Innovation and Technology: Microsoft's Latest Advancements

Innovation is a buzzword that everyone in technology is talking about, with every company wanting to be at the forefront of it. But who's actually doing it? I'm Jeremy Kaplan with Digital Trends, and we're here at an event in New York City where Microsoft has thrown its hat into the ring. The event is largely centered around the surface product line, but one of the things Microsoft wanted to show off was changes that are coming to the Windows 10 platform.

Many of the changes Microsoft wants to talk about are an upcoming version of Windows 10, which they're calling the Creators Update. This update will include significant changes in 3D design and virtual reality, with the latter being a major focus area for Microsoft. The company is talking about an entire platform of virtual reality, including the Hol lens thing, and how it's all baked directly into Windows. This is a very neat development that could potentially revolutionize the way we interact with technology.

Microsoft showed off a lot of people playing with and designing in 3D, and while I'm not sure if everyone will actually do this, Microsoft is convinced that students, children, designers, and anyone else who's thinking in 3D will benefit from these changes. The tools that they're designing are meant to enhance the 3D experience, making it easier to work with, and they do look very easy to use. Beyond the Creators Update, Microsoft has also announced a new product in its surface line: the Surface Studio.

The Surface Studio is an all-in-one PC with a 28-inch screen, and it's absolutely gorgeous. The price tag? A whopping $3,000, making it one of the most expensive computers on the market. But that's not stopping Microsoft from showcasing this beautiful device to anyone who will look at it. One of the standout features of the Surface Studio is its color fidelity, which is actually slightly higher than 4K (193 dots per inch, to be exact). This level of detail and accuracy is impressive, especially considering that this is a professional-grade computer.

Microsoft has also partnered with Seaman NX, a high-end program designed for companies like Mercedes-Benz who want to design special parts. What they're showcasing here is the Surface Studio being used to design an implant for a skull – just one example of how this technology can be applied in various industries. But what's most exciting about the Surface Studio is that it's not just for CAD cam or professional designers; anyone with basic computer skills will be able to use this device.

The controller on the Surface Studio is also very intuitive, making it easy to navigate and control. However, Microsoft knows that integrating this technology into a wide range of programs will take some work. Right now, there's an SDK available for other manufacturers who want to develop their own versions of this technology. While we don't have as much information on this yet, it's clear that Microsoft is committed to making this technology accessible to everyone.

One thing that stood out during the event was the array of Surface Studios on display behind us. We're looking forward to playing around with these devices a little more in the coming days and seeing just how impressive they truly are. As Jeremy Kaplan from Digital Trends, I want to thank you for watching this video – it's been an absolute pleasure showing off Microsoft's latest advancements in technology.

In conclusion, Microsoft has certainly been making waves in the tech world with its latest announcements, particularly when it comes to 3D design and virtual reality. The Surface Studio is a stunning device that offers unparalleled color fidelity and ease of use. While there are some challenges ahead for integrating this technology into various programs, we're excited to see where Microsoft takes this technology next.

The Push for Accessibility

One thing that's become increasingly clear in recent years is the importance of accessibility in technology. For far too long, companies have prioritized functionality and performance over user experience, leaving those who aren't as tech-savvy behind. But with innovations like virtual reality and 3D design, Microsoft is committed to making these technologies accessible to everyone.

Microsoft has a big push for kids and students in college to start thinking about 3D design and technology. The company believes that this will not only benefit the individual but also have a positive impact on society as a whole. By empowering people with basic computer skills, Microsoft aims to create a more inclusive and diverse tech community.

Designing an Implant for a Skull

One of the most impressive applications of virtual reality and 3D design is showcased in Seaman NX's partnership with Microsoft. The company is using the Surface Studio to design implants for surgical procedures – just one example of how this technology can be applied in various industries.

The level of detail and accuracy required for these designs is staggering, with some parts requiring over 1,000 individual components. This is where virtual reality comes into play, allowing designers to visualize and test their creations before making any changes. The end result is a more precise and effective implant that can make all the difference in someone's life.

But how does this technology work? In simple terms, Seaman NX uses computer-aided design (CAD) software to create the initial model of the implant. This is then transferred onto the Surface Studio, where it's refined and detailed using a combination of 3D modeling tools and virtual reality techniques. The result is an incredibly accurate and precise model that can be tested and validated before being used in real-world applications.

The Future of Virtual Reality

As we look to the future, one thing is clear: virtual reality is going to play an increasingly important role in shaping our world. From design and engineering to medicine and entertainment, VR has the potential to revolutionize countless industries.

Microsoft's commitment to virtual reality is evident in its latest advancements, from the Creators Update to the Surface Studio. But what's next? Will we see more affordable VR headsets that can compete with existing solutions like Oculus or Vive? Can we expect major breakthroughs in AI and machine learning that will make VR even more accessible?

Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: Microsoft is at the forefront of this revolution, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and making it clear that virtual reality is here to stay.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Microsoft has made significant strides in innovation with its latest announcements, particularly when it comes to 3D design and virtual reality. The Surface Studio is an impressive device that offers unparalleled color fidelity and ease of use, while the Creators Update promises a brighter future for designers and engineers alike.

As we look to the future, one thing is clear: Microsoft is committed to making technology accessible to everyone. From kids and students in college to professionals and businesses, the company believes that virtual reality and 3D design have the potential to revolutionize countless industries.

