To help develop the possibilites that the Kinect enables, Microsoft is launching the first-ever Kinect Accelerator program in Seattle in May, inviting teams from around the world to encourage this innovation.

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In the U.S., 11 companies were selected last year for the accelerator's first three-month class in Seattle, out of nearly 500 applicants.

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In the all-electric EV Now mode, the accelerator only responds to the first one-third of pedal travel.

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Capital Innovators, a tech accelerator, has graduated its first group of start-ups and is seeing results in companies like web security firm Norse Corp.

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Realty Mogul is in the midst of closing its first round of outside venture funding and is currently part of the TechStars accelerator program.

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Like the previous Alien games, AvP will be a first-person shooter -- except that this game will boast a true 3D engine. 3D-accelerator effects representing Alien and Predator vision will give these characters the sensory advantage over the third character, a human marine.

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