It's Like You Were There: Our Live Coverage of the Microsoft Surface Event

We’ll be live-tweeting the Microsoft event in a few minutes! And @WinObs is there on the scene.

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“We don’t build Windows for all of us. We build Windows for each of us.” — Event launches w/video showing AI in action for accessibility.

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“The key is really matching the ability of the technology to the ability of the person.” — closing on the video

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

It is @tmyerson who is kicking things off this morning. Talking about creating/building Windows. #MicrosoftEvent pic.twitter.com/qYiNik0Wmq

— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016

Early reminder of MSFT mission to empower every person & every organization on the planet to be more productive. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“What unites us is that we are creators of our individuals lives … at work and at play.” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

"...what we've been working on..." - not what we've completed. #MicrosoftEvent

— Rod Trent (@rodtrent) October 26, 2016

"As creators we need technology that spans all aspects of our life's - both work & play" @tmyerson #MicrosoftEvent pic.twitter.com/Xj5PA0CL16

— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016

The emphasis on “creators” feels like a shot across #Apple’s bow with the allusion to creative professionals & how #Microsoft has the tools.

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

"We build Windows to be the place where you think and play" @tmyerson pic.twitter.com/Uj4YuhyFp7

— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016

Cites over 400 mil ppl now using Windows 10. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

The next iteration of #Windows10 ships for free to all Windows 10 users in spring 2017. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Newest version of Windows 10 will be called “the Creators Update.” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Win10: Augmented reality & holographic computing; more pretties for gaming; faster connections w/“ppl who matter most” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Emphasis on “creativity" sounds much more exciting than an emphasis on “you’ll be able to make better PPT presos” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Up now: Megan Saunders, “experiences at Microsoft,” talking about creativity &how 3D will enhance ideas, storytelling. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Whoop, there it is — the line drawn from improved creativity to improved productivity. And it starts w/Windows 3D Creator being for everyone

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

There are children explaining the finer points of 3D creator interfaces & we’ve never felt so old in our lives. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“Taking something from the physical world and making it digital” — reversal of the 1st mention in MSFT moving computing to real world

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

100 mil people use MS Paint every month. Not bad for a 30 year old app! #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Hello Paint 3D! Demo shows ability to crop out photo backgrounds, move #D objects in and out of Paint. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

These 3D creations ppl can share — some made in Minecraft — have a very avatars-in-1990s-virtual-worlds feel. Early days. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Microsoft now partnering with SketchUp on 3D libraries. This event’s for end users but am curious about retail, industry approach to 3D.

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Looking at inspiration boards in Paint 3D — amazing to see how Pinterest has really set interface standard for image discovery/organization.

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Stickers in Paint 3D, ability to make own emoji. A nice little shot across Apple’s bow, points to larger desire for everyday customization.

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Claim: 3D “accelerates comprehension.” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Ha, joke about PPT earlier, get a presentation on how 3D is coming to PPT later as part of MSFT’s 3D integration through '17 #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Next up: HoloLens. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

HoloLens + Edge = demo where you’re basically Iron Man flicking through floating windows of information. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“Powerful and affordable virtual reality is coming to everyone.” — There it is. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Watching HoloLens demo of user walking through 3D places in HoloTour, wondering how it’s going to affect travel industry #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

HP, Dell, Asus, Acer & Lenovo will be shipping virtual reality headsets that work with MSFT’s 3D tech #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“Game viewing has become a phenomena.” — Having already established biz case for 3D, MSFT aiming at young-person audience #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Watching the new Xbox live gameplay broadcast features — impressive how social networks aggregate around games #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Creators Update for gamers announcement 1: Game Broadcast build into Windows 10 #MicrosoftEvent

— Rod Trent (@rodtrent) October 26, 2016

Will be curious to see if custom tournaments and gameplay broadcasting help boost Windows 10 adoption #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Moving into demo of the Xbox 1s ($299) #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“The best platform to enable each of us to become a game broadcaster”— build Win10 audience via social interaction in gaming #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Intro’ing idea of prioritizing “most important people” in yr social networks & Win 10 will have tech to “feel closer to ppl who matter most"

