Leap Motion announced Orion, an entirely new software and hardware product. Orion makes it possible for VR developers and headset makers to tap into the full power of natural hand and finger input for virtual and augmented reality. Leap Motion is making a beta of the Orion software along with new demo experiences and development tools. The company plans to offer Orion software alongside its new embeddable hardware for VR & AR headset man...

The Leap Motion Controller senses how people naturally move their hands and lets them use a computer in a whole new way. Point, wave, reach and grab; pick something up and move it'; he controller is sleek, light, and just 7.6cm long. It uses the space above a desk and doesn’t replace the keyboard, mouse, stylus or trackpad. It works with them, without requiring special adapters. With the Leap Motion software running, just plug it into the U...