Episode 53 - Mapping From Within

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 51 - Build Autoscales

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

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

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 42 - Adventure Crystals

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 40 - The Ultimate Starbucks Setup

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

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 35 - Old Four Squares

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