1. Bots conquer network

Various bugs, fixes and system versatility to platforms, new features and software – everything is cool and important, but the Microsoft priority is bots. Cortana smart assistant trains modules that can interact with the user. Bots will be built into the system. Necessary API (22 pieces) is available for developers. “Natural language” of communication will be a fundamental condition.

2. Developers have received «bot framework»

Continuing the first theme, Microsoft releases Cortana Intelligence Suite tool for creating bots. The tool can be used for any application, for example, messenger Skype or Slack.

3. Cortana appeared in Xbox and received expanded functionality

Cortana is now available for Xbox One. Now you can find new games and share tips with other gamers. The new version of Windows 10 will have the assistant that is more deeply integrated into third-party software.

4. Skype will have bots

At first the text, and then the video assistants come to Skype applications on all platforms. The pioneer will be bot from Microsoft, which will link to Cortana. It will help in the search for information and some simple operations. In the future, Microsoft bots can be used with third-party services, for example, to order  pizza or a taxi.

5. Windows 10 Anniversary Update summer

The system will become more “comprehensive” – ​​to the desktops, tablets and mobile devices will join Xbox and VR-glasses HoloLens. However, this list can be expanded with the release of new devices Microsoft. Among the new and really important features is support for biometric sensors. Fingerprint reader eliminates the need to enter the password not only when you are logged into the system, but also for authentication on websites and programs (probably).

6. Linux command line in Windows 10

I’m so far away from the topic that I will not undertake to comment on this innovation. But developers were delighted and even applauded.

7. More handwriting capabilities

Ink Workspace tool family will make use of the stylus is paired with Windows 10 more convenient and productive. Operating system will determine the type of written or drawn, offering to recognize the text, provide useful image marks (such as the distance between the selected objects on the map) or the creation of a reminder or a call if there is a date or sketch mentioned people from your address book.

8. Maximum universal application

There will be more universal application in Windows 10. For Facebook, Instagram and Twitter joins Starbucks, and soon should wait Uber, Vine, Bank of America and WWE. Also Xamarin tool was shown that capable of quickly converting application code to be compatible with Windows platforms, iOS and Android.

9. Games and Xbox

Versatility has affected the game. Now porting old win32 titles on Windows 10 becomes a simple matter that the company has demonstrated by the example of Age of Empires II HD. The same automated process applies to The Witcher 3. Games will support key features Windows 10 like Live Tiles and Notifications.

The new titles will be released simultaneously on two platforms. The first signs: Forza, Quantum Break and Killer Instinct. Xbox One can be used for the development of games and applications. Microsoft intends to launch a unified software store for PC and Xbox.

10. HoloLens goes into the world

Microsoft HoloLens ambitious VR-accessory today goes to developers. At the same time with the bots, the direction the company is going to pay a lot of attention. The first application was for HoloLens Galaxy Explorer, allowing to plunge into outer space and to control it with gestures. Also it was shown the medical, research and teaching VR-program.

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In an interview with ZDNet Satya Nadella he described how he came in 1992 to the company, where the main task was to bring a computer into every home: “You know what? We did it. But the years passed, computers already have with each and trends of the time made it clear that today it is necessary to go to the mobile market. Microsoft has been thinking about the PC as a central node for all and forever, says Nadella. Not giving much importance and simply obeying the trends, the company launched Windows Phone, but because of his neglect of the mobile market and confidence in desktop systems over five years was able to get only about 3% of the world market.

Today, in his view, universal gadgets have become “6-inch device,” but to rely on them, as at the time Microsoft did to the PC and be sure that nothing will replace, then again repeat my same mistake and lose again game. Nevertheless, the existence of some “center for all” continues to be the main idea of ​​the modern digital world, so Microsoft decided to bet on the function of Continuum. Apparently, the ability to customize the workspace to any size surface and a single system for all devices are the foundations of a new concept of a company that can not get out of the outsiders of the mobile market.

Satya Nadella makes it clear that a single system, the ability to turn your smartphone into a full-fledged computer with OS by Continuum (with some reservations, but still), the overwhelming share of the market for desktop operating systems, Xbox and HoloLens – is a single space that is running Windows 10. This, in turn, means software compatibility. That is, if the desktop operating systems already have the program, why not prepare it for other devices with minimal cost in time and money? This approach really can work. This will solve the problem of the number of applications for Windows 10 Mobile, which, however now is not as sharp as before. This Statement lure for developers.

