Sky is even partnering with Microsoft on the device’s software, which will let you sync your TV with others to watch films, sport and telly shows in a group while video and text chatting (thanks, The Verge). It’s like Snap never left. If that’s not Kinect-like enough, the camera will also offer the gestures controls for your TV apps, and even let you play games like Fruit Ninja - which, of course, also had a Kinect version. Then there’s the look of the thing. To be clear, this is Sky’s new TV smart camera and not the original Kinect - however close it may appear: The announcement today came as part of a big unveiling for Sky Glass, the company’s new range of TVs which will have Sky built in, so there’s no need for a dish or set-top box. During its announcement presentation, Sky also emphasised the use of voice controls with Sky Glass - including the ability to say “Sky, Xbox” to switch to your Xbox console input. While the Sky Glass sets are available to pre-register for now, there’s no word when exactly Sky Glass Camera will debut. But, just as Kinect did to you, it’s one worth keeping an eye on.
