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03.12.18

Wearables

Microsoft’s mad scientists are making AR more tactile

New controllers let you grasp soft objects, play the trombone or use a cane for the blind.

By S. Dent, 03.12.18

08.16.17

Microsoft Research uses AI to help drones soar like eagles

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Gadgetry

Microsoft Research uses AI to help drones soar like eagles

The end goal is to keep the autonomous sailplanes in the air indefinitely.

By T. Seppala, 08.16.17

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07.12.17

Microsoft will offer its AI smarts to benefit the environment

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Green

Microsoft will offer its AI smarts to benefit the environment

Its AI for Earth will put down $2 million to support environmentally-focused projects.

By M. Locklear, 07.12.17

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05.20.17

Microsoft's true holographic display fits in your glasses

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Wearables

Microsoft's true holographic display fits in your glasses

You don't need an elaborate headset to experience augmented reality.

By J. Fingas, 05.20.17

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03.27.17

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Lightform computer brings glasses-free augmented reality 'anywhere'

The project comes from the folks who brought you Microsoft's IllumiRoom.

By T. Seppala, 03.27.17

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11.11.16

Your search history could be an early detector for lung cancer

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Internet

Your search history could be an early detector for lung cancer

Pre-cognition, but for oncology instead of high crime.

By T. Seppala, 11.11.16

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10.28.16

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Microsoft Research has two types of touch for VR haptics

'NormalTouch' and 'TextureTouch' are in early stages, but could make tactility in VR more believable.

By T. Seppala, 10.28.16

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10.25.16

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Microsoft Research helped 'Gears of War 4' sound so good

The Coalition worked with Microsoft's scientists to make the game's reverb shine.

By T. Seppala, 10.25.16

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09.20.16

Microsoft hopes AI will find better cancer treatments

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Medicine

Microsoft hopes AI will find better cancer treatments

Algorithms could help understand tumor development and program cells to fight the disease.

By J. Fingas, 09.20.16

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07.06.16

Microsoft's take on Pinterest has you collecting real objects

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Services

Microsoft's take on Pinterest has you collecting real objects

Thinga.me is all about sharing what you've found in the physical world.

By J. Fingas, 07.06.16

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Microsoftresearch

Microsoft’s mad scientists are making AR more tactile

Microsoft Research uses AI to help drones soar like eagles

Microsoft will offer its AI smarts to benefit the environment

Microsoft's true holographic display fits in your glasses

Lightform computer brings glasses-free augmented reality 'anywhere'

Your search history could be an early detector for lung cancer

Microsoft Research has two types of touch for VR haptics

Microsoft Research helped 'Gears of War 4' sound so good

Microsoft hopes AI will find better cancer treatments

Microsoft's take on Pinterest has you collecting real objects

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