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Everything Microsoft announced at Build Developer Conference 2015: Day 1

Apr29
by on April 29, 2015 at 6:52 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, Insider

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As day one of Microsoft Build Developer Conference comes to a close, here’s a roundup of the most exciting news the company announced today. .NET Core preview opens to Mac and Linux After a short chat about Microsoft Azure and a few demos, Microsoft announced that .NET Core, the company’s open source implementation software, is now available as a preview for Linux and Mac OS, allowing developers to build cloud applications on multiple platforms. Windows users can try out .NET Core RC and start their debugging fun today. ➤ Microsoft .NET core preview is now available for Mac and Linux Visual Studio Code goes…

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Microsoft demos how HoloLens will run Windows 10 apps

Apr29
by on April 29, 2015 at 6:47 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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At its Build conference in California today, Microsoft provided some new details on its HoloLens virtual reality device it announced back in January. When the device was introduced, it wasn’t clear to what degree it would integrate with Windows 10. Now we know; the Windows Holographic Platform runs regular Windows 10 apps. Some of them, anyway. Essentially, HoloLens is able to run and project universal Windows apps – software optimized to run and be resizable for any type of device –  into your holographic space. The apps float around along with the the rest of your holographic items and widgets.…

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Windows 10 will let you use your phone as a full computer… sort of

Apr29
by on April 29, 2015 at 6:04 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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At Microsoft BUILD today: the company showcased how your Windows Phone can be used as a full computer, complete with mouse and keyboard. Using Windows 10 Continuum, you’ll be able to plug a HDMI display into your phone and use universal apps like you would on a computer. You can opt to plug in a mouse and keyboard as well. It’s not the full desktop experience, but it’s close to it. Universal apps can adapt to the screen size and work like their desktop peripherals. You won’t be able to install Win32 applications, like on an Intel-based machine, but you’ll be able to…

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Project Spartan’s name is finally revealed: Microsoft Edge

Apr29
by on April 29, 2015 at 5:53 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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At its Build conference today, Microsoft finally revealed the official name for Project Spartan, its new replacement for Internet Explorer, due to arrive with Windows 10. It’s called Microsoft Edge. It’s also described some new features for the browser. For instance, developers can port their Chrome extensions into Edge. Developing…

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KitCut lets you make quirky mashup images for Facebook Messenger

Apr29
by on April 29, 2015 at 5:48 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web

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KitCut is an iOS app that lets you make a mashup of your photos, doodles and text in one message and it is already integrated into Facebook Messenger. Released today, it lets you use cutouts from several pictures from your phone or the Web (or you can use the ready-made templates) to make a funny image easily. I discovered this app through a creative pitch in response to a tweet I sent after returning from the TNW Conference in Amsterdam. I think I have developed an addiction to stroopwafels… #SOS — Amanda Connolly (@tweets_amanda) April 27, 2015 The KitCut team…

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