With E3 around the corner Microsoft plans on intrducing their new technology called Smart Glass, which will rival Apple’s Airport technology. Â We all know Apple is very big on Lawyering up when their competitors copy or mimick their technology. With the HTCÂ hiccup at Customs last week you would think companies would stay away from Apple
Microsoft is rumoured to be launching a competitor to Apple’s AirPlay technology at the E3 gaming convention in LA on Monday.
Called, Smart Glass, the rumours suggest two elements to the project.
The first is that will be a physical tablet from the company running Windows 8, the other more plausible rumour is that Microsoft is about to introduce a suite of apps that will run on Windows Phone, Windows 8, iOS, and Android devices allowing users to stream content from their mobile device to the Xbox 360 and ergo your big screen television.
According to The Examiner, the US website that has broken the news, users will be able to control their Xbox 360 remotely while applications will be accessible through the tablet. Such as Youtube, Netflix, and Vemo.
Sources suggest a “demo at E3 will be shown, but no live video will be featured.”
Microsoft has already started dabbling with phone to console connectivity with the Windows Phone 7 companion app that allows users to use their phone as a remote control when sat on the sofa. That app is only available on Windows Phone however. Th
