Imagine a computing environment which interacts with objects physically. Put a camera in it and the pictures are downloaded on the fly. Microsoft says it has unlocked the mystery of ambiental, portable, devices.
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One of the most revolutionary aspects of Surface, though, is its natural interaction with everyday objects and technologies. When you place your wi-fi enabled digital camera on the table, for example, Surface ‘sees’ the camera and does something extraordinary: It pulls your digital pictures and videos out onto the table for you to look at, move, edit or send. Images literally spill out in a pool of color.