WinRumors, citing anonymous sources, reports that the official software developers kit (SDK) for Kinect is currently in the works and will be released in beta some time in the next few months. Apparently, support for the device will become a part of Microsoft’s XNA Game Studio and also be integrated into Windows 8 in a big way. These details come hot on the heels of CEO Steve Ballmer’s statement at CES that the good folks in Redmond would eventually support the device’s use on computers , but he set no timetable for the SDKs release. We can’t confirm the story, but given the level of detail in the report and the author’s confidence in the info, we won’t be surprised if Microsoft gives all you Kinect hackers something to cheer about very soon. Kinect support for Windows in the works, SDK release this summer? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Regis Philbin retiring from his show; Motley Crue singer gets 2 week jail sentence; Ricky Gervais thanks those who supported his Golden Globe gags. (Jan. 19)
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Article by WorldNews.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. As the world rejoices for Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani who just had her sentence commuted, it must also mourn for Teresa Lewis who died of a lethal injection. Whereas Ashtiani, an Iranian woman sentenced to death for adultery and for murdering her husband, will not receive the death penalty, Teresa Lewis was executed at a correctional facility in Virginia. It is a tale of two executions, one in Iran and one in the United States of America. In Iran, the story ends with hope. In the United States, the tale ends in tragedy. Ashtiani’s death sentence caused a global outcry among human rights activists and political leaders in the United…
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Please, people, start eating those Canada Geese! Image credit Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Two years ago, Sami asked Are Invasive Species Ethical Food? In The Way We Eat- Why Our Food Choices Matter , Peter Singer thought it was OK to dumpster dive for meat, since it was already dead and would otherwise be wasted. Does the same apply for invasive species, which are causing so much damage to the environment? Some think… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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The Grammy awards aren’t held until February but that didn’t stop artists with ties to Nashville getting together to celebrate their nominations. Guests at the party included Lady Antebellum, Paramore and Chris Young. (Jan. 19)
Continue reading …EarthObserver App Puts Earthquakes, Icebergs and More At Your Fingertips
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Ocean currents, tectonic plates, and forest cover are just a few of the earth’s features viewable with this app; Images via Earth Observer Want to know what earth and environmental scientists know, and view the maps they create and use every day? The new EarthObserver App, for the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, features all sorts of fascinating maps on the planet’s natural elements, from tectonic plates to the flow of oceanic and atmospheric currents, to earthquake zones and snow covers. And, all that information is free. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …Watch Craig ‘Give Me a Million Dollars’ Rowan’s ‘Mission Accomplished’ Video
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Craig Rowan took to the Internet with a simple request for a million dollars , and now it looks like a millionaire has actually agreed to fork over said sum. There is surely a catch, but sometimes we just want to believe in the wonder of the Internet. [ Splitsider ] Read more posts by Amanda Dobbins Filed Under: clickables , causes , craig rowan , video Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Vulture Discovery Date : 19/01/2011 15:18 Number of articles : 7
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Image: Elite Fitness Here’s a frustrating bit of news for the day: losing weight could be driving the toxins from fat cells (where they’re stored) into your bloodstream—and making you sick…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …A Florida couple whose 17-year-old son collapsed and died on a 20-mile hike in extreme heat are suing the Boy Scouts, and there’s more than just money on the line. The lawsuit charges that the organization failed to live up to its own “Be Prepared” motto and that this isn’t…
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Image credit: The Nation Richard Heinberg has talked about life after economic growth before. Now, as part of its ongoing exploration of peak oil, The Nation magazine gives him a platform to expound his views to the world. It doesn’t make for comfortable or upbeat viewing, but he delivers a message that we should all be paying attention to—especially if we have a 401k. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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