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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.

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
Microsoft shows how Cortana will work in speakers and carsMicrosoft shows how Cortana will work in speakers and cars
Microsoft’s new Cortana skills include Dark Sky and Domino’sMicrosoft’s new Cortana skills include Dark Sky and Domino’s
7 things to expect from Microsoft’s Build conference7 things to expect from Microsoft’s Build conference
Microsoft Build 2017 developer conference announced for May 10th to 12th in SeattleMicrosoft Build 2017 developer conference announced for May 10th to 12th in Seattle
Microsoft Build 2016: The latest Windows 10, HoloLens, and Xbox newsMicrosoft Build 2016: The latest Windows 10, HoloLens, and Xbox news
Apple launches the best iPad ever and Microsoft dreams of botsApple launches the best iPad ever and Microsoft dreams of bots
Microsoft’s ambitions are huge and surprising, because they have to beMicrosoft’s ambitions are huge and surprising, because they have to be
Microsoft Build: the 10 most important announcements

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Microsoft’s Bot Framework will help everyone build their own chatbotMicrosoft’s Bot Framework will help everyone build their own chatbot
Microsoft knows we will lose in robot war, argues for coexistenceMicrosoft knows we will lose in robot war, argues for coexistence
Microsoft’s wild vision for the future puts conversations at the heart of computingMicrosoft’s wild vision for the future puts conversations at the heart of computing
Microsoft HoloLens development kits are shipping todayMicrosoft HoloLens development kits are shipping today
Microsoft’s Build 2016 event: start time, live blog, and how to watchMicrosoft’s Build 2016 event: start time, live blog, and how to watch
Microsoft will unveil an army of AI bots todayMicrosoft will unveil an army of AI bots today
What to expect from Microsoft’s Build 2016 conference
Microsoft to finally unveil its universal Xbox apps later this monthMicrosoft to finally unveil its universal Xbox apps later this month
Microsoft’s Build conference sold out in one minuteMicrosoft’s Build conference sold out in one minute
Mark Zuckerberg: I’m building an AI for my home that’s ‘kind of like Jarvis in Iron Man’Mark Zuckerberg: I’m building an AI for my home that’s ‘kind of like Jarvis in Iron Man’

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