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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.

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
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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
The biggest announcements from Microsoft’s Build eventThe biggest announcements from Microsoft’s Build event
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Microsoft’s first VR development kits are available for preorder, will ship this summerMicrosoft’s first VR development kits are available for preorder, will ship this summer
Microsoft’s HoloLens headset is coming to China by the end of this monthMicrosoft’s HoloLens headset is coming to China by the end of this month
Microsoft’s Project Emma is a wearable that helps with Parkinson’s tremorsMicrosoft’s Project Emma is a wearable that helps with Parkinson’s tremors
Acer will ship a $399 VR headset with full motion trackers this holiday seasonAcer will ship a $399 VR headset with full motion trackers this holiday season
Ubuntu, SUSE Linux, and Fedora are all coming to the Windows StoreUbuntu, SUSE Linux, and Fedora are all coming to the Windows Store
These are Microsoft’s new VR motion controllersThese are Microsoft’s new VR motion controllers
Microsoft just made it easier to create iOS and Android apps with WindowsMicrosoft just made it easier to create iOS and Android apps with Windows
Apple is bringing iTunes to the Windows StoreApple is bringing iTunes to the Windows Store
Microsoft wants you to use a pen everywhere in WindowsMicrosoft wants you to use a pen everywhere in Windows
Microsoft’s new cloud clipboard lets you paste from a Windows 10 PC to an iPhoneMicrosoft’s new cloud clipboard lets you paste from a Windows 10 PC to an iPhone
Windows 10’s new Timeline feature lets you resume apps on other devicesWindows 10’s new Timeline feature lets you resume apps on other devices
Fluent Design is Microsoft’s new Metro UI for Windows and moreFluent Design is Microsoft’s new Metro UI for Windows and more
Microsoft’s Story Remix app is Windows Movie Maker on steroidsMicrosoft’s Story Remix app is Windows Movie Maker on steroids
Microsoft’s OneDrive Files On-Demand brings better sync options to Windows 10Microsoft’s OneDrive Files On-Demand brings better sync options to Windows 10
Microsoft announces Windows 10 Fall Creators UpdateMicrosoft announces Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
Microsoft Build 2017: schedule and how to watch today’s keynoteMicrosoft Build 2017: schedule and how to watch today’s keynote
Microsoft PowerPoint can now translate presentations in real timeMicrosoft PowerPoint can now translate presentations in real time

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