June 8, 2018
What to expect from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony at E3 2018
It’s June, so that means it’s time to spend some quality time in downtown Los Angeles. E3 doesn’t actually begin in earnest until next Tuesday, but much of…
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June 6, 2018
Microsoft program provides a decade of updates for Windows IoT devices
If you have an essential Internet of Things device running Windows 10 IoT Core Service, you don’t want to be worried about security and OS patches over a…
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Microsoft Azure will soon offer machines with up to 12 TB of memory
Do you have an application that needs a lot of memory? Maybe as much as 12 terabytes of memory? Well, you’re in luck because Microsoft Azure will soon offer…
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Microsoft promises to keep GitHub independent and open
Microsoft today announced its plans to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion in stock. Unsurprisingly, that sent a few shock waves through the developer community, which still often eyes…
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The Microsoft Launcher for Android now lets you track your kids’ whereabouts
Microsoft is launching an update to its Android launcher today that gives parents the ability to track their kids’ location. This is one out of a number of…
Read articleMay 24, 2018
Microsoft’s Twitch rival Mixer gets a revamp, including new developer tools for interactive gameplay
Microsoft is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its game streaming service and Twitch competitor, Mixer, with a host of new features, including a refresh of the user experience and…
Read articleMay 21, 2018
Microsoft acquires conversational AI startup Semantic Machines to help bots sound more lifelike
Microsoft announced today that it has acquired Semantic Machines, a Berkeley-based startup that wants to solve one of the biggest challenges in conversational AI: making chatbots sound more…
Read articleMay 17, 2018
Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller is an inspiring example of inclusive design
Every gamer with a disability faces a unique challenge for many reasons, one of which is the relative dearth of accessibility-focused peripherals for consoles. Microsoft is taking a…
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Microsoft and Red Hat now offer a jointly managed OpenShift service on Azure
Microsoft and Red Hat are deepening their existing alliance around cloud computing. The two companies will now offer a managed version of OpenShift, Red Hat’s container application platform,…
Read articleMay 7, 2018
Watch the Microsoft Build 2018 keynote live right here
Microsoft is holding its annual Build developer conference this week and the company is kicking off the event with its inaugural keynote this morning. You can watch the…
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