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Microsoft Build

Build is Microsoft’s main developer event for the year, and it’s typically where the company unveils its latest Windows road map alongside additions to Office, Azure, and many other software and services. At Build 2026, we’re expecting a lot of news on Copilot and Microsoft’s other AI initiatives.

Microsoft is bringing the Task Manager shortcut back to the Windows 11 taskbarMicrosoft is bringing the Task Manager shortcut back to the Windows 11 taskbar
Microsoft Build 2022: news and updates from Microsoft’s developer conferenceMicrosoft Build 2022: news and updates from Microsoft’s developer conference
Windows 11 is getting an easy way to restore apps to a new PCWindows 11 is getting an easy way to restore apps to a new PC
Microsoft is making a native Arm version of Visual Studio 2022 and a mini PCMicrosoft is making a native Arm version of Visual Studio 2022 and a mini PC
Microsoft Teams Live Share takes meetings beyond simple screen sharingMicrosoft Teams Live Share takes meetings beyond simple screen sharing
Microsoft Dev Box is a cloud-powered developer workstationMicrosoft Dev Box is a cloud-powered developer workstation
Microsoft will support third-party Windows 11 widgets later this yearMicrosoft will support third-party Windows 11 widgets later this year
Microsoft starts testing new OneNote design overhaulMicrosoft starts testing new OneNote design overhaul
How to watch Microsoft’s Build 2022 conferenceHow to watch Microsoft’s Build 2022 conference
Microsoft’s Adaptive Accessories are designed to be customizable inputsMicrosoft’s Adaptive Accessories are designed to be customizable inputs
Microsoft Build 2022 will take place May 24th–26thMicrosoft Build 2022 will take place May 24th–26th
Microsoft teases a ‘next generation of Windows’ announcement ‘very soon’Microsoft teases a ‘next generation of Windows’ announcement ‘very soon’
Microsoft Teams opens up to new collaborative apps that plug into meetingsMicrosoft Teams opens up to new collaborative apps that plug into meetings
Microsoft has built an AI-powered autocomplete for code using GPT-3Microsoft has built an AI-powered autocomplete for code using GPT-3
Microsoft and Qualcomm team up to create a Windows on ARM developer PCMicrosoft and Qualcomm team up to create a Windows on ARM developer PC
Microsoft Build will take place May 25th–27thMicrosoft Build will take place May 25th–27th
Microsoft hid lots of secret nerdy messages to devs in its Build streamMicrosoft hid lots of secret nerdy messages to devs in its Build stream
Microsoft’s new Windows Package Manager is already better than the Windows StoreMicrosoft’s new Windows Package Manager is already better than the Windows Store
The biggest announcements from Microsoft Build 2020The biggest announcements from Microsoft Build 2020
Microsoft is bringing Linux GUI apps to Windows 10Microsoft is bringing Linux GUI apps to Windows 10
Microsoft’s new PowerToys Run launcher for Windows 10 is now available to downloadMicrosoft’s new PowerToys Run launcher for Windows 10 is now available to download
Microsoft to unify Windows desktop and UWP apps with new Project ReunionMicrosoft to unify Windows desktop and UWP apps with new Project Reunion
Microsoft Lists is a new app designed for Teams, SharePoint, and OutlookMicrosoft Lists is a new app designed for Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook
Microsoft Edge is getting a new sidebar search feature and Pinterest integrationMicrosoft Edge is getting a new sidebar search feature and Pinterest integration
How to watch Microsoft’s Build conferenceHow to watch Microsoft’s Build conference
Microsoft’s new Cortana chief outlines the company’s digital assistant visionMicrosoft’s new Cortana chief outlines the company’s digital assistant vision
Microsoft will ship a full Linux kernel in Windows 10Microsoft will ship a full Linux kernel in Windows 10
Microsoft Build 2019: the biggest news from the developer conferenceMicrosoft Build 2019: the biggest news from the developer conference
Watch Microsoft’s failed HoloLens 2 Apollo moon landing demoWatch Microsoft’s failed HoloLens 2 Apollo moon landing demo
Microsoft just teased a slick new Minecraft AR game for your phoneMicrosoft just teased a slick new Minecraft AR game for your phone
Inside Microsoft’s surprise decision to work with Google on its Edge browser

Microsoft and Google engineers are now working closely together

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Microsoft teases its Edge browser for macOSMicrosoft teases its Edge browser for macOS
Microsoft wants to make the web more productive with its new Fluid FrameworkMicrosoft wants to make the web more productive with its new Fluid Framework
Microsoft unveils Windows Terminal, a new command line app for WindowsMicrosoft unveils Windows Terminal, a new command line app for Windows
Microsoft is building Internet Explorer into its new Chromium Edge, adding new featuresMicrosoft is building Internet Explorer into its new Chromium Edge, adding new features
Microsoft is making Cortana better at holding conversationsMicrosoft is making Cortana better at holding conversations
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Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore on the future of Windows and connecting phones to PCsMicrosoft’s Joe Belfiore on the future of Windows and connecting phones to PCs
Microsoft reflects on the failures of Courier, KIN, and ultra mobile PCsMicrosoft reflects on the failures of Courier, KIN, and ultra mobile PCs
Microsoft reveals the future of its Fluent Design for Windows 10Microsoft reveals the future of its Fluent Design for Windows 10
Microsoft Build 2018: the biggest news from the conferenceMicrosoft Build 2018: the biggest news from the conference

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