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Microsoft announces plans to acquire gesture control maker Canesta

Microsoft to acquire Canesta, maker of the a technology used to enable human gestures to control electronic devices. Microsoft’s purchase of Canesta indicates a continues move towards natural user interfaces across all devices and further supports their commitment to the technology of Natural User Interfaces.

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Nov 1, 2010
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Microsoft to acquire Canesta, maker of the a technology used to enable human gestures to control electronic devices. Microsoft’s purchase of Canesta indicates a continues move towards natural user interfaces across all devices and further supports their commitment to the technology of Natural User Interfaces.

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