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project natal for xbox 360 could put microsoft ahead of wii with controller-free gaming

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Microsoft today took the wraps off of their new input device for the Xbox 360, known as Project Natal. The new technology does away with traditional controllers and lets player use their full body to interact with video games and the Xbox 360 interface.

Unlike Nintendo’s Wii-mote, the Project Natal (pronounced “na-tall”) sensor box can…

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June 1st, 2009 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: future tech video games

decorate your house with own your body parts

5.5 Designers Clone Eyeball Lamps

Paris design studio 5.5 Designers recently unveiled their series of household items based on your own unique body parts. My personal favorite among these oddities are the eyeball lamps, which are modeled after your very own peepers.

Other objects in the studio’s “Cloning” collection include vases, mirrors and other home accessories, all derived from your…

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July 6th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design strange + wonderful