The development of the software environment will attract an increasing number of device manufacturers. “We are trying to create new categories [devices],” – says Nadella and recalls that it was the Surface impetus to the development of this class of gadgets, as it is now common device “2 in 1”. However, not always attract the attention of vendors, but because Microsoft is ready to fill the empty space on their own: “If none of the manufacturers will make devices Windows, we make them ourselves.” He mentions Lumia as an example, but also notes that the substance is not in the ecosystem or the devices themselves, while in the complex, which is called Windows.

The company has two strategies for further development. They differ on the basis of whether the third-party company to produce the device. These words of the head of Microsoft made it clear that the software giant is not going to leave the mobile business or any other direction. Especially because Satya Nadella uses a smartphone with Windows Phone, according to him. So the CEO can not afford to keep a small production of gadgets for themselves. By the way, his choice fell on the Nokia Lumia 830.

How exactly will develop Windows and Microsoft as a whole, we can find out in the near future. Satya Nadella confident that the new strategy will build a strong, complete ecosystem with a variety of gadgets and their complete versatility. A reduction in the line of smartphones can play only on hand, because the devices are significantly different from each other, assures CEO of Microsoft.

Source: zdnet

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Samsung has repeatedly patented devices like smart glasses Google Glass, and many sources even reported the imminent release of an accessory, but we still did not be submitted. It seems that the South Korean giant has not abandoned the project and really engaged in its development. Recently discovered a new Samsung glasses, which describes the glasses with two displays of 3D-enabled cameras and augmented reality or holograms. The device does not yet have an official name, but it has some differences from those things which Samsung has worked previously.

What is new Samsung glasses are similar to Microsoft HoloLens?

New Samsung glasses have a sporty design and are connected to a smartphone or other device using a wireless connection, not the cable, as in previous versions. The patent describes spectacles, in which there is on the display for each eye, displays an image of a virtual reality, and elements, sending light in a predetermined position of a wearable display. Sources say that these elements are sending directional light and are rotationally asymmetric reflective surfaces.

As HoloLens on with Microsoft, Samsung’s glasses can display an image, depending on the position of the user’s head. This headset allows you to move freely in space, as it does not cover the external world, and does not interfere with the user, but only imposes the image as augmented reality.

In the picture, you can see the points that management is carried out by a single touch panel on the side, the microphone and speaker. As is the case with Gear VR, it is expected that the user can control the headset via voice commands or gestures on the touch panel. It is also expected that the headset can be controlled with the help of external devices, for example, Bluetooth-controllers.

According to the description, the headset has two cameras for creating stereoscopic photos and videos. This will capture everything around in a more familiar format for the man, which can not do conventional cameras.

It is possible that Samsung is going to release an analog of Microsoft HoloLens, who will receive additional opportunities. However, this is only a patent, so wait for the official presentation of this device in the near future is not worth it.

Source: slashgear

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The Corporation has prepared a video that demonstrates how could such a peer learning process, as a student, using augmented reality, will receive the necessary knowledge to work.

Is it difficult to training of physicians using Microsoft HoloLens?

To do this, Microsoft HoloLens build a virtual model of man as full and partial, showing, for example, only the circulatory system or the skeleton.

Source: dailymail

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Most recently, Microsoft held an unusually interesting event. She showed a new version of Windows called Windows 10.

The company put emphasis on the quality of integration of desktop and mobile versions of Windows, as well as the integration between Windows 10 and the Xbox One.

It seemed interesting new browser codenamed Spartan.

But the real hit was augmented reality system called HoloLens. (HoloLens similar to virtual reality glasses from “Back to the Future II”. “The Future” was happening in 2015!)

Worth seeing the official video of HoloLens from Microsoft, and it becomes easy to understand the amazement of the audience. Especially the press.

The publication called The Verge HoloLens «intriguing», Ars Technica – «magic», Gizmodo – “stunning”.

In HoloLens all built on feelings, but as a product it is not very interesting. And all because he is not a product. Not even close. Microsoft HoloLens before the release of three, four or five years. We do not know.

HoloLeans – is a research product. Microsoft creates such great research projects already for 20 years I’ve seen absolutely perfect voice synthesis technology from Microsoft Research, she could play the voice of any person. The demonstration was attended by stars. I’ve seen projects Microsoft Research, in which instead of video chat participated animated avatars in real time by using cameras. I saw a Microsoft Research project with self-artificial intelligence, which analyzed the vocabulary and understand the connection between words and concepts, resulting in a “understood” the world. And it was 15 years ago.

Previously, Microsoft has never showed such great projects in public and certainly not produced them in a commercial product.

Who changed only that CEO Satya Nadella decided to slightly enhance the excitement around Microsoft by showing one of the slaughter of research projects at major events. But so far there is no evidence – zero! – That Microsoft has learned to turn such great projects into real products.

