Microsoft is attempting to patent a self cleaning touch screen. The technology would enable the use of touch screens in public places where masses of individuals interact with a touch screen on a daily basis. … read more
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Developer makes Windows 7 a lot more touch friendly
29th May 11 2:43 pm with 16 CommentsOne developer has changed the face of Windows 7 to improve its touch based user interface. Justin Campana, who is interested in tablet computing, decided to take Windows 7 and improve it. “Tablets have been … read more
Microsoft showcases Windows 7 powered touchscreen DJ turntables
27th May 11 7:15 pm with 20 CommentsMicrosoft is joining up with the music industry to demo the latest DJ technology. The software giant showcased a Windows 7 powered touchscreen turntable in a blog post on Thursday. The touchscreen utilizes emulator software … read more
Microsoft aims to turn any wall into an interactive surface
6th May 11 12:09 pm with 13 CommentsMicrosoft is aiming to turn any wall into a fully interactive surface. Researchers at Microsoft and the University of Washington have discovered a method to use ambient electromagnetic radiation and turn any wall in a … read more
Windows 8: Touch friendly Metro UI settings demo [video]
27th Apr 11 9:34 am with 19 CommentsMicrosoft appears to be building a far more friendly touch based UI inside Windows 8. A number of leaked videos have surfaced recently after a pre-milestone 3 build of Windows 8 leaked earlier this week. … read more
Microsoft creates giant 234″ interactive touch-screen
28th Mar 11 11:46 am with 20 CommentsMicrosoft has created a gigantic 234-inch touch-screen system for use at trade shows. The software giant’s “Microsoft Cinema” display is the largest touch-screen in the world according to its creators. Microsoft partnered with Stereolize, a … read more
HP announces new pair of reclining Windows 7 Touch PCs
7th Feb 11 9:45 pm with 4 CommentsHP announced a pair of new TouchSmart all-in-one PCs on Monday. The new touchscreen desktop PCs feature a 60-degree reclining display, allowing users to adjust the display’s position for a more comfortable way to user … read more
Microsoft unveils new Touch Mouse for Windows 7, available May
6th Jan 11 3:55 am with 5 CommentsMicrosoft has taken the wraps off a new Touch Mouse designed for Windows 7. Announced at the Consumer Electronics Show, the “Touch Mouse” includes gestures for quick navigation on Windows 7. The Touch Mouse supports … read more
Microsoft Surface 2 demonstrated at CES
5th Jan 11 10:56 pm with 2 CommentsMicrosoft announced its second generation Surface computer at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The software giant demonstrated the Surface 2 at a press briefing during CES today. The new version of … read more
Microsoft shows off ‘Courier’ pen and touch computing concepts
20th Dec 10 11:28 am with 6 CommentsRemember the cancelled “Courier” project? Microsoft has been demonstrating a number of research projects using pen and touch computing that are key to the Courier concept. The demos come courtesy of a recent Channel 9 … read more