Hands on with Microsoft 'Mixed Reality'

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I recently tried Microsoft's new 'Mixed Reality' experience which was demoed with Acer's new headset and hand controller which was connected to a gaming notebook. 

Windows Mixed Reality capabilities are coming to Windows 10 Fall Creators update, but you need to be running a 7th generation Intel Core processor at the very minimum, which means most Windows users will likely need to upgrade to be able to take advantage of this feature.

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Walt Mossberg to write a book focusing on the personal tech revolution

Photo by James Bareham / The Verge

Renowned American tech journalist Walt Mossberg is bring his many years of experience into one book. Mossberg signed a deal with St. Martin’s Press to write about the ascent of tech in the past 40 years and what we can expect in the coming decade. Tim Bartlett will serve as his editor and he plans to release the book in the early fall of 2019. Mossberg says his final column with The Verge is “not a bad outline” for the book.

It’ll focus on how our important personal tech devices—like laptops, phones, the iPod, and e-readers—has affected “the world at every level, in every walk of life,” despite these being less than 40 years old. The book will also feature stories from the people behind these products, some will be tales Mossberg hasn’t told before. He won’t focus on successes but will also look into products that were flops but were considered important for the industry. He also wants to highlight the responsibility the tech companies have now. Mossberg tells The Verge, “I’ve been preaching privacy, security, and fairness to consumers for a long time. I think you can do that and also say these things are cool and useful.”

Huawei launches Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro with AI-focused features

Photos by Emily Chung

Huawei launched its Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro flagship smartphones in Munich, Germany today. Huawei, which recently overtook Apple as the world's second largest smartphone maker, unveiled HUAWEI Mate 10 Series, which will open the door to new AI mobile applications.

The HUAWEI Mate 10, HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro, and PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 10 showcase breakthrough AI devices that combine innovative hardware, the Kirin 970 chipset and EMUI 8.0. The HUAWEI Mate 10 Series feature high performance and long-lasting battery life, while integrating New Leica Dual Camera technology.

Huawei seems to have hit all the high notes. Not only have they developed their own processor and AI focused blueprint, they have partnered with premium brands like Leica and Porsche Design to bring reputable solutions and design to their stable of flagship handsets.

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What happens when Ford Canada takes city folks to the farm in new F-150s?

 

Over the past year, Ford Canada has invited various media and "influencer" types out for experiences involving their vehicles in real-life settings. The latest opportunity gave us the chance to spend a day-in-a-life of the farming family of Gro-Pak Farms located just on the outskirts of the city as they were gearing up to harvest season.

So, why did Ford decide to send a bunch of city folks into the country? We wondered as well and, to be honest, it intrigued us. 

We first met right in the downtown core of Toronto to jump into a new Ford F-150. We were handed over the keys to a gorgeous Ford 2018 F150 Limited. The instructions? "Follow the map, or preloaded directions on the navigation system and enjoy." 

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