Microsoft Live Labs introduces the Photosynth service. Synths constitute an entirely new visual medium. Photosynth analyzes each photo for similarities to the others, and uses that data to estimate where a photo was taken. It then re-creates the environment and uses that as a canvas on which to display the photos. First there was the snapshot, and then came video. Now there is Microsoft Photosynth, a new service from Microsoft Live Labs that goes far beyond how you now view, experience and share photos. Photosynth provides incredibly realistic close-up detail of a place as seen in the collaboration with National Geographic. Exclusive synths of some of the world’s most renowned locations, such as Machu Picchu and the Parthenon, were created using photographs taken by National Geographic. (more…)

This Arc Mouse due this winter looks to be a slick little input device. The Wireless Arc Mouse from Microsoft aims to make style and looks its USP. Wireless and collapsible, the Arc Mouse promises to combine both portability and style for those of you on the “fashion edge”. This $59.95 optical mouse comes in both red and black and will be out by the holiday season. (more…)