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Leak shows Kinect-controlled Hulu Plus UI for Xbox
Apr 15th
Shortly after Microsoft began pushing an Xbox 360 update to add Kinect support for the Netfix UI, image leaks now show equivalent functionality for the upcoming Hulu Plus interface. The images, which were posted by Joystiq, point to a rotating menu that follows the same theme as the Netfix interface and Xbox Dashboard.
The new menus allow users to navigate the video queue through hand gestures, rather than requiring the standard Xbox controller for input. The system also supports voice commands for basic playback controls.
Hulu Plus integration is expected to be added to the Xbox 360 sometime this spring.
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Mystery BlackBerry Orlando shows, Bold Touch gets full specs
Apr 11th
An image of a new BlackBerry handset, codenamed Orlando, has now surfaced on the web, thanks to N4BB. It will combine a fixed design with a hardware QWERTY keyboard with a touchscreen and bears a striking resemblance to the Sedona, the next Curve; it doesn’t appear to be identical, however. It’s likely to ship with OS 6.1 when it does arrive at an undisclosed date.
The same source also showed off a number of spec sheets for the the BlackBerry 9900 Dakota. It’s now known to be powered by the 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655. There is also 768MB of RAM More >
First carbon fiber headset, Bluetrek Carbon, shows at FCC
Apr 6th
A new, ultralight Bluetooth 3.0 headset has just appeared undergoing FCC testing. The device is the first of its kind to be constructed entirely of carbon fiber. The natural strength of the material also allowed the designers to make the microphone boom very thin.
The built-in battery is recharged over the micro USB port. A power button is also integrated, as are an answer call button and volume adjustment. An included clip can be attached to hold the device in users’ shirt pockets, as are an ear hook and a number of earbuds for finding the right fit.
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