Microsoft unveils new SmartGlass Xbox control technology at E3
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As a demonstration of how SmartGlass could deliver rich content via a second screen, Whitten demonstrated an episode of Game of Thrones streamed through an Xbox console, complemented by rich information on a tablet. Specifically, the location of the character Jon Snow was shown on an interactive map on the tablet's screen while action unfolded elsewhere on the big screen
More compelling was the use of a tablet to select and customize in-game plays in Madden NFL 13
More compelling was the use of a tablet to select and customize in-game plays in Madden NFL 13
In a Halo 4 demo, unlocking "waypoint data" in-game brought up additional information on a tablet
In a Halo 4 demo, unlocking "waypoint data" in-game brought up additional information on a tablet
Microsoft used its E3 press conference to unveil its new SmartGlass technology that will use handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets as both an Xbox control device and as a second screen for the display of dynamic, rich information
Microsoft used its E3 press conference to unveil its new SmartGlass technology that will use handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets as both an Xbox control device and as a second screen for the display of dynamic, rich information
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Microsoft used its E3 press conference to unveil its new SmartGlass technology that will use handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets as both an Xbox control device and as a second screen for the display of dynamic, rich information. Head of Xbox Live, Marc Whitten, confirmed that in addition to working with Windows 8 phones and tablets, SmartGlass would be compatible with iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The technology will also finally see the arrival of Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser to the Xbox 360 before the end of the year.
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