Google buys start-up that develops gesture-recognition software. There are speculations that Google will integrate this technology into its Chromebook laptops and Nexus devices, because Flutter’s technology detects simple hand signals via webcam.Gesture-recognition is used in some gaming consoled (Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox Kinect), some smart Tvs and in Samsung Galaxy 4 smartphone. This technology could be very useful for older people or people with disabilities, according to Richard Picking from Glyndwr University. The deal was announced on Flutter’s website by its co-founder Navneet Dalal. Continue reading »

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