Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)Video game downloads now show in the Guide on Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/video-game-downloads-now-show-in-the-guide-on-xbox-one
Tue, 20 Mar 2018 06:27:00 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/projectscorpiovein-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Xbox One Project Scorpio Commercial - Vein" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/projectscorpiovein-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/projectscorpiovein-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/projectscorpiovein-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft’s Mike Ybarra has confirmed via a tweet on his personal account that video game and app downloads on Xbox One consoles are now viewable within the popup Guide. Previously the progress of downloads were only viewable within the My games & apps screen and on the main Dashboard. Monitor your game downloads directly from […]Tue, 20 Mar 2018 06:27:00 +0000On MSFTXbox One’s Sea of Thieves is one of the top games on Twitch right now
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-ones-sea-of-thieves-is-one-of-the-top-games-on-twitch-right-now
Tue, 20 Mar 2018 06:07:56 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/seaofthieves-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Sea of Thieves on Xbox One and Windows 10" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/seaofthieves-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/seaofthieves-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/seaofthieves-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Sea of Thieves has only been out for a few hours now and it’s already holding second place in Twitch’s ranking of most-viewed game streams. Currently over 94,000 Twitch users are viewing a stream of Sea of Thieves, falling just behind Fortnite which is at around 104,000 viewers. Sea of Thieves’ popularity on Twitch is […]Tue, 20 Mar 2018 06:07:56 +0000On MSFTFortnite for iOS generated over $1M of in-app purchases during first 3 days on the App Store
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/fortnite-for-ios-in-app-purchases/
Tue, 20 Mar 2018 01:23:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/screen-shot-2018-03-15-at-5-23-15-pm1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Last week, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/15/how-to-get-fortnite-for-ios-invite/">Epic Games officially launched</a> its popular Fortnite game on iPhone and iPad. While the game itself is free, there are a slew of in-app purchases available to users. New data from <a href="https://sensortower.com/blog/fortnite-launch-revenue">Sensor Tower</a> indicates that Fortnite gamers spent over $1.5 million on those in-app purchases…</p>
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Tue, 20 Mar 2018 01:23:53 +00009to5MacAnalyst sees ‘signs of trouble’ for Apple due to increasing iPhone prices
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/iphone-pricing-analyst-note/
Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:14:45 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/iphone-8-iphone-8-plus-iphone-x-image-001-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Falling in line with <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/iphone-x-analysts/">analysts this morning</a>, a new investor note from research company Nomura Instinet today outlines how the rising price of the iPhone could spell trouble for Apple. In the note, obtained by <em><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/19/analyst-sees-signs-of-trouble-due-to-apples-high-iphone-prices.html">CNBC</a></em>, analyst Jeffrey Kvaal writes that he sees “trouble” at the high-end of the market for Apple…</p>
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Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:14:45 +00009to5MacHow to set up Family Sharing and create a child’s Apple ID on iPhone and iPad
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/how-to-set-up-family-sharing-iphone-ipad/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:30:22 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/how-to-share-one-icloud-storage-plan-with-family-sharing-iphone-ipad-ios.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Family Sharing is a handy feature that Apple offers to let up to six people share things like iCloud Storage, Apple Music, iTune purchases, location data, and more. Whether you’ve never needed the feature before or just want to get it set up for the first time, follow along for how to start using Family Sharing.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:30:22 +00009to5Mac9to5Mac Daily 049 | March 19, 2018
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/9to5mac-daily-049/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:21:00 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/artboard-12x.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1331816080?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac-daily">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Daily-p1089524/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5d4dzs7dauazmfxvvrynyiuram?t=9to5Mac_Daily">Google Play</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5macDaily">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:21:00 +00009to5MacInstagram testing ‘quote-Storied’ feature with small number of users
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/instagram-testing-quote-storied-feature-with-small-number-of-users/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:52:14 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/messages-image3913324311.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Snapchat may not be the only company Instagram is looking to copy. The company may be looking into copying Twitter’s quote-tweet feature.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:52:14 +00009to5MacApple releases macOS 10.13.4 beta 6 for developers
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/macos-10-13-4-beta-6/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:47:35 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/imac-pro.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has released macOS 10.13.4 beta 6 for registered developers to test on compatible Macs. We’ll dig in to the new version and detail changes below.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:47:35 +00009to5MacMicrosoft makes changes to its Service Agreement, to take effect May 1st
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-makes-changes-to-its-service-agreement-to-take-effect-may-1st
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:36:19 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Logo Generic Featured Image Logo" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Microsoft is making some changes and update to its Microsoft Services Agreement and for the next month you may want to familiarize yourself with Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:36:19 +0000On MSFTAmazon Kindle app gains support for Split View on iPad, infinite scrolling, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/amazon-kindle-ios-app-6-5-update/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:22:14 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/kindle.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>The Amazon Kindle app for iOS has been updated today with a handful of new features. Amazon’s eBook application has been getting regular updates to fix bugs and add new features, and today’s update is no different. More details after the break…</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:22:14 +00009to5MacRevisiting the forgotten history of obscure Apple accessories
