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Microsoft to launch 4K webcams in 2019
Hmm think Windows Hello here? A biometric authentication system can use your face, iris, and fingerprint, among other things, to log in on your Windows 10. Now it seems that Microsoft has a number of 4K webcams ready for next year.
The news is spread by Paul Thurrott, and yes a Windows Hello webcam under the Surface brand name sounds plausible:
For Windows 10 users, one new Microsoft’s webcam will provide Windows Hello-based authentication, marking the first time the firm has provided this capability on a standalone camera. To date, Microsoft has provided Windows Hello functionality via the camera systems built into its Surface PCs only.On Xbox One, this webcam could provide a much-missed feature from the Kinect, the ill-fated peripheral that is no longer sold with that console: Users will be able to sign-in automatically simply by moving in front of the camera. This will work with multiple users, too, so that friends or family members can join an in-session game session.
Microsoft’s new webcams might be tied in some way to the new USB-C-based webcam that it will ship alongside Surface Hub 2 later this year as well. That device has multiple USB-C ports around its periphery so that you can mount a single camera where you like, or use multiple cameras. I’ve been told that one Microsoft webcam will be enterprise-focused, and I’m wondering if this isn’t, in fact, the same camera that will be used with Surface Hub 2. Certainly, a Surface-branded webcam with Windows Hello capabilities makes a lot of sense.
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#5621030 Posted on: 12/26/2018 03:48 PM
I'd consider your statement very narrow-minded. Go outside of major cities throughout east Asia or northern Africa and you won't get such high speeds. Also, apparently South America and Oceania don't exist at all to you? Are Greenland, Cyprus, and Iceland not part of Europe, because their connection speeds are crap.
I know the stereotype is Americans only think of themselves, but at least I'm the one accounting for the majority of the world's population, and remembering people outside of my geographically little bubble exist.
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BTW, there are plenty of connections in NA with speeds competitive with speeds in the areas of Europe and Asia with high population densities.
I confirm for asia and north africa too
In conclusion, just because the US, Canada, Mexico, etc don't have general fast speed internet availability doesn't mean that the rest of the world can't enjoy 4k streaming.
I'd consider your statement very narrow-minded. Go outside of major cities throughout east Asia or northern Africa and you won't get such high speeds. Also, apparently South America and Oceania don't exist at all to you? Are Greenland, Cyprus, and Iceland not part of Europe, because their connection speeds are crap.
I know the stereotype is Americans only think of themselves, but at least I'm the one accounting for the majority of the world's population, and remembering people outside of my geographically little bubble exist.
EDIT:
BTW, there are plenty of connections in NA with speeds competitive with speeds in the areas of Europe and Asia with high population densities.
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#5621136 Posted on: 12/26/2018 08:38 PM
I see this as a beneficial add on to a streaming system as everyone don't want to spend a fortune on an expensive camera just to show your face on your stream.
I see this as a beneficial add on to a streaming system as everyone don't want to spend a fortune on an expensive camera just to show your face on your stream.
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#5621193 Posted on: 12/26/2018 11:47 PM
I've been using a Logitech Brio for like 2 years now (4K). Works good with Windows Hello
I've been using a Logitech Brio for like 2 years now (4K). Works good with Windows Hello
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#5621211 Posted on: 12/27/2018 12:28 AM
I'd consider your statement very narrow-minded. Go outside of major cities throughout east Asia or northern Africa and you won't get such high speeds. Also, apparently South America and Oceania don't exist at all to you? Are Greenland, Cyprus, and Iceland not part of Europe, because their connection speeds are crap.
I know the stereotype is Americans only think of themselves, but at least I'm the one accounting for the majority of the world's population, and remembering people outside of my geographically little bubble exist.
EDIT:
BTW, there are plenty of connections in NA with speeds competitive with speeds in the areas of Europe and Asia with high population densities.
I expanded your US-centric comment (since most 1st world countries don't fit into the problem you described) and expanded it with a couple examples yet I was the one being narrow-minded? I'm confused.
I do know about South America (I've actually lived there for some time a few years ago) but the percentage of population there that can afford it and also have FTTH is very low.
Anyway, back to the previous conclusion: there's a big potential market for it in Europe and Eastern-Asia which is more than enough to justify this webcam. The fact that there are other places that might also make use of them is a plus.
PS: The majority of the world's population doesn't even have a computer at home, so if you are going to use the term literally, please make sure that it makes sense to do so. (I really doubt that Microsoft was thinking about selling them in DR Congo when they launched the webcam).
I'd consider your statement very narrow-minded. Go outside of major cities throughout east Asia or northern Africa and you won't get such high speeds. Also, apparently South America and Oceania don't exist at all to you? Are Greenland, Cyprus, and Iceland not part of Europe, because their connection speeds are crap.
I know the stereotype is Americans only think of themselves, but at least I'm the one accounting for the majority of the world's population, and remembering people outside of my geographically little bubble exist.
EDIT:
BTW, there are plenty of connections in NA with speeds competitive with speeds in the areas of Europe and Asia with high population densities.
I expanded your US-centric comment (since most 1st world countries don't fit into the problem you described) and expanded it with a couple examples yet I was the one being narrow-minded? I'm confused.
I do know about South America (I've actually lived there for some time a few years ago) but the percentage of population there that can afford it and also have FTTH is very low.
Anyway, back to the previous conclusion: there's a big potential market for it in Europe and Eastern-Asia which is more than enough to justify this webcam. The fact that there are other places that might also make use of them is a plus.
PS: The majority of the world's population doesn't even have a computer at home, so if you are going to use the term literally, please make sure that it makes sense to do so. (I really doubt that Microsoft was thinking about selling them in DR Congo when they launched the webcam).
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As Microsoft Azure accomodates more storage than ever, they can store 4k footage from their devices.
To spy on you even better!!!