01/03/2011
Microsoft enhances its user interfaces; Mexican authorities call for the ban of a violent video game; 3D printing goes biological; Professional gaming in Malaysia; ConvergeUS harnesses social networks
Microsoft's Craig Mundie describes Microsoft's focus on greater sophistication of user interfaces and the future of Kinect – that allows Xbox users to do away with a controller and interact with games just by moving their bodies.
Mexican authorities have called for the ban of a violent video game. They claim a first-person shooter game called Call of Juarez glorifies violence and deepens the social problems that Mexico already faces from its criminal underworld.
Professional gaming in Malaysia is a growing business. But who plays it and how. Jennifer Pak investigates.
3D printing has been shown to make a range of objects, but researchers in Cornell University in the USA are now exploring its biological potential to replace damaged human tissues in the future.
Social Networks have been shown to be great agents of change in society. Last week saw the launch of ConvergeUS and organisation that aims to harnesses the power of social networks for a range of problem solving benefits for its citizens. Rey Ramsey explains how Converge US will work.
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Microsoft's Kinect
Craig Mundie sets out the plans for the future of Microsoft’s Kinect.
Duration: 05:27
Call of Juarez
Julian Miglierini explains why Mexican authorities want to ban a violent video Game, Call of Juarez.
Duration: 03:48
Gaming in Malaysia
Jennifer Pak reports on the growth of professional gaming in Malaysia.
Duration: 04:49
3D Bio-printing
Jason Palmer reports on how 3D printing aims to go biological.
Duration: 04:04
ConvergeUS
Rey Ramsey explains how ConvergeUS plans to harness the power of social networks.
Duration: 02:45
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