Episode 53 - Mapping From Within

Episode 53 - Mapping From Within
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

Please go check this out and listen to perspectives from black people in the wider tech news community - https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2020/06/01/time-to-listen-dtns/

In Microsoft news, Translations in SharePoint, Azure Maps for indoor spaces, and Edge rolls out.
Plus, the Azure Text Analytics v3 SDK is out and an open-source controversy with AppGet.

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hPYK3KwDiGt-ZhwuKFcTDZLEtXWw2dKwaNUlKLdYapw/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 52 - Surfing on the Edge

Episode 52 - Surfing on the Edge
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

Minecraft Dungeons get released, Windows 10 May 2020 update is available, and Cortana reminds you to follow up.

Plus, a Service Bus explorer in the Azure portal, Edge gets extension sync, and Windows Solitaire turns 30!

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iVEmtd7i3hcNOKZ1exzvE3bFcMUc7MdrnsgySg2YVWA/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 51 - Build Autoscales

Episode 51 - Build Autoscales
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

MSBuild2020 day 2 is in full swing!
Autoscaling support for Cosmos DB, new features across Azure Cognitive Services, and attack simulators in Defender ATP.
Plus, routing options in Azure VNet, fresh Visual Studio releases, and the Functions portal finally supports apps in a VNET!

Thanks to:
Sue Loh for sharing her book and to Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j1bsPHkSfjRq1wtwI1C_7SWTVvaJo1Hd3c6oAsfh0Pc/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 50 - Building Anticipation

Episode 50 - Building Anticipation!
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

MSBuild2020 is in full swing!

Windows 10 app development re-discovers its unity, Fluid Framework goes open source, and the HoloLens gets a 5G add-in.

Plus, App Service Static Web Apps launches, Azure Synapse Link debuts, and Alex tries to Winget.

Check out Sue Loh's book, Raven! You can also catch up with her at @suedeyloh on Twitter and Instagram or at https://evilplantosavethe.world/.

Thanks to:
Sue Loh for sharing her book and to Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y20FD_StiiiwoCCaSR4DHlzz8wVtcVof-rlfgYYmhVs/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 49 - Definitely in my Geo-Zone

Episode 49 - Definitely in my Geo-Zone
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

The Family Safety app is released to limited preview, several Azure services announce new ways to back up your data, and Microsoft announces a $1.5 billion dollar partnership with Italy.

Plus, the end of the road for 32-bit Windows and a pile of private links.

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1suMLR2BI1u3cS0-QkoWYBOQwg08nKinGDOOZmBhvXho/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 48 - Surface at your Service

Episode 48 - Surface at your Service
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

The long-awaited launch of the Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, Surface Headphones 2, and Surface Earbuds!
Plus, new Azure regions in Poland and New Zealand, a 100k bug bounty for Azure Sphere, and Outlook for Mac updates.

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ac9Kz1i00iOlgBKJPN7rU5pDcHiyZTp44vOoPbo_Nr4/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 45 - Nothing But Net

Episode 45 - Nothing But Net
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

Microsoft commits to defending biodiversity, a response to the JEDI contract dispute, and a new NBA partnership!
Plus, Teams bringing support for 9 people on video, new Azure Analysis Service features, and a ray tracing beta in Minecraft.

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14JfzwAubMlslYP5HM-YBsY7ETHx8vl0r6ybVHh7Do6E/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 44 - We're Number Two!

Episode 44 - We're Number Two!
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

Teams brings backgrounds, the intern and conference experience go digital and xCloud is rolling out to western Europe.
Plus, SMBGhost Detection on Azure ATP, VS for Mac integrated terminal, and Dynamics brings a wave of updates.

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iQmdT5WE3sKRfj6DB3fsPUZuS-_9a9AZ2v7O9m4qZGE/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 43 - M365 Gets Personal (and Family)

Episode 43 - M365 Gets Personal (and Family)
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

Microsoft 365 is offering family and personal subscriptions that include teams, the Family Safety app, and exclusive Office features!

