It may not be directly related to WP or Windows or any MS core products but this influences them to a great extent. Previously Apple was the only cool brand but things like self driving cars are making Google more cool. Soon Google's self driving cars will hit roads with a big Google logo on it. People will think it cool.
I know there are various awesome works done by Microsoft Research. Microsoft may be a best productivity company but for it to maintain its momentum in consumer space it must have a cool factor.
I get Skype Translator is an amazing thing from Microsoft but will it have similar impact upon consumers like Google's Self Driving Car. In reality except few tech junkies most of the people even don't know that Microsoft is the owner of Skype.
Yes Apple is not doing self driving cars. Here are two things to justify it: one it has huge brand power. Secondly, Google is going to support Apple platform anyway either by developing apps or connecting iphone/pads with their cars.
This may not pay off immediately but its gonna have impact upon that cool brand tag. So guys, is Microsoft Research doing anything similar? IMO Microsoft should hurry up. Just imagine a scene from a sci-fi movie with self driving cars but with Google on it. Who wont be intrigued to own a smartphone or any other piece of technology from such cool company?
News on The Verge:
http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/22/7434715/google-first-complete-prototype-autonomous-car-photo
I know there are various awesome works done by Microsoft Research. Microsoft may be a best productivity company but for it to maintain its momentum in consumer space it must have a cool factor.
I get Skype Translator is an amazing thing from Microsoft but will it have similar impact upon consumers like Google's Self Driving Car. In reality except few tech junkies most of the people even don't know that Microsoft is the owner of Skype.
Yes Apple is not doing self driving cars. Here are two things to justify it: one it has huge brand power. Secondly, Google is going to support Apple platform anyway either by developing apps or connecting iphone/pads with their cars.
This may not pay off immediately but its gonna have impact upon that cool brand tag. So guys, is Microsoft Research doing anything similar? IMO Microsoft should hurry up. Just imagine a scene from a sci-fi movie with self driving cars but with Google on it. Who wont be intrigued to own a smartphone or any other piece of technology from such cool company?
News on The Verge:
http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/22/7434715/google-first-complete-prototype-autonomous-car-photo