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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 2025, we’re expecting a lot of news on Copilot and Microsoft’s other AI initiatives.

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
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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
The six biggest announcements from Microsoft Build 2018The six biggest announcements from Microsoft Build 2018
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Microsoft is changing how Alt-Tab works on Windows 10Microsoft is changing how Alt-Tab works on Windows 10
Windows 10 Sets will use tabs to bridge the gap between apps and websitesWindows 10 Sets will use tabs to bridge the gap between apps and websites
Microsoft undercuts Apple and Google to offer Windows 10 app developers more moneyMicrosoft undercuts Apple and Google to offer Windows 10 app developers more money
Microsoft Build 2018: start time, live stream, and scheduleMicrosoft Build 2018: start time, live stream, and schedule
Microsoft will let you pay bills from inside OutlookMicrosoft will let you pay bills from inside Outlook
Microsoft’s meeting room of the future is wildMicrosoft’s meeting room of the future is wild
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Microsoft is moving Kinect to the cloudMicrosoft is moving Kinect to the cloud
Microsoft demonstrates Alexa and Cortana integrationMicrosoft demonstrates Alexa and Cortana integration
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Microsoft partners with DJI on a new Windows 10 drone SDKMicrosoft partners with DJI on a new Windows 10 drone SDK
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Microsoft Layout lets HoloLens users design a floor plan with holographic furnitureMicrosoft Layout lets HoloLens users design a floor plan with holographic furniture
Exclusive: Satya Nadella on the future of Microsoft
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How Windows is giving way to AI and the cloud

Dieter Bohn
Microsoft’s new Windows 10 app mirrors your phone’s features to your PCMicrosoft’s new Windows 10 app mirrors your phone’s features to your PC
Microsoft needs to prove it’s not another IBMMicrosoft needs to prove it’s not another IBM
Silicon Valley, Conway’s law, and the future of WindowsSilicon Valley, Conway’s law, and the future of Windows
You can now play with Windows 10’s impressive Story Remix video editorYou can now play with Windows 10’s impressive Story Remix video editor
The Windows Store is looking a lot like the future of WindowsThe Windows Store is looking a lot like the future of Windows
Replacing VR and AR with ‘mixed reality’ is good for Microsoft and bad for the rest of usReplacing VR and AR with ‘mixed reality’ is good for Microsoft and bad for the rest of us
I tried Microsoft’s first Mixed Reality headset and it was just like VRI tried Microsoft’s first Mixed Reality headset and it was just like VR
Microsoft’s design video features a completely redesigned desktop and email appMicrosoft’s design video features a completely redesigned desktop and email app
Microsoft will make its Edge browser faster in the next Windows 10 updateMicrosoft will make its Edge browser faster in the next Windows 10 update
Microsoft’s next mobile strategy is to make iOS and Android betterMicrosoft’s next mobile strategy is to make iOS and Android better

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