Microsoft Kinect is back, thanks to Sky’s new all-in-one TVs

guest · Oct 7, 2021

Microsoft Kinect is back, thanks to Sky’s new all-in-one TVs
Sky resurrects Microsoft’s living room dream
October 7, 2021
https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/7/...ct-is-back-sky-glass-tv-smart-camera-features

Sky is resurrecting the original dream of Microsoft’s Kinect accessory next year. The British satellite broadcaster announced its new Sky Glass TVs this morning, and the company has built a separate 4K camera that includes motion controls and gestures support. It even works across games, and has a social TV sharing feature built in partnership with Microsoft.

“Working with Microsoft we’re also building a fantastic feature that lets us watch TV together even if we’re miles apart,” explains Fraser Stirling, Sky’s chief product officer. “It syncs your TV with other households, with integrated video and chat on-screen, and you can choose content from the biggest channels — including Premier League matches, movies, and all your favorite entertainment.”
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The social TV feature is exactly what Microsoft tried and failed to do with its Kinect accessory in 2013.

Sky’s watch together feature, built in partnership with Microsoft, will allow people to see each other’s reactions instantly. You can also pause, skip, and replay as you watch together. Where this camera gets really interesting is the motion controls and gesture support for gaming.

“Pick your opponent, either at home or another household and play through your body movement or gesture control,” says Stirling. “Family games are never going to be the same again.”
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It all sounds and looks very much like Kinect. Microsoft dreamed big about taking over the living room with smart cameras and voice controls, and now Sky is trying to keep that dream alive.
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