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Microsoft has announced a new controller free experience of Xbox 360 named as “Project Natal” at E3. This project will free the user from the requirement of a controller. It will use full body motion capture as well as voice recognition for controlling the console. For supporting this immensely impressive future concept, Steven Spielberg came on to the stage, too. No final date of the launch has been given yet.
This is a 3D motion sensor concept, which will be compatible with all the Xbox versions available currently. So, the “barrier of controller” will no more hinder the full gaming experience for Xbox users. Spielberg said in promotion of the project, “It’s not reinventing the wheel; it’s about no wheel at all.”
Have you ever considered your new Microsoft Direct show a pain? Microsoft is known to come up with unusually candid developments that turns around the world of technology. However, the software giant which has become the most in demand for many years is now grappling with a flaw that must be fixed sooner than later.
Microsoft’s DirectShow that is helps in processing QuickTime content has suffered an attack.
In this, Windows XP, Server 2003 and Windows 2000 were on cards. It affected the quartz dll processor, though Server 2008, Windows 7 and Windows Vista were spared by the flaw. Hackers can do anything no matter what the stern measures that you put in place to thwart their deals.
Google Chrome was introduced eight months ago, thus is still a newbie. Google has surprised the tech world with an update for its Chrome just after eight months of browser’s birth. With this fresher version, the browser will be able to speed up browsing rate by 30 percent, thanks to the alterations and modifications in V8 JavaScript engine. This is the engine that Google makes use of for management of downloads.
There are certain new features that will help Google make a fine impression upon the users. One of these features is Full Screen Mode option. As the name suggest, this will allow the users to turn the screen into Full Size, which is perfect for viewing greeting cards etc.
According to a report published in the Financial Times, Google boss Eric Schmidt has confirmed in an interview that the company has been planning for buying a newspaper. But in the same interview he also says that now they have decided against this idea, as the targets for this possible buyout are quite expensive as well as is full of liabilities. According to Schmidt, they are trying to avoid crossing the given line that can be seen in content and technology.
YouTube is a much loved video streaming hub. This is where one can find stuff related to almost anything at all. Whether it is a late 70’s talk show, a popular TV show, a movie, a song, political speech or anything else; one can find that on YouTube.
Main problem with the video streaming center is that the videos sported by YouTube are very short in length. Usually longer programs are split into many parts. To take care of this problem, YouTube is making advancements in order to deliver longer videos in UK. ITV, Channel 3, YouTube and Sony Pictures are negotiating regarding this issue.
