Like the movie Ironman , where Tony Stark manipulate virtual objects in the form of holograms, Microsoft introduced a technology that emulates the way to interact with aimed at launching a new era in the world of computing.
HoloLens is the name of these smart lenses that have a CPU and a GPU integrated, allowing you to manipulate elements in augmented reality thanks to a holographic processing unit that gives the feeling that they will appear in front. It is a hologram you can touch, turn and watch from anywhere and interact with it. They also have built for even more immersive experience with holograms sound.
The holographic computing is the most ambitious project of Microsoft in recent years, because not only has scientific implications as it is developing with NASA called Onsight , which allow scientists to see, as if they were present in person, the Martian surface and interact with objects or rocks on the planet that not only were rebuilt virtually data sent by the rovers , but also can create screens virtual television on any surface with a quality equal to the physical or play games that literally combined with the real world with holographic graphics televisions.
In addition, as part of the development of this technology, the company’s Redmond, Washington, showed live during the presentation to the press a app call HoloStudio, with a series of virtual tools for creating objects holographic, from furniture to more complex elements, and the idea is that this combined with 3D printing technology achieves bring these virtual objects to reality.
Microsoft stated that Windows 10 includes API, or application programming interface, allowing developers to create holographic applications to achieve faster bring this new technology to the public.
Free version
Microsoft also announced that its new Windows 10 version will be free for some users, measure that seeks to unify all systems. It also offers unique advantages such as being a multi-platform operating system.
In a lecture at company headquarters in Redmond, Washington, vice president of Microsoft operating systems, Terry Myerson, indicated that during the first year after its release -prevista market for 2015, Windows 10 will be available at no charge to all users of Windows 7 Phone 8.1 and 8.1.
“Windows 10 is much more than the latest version (…) Changes the game, “Myerson said.
To achieve this universality and facilitate compatibility between all products from Microsoft, Windows 10 will work on computers, tablets , smartphones and the Xbox video game console, establishing itself as the first Microsoft operating system platform.
He explained that the new operating system will adapt to each device according to the characteristics of your screen.
“Today, Windows users are divided into many versions, making it difficult for developers software worldwide reach their my . Now you can head while all those products that work with Windows, “said Myerson.
This is a process of integration between the software different devices by which increasingly are betting more strongly the large computer companies such as Microsoft rival Apple.
As for the interface, Windows 10 recovers Windows 7 start button and the drop down menu, and enter a “center of action” to perform shortcuts as enable or disable WiFi or bluetooth.
Also show the user the notifications received in applications such as Skype or email, and this may answer messages directly without opening the various platforms.
Microsoft has also perfected his voice assistant, Cortana, which appears embedded in the bottom bar of the screen of Windows 10.
Cortana allow, through voice commands, perform various activities such as looking documents from simple indications such as:. “Display all pictures taken in December”
Windows 10 include free versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for all phones and tablets .
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Whatsapp launches version for computers
The instant messaging application for smartphones WhatsApp announced that it will also be available for web browsers on computers.
The company said through its blog officer the application is an extension of the phone, which reflects the conversations and messages in the browser screen.
So, the firm delivers an link on the site, from the which can link the mobile application with the computer through a QR code that has to scan from the phone.
The company, acquired by Facebook last year, said that to use WhatsApp Web is necessary to maintain an internet connection from the phone and have the latest version of the mobile application.
He stressed that for the moment no warranty WhatsApp Web for users of iOS, due to some “limitations Apple “.
The company also made the recommendation that users install on their phones the latest version of WhatsApp, since otherwise it may present a problem of function between the phone and the computer .
Notimex / Mexico
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