Tag: primesense

  • Apple purchased PrimeSense for mapping instead of motion sensing technology?

    While gesture control would be fun, it would be great if Apple seriously improved its mapping technology, especially outside the U.S. With PrimeSense, Apple Got Key Mapping Technology But PrimeSense’s technology is much more strategic for mapping, according to one person familiar with the company. In fact, companies like Matterport, which makes a camera for…

  • Apple acquires PrimeSense for $360 million

    Apple Insider reports that Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet has confirmed that Apple acquired PrimeSense in deal rumoured to be worth $360 million PrimeSense makes 3D motion sensors and scanners. It created the technology used by Microsoft’s Kinect. It is anyone’s guess whether this will end up in a future version existing product or if it…