Microsoft announcing that the Xbox One could be purchased without the Kinect hardware, GameStop has revealed a trade-in deal for users who no longer want to use the accessory. Read more...

Oculus to acquire design team behind Xbox 360 controller and Kinect

Shreyas Gandhe — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:35:12 +0000

Oculus, the virtual reality headset maker, is set to acquire the award-winning Carbon Design Team, which helped design numerous Microsoft products including the Xbox 360 controller and Kinect. Read more...

Stop unplugging your Kinects - it doesn't improve performance

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:09:03 +0000

Microsoft's move to free up resources reserved for Kinect, seems to have caused some confusion among users. Despite what you may have heard, removing the peripheral doesn't help performance at all. Read more...

Microsoft still believes in the Kinect, says it offers a premium experience

Brad Sams — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 01:51:08 +0000

Microsoft believes that the Kinect for the Xbox One offers a premium experience and is not giving up on the peripheral that has an install base of several million units. Read more...

Xbox One voice commands still work in games using freed-up Kinect power

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:06:56 +0000

The recent horsepower upgrade Microsoft provided to developers by giving them access to the Xbox One's Kinect reserves won't impact system voice commands such as "Xbox, record that." Read more...

Microsoft reportedly holding off on virtual reality headsets or glasses, for now

Andrew Stevenson — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:53:52 +0000

Microsoft may be in our heads, but they won't be selling tech that's on our heads. Not yet anyway, shelving plans for virtual reality glasses due to patent restrictions within Kinect's technology. Read more...