Apple confirms purchase of 3D gesture tech maker PrimeSense

Andre Yoskowitz
25 Nov 2013 16:57

Apple has confirmed their purchase of PrimeSense, the Israeli 3D sensor startup.
The reported price was about $360 million for the company that created the tech behind the original Microsoft Kinect.

Says Apple: "Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans." PrimeSense was a bit more forthcoming: "We can confirm the deal with Apple. Further than that, we cannot comment at this stage."
There had been reports of Apple purchasing the company since July, at prices varying from $280-$360 million.

PrimeSense has been working on creating new, smaller sensors more a wider variety of devices, with the expectation that 3D gesture based tech will eventually be added to smartphones.

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