So what's next? Will we see more affordable VR headsets or major breakthroughs in AI and machine learning? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: Microsoft is at the forefront of this revolution, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and making it clear that virtual reality is here to stay.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enInnovation everyone in technolog is talking about it every company wants to be behind it but who's actually doing it I'm Jeremy Kaplan with Digital Trends we're here at an event that Microsoft has thrown in New York City largely C circling around the surface product line of course but one of the things Microsoft wanted to show off was changes that are coming to the Windows 10 platform many of the changes Microsoft wanted to talk about are an upcoming version of Windows 10 they call the creators update 3D design was a big thing Microsoft's talking about an entire platform of virtual reality the Hol lens thing the whole 3D design thing it's all baked directly into Microsoft into Windows which is very neat Microsoft showed off a lot of people playing with and designing in 3D now I don't know if people are actually going to do this but Microsoft is convinced that students children designers today everyone is thinking in 3D and a lot of the tools that they're designing are meant to enhance that to make it easier to work with and they do look very easy to use but beyond that we have a new product in the surface line the surface Studio it's a 28 in all-in-one PC let's go take a look at it let's get in and play with that so what you're seeing here is the surface dial works both on screen and as a separate component just a long press activates it brings up an onscreen menu and you can do the same thing on screen here rather than as a uh as a thing on the desktop itself this is a new way of inter interacting with your computer and it's a big part of this the surface Studio A $3,000 computer from Microsoft very expensive but also gorgeous absolutely gorgeous this is a 28in screen uh they were talking a lot about the color Fidelity uh it's a 4K screen it's actually slightly higher than 4K not quite the 5K we were trying to do the math and couldn't figure it out 193 dots per inch um very very nice screen Microsoft has put a lot of effort into color Fidelity and color accuracy we're in a cad program here called Seaman NX which is a very very high-end program designed for comp like Mercedes-Benz who wants to design special parts and that's what we're seeing here they're designing a special part for a an implant for a skull Microsoft has a big push for kids and for uh students in college working on design to start thinking about 3D so this is a professional program but I think the studio and a lot of the the advancements that Microsoft's been talking about are designed to help people ordinary people like you and I get involved with 3D which in the past has been very very very complicated and a lot of the Innovations here especially things like this make it accessible make it easy I would say make it fun so you this is also not just for CAD cam of course you can control the volume you can scroll pages in Microsoft Word or any application uh very interesting very neat stuff looking forward to trying out a lot more so that was a quick look at the new Microsoft Surface Studio a very nice looking product very expensive of course but very very high quality that screen is really really bright with it was hard to tell in our video footage because the light coming into this place is not particularly great but a very very sharp screen using that controller is also pretty intuitive but it's going to take some work for Microsoft to integrate that into a lot of different programs it looks like right now there's an SDK and there's ways for other manufacturers to do that but we don't have a lot of that yet anyway very interesting stuff you can see an array of these behind us we're looking forward to playing around with these a little more again I'm Jeremy Kaplan Digital Trends thanks for watchingInnovation everyone in technolog is talking about it every company wants to be behind it but who's actually doing it I'm Jeremy Kaplan with Digital Trends we're here at an event that Microsoft has thrown in New York City largely C circling around the surface product line of course but one of the things Microsoft wanted to show off was changes that are coming to the Windows 10 platform many of the changes Microsoft wanted to talk about are an upcoming version of Windows 10 they call the creators update 3D design was a big thing Microsoft's talking about an entire platform of virtual reality the Hol lens thing the whole 3D design thing it's all baked directly into Microsoft into Windows which is very neat Microsoft showed off a lot of people playing with and designing in 3D now I don't know if people are actually going to do this but Microsoft is convinced that students children designers today everyone is thinking in 3D and a lot of the tools that they're designing are meant to enhance that to make it easier to work with and they do look very easy to use but beyond that we have a new product in the surface line the surface Studio it's a 28 in all-in-one PC let's go take a look at it let's get in and play with that so what you're seeing here is the surface dial works both on screen and as a separate component just a long press activates it brings up an onscreen menu and you can do the same thing on screen here rather than as a uh as a thing on the desktop itself this is a new way of inter interacting with your computer and it's a big part of this the surface Studio A $3,000 computer from Microsoft very expensive but also gorgeous absolutely gorgeous this is a 28in screen uh they were talking a lot about the color Fidelity uh it's a 4K screen it's actually slightly higher than 4K not quite the 5K we were trying to do the math and couldn't figure it out 193 dots per inch um very very nice screen Microsoft has put a lot of effort into color Fidelity and color accuracy we're in a cad program here called Seaman NX which is a very very high-end program designed for comp like Mercedes-Benz who wants to design special parts and that's what we're seeing here they're designing a special part for a an implant for a skull Microsoft has a big push for kids and for uh students in college working on design to start thinking about 3D so this is a professional program but I think the studio and a lot of the the advancements that Microsoft's been talking about are designed to help people ordinary people like you and I get involved with 3D which in the past has been very very very complicated and a lot of the Innovations here especially things like this make it accessible make it easy I would say make it fun so you this is also not just for CAD cam of course you can control the volume you can scroll pages in Microsoft Word or any application uh very interesting very neat stuff looking forward to trying out a lot more so that was a quick look at the new Microsoft Surface Studio a very nice looking product very expensive of course but very very high quality that screen is really really bright with it was hard to tell in our video footage because the light coming into this place is not particularly great but a very very sharp screen using that controller is also pretty intuitive but it's going to take some work for Microsoft to integrate that into a lot of different programs it looks like right now there's an SDK and there's ways for other manufacturers to do that but we don't have a lot of that yet anyway very interesting stuff you can see an array of these behind us we're looking forward to playing around with these a little more again I'm Jeremy Kaplan Digital Trends thanks for watching\n"