Microsoft is excited with its another pride, the Kinect. It is an Xbox 360 add-on that allow kids, men and women in all ages without using remote or controller. It is just a slim black bar located near a Television which detects movements and hand gestures of players. Furthermore, voice commands can control games, movies and music on this gadget.



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It is scheduled to be available by November 4 while it will be launched on November 10 in Europe, November 18 in Australia and in the 20th in Japan.

Microsoft Kinect comes in two prices, if you plan to buy the standalone product, it will just cost you $149.99 while a bundle that includes an Xbox 360 250GB and the game Kinect Adventures is priced $399.99. Lots of games are cooked in the gadget. Just last week, Microsoft revealed 17 Kinect-enabled games which includes Kinect Joy Ride, Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and many more.



"For me it is a big, big deal," Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer said in a New York Times story. "There's nothing like it on the market."

Early this year, smartphones have been in mobile market and are making its margin to the top. On October 11, 2010 - Monday, Microsoft launched its version of Smartphone in the name of Windows Phone 7. Eventhough it is considered late in release, this phone is unique and has the proud feature called Tiles. These tiles represent the applications that users prefer to be displayed in the start-up screen. Moving forward, Windows Phone 7 uses an elegant operating system which is not present or used in any early version of smartphones.

Here are some of the Windows Phone 7 (Seven) Features:



1. Start Screen (Blue)

The Start screen on Windows Phone 7 puts what’s most important to phone users front-and-center, making it obvious and accessible.


2. People Hub: Friends & Contact Info, Connect on the Go

The People Hub is meant to be “Command Central” for how people communicate today, pulling in Facebook status updates and providing contact information and phone numbers. Users can take actions like responding to updates or sending a text message right from the Hub.


3. Games Hub: Xbox LIVE Integration

More than just a games folder, the Games Hub is a centralized place for accessing games, finding new ones and connecting with friends. It extends the Xbox LIVE social gaming experience and delivers a mobile gaming experience users can only get on Windows Phone 7.


4. Productivity on the Go: Office Hub

The Microsoft Office Hub provides mobile versions of familiar Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile to view and edit documents. Users can also access information via Microsoft SharePoint Workspace Mobile 2010.


5. Pictures Hub: Take & Share Pictures

Windows Phone 7 includes a dedicated camera button that works even when a phone is locked to help capture that important shot. Windows Phone also makes it easy to enjoy pictures, share them with others and view and comment on others’ pictures from this Hub.


6. Music + Videos Hub

The Music + Videos Hub puts all media in one place, including songs, videos and podcasts. Users can listen to FM radio or stream and download music from the Web. Zune Marketplace is also part of the experience, enabling users to explore new media while on the go and share with friends.


7. Local Search: Integrated Bing Search

Windows Phone 7 delivers an integrated Bing Search experience, built-in GPS and Bing Maps. Local search provides quick access to phone numbers, ratings and reviews, and directions. In select locations, choose from driving or walking routes, view street-level images and real-time traffic updates.


Eventhough its ambitious to say, Microsoft goal is to deliver a phone that truly integrates the things people really want to do, puts those things right in front of them, and either lets them get finished quickly or immerses them in the experience they were seeking.