I can see some uses for this, but only if it's extended to desktop PCs and TVs with webcams. Things like holding your have up to pause music when someone walks up would be great. I agree that the 'wax on/wax off' approach to gestures is awful, but if they can make quick, small gestures for tasks that need to happen instantaneously (i.e. when you don't have time to go for your mouse), I welcome gesture control.
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I can see some uses for this, but only if it's extended to desktop PCs and TVs with webcams. Things like holding your have up to pause music when someone walks up would be great. I agree that the 'wax on/wax off' approach to gestures is awful, but if they can make quick, small gestures for tasks that need to happen instantaneously (i.e. when you don't have time to go for your mouse), I welcome gesture control.