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The latest news on how Microsoft is developing smart technology
Architects are constructing better public buildings and spaces in the UK thanks to the growing popularity of cutting-edge technology such as Microsoft HoloLens, the industry’s professional body has said. Switching from pens and paper to mixed-reality headsets, cloud computing and digital collaboration tools has transformed how architectural firms operate. This … Read more »
Microsoft has laid out its vision for AI (artificial intelligence), which puts people at the heart of intelligent technology to empower them to achieve great things. The company is dedicated to democratizing AI for every person and organisation, making it more accessible and valuable to everyone, and for the past … Read more »
Microsoft’s vision for AI (artificial intelligence) is about people. It’s about amplifying human ingenuity through intelligent technology that will reason with, understand and interact with people and, together with people, help us solve some of society’s most fundamental challenges. This was the message shared earlier today at an event in … Read more »
NASA is using Microsoft HoloLens to find the best places on Mars to build bases that would one day house astronauts exploring the planet, a senior member of the Rover team has said. Jay Torres is part of a group at NASA developing the Mars Exploration Rover, which will be … Read more »
A group of schoolchildren from the UK will have their names put on a 1,000mph car that could break the land speed record next year. The boys from Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School, in Hertfordshire, won the chance to be part of history after they took top spot in one of … Read more »
SwiftKey has made it easier for 70 million more people in India to stay in touch with friends and family via their mobile phones. The British smartphone keyboard company, which is owned by Microsoft, has rolled out its intelligent typing system to Tamil speakers across the Asian country. It means … Read more »
It’s an exciting time to be in medicine. Thanks to scientific advances, many more of us are living longer. We’ve seen exciting developments in areas such as robotic surgery, prosthetics and remote care. All these technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way we experience healthcare. With better medical care, … Read more »
The energy market is to get a clearer view of how companies buy gas and electricity thanks to blockchain technology. Utilidex, an online platform for the energy sector, is extending its online hub to allow retailers and generators to keep track of the creation, sale and use of their energy. The … Read more »
Protecting computers from hackers is as crucial as doctors washing their hands in a hospital, Microsoft’s Chief Security Advisor in the UK has said. Stuart Aston told a summit of healthcare professionals that all companies need to understand cyber threats and respond to them better in order to keep staff … Read more »
London Tech Week featured conferences, showcases and forums aimed at helping startups, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, students and companies. Microsoft was a headline partner of the event, which featured speakers such as Cindy Rose, the company’s UK CEO, and Ben Medlock, the founder of SwiftKey. Here’s what happened: … Read more »
Wearable technology such as Microsoft’s mixed-reality headset has the potential to “level the playing field” for children in schools, according to the world’s largest education company. Products like Microsoft HoloLens, which allows people to place 3D digital models in the room alongside them, would help all students work and learn … Read more »
In the next few years, we will see the arrival of some 30 billion to 50 billion connected devices. The Internet of Things (IoT) will allow the unprecedented creation and sharing of data. And, by analysing all of that information, we will learn how to improve our lives and create … Read more »
Skype has unveiled the next generation of its popular service, with new features to help people chat, call and share. It has been completely rebuilt, giving users the power to personalise their experience on mobile and desktop. One feature of the new Skype allows people involved in a conversation to … Read more »
Robots could soon learn from each other and work together to complete tasks such as rescuing people from hostile environments, researchers at Oxford University have said. Humans currently program bots to act in a certain way and perform specific jobs, such as building cars in a factory, but the artificial … Read more »
A design for a drone that takes air samples and pictures to help aid agencies predict outbreaks of deadly diseases has won a major Microsoft award. A group of teenagers from Peterborough School took the top prize in the STEM Student Challenge for their Asclepius Drone, which combines sensors, cameras, … Read more »
The UK has just a 1% chance of winning the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend, Bing has predicted. Microsoft’s search engine has crunched the numbers on all 26 competitors and belives Lucie Jones is 12th in the list of performers who are most likely to take top spot in the … Read more »
An award-winning artist who has been visually impaired for the past 27 years and uses technology to create interactive drawings has said Microsoft products can help extend his career. Keith Salmon (above, left, with Microsoft’s Neel Joshi) held a popular exhibition in Edinburgh recently that featured drawings of Hells Canyon, … Read more »
A Heston Blumenthal bot that teaches you how to cook has been released by Skype. The Michelin-star chef offers stories, recipes, tips and experiments via instant messages and photos, so you can create the perfect meal in your own kitchen. The “Heston Bot” will offer new recipes every month based … Read more »
Tottenham are expected to be a mere four points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea by the end of this weekend, Bing predicts. Mauricio Pochettino’s men are expected to walk away from their match against Bournemouth with three points, while Manchester United have a 41% chance of beating Chelsea at Old Trafford. … Read more »
Victims of crime will receive better and quicker help from police after Microsoft and its partners unveiled the “control room of the future”. The B-APCO Control Room Arena gives officers taking emergency calls more information on who is calling them as well as where the nearest units to respond are … Read more »
Liverpool will beat arch-rivals Everton at Anfield this weekend, Bing has predicted. The Merseyside derby – the longest running top-flight rivalry in England – will see the Reds kick off with a 66% chance of winning, according to Microsoft’s search engine, with only a 17% chance of Everton grabbing a victory. … Read more »
Prime Minister Theresa May has hailed the “amazing work” being done by Microsoft, during a recent visit to the company’s UK headquarters. The PM reiterated the country’s “valued relationship” with the technology firm after being shown how artificial intelligence and products such as mixed-reality headset HoloLens allow businesses and organisations … Read more »
A mobile app company aiming to make paperwork obsolete has announced it is in talks with leading retailers and commercial firms across the UK. TAAP’s software allows firms to use handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets to log important work events such as merchandising, incidents, security and cleaning, instead … Read more »
Failing to teach people basic digital skills would be “bad for them and bad for the UK”, according to a new parliamentary group that looks at how the country will be affected by powerful new technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Louise Haigh MP, Shadow Minister for Digital … Read more »
Liverpool will lose ground on the top three Premier League teams this weekend when they slump to defeat against Manchester City, Bing has predicted. The top three teams will all win, with third-placed Man City (41% chance of a victory) sweeping aside the Reds at the Etihad. Liverpool will hang on … Read more »
