Microsoft's giant Build developer conference took place this week, and we were there.
Daily Archives: May 12, 2017
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Surface Noise
Just because we live in an age of many sensors doesn’t mean we always have the right one for the job. One in particular we’ve been lacking is a radar system that can detect obstacles and aircraft hundreds of meters out, yet fit comfortably on a small drone. The laws of physics, it seemed, prevented it — but Echodyne made it work anyway. Read MoreEchodyne’s pocket-sized radar may be the next must-have tech for ...
Facebook is making good on Mark Zuckerberg’s promise to build community by improving admin tools for Facebook Groups. Now Group admins can establish up to three questions for people requesting to join their Group to answer. This lets admins screen potential members to ensure they’re the right fit for the group and will add constructively to the discussion, not just spam or troll… Read MoreFacebook Groups can now screen new members with a questionnaire
As President Trump continues to degrade our democracy and diminish the freedom of the press, Twitter’s CFO/COO Anthony Noto sees a marketing opportunity. @realDonaldTrump May I suggest questions submitted and answered via Twitter. A perfect record and we distribute to the world not just those with a TV — Anthony Noto (@anthonynoto) May 12, 2017 Trump issued a thinly veiled… Read MoreTwitter CFO thinks WH press briefings via Twitter are a ...
You may have noticed the purple flower reaction has returned to Facebook, allowing you to respond to posts with a “thankful” sentiment instead of a Like. As it turns out, the addition is only one of several features Facebook has planned for this Mother’s Day weekend here in the U.S., and throughout the month where the day is celebrated elsewhere in the world. The purple… Read MoreFacebook kicks off Mother’s Day weekend with flower reactions, cards, ...
Apple just released a dozen of videos on its website (and some of them on YouTube) about the camera on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. At first I thought it would be a step-by-step three-minute tutorial explaining all the buttons in the Camera app. But it focuses more on hidden features and how to get the most out of your phone’s camera. Named ‘How to shoot on iPhone 7’,… Read MoreIf you suck at taking photos with your iPhone, Apple ...
Now, Cortana can integrate your digital life across devices, whether they run on Windows, iOS, or Android. No Windows phone required.
Cortana Just Got Microsoft Back in the Smartphone Game
Now, Cortana can integrate your digital life across devices, whether they run on Windows, iOS, or Android. No Windows phone required. The post Cortana Just Got Microsoft Back in the Smartphone Game appeared first on WIRED.