Microsoft has patented the design of an augmented reality pointer, we assume for use with the HoloLens. Currently, the HoloLens mainly uses hand gestures and a clicker, but an actual pointing device would increase the accuracy with which items can be selected and used, and make users more comfortable manipulating items. The fact that an […]
Read More: Expecto Patronum! Microsoft patents wand-like AR pointer
Messaging apps are a pretty big deal in China, being used not just for conversation but also for e-commerce and even purchasing items from street vendors. You can now add controlling your thermostat to the list, as Microsoft teaming up with Xiaomi for smart home control via their Xiaoice chatbot. The company announced yesterday that it's […]
Read More: Microsoft's AI chatbot takes control of Xiaomi's smart home devices
As we edge towards the release of Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality ecosystem of devices this holiday season the hardware which accompanies the system are hitting the certification authorities. The latest is Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality controllers, which has just passed through the Bluetooth SIG. The controllers identify as a Human Interface Device, and I think […]
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Microsoft today revealed some more about the technology which will eventually power the robots which will crush our skulls beneath their heels. Called Project Brainwave, Microsoft's cloud-based AI platform is powered by Intel's new 14 nm Stratix 10 FPGA units and are able to deliver a sustaining 39.5 Teraflops, running each request in under one […]
Read More: Microsoft's massive FPGA-based AI platform achieve real-time processing at data centre scale
Microsoft today released Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 16267 and Mobile Emulator Build 15240. These developer tools can be used with Windows 10 Insider Build 16267 or later. This SDK build includes few bug fixes and some API changes. You can read about the API changes here. Known Issues: Compilation fails on non-Windows 10 platforms. […]
Read More: Microsoft releases Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 16267 and Mobile Emulator Build 15240
Microsoft today announced that they are partnering with Halliburton, one of the world's largest oil field service companies to digitally transform the oil and gas industry. This is a great partnership for both the companies as they can take advantage of each other's strengths to deliver solutions for the oil and gas industry. Halliburton researchers and engineers can […]
Read More: Microsoft taps oil money to take cloud dreams stratospheric
Back in 2015 when Microsoft has pushed out the Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 7 and Windows 8 users, part of the process was pre-downloading between 6-8 GB of installation files, which famously nearly bankrupted a nature conservation service in Africa and which was blamed for causing issues to the PCs of many Windows users. […]
Read More: Microsoft promise to never forcibly download gigabytes of OS upgrade files ever again
