Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary with a specialCopilotevent presentation today (April 4) at its headquarters in Washington.
So follow along with us as we see what’s coming to Copilot!
The graphics weren’t exactly cutting-edge, but it was definitely playable.
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That’s all from Redmond!
Let’s go shopping!
Copilot can also help you purchase things.
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Decent sense of humor!
However, we’re going to go hands-on with some of Copilot’s new features, so stay tuned.
This certainly has been an interesting event, though not entirely for reasons Microsoft hoped.
She was on the other side of the stage, so we couldn’t get a clear photo.
Steve Ballmer reprises one of his most famous moments from Microsoft’s past.
“Shame on you all!”
“You have blood on your hands!”
Now it sounds like more protestors are outside wanting to be heard.
“There was no software industry, and we thought we could get in the front of this.”
Right now, Allen Stone returned to keep the folks in attendance entertained.
And that’s it!
And it’s over, folks!
We’ll have more coverage coming so stay tuned to this page!
This could help people who are hesitant to use the technology feel more comfortable with it.
And yes, you’ve got the option to use Clippy as your avatar!
Copilot memory
“We’re building something that weill adapt to each and every one of us.
Ultimately, I think there will be as many copilots as there will be people using them.”
Copilot will get to know you personally.
You’ll never need to start over with our personal copilot.
you might always work from a place of deep understanding based on hat you want to share.
It will remember more than the specific facts of your life.
It can learn your personal style.
Joonie is the best dog
I think we can all agree that Joonie is absolutely adorable.
This is the star of the show!
Elvira Johnson takes the stage to discuss how she uses Copilot to help her around her home.
Best of all, asking it questions doesn’t feel weird.
Dog training can be stressful, so hopefully Copilot can relieve some of that stress for folks.
Some features are available today while others will roll out in the next couple of weeks.
From there it’s possible for you to refine using your style.
Best of all, it has links to all its references so you’re free to trust it.
Use Copilot to create podcasts
Suleyman demonstrates how to create a dinosaur-themed podcast for his family.
You’ll basically chat with Copilot, and it can respond with witty answers.
This might be a fun thing to try out.
How Copilot can help people
We now see clips of folks using Copilot for everyday tasks.
Just 250 years ago, the average person only made it to 25."
He installed Windows 95 on it.
This is a story many of us can relate to.
Will AI become useful?
One of the goals is to build trustworthy AI systems.
And this isn’t just for businesses, but for everyday users.
And yes, that is Phil Spencer next to Ballmer.
And we’re live!
Satya Nadella takes the stage to kick off the Microsoft 50th anniversary event!
Almost time!
The big show is about to happen soon and the venue is filling up fast!
The Future Family!
Glenn bought the first Surface at Microsoft pop-up store in New York on October 26, 2012!
Watch along with us here!
By the way, there’s a live band here!
Phil Spencer?
More like Drip Spencer
Yes, that Adidas top is immaculate.
Got some serious Minecraft vibes from it!
We’ve got swag!
And we’re in!
We’re on the way to the event!
Breakfast is over and we’re walking over now!
My Copilot announcement predictions
Jason England from the home team checking in!
Not much is known, so let’s make some guesses.
Breakfast is heating up
Good thing I came early and ate!
It’s almost time to take our seats.
Bill Gates was far too cool in his Xbox era
The drip is immaculate.
I so want that jacket!
Hate Comic Sans all you want!
Comic Sans was actually built for easier legibility, and can actually help dyslexic readers with its distinct lettering.
Watch Microsoft talk all about this!
Breakfast time
You know a company means business when the breakfast spread is good.
I’m addicted to these avocado quiche bites very fluffy and the pickled onion adds a nice balance.
Hello from Redmond!
Stay tuned for more…
Check out the original source code for Microsoft’s first product!
Bill Gates just postedsomething special to his blog the original source code to Altair Basic.
Bill Gates, Satya Nadella and Steve Ballmer are thrown a couple softballs, but grilled too.
It’s a fun watch.
Remember when Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry taught us to use Windows 95?
This was a huge leap to making computing more accessible after all?
So what was the fix?
Video guides with celebrities!
In particular, this one with Friends stars Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry.
But it’s most certainly not aged well!
Could we get Copilots answer to visual AI?
Now, lets have a think about what Microsoft could be bringing to the main event today.
All we know is that there will be Copilot announcements.
But what could they be?
Could Copilot introduce something like this?
I dont know, but it does seem like a logical step forward.
Maybe using the webcam to recognise items you show it?
3D Pinball: Space Cadet ruined my education
Cast your mind back to the early 2000s.
I was in school, and we just got a shiny new computer lab.
Sorry to admit this now, Mr Peck, but hopefully you could understand.
This game absolutely ruled from the flashy graphics and realistic physics to the competitions it created.
Oh, and if you want,you’re able to still play it here.
Xbox One the one moment Microsoft threw gaming away
Talk about fumbling the ball.
Up until this point, Microsofts plan was golden.
But this fumble set them back so far.
Plus watching someone say Xbox is about to become the next watercooler will never stop making me cringe.
Eventually on March 13, 1986, it was time to launch an initial public offering.
At the time, the public offering gave over 3 million shares at $21 a pop.
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This was based on a market cap of $777 million.
Sounds like a big number, right?
Well, given the market cap is now at over $3 trillion, this is basically peanuts!
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Microsoft knew it struck gold, so they hosted a long event and…itssocringe.
But this was one of many, many moments you look back on through the gaps between your fingers.
Microsoft wheeled out so many celebrities (including The Rock) to talk about Xbox.
Cringe rating: 0/5
Halo rules.
Nothing more to say about it.
Playing Blood Gulch team slayer with my friends is a core memory that I will never forget.
In many ways, this memorable figure in Microsoft’s history is cringeworthy to say the least.
But personally, I like to view this annoying assistant as the early makings of Copilot.
Great Big Story did a piece on how it was made fascinating watch.
I was ready to give Clippy full marks.
Now, you may be wondering where the name came from!
Well, the inspiration came from a cover of Popular Electronics Magazine.
Bill and Paul’s plan was to create software for this computer.
Microprocessors + software = Microsoft (sometimes written as Micro-Soft).
That logo is sick, and we absolutely need a throwback in branding design era now!
Welcome to the party, pal!
Let’s start with a little bit of fun.
So I’m bringing the cringe rating back!
Stand by, it’s going to get weird…
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