Kinect Hack Makes Microsoft Angry, Deny its Existence

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Kinect Hack Makes Microsoft Angry, Deny its Existence The Kinect hack that surfaced last week has enthusiasts exultant. Microsoft's not happy, leading the company to deny that its motion-sensor has been hacked at all. - Matt Peckham, PCWorld More From Game On Call of Duty Black Ops Pilloried in User Reviews Call of Duty Black Ops gets slammed across the web in user reviews for glitchy multiplayer, poor graphics, and cliched storytelling. Share: Hacker Unlocks Kinect's 3D Camera, Augmented Reality Next UC Davis researcher hacks Kinect to demonstrate motion sensor's ability to capture and reconstruct 3D objects in realtime. Share: Gran Turismo 5 Launching November 24, No Kidding This Time Sony confirms new release timeframe for delayed PlayStation 3 racing simulation, says North American 'date is locked in'. 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