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Microsoft Project Natal Lands This Fall, Playboy Hopping on 3-D Bandwagon

by Warren Riddle on May 11, 2010 at 11:35 AM

Project Natal Coming in Fall Set
Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines....
  • After four long years, Sony and Microsoft are finally catching up to Nintendo's revolutionary motion control system. While Microsoft definitely still lags behind its rivals, a new round of conjecture indicates that its Project Natal will eventually hit the market in October. More details should emerge at June's E3 event. [From: Engadget]
  • Playboy is becoming the latest print publication to capitalize on the 3-D frenzy, as its June issue will reportedly feature a 3-D spread of Playmate of the Year Hope Dworaczyk. Dworaczyk beat everyone to the inevitable and obligatory "Busting out" and "3-DD" jokes, when she quipped, "It's kind of like it says on the rearview mirror. Things may appear larger." [From: CBS News]
  • Facebook's unceasing changes and privacy issues aren't just resonating with the site's vocal minority. The folks at Search Engine Land performed a bit of investigating on Google, and discovered a sharply rising trend in "delete facebook account" searches. When searching for "how do I," the site's auto-match feature also offers "How do I delete my Facebook account" as one of the top choices. [From: Search Engine Land]
  • If the rumors are true, HBO is experimenting with an online viewing program for subscribers, and new reports indicate that Showtime may soon follow suit. The network is currently remaining silent, though, as spokesperson Johanna Fuentes reportedly deferred, saying, "There's nothing to announce at this time." [From: Businessweek]
  • AT&T and Apple exclusivity has long been a source of contention for iPhone owners and prospective purchasers. Rumors have certainly abounded concerning the lack of carrier diversity, and the Engadget snoops may have uncovered exactly why it has taken so long to integrate the iPhone. According to court documents from a 2007 class-action lawsuit, "AT&T has exclusive U.S. distribution rights for five years," a period which began in 2007. [From: Engadget]
  • Earlier this year, Sprint revealed the HTC EVO 4G, its impressive and groundbreaking new smartphone. The company is apparently more than satisfied with this "monster" model, as it's completely passing over Google's Nexus One in favor of HTC's high-end handset. [From: Engadget]

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