Microsoft has launched a neat online interactive storytelling application on Windows Live Messenger in conjunction with Chorion, the entertainment company, to allow parents to read stories to their children remotely from another location.
“Time for a Story” is a free animated application and lets children interact with pictures on the screen while hearing their parents’ voices and seeing their face on the screen via a webcam.
Children can interact with the pictures on screen, whilst hearing their parent's voice and seeing their face on the PC. The new tool provides three classic Noddy stories, with other classic characters expected to follow in the coming months.
Alex Marks, head of marketing for Microsoft Advertising said: 'By bringing relevant and interactive content to consumers, brands are able to connect and engage in far deeper and more meaningful ways.
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- Sam
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Ok maybe this is just me but think this is cool and sad at the same time. Cool technology but sad that parents can't be home to read to them.
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