Free To Upgrade To Windows 10 In The First Year
The Windows 10 event began at 9 am this morning with Microsoft’s Terry Myerson giving an overview of what to anticipate from the latest iteration of Windows. Most exciting of all was learning that Windows 10 will be free to upgrade for those using Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. Same goes for phones, too.
.@tmyerson announces free upgrades to Windows 10 for a year. #Windows10 pic.twitter.com/uup6bYUWCv
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Cortana Comes To PC
Cortana will no longer be relegated to mobile as she will bring a “new natural way of interacting with your PC,” says Joe Belfiore, Corporate Vice President, Operating Systems Group at Microsoft.
"Hey Cortana, how does it feel to be on a PC?" "Feeling groovy!" @joebelfiore #Windows10 pic.twitter.com/K6mMXeBqmd
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Windows PC and Tablet Will Have The Xbox App
Xbox One, meet the PC.
"Bringing more power to #Windows10 gaming is incredibly important to us." @XboxP3
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"We think enabling people to play multiplayer games across #Windows10 and @Xbox unlocks Live's potential." @XboxP3 pic.twitter.com/7tvre9lxAw
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"I'm here to announce that with #Windows10, we will be enabling streaming of @Xbox One games to any Windows PC or tablet." @XboxP3
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"#Windows10 is bringing new capability to games you already own. It will unlock your existing @Xbox One library." @XboxP3
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Gaming Shines
Gaming figures hugely in the Microsoft 10 experience. Beyond the Xbox App, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer talks about what these means for the integration of PC and console gaming. “Bringing more power to Windows 10 gaming is incredibly important to us,” he said. It becomes clear that they really mean it with Direct-X 12.
Phil Spencer says all-new DirectX 12 "adds more complexity to the scene." @XboxP3 #Windows10 pic.twitter.com/oB0lzkYmfg
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"We've cut the power consumption required in half, which means you're going to see more incredible games on mobile." @XboxP3 #Windows10
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"We have hundreds of studios who are incredibly happy. They're already using DirectX 12." @XboxP3 name checks @unity3d, Unreal. #Windows10
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HoloLens “Brings Technology Into Our World”
Undoubtedly the most exciting announcement of the day was of course the HoloLens, a project that Microsoft has been working on for some time now “underneath everyone’s noses.” The device will allow its users to manipulate, create and interact with holograms, a futuristic tech that you’ve likely only imagined about.
"New ways to collaborate and explore places we've never been." Windows Holographic demonstration at #Windows10 launch pic.twitter.com/FGNANyR9Y3
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"Imagine turning your living room into a surreal gaming environment." @akipman on Windows Holographic #Windows10
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"Holographic computing enabled by #Windows10 is here. Holographic APIs are enabled inside every #Windows10 build on all screens." @akipman
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Microsoft’s Alex Kipman shows how HoloStudio will do for holographic technology what Microsoft Paint did for the PC. The HoloLens truly allows us to bring technology into our world.
"What do you think, Alex?" "I'm getting a good Area 51 vibe!" Windows Holographic demonstration at #Windows10 launch. pic.twitter.com/P4ksd9BGzK
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