surface design

Microsoft’s Windows 10 S and the accompanying Surface Laptop were less a surprise and more a strategic recalibration: a deliberately simplified, cloud-first Windows SKU paired with a premium clamshell that wore Microsoft’s design language like a banner. Announced as a classroom-friendly...

Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop arrives as a surprisingly traditional clamshell in a product family built on experimentation—and that choice will matter as much for Windows users as it will for Microsoft’s long-term hardware partners. Background: what Microsoft actually announced Microsoft...

Microsoft’s latest education-focused Surface rumors have resurfaced in full color: leaked images and tipster posts claim a clamshell “Surface CloudBook” in four finishes — Platinum, Burgundy, Cobalt Blue, and Graphite Gold — with an Alcantara-covered keyboard and a cloud-optimized Windows SKU...

Anticipation is reaching a crescendo as Microsoft's next-generation Surface Laptop 8 edges closer to its widely rumored October debut. Industry insiders, leakers, and enthusiasts are abuzz with details, and the consensus is clear: this new flagship Windows 11 laptop is poised to set a fresh...

Microsoft’s announcement of new additions to the Surface lineup marks a pivotal moment not only for the company but for the entire Windows device ecosystem. With the global tech industry’s eyes fixed on the advancement of AI-powered computing and ARM-based architectures, the introduction of the...

Microsoft’s latest launch marks a significant milestone in the evolution of its Surface lineup. By integrating Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus platform into the new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, the company is doubling down on the promise of AI-powered performance, portability, and efficiency...

Microsoft’s Surface hardware line has long been synonymous with sleek design, robust productivity features, and a willingness to iterate on both form and function. Now, Microsoft is once again setting the agenda for Windows laptops by introducing the new 13-inch Surface Laptop, unveiled...

Microsoft’s unveiling of the new 12-inch Surface Pro represents a decisive step in redefining the boundaries of portability, affordability, and AI-integrated personal computing in Windows devices. This latest addition to the Surface Pro family, distinguished as the thinnest and lightest Copilot+...

Microsoft’s Surface series has long been emblematic of the company’s vision for the future of Windows PCs, but few years have seen as much transformation as 2024. The last 12 months marked the dawn of a new era under the leadership of Pavan Davuluri, with Microsoft launching successive waves of...

Microsoft is intensifying its efforts to redefine premium portable computing by exploring the compact segment of the Surface lineup. Sources report that the company is on the verge of unveiling two new devices: a smaller Surface Pro and a smaller Surface Laptop, both featuring Snapdragon X...

When we created Surface seven years ago, we wanted to challenge convention by redefining expectations for what a productivity device should be, and what it should do. Put simply, we wanted to help people get things done. We didn’t set out to combine two existing devices – the tablet and the...

This fourth 3D Builder tutorial video covers using the edit mode to create a 3D object from simple primitives. You'll see how to use boolean operations to intersect, subtract and unite basic shapes. You'll also see how contour emboss is used to add text and a logo onto the surface of a 3D model...

At Tech Ed 2011, David Pugmire and I had the pleasure of speaking with Ken Collins from Cogent. He demonstrated the Cogent DataHub WebView product—a product built using Silverlight and backed by cloud services. The product includes real-time information display from various sensors and...