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Microsoft: Kinect accuracy better now than at launch

<img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="150" src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//Review%20images/TechRadar/Home%20Entertainment/Kinect%20Xbox%20360/product_005-200-200.jpg" width="200" /> Microsoft has confirmed that its Kinect motion sensor has improved in accuracy since it launched in November 2010. But that's not the end of it; the company says it has updates for both the Xbox 360 and its Kinect accessory in the works. Speaking to EuroGamer, Xbox senior product manager David Dennis said, "I think like we showed at E3… a lot of that tech is the advancements we've made in the accuracy, the tracking... being able to show finger tracking in the sparkles demo he did. "You saw too with Ubisoft's gunsmith demo [for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier] he was using his hand to fire in the firing range mode. I think that's the kind of thing we're going to continue to iterate on." Clever girl Speaking of the forthcoming Xbox 360 updates, he added: "That's the beauty of Xbox. We've been doing that with Xbox 360, starting three or four years ago - continuing to deploy new software updates to improve the functionality, like enabling finger tracking and voice search, and also to bring new partners like Netflix on. "These [updates] are very deliberate and planned and programmed. "There are already people working on things for next year and the year after inside our secret bunkers, and we'll continue to bring amazing stuff that consumers love."

Microsoft: Kinect accuracy better now than at launch

Microsoft has confirmed that its Kinect motion sensor has improved in accuracy since it launched in November 2010. But that's not the en...

Fighting off Viruses: Advancements in Antivirus Software Suites

Protecting your computer from a virus is getting harder and harder each day, making it very difficult to fight off viruses attacks. While it may border on the paranoid, it goes without saying that you can't leave your guard down for one second. Even corporate giant Microsoft has found its own systems compromised on more than one occasion.   Remember the "good old days", before the advent of the Internet and downloadable programs? Life was simple then in terms of computer viruses. With the primary way in which a virus could be transmitted being limited to floppy disks, the ability to catch and eradicate the virus was a lot easier. By today's standards, it used to take quite a while before a virus was able to infect a computer and slow down the system. The antivirus software of that time was typically able to identify and eradicate viruses before they caused too much damage. Additionally, computer users were pretty savvy on how to protect themselves in terms of scanning all floppy disks before copying them to our desktop.   The Internet helped change all that. The Internet provided a conduit by which viruses could move from host to host with lightening speed. No longer could a computer user just worry about floppy disks as points of entry, but they now had to worry about email, email attachments, peer-to-peer file sharing, instant messaging, and software downloads. Today's viruses can attack through multiple entry points, spread without human intervention, and take full advantage of vulnerabilities within a system or program. With technology advancing everyday, and the convergence of computers with other mobile devices, the potential of new types of threats also increase.   Protecting Your Computer   Luckily, the advancement of antivirus software has kept pace with current virus threats. Antivirus software is essential to a computer's ability to fend off viruses and other malicious programs. These products are designed to protect against the ability of a virus to enter a computer through email, web browsers, file servers and desktops. Additionally, these programs offer a centralized control feature that handle deployment, configuration and updating. A computer user should remain diligent and follow a few simple steps to protect against the threat of a virus:   1. Evaluate your current computer security system.   With the threat of a new generation of viruses able to attack in a multitude of ways, the approach of having just one antivirus software version has become outdated. You need to be confident that you have protected all aspects of your computer system from the desktop to the network, and from the gateway to the server. Consider a more comprehensive security system which includes several features including antivirus, firewall, content filtering, and intrusion detection. This type of system will make it more difficult for the virus to penetrate your system.   2. Only install antivirus software created by a well-known, reputable company. Because new viruses erupt daily, it is important that you regularly update your antivirus software. Become familiar with the software's real-time scan feature and configure it to start automatically each time you boot your computer. This will protect your system by automatically checking your computer each time it is powered up.   3. Make it a habit to always scan all new programs or files no matter from where they originate.   4. Exercise caution when opening binary, Word, or Excel documents of unknown sources especially if they were received during an online chat or as an attachment to an email.   5. Perform regular backups in case your system is corrupted. It may be the only way to recover your data if infected.   Recommended Antivirus Software   There are numerous applications available to consumers. With a little research, you can pick the program that is right for you. Many programs provide a trial version which allows you to download the program and test its abilities. However, be aware that some anti-virus programs can be difficult to uninstall. As a precaution make sure to set up a System Restore point before installing.   Here are a few programs which typically receive high marks in terms of cost, effectiveness, ease of use, and customer service.   Invisus Internet Security 2006 provides best of breed technologies, using Kerio Firewall, Sophos Anti-virus, CounterSpy as well as BigFix..Virsus scans done every day with live updates scheduled scan options available, software has been known to discover virus attacks three hours to two days before its competitiors.. Invisus offers unlimited free tech services a needed addition in todays online environment.   The Shield Pro 2005(TM) provides virus protection and hacker security through ongoing support and updates. When a virus breaks out, The Shield Pro 2005(TM) promises to provide a patch within 2-3 hours and a fix for the virus within 5 hours. You can set your computer to update viruses weekly and run a complete virus scan.   BitDefender 9 Standard provides antivirus protection, as well as Peer-2-Peer Applications protection, full email protection, and heuristics in a virtual environment. This provides a new security layer that keeps the operating system safe from unknown viruses by detecting malicious pieces of code for which signatures have not been released yet.   Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal 5.0 program is simple to install and use. The user only needs to choose from three levels of protection. It allows updates as frequently as every hour while promising not to disrupt your computer. The program also offers a two-tier email protection feature and round-the-clock technical support.   PC-cillin Internet Security combines antivirus security and a personal firewall--for comprehensive protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, and hackers. It also detects and removes spyware and blocks spam. It even guards against identity theft by blocking phishing and pharming attacks.   AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is a free downloadable antivirus program that has received high marks for its reliability. In the past, free downloadable antivirus programs have been viewed skeptically because of issues relating to its reliability. However, AVG from Grisoft, remains one of the best-known free anti-virus programs available. While AVG can not be installed on a server operating system and there is no technical support, it still makes a good choice for many home computer users. The best part is that since it is free, you can try it with no further obligation necessary.   However, I do NOT suggest to use free anti-virus software or off the shelf security products, as you will only be getting basic security levels met and most likely outdated by the time you get them on your computer. It is best to purchase the best you can afford as in the long run it will be less expensive if something slips through your system. Also it takes only 8 seconds for a hacker, spyware, adware or any other malicious attack to enter your computer. Computers slowing down, freezing, software not working properly, emails overloaded with spam, computer starting on its own, computer crashing, these are all signs that you have been hit with a virus.

