Apple reportedly purchases PrimeSense, Microsoft Kinect technology maker 
Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 9:07PM
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9to5mac cites Israeli Calcalist.co.il to report that Apple bought PrimeSense for about $345 million. PrimeSense is behind the original Kinect technology before Microsoft replace it with in-house tech for 3D body movement and mapping. Senior executives from PrimeSense were seen visiting Apple’s offices recently. The acquisition is seen to boost Apple’s living room TV offerings by building on the company’s 3D tech for gesture control.

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