Tech Brew Ride Home Tues. 05/19 - If You Virtual Build It, They Will Come
May 19, 2020
The virtual Microsoft Build conference unveils exciting innovations like Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare and enhanced Linux support in Windows 10. Learn about Fluid, a groundbreaking tool for collaborative document creation. Discover the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, which leads to an impressive supercomputer. On the Apple front, rumors swirl about AR glasses and ongoing encryption battles with the FBI. Finally, explore Walmart's strategic shifts in e-commerce and the launching of a medical equipment repair database.
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Microsoft Build Goes Virtual
- Microsoft Build, usually a massive in-person event, went virtual this year due to the pandemic.
- Many new products and services were announced, including industry-specific cloud solutions.
Microsoft Fluid: Modular Documents
- Microsoft Fluid enables modular document editing, allowing components like tables and charts to be shared and updated live.
- This framework aims to achieve real-time collaboration among many users.
Sony and Microsoft AI Collaboration
- Sony and Microsoft are collaborating to embed Azure AI capabilities into Sony's IMX500 image sensor.
- This allows for on-chip AI processing, potentially preserving privacy by only transmitting match results.