Surface

Cloud, cloud, cloud, followed by Office, gaming, Surface and then Windows: By now, Microsoft has laid out its priorities, and the financial results Microsoft reported Wednesday afternoon reflected this. For consumers, the high point of Microsoft’s fourth-quarter calendar 2019 results was the fact that Microsoft reported $1.98 billion in Surface sales alone—almost, but not quite, [...]

Earth looks incredible when seen from space, thanks to its blue cover of water bodies. Astronomers have captured the breathtaking beauty of our planet in countless photographs and videos. But has this planet always been like what it is today? How did 70 percent of Earth’s surface get covered with water? Scientists have long argued [...]

Microsoft announced major updates to its software and product line at the Microsoft Windows 10 Event Wednesday, unveiling its entry into the desktop computer hardware market with a powerful, professional-level product called Surface Studio. Trademark filings linked to Microsoft show a lengthy list of additions to the Surface name, so more Surface-branded products like appear [...]

Microsoft is getting artsy. The tech giant unveiled tools for artists and designers on Tuesday in Manhattan, including a smartphone app that allows users to scan 3D images of everyday objects and move them around in virtual or “mixed” reality. Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, said he anticipated a greater market for creative tools as the [...]