Microsoft Announces Surface Computer

Duncan Riley

"At the D: All Things Digital conference Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballm Microsoft Surface, the first in a new category of surface computing products from Micer will unveilrosoft that will “break down traditional barriers between people and technology”.

A Surface computer is able to recognize physical objects from a paintbrush to a cell phone and allows hands-on, direct control of content such as photos, music and maps. Surface turns an ordinary tabletop into a dynamic surface that provides interaction with all forms of digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects."