Microsoft Surface Dial

By Xah Lee. Date: . Last updated: .

Microsoft Surface Dial is basically just a knob with shake motor for feedback. It can control sound level, any slider setting, or as pie menu selector. Need custom app software.

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Here is a video that explains it well

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As far as tech and design goes, i don't think Apple's leading anymore.