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Apple's iPhone may no longer be the market leader this time next year -- at least if Microsoft has its way. Microsoft is re-thinking how people interact with their traditional computers, tablets, and smartphones as demonstrated in the new design of their user desktop in their next release of Windows 8. The traditional mouse will be replaced by a device similar to Microsoft's Xbox Kinect.
skip ahead to 1:30, 2:05, and 3:00
Ballmer highlights Windows phone, Windows 8, Xbox Kinect
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A3g0B2SYf4
The demo in the Youtube video gives the impression that Xbox Kinect will be utilized as a voice-controlled device. In reality, the Xbox Kinect version for Windows PC(s) is already available in stores as a motion-controlled device. The major difference between the PC and Xbox versions is "Near Mode" functionality, that is, the ability to recognize movement of your hand at very short distances.
More info here...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/ga ... ows-launch
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6874103270
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-L6M-000 ... B006UIS53K
Question: Are computer users ready to give-up their mice for a device that recogizes gestures (e.g. grab, move, and release) made by their hands?
As a side note, Microsoft is working together with Ford and Viper (auto security)...
Microsoft Builds Windows 8-Powered Ford Mustang With Xbox, Kinect
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2401997,00.asp
Let's start with when you first approach the car, where Windows Phone integration lets you find, unlock, and start the car via a Viper-developed Smart Start app. The car comes with 4G and a hotspot mode (no carrier listed yet) that gives multiple devices Wi-Fi access on the go. The 4G network connects to Bing Maps, Viper's Smart Start system, and a cloud-based data store in Windows Azure for tracking telemetry like GPS location, speed, engine RPMs, and fuel level.