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Now intro’ing tech to mitigate “overload of communication that comes from being so accessible to so many ppl” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Integrating email and Skype to help users determine who the “most important people” are to a user #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“Shoulder taps” = basically Facebook pokes for Windows #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

The goal for Win10 is “to have the effect of the Gutenberg Press on this next generation” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Windows Insiders will see new builds this week of the Creators Update. #MicrosoftEvent

— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016

You know @panos_panay is a rock star! #MicrosoftEvent pic.twitter.com/HUIdOKhjF1

— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016

“The products we make are nothing more than a reflection of … the people who use them and the people who love them” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Meet the Surface Book i7. Claims graphics are 2x better, 30% more battery, new hardware case. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

"We put more batteries in the product" 16 hours of battery life. #MicrosoftEvent pic.twitter.com/7eH08Q2o8S

— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016

Pre-order Surface Book i7 as of today, delivery in November, starting at $2400. Also reminder that Surface exists at $800 price point.

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Introducing the Surface Studio pic.twitter.com/7SGFwQ8cGZ

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Whoop, we’ve got the Surface Dial too. Now is a good time to go read this: https://t.co/2HpYdkqgUQ

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

63% more pixels than a 4K television — we’ve seen another blurring of the line between passive viewing & active engagement in entertainment

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

I enjoy how they’re incorporating Cortana into the demo.

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Cortana just activated on everyone's Windows 10 devices in the room. #MicrosoftEvent

— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016

Apparently, the point of the shiny chrome arm on the Surface Studio is to reflect local environment & thus help you focus on the screen.

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Windows Hello facial recognition is integrated with the camera. #MicrosoftEvent

— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016

It's fun that Microsoft is dropping a bunch of new PC hardware the day before Apple's Mac event. The rivalry is alive!

— Alex Fitzpatrick (@AlexJamesFitz) October 26, 2016

Bringing it all home with the Surface Studio “is a product made to help you get to your most creative point” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Seeing the Dial demo now — it’s basically a giant wireless mouse + pen thingy. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Surface Studio doubles as a drafting desk. Creative pro market, MSFT wants you. Will be interesting to see if Adobe partnership helps.

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

The Surface Dial: “A new form of input … this product was meant to help you create even faster.” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

The Dial allows replay of user actions — basically Track Changes in real time. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Example of how to use Surface Studio to move between typing and writing: pic.twitter.com/fPsWxZlIiR

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

After a few videos and a lot of talk about creativity, we see a creative pro live on stage using Surface Studio. pic.twitter.com/BE4DDvme2a

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

The Surface Studio + Dial is aimed at ppl who want to do a lot of 3D work, visual work, tactile manipulation of assets #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Honestly, I could watch demos of Mental Canvas all day. It looks so beautiful and tactile on the Surface Studio #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Preorder the Surface Studio tomorrow — it starts at $3000. #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“It’s available in limited quantities this holiday, so if you do want to get your hands on the Surface Studio, do it quickly."

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

SATYA NADELLA IN THE HOOOOOOOOUSE #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

Nadella calls software “that most malleable of resources” — remember this approach later #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“I believe the next 10 years will belong to technology that empowers profound creation.” — Nadella #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“I’m inspired by what I see in the Minecraft generation … who see themselves as creators of new worlds that they dream up” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“With Surface, we’re introducing a new category that transforms your desk into a creative studio.” — Nadella #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“What you saw today was the birth of a new medium, a future where we can move from 2D constructs to 3D” #MicrosoftEvent

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

“We think of mixed reality as ability to share your experiences across the real & digital worlds … we are democratizing this new medium."

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

BTW - Surface Dial is $99 and is free with pre-order of Surface Studio. Limited quantities this holiday season. #MicrosoftEvent

— Richard Hay (@WinObs) October 26, 2016

“What permeates throughout all of this is that ultimately, technology is just a tool … that amplifies our creativity & ingenuity."

— SuperSiteforWindows (@SSforWindows) October 26, 2016

This is the 1st tech event I’ve covered where the CEO closes out by dropping some Rainer Maria Rilke.

— Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) October 26, 2016