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Patent shows a potential Surface Book with a detachable inking keyboard
By Sean Endicott published
A new patent shows a potential Surface Book device featuring a writing Surface either next to the trackpad or on the back of the keyboard.

Microsoft dual-screen device patent ditches volume buttons for virtual controls
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Would you miss them?

Microsoft patent would keep Surface Type Cover from 'flopping' with magnets
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
A new Microsoft patent shows how a future Surface Pro could prevent the Type Cover from flopping open in tablet mode with magnets.

Microsoft patent could bring fingerprint sensor to the Windows key
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
A new Microsoft patent could signal a fingerprint sensor is headed to the Windows key on your keyboard.

Eye tracking could be in the cards for HoloLens 2
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
A new Microsoft patent describes an eye tracking system that could make for a unique addition to HoloLens 2.

Microsoft patent could bring touch-sensitive fabric to Surface, HoloLens, more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
A new Microsoft patent for touch-sensitive fabrics could wind up making the Alcantara fabric on your Surface much more functional.

Microsoft's patented augmented reality glasses are basically a miniaturized HoloLens
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Bulky headsets like HoloLens may represent the current state of augmented reality, but a new Microsoft patent points to a more compact future.

Microsoft patent envisions more accessible mixed reality for people with restricted movement
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
A new patent from Microsoft would make Windows Mixed Reality more accessible for people with a limited range of movement.
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