By the time HoloLeans become a finished product, this technology will be considered trite commonplace. Already, dozens if not hundreds of companies, universities and individual developers are exactly the same augmented reality system. Among them – well-funded start-up Magic Leap, which clearly very far ahead of Microsoft.

If you ask me, I will answer that HoloLens will be another Zune augmented reality – interesting, but a little late.

Meanwhile, Microsoft has revealed something really revolutionary.

Why was the real star of the submission Surface Hub

The real star of the conference was Microsoft Surface Hub – big computer to Windows 10 format 4K for organizations.

Surface Hub is available in two sizes: large (55 inches) and very large (84 inches).

Surface Hub can be controlled via the touch screen, voice, gestures in the air, pen and keyboard. He has an array of sensors, including two widescreen camera at 1080p, microphone, motion sensors and touch.

Its interface is extremely advanced. For example, multi-touch screen technology recognizes 100 touches simultaneously, and very accurate. Five people can work on one side, and several others that may draw some – other.

To get started, you just need to go. Surface Hub already knows that you are near. You can only choose one of three options work: call board or the connection.

Because it is Windows 10, there is a Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, plus board and Skype for Business. (At least it’s a full-fledged PC, videoconferencing system, telephone, presentations, TV, and drawing board – almost everything you need for a meeting room, apart from a table and chairs, and even assistant. On Surface Hub, of course, works fine Cortana ).

At the time, Microsoft Surface tablet borrowed the name of the project Surface, which was a large TV. Then developers borrowed brand Surface application settings pen called Surface Hub.

Now the creators of the big TV in Microsoft took the name back – for a new computer system Surface Hub.

Surface Hub Group is engaged in Perceptive Pixel, which is already more than a year supplies giant touch screens for the army, the press and other organizations. Microsoft bought Perceptive Pixel in 2012. “Magic Wall” in CNN – are computers Perceptive Pixel. CEO and founder of this company was Jeff Khan, a visionary and a pioneer of large multi-touch computers. Today Khan – general manager of the equipment Perceptive Pixel.

And you know what? Sam Khan uses a large touchscreen computer at an angle, as the drawing board. He had not hanging on the wall and is attached to the vertical post.

This is the future of pain

Shih computers. Not a “desktop” and the computer instead of the table.

Now Microsoft is pushing Surface Hub only for organizations because consumers it is too expensive. But give it a year or two, prices will fall and consumers will buy them too.

I think they will replace the TV. Or, in other words, TVs get computer operating systems and multi-touch screens.

It should be noted that any resolution higher than 4K are justified only when the touch screen and other options for work at close range. At CES this year we’ve seen monitors the level of 8K, that the traditional watching TV too much. Sitting on the couch, almost impossible to see the difference between 4K and 8K. But when working in close proximity (as with Surface Hub) is superresolution pays off.

Form Factor PC touch with giant screen – a revolutionary new computing platform, which in the coming years will penetrate everywhere.

Yet Surface Hub is more suitable for work than for games. But he has one feature that is not available HoloLens: the finished product is offered for sale this year.

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Just three days ago, Microsoft held a press conference on the occasion of its new operating system Windows 10. Journalists and visitors about two hours listening to, what is she comfortable and functional, but the dessert was waiting for them a real surprise. Representatives of the company showed a prototype augmented reality glasses HoloLens, capable, according to them, to make a revolution among virtual technologies.

Just ten minutes presentation dedicated to one of the most ambitious projects of Microsoft, which was preparing for five years in the regime of secrecy. Even employees of other departments of the company had no idea that they are preparing their colleagues under the direction of Alex Kipmana. The only exception – a few months ago, the journalists are already lucky enough to test Wired this prototype.

kipman Points MS HoloLens: towards a virtual world?

Previously, he created the famous non-contact game controller Kinect, so behind Kipmana already have a successful experience with virtual technology.

How does HoloLens?

What are the maykrosoftovskih smart glasses, codenamed Project Baraboo? The basic idea of the gadget – a combination of real world and virtual objects selected – “holograms,” as they are called authors. This is the main difference from, say, the helmet Oculus Rift, which is building a completely different reality. Holograms appear right before the user points, they can get around, reduced-increase-stretch. Special stereo sound makes realistic relative location of the object. That is, if you behind the virtual display with a football match – the sounds you hear it behind him.

You can communicate with the virtual interlocutor on Skype, you can watch the recipes in the air in the middle of the kitchen. Outwardly resemble ski goggles, they are more massive than Google Glass, but not as bulky as the Oculus Rift.