Plus, the Azure Edge Zones preview launches with 5G options and Azure VNet adds support for IPv6!

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11EO_QfvZOq3Ss9PJlSp-RI2e6yuvb0XFbp2x8gWWawI/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 42 - Adventure Crystals

March 26th, 2020 - Adventure Crystals
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

A pause on non-essential updates for Windows and Edge, at-home fun with Minecraft Earth, and Microsoft acquires a 5G networking startup!

Plus, the xCloud Windows 10 preview begins, Azure Government Secret adds a new region, and new Visual Studio releases!

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VU4P4hVcewZghW56Tn41f64xgDNQMs-dhQ1VovlPQTE/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 41 - The Hotel California of Azure Storage

March 19th, 2020 - The Hotel California of Azure Storage
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

Xbox Series X console details, GitHub to acquire npm, and a big week for Teams.
Plus, Functions adds Handlers, the Deploy to Azure extension for VS Code, and Bill Gates steps down.

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MhbulxwfXGOwFMMQ8pot1X1s4ihPBFLrENoHPY_BaM4/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 40 - The Ultimate Starbucks Setup

March 12th, 2020 - The Ultimate Starbucks Setup
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

Build goes digital, a botnet bust, and Microsoft's first Chief Science Officer!

Plus, a wormable vulnerability gets patched, a big battery for the Surface Hub 2S, and Microsoft teams up with local Seattle organizations to create a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jl6gKFmSweJsLPo9W546ujwRqPAzcUE0jNtgooCtkAA/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 39 - Less Than Six Feet Apart

March 5th, 2020 - Less Than Six Feet Apart
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

Microsoft's employees are working from home, but the show is still on! Azure IoT teams up with Cisco and releases Python SDK v2, new functionality for Azure Data Factory, and a cloud-based printing solution!

Plus, Cortana updates, Powershell 7.0, and a newly remastered Halo!

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sct5p37-T0LVDYLAdtcodNjoJxwGZc7apXQ0tD-qmaY/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 37 - Rage Uninstall

February 20th, 2020 - Rage Uninstall
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

ElectionGuard's first live pilot, Defender ATP on more platforms, new Dynamics 365 apps, and Microsoft invests big in Mexico!

Plus, Azure networking news from Private Link, Virtual Networks, Network Watcher, and Firewall.

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Cfah9MHACNBmxYWORPJmN6LzgO5OWPCaZJxyI2459Ww/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 36 - ZeRO to 17 Billion

February 13th, 2020 - ZeRO to 17 Billion
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

10x developer day brings updates about the upcoming dual-screen devices, xCloud beta comes to iOS, and collaboration in Visio.
Plus, a jumbo NLP model, improvements to Protected View, a Log Analytics refresh, and Azure Shared Disks

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sgFbgbimM76fTXNBp0-U9F9KERxgz3l3-YuoMYw1mOA/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 35 - Old Four Squares

February 6th, 2020 - Old Four Squares
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

Azure Cog. Services Translator and Edge Dev tools add support for more languages, new Azure tools for blockchain enthusiasts, and several folks stepping into new leadership roles.
Plus, a 1000 year Github archive and Dynamics 365 Commerce is released!

Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ibjsD26gIJqSmRuendKYGWE9vvcU9lggDJkgk9p7Puo/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 34 - Privacy Face-Off

January 30th, 2020 - Privacy Face-Off
Alex Karcher & Kit Hammer

FY20 Q2 earnings, Visual Studio previews, new features for SharePoint, and Microsoft takes a stand on the WA State Privacy Act.

Plus, new logging support on Network Security Group flow logs and an Azure Service Fabric refresh!


Thanks to:
Kevin Macleod for the music in this episode!

Sources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OYVXjNXt-5-dEeYzX4OXh2wlLomR_r8z0V8umHzS8xU/edit?usp=sharing