leapmotionhandRealmac Software, the company behind popular gesture-based task list Clear, today announced that Clear for Mac will work with the Leap Motion controller.

Leap Motion's controller is a touch-free device that allows users to control their computers via hand gestures in three dimensions. It works in conjunction with the Leap Motion software, and development units have been sent to 10,000 developers around the world.

The Clear for Mac team was one set of developers that received a Leap Motion test unit, and over the last few months, the group has been working to add support for the Leap Motion controller. In a demo video, a user is shown clearing to-do items from Clear with finger swipes in the air, while a full hand swipe switches lists.

Over the past couple of months, we've been stealthily working on adding support for this futuristic piece of hardware to Clear for Mac - and today we're thrilled to announce that Clear for Mac will soon support the rather incredible Leap Motion controller.

The Leap Motion controller is currently available for pre-order from the website for $69.99. It is expected to ship in early 2013. Clear for Mac is available for $6.99 from the Mac App Store. [Direct Link]

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sza Avatar
sza
169 months ago
Leap Motion's controller seems amazing, however, I am afraid my arm may get fatigued after using it for a while :rolleyes:
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
baryon Avatar
baryon
169 months ago
I mean that's totally amazing and futuristic, but all this technology for something that's still faster to do with a piece of paper and a pen? I know I know this has other features too, but it seems like all this tech could be put to better use that really takes advantage of the motion recognition tech, etc...
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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jms969
169 months ago
So not practical. So you are going to sit there all day waving your hand? What is that guy even doing with a computer? That keyboard/touchpad? He doesn't even notice it's there. Why doesn't the guy just get an iPad and use his fingers? Much easier on the arm muscles.

Forgive me, but nothing will take away my mouse/keyboard (on a computer). I have a retina MBP. The touchpad is awesome, 10x less control over my Magic Mouse. I have voice control... never used it. I can type > 100 WPM. When Siri and her ilk can beat that, I'll consider.

Maybe if you want to move your arms like that, get a Wii or something. But anyone who is creating content, will be using mouse/keyboard, and anyone who is consuming content (in the Apple ecosystem) will most likely be using an iPad, and using their fingers.

Sorry, but count me out. Somethings stand the test of time (mouse/keyboard) because there is nothing else that does a better job.

EDIT: I can see potential use for it on live porn sites... maybe to show how much you appreciate the model. Not that I'd ever use it as such.

Bryan

Ahhhh the ramblings of those that do not understand disruptive technologies :)
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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curmudgeon32
169 months ago
A better solution for Clear for Mac would be to make it work better with a keyboard and mouse. The iOS app is nice, but it's very cumbersome on the Mac. I regret buying it.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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furi0usbee
169 months ago
So not practical. So you are going to sit there all day waving your hand? What is that guy even doing with a computer? That keyboard/touchpad? He doesn't even notice it's there. Why doesn't the guy just get an iPad and use his fingers? Much easier on the arm muscles.

Forgive me, but nothing will take away my mouse/keyboard (on a computer). I have a retina MBP. The touchpad is awesome, 10x less control over my Magic Mouse. I have voice control... never used it. I can type > 100 WPM. When Siri and her ilk can beat that, I'll consider.

Maybe if you want to move your arms like that, get a Wii or something. But anyone who is creating content, will be using mouse/keyboard, and anyone who is consuming content (in the Apple ecosystem) will most likely be using an iPad, and using their fingers.

Sorry, but count me out. Somethings stand the test of time (mouse/keyboard) because there is nothing else that does a better job.

EDIT: I can see potential use for it on live porn sites... maybe to show how much you appreciate the model. Not that I'd ever use it as such.

Bryan
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
aloshka Avatar
aloshka
169 months ago
Other than looking retarded, why would someone use this over say... I don't know. A trackpad? Looks like so much more work. Have to move you hand up and down to select an item before you do a gesture.

Just seems weird. Move your finger in a one inch swipe vs swaying your whole damn arm to click.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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