Windows 10, Spartan, HoloLens, and More: The Microsoft Live Event in Retrospective
A few weeks ago, Microsoft presented several of their latest projects at a live event. As expected, there was a lot of focus put on the new Windows operating system, Windows 10, in addition to their in-development browser Spartan; but what we didn’t expect Microsoft to show off was a slew of brand spanking new consumer technologies.
Terry Myerson opened the demonstration with some facts we already knew about, but went into a little more detail:
While it might look like another attempt at a heads-up display (like the failed, and recently-discontinued Google Glass), the HoloLens is a bit different. In fact, it’s even vastly different from the virtual reality provided by the Oculus Rift headset. Instead of making you see a virtual reality, the HoloLens lets you see your reality with virtual elements integrated directly into it via holograms.
Microsoft promised big things were coming with Windows 10, and it looks like they were being serious. The new operating system is looking to be one of the most anticipated versions since Windows 7. In fact, users of Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1 will be happy to hear that Microsoft is offering a free upgrade to Windows 10 if you purchase the software directly from them. However, this freebie is limited to one year following the release of Windows 10, so be sure to keep an eye out for the release date.
Now that Windows 10 can be seen a bit more clearly, what do you think about it? Are there any features you like the most? Let us know in the comments.
- Device Versatility: We already know that Windows 10 is designed for multiple different devices, but Myerson is more talking about how it’s designed to let you switch applications between devices at will, so productivity can flow without a hitch.
- Privacy and Consumer Relationships: At the beginning of the presentation, Myerson reveals that Windows 10 is designed with the enterprise in mind. He even goes as far to state that the security built into Windows 10 would have been enough to stop some of the hacking attacks which seemed to fill 2014.
- Natural Communication: Users can use their voice, hand motions, gaze, and even their own writing to control the operating system.