Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Microsoft’s “The Cube”: What is it?


We have all grown to know Microsoft as a heavy weight hitter when it comes to the tech world.  Microsoft has been around since the seventies and have been labeled the top dog when it comes to the development, manufacturing, licensing and selling of personal computers, consumer electronics and of course computer software. 



Rarely if ever do we associate Microsoft with artistic expression.  I mean take a look at the three generation of their game console, the X-box and you will see what I mean.  But it seems as if things are about to change.  We may soon be looking at Microsoft for the next hottest tech equipment in self expression. 


Micosoft has been seen dabbing in a new project titled ”Microsoft Cube”.  So what exactly is the cube you ask.  Well the cube is just that! A cube! Well not just a cube, to be more accurate the cube is a 4 foot cube which combines the use of multiple PCs, projectors and kinect sensors.  It is one of the latest interactive art installations coming out of Redmond, Washington. 

So what exactly does the Microsoft cube allow you to do?  Well the cube is basically a projection system that uses 5 PCs, 5 Projectors and 4 kinect sensors to create an interactive environment in which a number of tasks can be performed.  It seems for now the cube will not be made for public use. 

The Cube will be showcased in the Seattle Decibel music and art festival.  People will be invited to stand in front of the cube and interact with it.  The cube is currently able to trace the movement of those around them.  Essentially this new device could be used by two different people in two different locations to interact in a virtual space.  Of course this is still to be seen, who knows what Microsoft is thinking of implementing with the Cube. 

According to Michael Megalli, Senior director of brand strategy at Microsoft , In the future we might see the cube being  used as a stage for performance, a blackboard for educational purposes or even a display case for museum artifacts.  The possibilities seem endless at this point. 

It seems as if the world around us is constantly changing due to technology.  That’s why it is a great idea to have a trusted company like Cyber Technologies at your side for when you might come across something new in the tech world that you don’t quite understand.  Cyber technologies has been helping thousands in their years of service.  For more information on the following services contact Cyber Technologies today.

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