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Category Archives: Microsoft
Side by Side – Nokia Lumia 920 VS Windows Phone 8X HTC
This week Microsoft with HTC and Microsoft unveiled the Windows Phone 8X HTC, HTC’s first Windows Phone 8 smartphones. Surprisingly (or not) the device may initially remind you of the Nokia Lumia series, in particular the Lumia 920 – there’s … Continue reading
Posted in Microsoft, mobile, nokia, WindowsPhone
Apparently the Micosoft Azure Cloud Offering Won’t Make Developers Micro or Soft! #NDCOSLO
Hmmm, perhaps this is why developers are flocking to the Microsoft Azure cloud solutions… Oh Microsoft!! Someone in the Azure team’s head is gonna be on the chopping block for this one from the #NDCOSLO event in Norway … Just … Continue reading
Microsoft Opens Up Final Windows 8 Release Preview for Download
Yes indeed, Microsoft is now making available a pre-release download of Windows 8 – come and get it! I was first alerted to this via the Register who provided a quick look at some of the features and functionality available … Continue reading
Posted in Microsoft
The new Bing Social Search
Yes indeed, the new Bing is coming and according to the company this is perhaps the biggest update and news since the original launch in 2009! The new technology is best described with a few keywords: real-time, social, sharing, multi-media, … Continue reading
Microsoft HTML5 DevCamp, Denver
Here’s details of an interesting event coming to Denver, CO on May 18, particularly for those interested in the hot topic of HTML5 . About the event… The HTML5 Web Camp is an opportunity to connect with designers and developers … Continue reading
Real Time GPS Tracking Maps of B.C. Ferries via Microsoft Virtual Earth @BCFerries
OpenGov, transparency etc… it’s all the rage! Here in B.C, Canada the coastal Ferry system is a crucial service for locals, particularly for those of us that live and work on Vancouver Island (home to more than 600,000+ people). The … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, gps, Microsoft
The Road ahead from Stephen Elop, Nokia Location Services, asks Who, What, Where?
From MWC this past week in Barcelona, NOKIA CEO Stephen Elop used aPR event to discuss the year in review and then break into what would be in store from Nokia in 2012 including news devices and details of Nokia … Continue reading
Eye On Earth Maps environmental parameters
Microsoft and partners recently announced additional details of Eye on Earth, a public / private partnership and data sharing initiative, designed to encourage and support data sharing from diverse sources interested in managing and preserving the Earth’s resources. Supported by … Continue reading
Posted in arcgis, conservation, environment, ESRI, Microsoft
Microsoft BUILD and the future of Windows
BUILD is a new event that shows modern hardware and software developers how to take advantage of the future of Windows – think of this as Microsoft’s response to Google I/O. I actually was surprised to hear about this event, … Continue reading
Posted in Microsoft
We’re In – The Bing Social App for Windows Phone
Bing has added a new social connect app for Windows Phone users called “We’re In”. The idea is to hook up with a group of friends and you all share your location. You invite a friend or colleague to join … Continue reading
Posted in Microsoft, Social Media
Foursquare For Windows Phone Mobile
Via the foursquare blog, a new mobile client is now available for users of Windows Phone. An interesting UI with a whole new experience for the user. Via foursquare… The new version really speaks to the distinctive capabilities (and slick … Continue reading
Posted in foursquare, Microsoft, Social Media
Laudon Wins at Microsoft Code Your Art Out with Save the Rain
Kudos to Mrk Laudon from the City of Surrey B.C for scoring a win in the recently held Code Your Art Out competition put on by Microsoft. This past week-end the Code Your Art Out Finale was held at the … Continue reading
