PC World - First, it was the “clapper”. Then came the Nintendo Wii. Now gesture control seems to be on the verge of being used in many more products.

PC World - Despite rumors to the contrary, Microsoft did not unveil an Xbox console with HD DVD capabilities built-in at CES, and has no plans to do so in the future, according to an executive in Microsoft’s entertainment business.

NewsFactor - In a week of consumer electronics madness, Sony announced it is introducing Skype features to its recently refreshed PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld entertainment system.

Reuters - Microsoft Corp’s Xbox video gaming unit still fully backs Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) HD-DVD high-definition DVD format but could consider supporting Sony Corp’s (6758.T) rival Blu-ray technology should consumers want it, an executive said on Tuesday.

TechWeb - Microsoft’s video gaming unit still fully backs Toshiba HD-DVD high-definition DVD format.