Apple mulls $280m bid for Kinect motion-sensor firm – report
Apple is preparing a $280 million offer for motion-sensing firm PrimeSense, whose technology Microsoft currently uses in Kinect.
That's according to a report in business newspaper Calcalist, as translated by Variety.
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Apple is said to be in early discussions to snap up the Israel-based firm for use on its own mysterious projects.
How about a Kinect-style camera for iPad? A built-in sensor alongside the existing camera could allow you to play motion-controlled games. Or how about a TV-connected sensor for controlling Apple TV, which is still in need of a killer app?
