Microsoft demos Project Natal for Xbox 360 at E3

At their press briefing at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Microsoft introduced Project Natal. Project Natal brings controller-free gaming and entertainment using a 3D camera to the Xbox 360. The rumors, which started when Microsoft purchased 3DV Systems, are true.


A tech-demo game that uses real 3D physics.


A story of a boy and his 3D camera...


Microsoft's full concept video

First videos of the Zune HD posted

Gizmodo and CNET posted short videos showing Microsoft's Zune HD in action. It basically looks like a faster iPod Touch with a great OLED screen. The screen looks pretty fantastic.

Zune HD Video Hands On from Gizmodo on Vimeo.

Vote in the 2008 Engadget Awards

Cast your vote for your favorite technologies of 2008 in the Engadget Awards. I don't know about you, but my votes are going for the Guitar Hero: World Tour Kit, the iPhone 3G, the unibody MacBook Pro, and the New Xbox Experience. Vote here.

Microsoft Introduces Surface Computing

After years of research and numerous tech demos, Microsoft is finally introducing their multi-touch, multi-user, object-recognition, and gestural-interaction interface technology, Surface. Surface uses digital cameras behind a DLP projection screen to recognize touch and objects. I was a bit skeptical at first, but the video at on10.net shows some interesting uses for the technology in retail environments.

Watch the video demonstration at on10.net.

EDIT: Embedded a CNET video below.

Who DOESNT want a $1564 keyboard?

Every key of the 113-key Optimius Maximus is a 32x32 OLED that will display its current function. Yep, only 200 are being made for the first round, so you better order yours now.

Now, I just need to convince my boss that this keyboard will improve my productivity.

Source: Engadget