Fighting off Viruses: Advancements in Antivirus Software Suites

Protecting your computer from a virus is getting harder and harder each day, making it very difficult to fight off viruses attacks. While ...

Technological Advancements Made Accessible To People All Over The World - Facebook Video Chat

Communication has come a long way since, and we are still part of the evolutions and innovations in modern science and technology. Since ancient times, communication is what we use to interact to one another. Whether in the form of drawing, sculpting, conversations and whatnot, it evolved and evolved into something we pretty much do in our everyday lives - through the virtual world. Top social networking sites like Facebook allowed every member to upload their own innovation to technology in any way they want to; from as simple as making surveys, to more complex options like publishing your own video game. What caught my attention though is the way a simple webpage, managed to have its own communications tool. For those who haven't used Facebook yet, this webpage can let you view different profiles of your friends, at the same time, send messages, and even chat online. With the addition of applications, it was made possible for Facebook to have its own Video Chat. Don't get carried away though, as this baby is still a work in progress. Aside from the noticeable differences between applications that doesn't rely on webpages and java scripts, VOIPs like Skype and Yahoo! still has the edge compared to these aspiring software engineers. Sure, it's really fascinating that you can do everything in one account, and one webpage. But you still have to accept applications made by the major companies are built to perfection every version it releases. Although the good thing about having everything in one page is the simple fact that you just need to enter one website - Facebook. Not only does it save RAM on your computer, it also lessens pages that pop up in every communications application that you are using, making your online experience a little bit more relaxing. What I found disturbing though is that most video chat applications in Facebook have a common flaw - It broadcasts automatically. It can be a total inconvenience as you may forget to log out and do other stuff while you are away from your keyboard. All in all, <a href="" rel="nofollow">Facebook Video Chat</A> applications can be useful, and at the same time, a tool that can potentially invade your privacy. Remember that not everyone who makes applications is professionals. Some people choose to earn quick cash, and computer hacking is just one of their fortes. Remember to only allow applications that you trust, and just because it sounds good, don't mean it's the best application out there.

Technological Advancements Made Accessible To People All Over The World - Facebook Video Chat

Communication has come a long way since, and we are still part of the evolutions and innovations in modern science and technology. Since anc...

Advancements in Computer Technology

With technology progressing as fast as it is at the present, it is a wonder we do not have a new mass-marketed gadget appearing every few minutes. Personal computers, once predicted to be owned by a mere handful of individuals, are everywhere nowadays. If you are a student a personal computer is virtually a necessity. Accompanying the ever-increasing popularity of the personal computer is a plethora of gadgets and technological advancements. Though it may not be every few minutes, it seems as though every couple of months we hear about a computer with more storage space or a new device that one can connect to their computer.Some devices that appear on the market are either completely superfluous or not so accessible to the entirety of the population, whether it is because of their cost or their limited supply. The costly devices are reserved to those who can afford them, until some new gadget replaces them and the price of these machines decreases, much like any new technology that appears on the market. Those gadgets, which are unnecessary, are not overly practical and the market for these creations is comprised mainly of those with an affinity for such devices. Inventions like webcams, while they are certainly fun to play with, are essentially unnecessary as they have no bearing on the actual operation of the computer and are used largely for leisure computer activities.The more purposeful advancements in computer technology revolve around those, which increase the computers ability to manage certain tasks and those, which increase the storage space of the computer. Many personal computer owners find themselves craving more space to store songs or various other files and often wishing that their computer were faster. Though many computers produced today have a excessive storage space, that is, it is nearly impossible to fill a personal computer to capacity, these types of advancements permit a much speedier and more efficient functioning computer.	 	 		 			 				 					 						Interested in Technology? Do you have articles to distribute about Technology? We provide in depth <a href="http://www.reprint-content.com/Category/Technology/8" target="_new"> Technology Articles</a>. Free <a href="http://www.reprint-content.com" target="_new">Article Distribution</a>

Advancements in Computer Technology

With technology progressing as fast as it is at the present, it is a wonder we do not have a new mass-marketed gadget appearing every few...