The gadget is equipped with an Holographic Processing Unit (HPU), multiple cameras with a viewing angle of 120 degrees, video accelerator, a sound system and 18 sensors, some of which even determine where the user is looking (for the construction of a corresponding image). Right placed volume control buttons and contrast virtual objects on top of the lens – audio speakers. Authors trends are convinced that the future belongs to such devices, but not for traditional computers with mouse and keyboard. HoloLens controlled by voice commands and gestures.

But still – how is a three-dimensional image of the hologram? Over this three-layer lenses are two points, wherein each layer of different color (red, blue and green), and has a lot of tiny cells. In these cells a complex process occurs refraction of light rays, whereby the human eye sees the virtual object.

Will virtual images with glasses such quality, as if in a fantasy genre, or as promotional photo from Microsoft? This is known only to those who are lucky enough to wear them.

If indeed virtual glasses from Microsoft so perfect, as we show in the presentation and video, then they can expect unprecedented success and opportunities.

Just think. The surgeon during the operation can immediately check with X-rays, which “floats” in the air directly above the patient. Immediately engineers easily magicians collecting mechanisms of any difficulties using the 3D-tips and schemes. And the designers and all the vast open space for creativity that can immediately visualize the client and by points. All these miracles are happening with the new technology Microsoft Holographic, which is integrated in Windows 10.

Developers and gamers perceived novelty with great enthusiasm. It is not hard to guess that the toys get more realistic, more levels of complexity, as a whole will become more interesting. Interaction with the game makers HoloLens can be beneficial to both parties. According to The Verge, by playing Minecraft and her new lovers can become a mega-popular at least in this segment. Play can be, expanding virtual blocks right on the couch or on the floor. And then do not have to get out – a virtual mess.

And one can open the door to virtual points – the film industry. 3D-films have long been commonplace for us. With the help of augmented reality glasses viewer can feel part of the action that takes place in the film. For Oculus Rift created 5-minute film “Lost” and showed him at the annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City in the US. The viewer can not affect the main course of events tape, but in a state of, for example, to drive away the fireflies flying by hand – they react to his movement.

If the creators of MS HoloLens be able to convince the public that it is a necessary thing – for her open attractive prospects, and in the first place – in the entertainment industry. By the way, have fun with the Oculus Rift is quite real. The point where for a small fee, you can experience the charm of virtual reality, exist even in Kiev shopping and entertainment centers.

The reaction to the Glasses

Most journalists who put on a new miracle of technology – were delighted. They say it’s science fiction, which has become a life. But some members of the press are more skeptical. For example, our colleague from Forbes magazine says that despite all the enthusiasm, it’s too cool to be true. And especially if you remember the disappointment about Google Glass.

It is curious that with Google Glass glasses maykrosoftovskih nobody even compares. And Google, meanwhile, have invested in alternative glasses Magic Leap, but news about it until you hear it.

Skeptics argue that for such innovations is best viewed with extreme caution – then to avoid the bitter disappointments. According to them, every time some new product is presented as a giant leap into the future, but in reality it is just a tiny steps. And that’s at best. Who’s right and who’s gone too far with the level of skepticism – it will become clear only over time.

But how long it takes the path from prototype to finished product, is not yet clear. But we know that Microsoft plans to soon release HoloStudio and Holographic API – Tools for 3D-modeling and the creation of appropriate applications. Some programs, according to the company, are developing now. According to rumors, some Microsoft partners will be able to get the device for testing in the summer. The cost of future trends is also unknown. It will be interesting to compare it with the price of Google Glass ($ 1500), which became one of the causes of low demand.

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Already it is impossible not to notice the interest of Microsoft’s market of portable devices. Last year, the company introduced a fitness bracelet Microsoft Band, and literally on the recently concluded the presentation showed augmented reality glasses HoloLens .

Microsoft object of interest is obvious and understandable – because the future is definitely for those who today do not ignore the booming market of portable devices.

As if to confirm these thoughts on the recently held a conference at Stanford University, the research department professionals with Microsoft, was presented to the device looks like a scarf. Of course, it was not a simple scarf.

Scarf made of wool hides a hex printed circuit boards, modules with chips and wirings. To the smartphone of its support “smart” scarf can connect via Bluetooth and a special companion application.

With mobile gadget can be adjusted, for example, the temperature scarf or vibrate to notify you of new developments: a set of functions depends on which modules are installed in a scarf. Modules can be interchanged or replaced by other, thereby adjusting accessory for your needs.

While the company did not say there was this development on sale, or is it just a concept, which will serve as the “back burner.”

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