Microsoft Windows 10 Event Set For January 21

Microsoft has revealed the date for its second Windows 10 event, holding the event in Redmond, Washington—Microsoft’s headquarters. The event will cover the consumer side and some new features kept secret in the Developer Preview.
There are still a few things unclear, after the first event. The big question is will Windows 10 be free for some or all customers. Microsoft’s COO said Windows 10 would not be a “loss leader”, pointing to some price points for customers.
Rumors say Microsoft may offer Windows 10 for free to Windows 8 owners or may only offer the price to enterprise customers—who need extra support and set-up tools. This would be a good way for Microsoft to stop fragmentation plaguing the OS.

There are a few secret features like Continuum—a new touch interface—that have yet to be unveiled. Microsoft has also not discussed how it intends to add Windows 10 to phones and tablets, removing RT and Phone platforms.
Microsoft did reveal a few new features at the small conference in San Francisco, including the new Start Menu with Windows Metro tiles and various workspaces for power users—who want a lot of screens open at once.
Ever since CEO Satya Nadella took the reins of the company, it has been about reformation, services and enterprise. The entertainment division has been dropped and it finally looks like Microsoft knows where it is going.
However, it is still an uphill battle. Microsoft Office is starting to see competition, the enterprise market is heavily stacked with competition, and other services like OneDrive still sit behind rivals.
Windows 10 may bring all of the services together in one neat bundle and reconcile all of the Windows XP and Windows 7 users, who have yet to update to Windows 8.