This video demonstrates Microsoft’s new surface computing product consisting of a diffuser surface and a series of cameras underneath. It can response to human touch, certain physical objects, as well as tagged objects to provide an interactive and collaborative experience.

The host demonstrates various commercial applications such as a cell phone provider informational kiosk, an interactive dining menu, a music jukebox, a video puzzle, and others.

Chris Anderson, author of The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More, talks about technology trends at TED.