Apple has acquired PrimeSense, a developer of 3D sensors that allow devices to respond to the environment in three dimensions. It is not known for which applications Apple aims to use the PrimeSense technology or the price it has paid for the Tel Aviv, Israel, company. Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet emailed the company's standard statement after an acquisition. "Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans," she wrote. PrimeSense technology was used to power the Kinect motion sensing input device in the original Xbox from Microsoft. The Calcalist newspaper in Israel reported on the deal about a week ago, and said Apple would pay US$345 million for the company. PrimeSense said earlier this month that its sensor was used by 3-D printing company 3D
