Sky partnering with Microsoft on new Kinect like camera

Sky partnering with Microsoft on new Kinect like camera

Sky partnering with Microsoft on new Kinect-like camera Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sky partnering with Microsoft on new Kinect-like camera Didn't expect to see you again. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 7 Oct 2021 63 comments The spirit of Kinect is being revived by Sky and moulded into the new - yet very familiar-looking - Sky Glass Camera, for release next year. Sky is even partnering with Microsoft on the device's software, which will let you sync your TV with others to watch films, sport and telly shows in a group while video and text chatting (thanks, The Verge). It's like Snap never left. Watch on YouTube Any excuse to surface this video, honestly. If that's not Kinect-like enough, the camera will also offer the gestures controls for your TV apps, and even let you play games like Fruit Ninja - which, of course, also had a Kinect version. Then there's the look of the thing. To be clear, this is Sky's new TV smart camera and not the original Kinect - however close it may appear: Privacy shield, engage. The announcement today came as part of a big unveiling for Sky Glass, the company's new range of TVs which will have Sky built in, so there's no need for a dish or set-top box. During its announcement presentation, Sky also emphasised the use of voice controls with Sky Glass - including the ability to say "Sky, Xbox" to switch to your Xbox console input. While the Sky Glass sets are available to pre-register for now, there's no word when exactly Sky Glass Camera will debut. But, just as Kinect did to you, it's one worth keeping an eye on. Snap! Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store
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