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/forgotten-history-obscure-apple-accessories/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:06:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/applestore.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>For many iPhone X owners, two of the most hotly anticipated upcoming Apple products are accessories. Both <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/12/apple-teases-upcoming-airpower-accessory-for-wirelessly-charging-airpods-iphone-and-watch/">previewed</a> during last fall’s keynote address at Steve Jobs Theater, the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/airpower/">AirPower</a> wireless charging mat and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/airpods/">AirPods</a> wireless charging case arrive on the heels of another high-profile Apple accessory – the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/homepod/">HomePod</a>.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:06:20 +00009to5MacWindows 10 Mobile Creators Update also gets a fix for the PDF bug in Microsoft Edge
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-mobile-creators-update-also-gets-a-fix-for-the-pdf-bug-in-microsoft-edge
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:03:59 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-20.29.51-806x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-20.29.51-806x580.png 806w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-20.29.51-229x165.png 229w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-20.29.51-768x553.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-19-at-20.29.51.png 1434w" sizes="(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px" />The latest Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 10 Mobile version 1703 has finally fixed the PDF bug in Microsoft Edge. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:03:59 +0000On MSFTPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds now available on iPhone and iPad
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-now-available-on-iphone-and-ipad/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:52:42 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/2500x0w-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Following <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/15/how-to-get-fortnite-for-ios-invite/">Fortnite</a>, another titan of the battle royale genre is coming to iPhone and iPad: PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds today announced that <a href="http://go.benjaminmayo.co.uk/1330123889">PUBG is today debuting on iOS (free)</a>.</p>
<p>Battlegrounds Mobile is a ‘faithful adaptation’ of the popular PC first-person shooter game, where 100 players land on a map and try to survive until just one squad remains.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:52:42 +00009to5MacLogic Pros Review: is KORG Gadget’s massive library of instruments worth the heavy price tag?
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/logic-pros-review-korg-gadget/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:35:39 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/logic-pros-korg-gadget-02.png?w=1600" /></div><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Today on <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/logic-pros/"><span class="s2">Logic Pros</span></a> we are taking a look at <a href="http://www.korg.com/us/products/software/korg_gadget/for_mac.php"><span class="s2">KORG Gadget for Mac</span></a>, and more specifically the sizable </span><span class="s3">Gadget Plug-in Collection that comes with it. The folks at KORG were nice enough to give us a complete license in order to give the full suite of instruments a run for their money inside of <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/logic-pro-x/id634148309?mt=12&at=11l3Qo"><span class="s4">Logic Pro X</span></a>. </span> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/logic-pros-review-korg-gadget/#more-524846" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:35:39 +00009to5MacLatest ‘Swift Unwrapped’ episode features interview with Apple engineers ahead of Swift 4.1 release
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/swift-unwrapped-podcast-apple-engineers/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:30:42 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/swift-16-9.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1200" /></div><p>It’s not every day that you get to hear Apple engineers openly talk about their day jobs, but episode 50 of the <a href="https://spec.fm/podcasts/swift-unwrapped/125759">Swift Unwrapped podcast</a> is an exception to that. Apple engineers <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjcohen/">Ben Cohen</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/dgregor79?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Doug Gregor</a> who both work on Apple’s Swift development language joined the latest episode of the Swift development podcast to discuss the upcoming release of Swift 4.1 and more.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:30:42 +00009to5MacMicrosoft reduces “offline time” for Windows 10 featured updates to an average of 30 minutes
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-reduces-offline-time-for-windows-10-featured-updates-to-an-average-of-30-minutes
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:12:23 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Windows-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A white Windows logo on a blue background" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Windows-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Windows-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Windows-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft has worked on the phases of Windows Update in order to help reduce the "offline time" between Windows 10 featured updates to an average of 30 minutesMon, 19 Mar 2018 18:12:23 +0000On MSFTSea of Thieves and more: check out these new games for Xbox, coming this week
https://www.onmsft.com/news/sea-of-thieves-and-more-check-out-these-new-games-for-xbox-coming-this-week
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:00:54 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NWOX_HERO-23-hero.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NWOX_HERO-23-hero.jpg 940w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NWOX_HERO-23-hero-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NWOX_HERO-23-hero-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" />In addition to Sea of Thieves, eight other games will be released on the Xbox One this week including R.B.I. Baseball 18, Attack on Titan 2 and MX vs ATV all Out. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:00:54 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft is making accessibility plans across the board: here’s what’s on tap for Windows 10
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-is-making-accessibility-plans-across-the-board-heres-whats-on-tap-for-windows-10
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:36:37 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Featured Image Generic Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />The features have long been available for testing with Windows Insiders, and range from new Ease of Access settings page, an improved Windows Narrator, enhanced eye control navigation, and much more. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:36:37 +0000On MSFTIntroducing Google Play Instant, a faster way to try apps and gameshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/jmHagDlA2k0/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>People all over the world come to Google Play to discover great games. In the last year, the number of Android users who installed a game has more than doubled. To help you discover new games or get to the ones you already love, we’ve redesigned our <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.play.games">Google Play Games app</a>. In the new “Arcade” tab, you can check out game video trailers or use tags like “New” or “Action” to find a particular type of game. We’ll also show you news and YouTube videos related to your favorite games to help you boost your skills and become a game master.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="Comp 1_5.gif" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Comp_1_5.gif"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>To make it even easier to dive right in and enjoy new apps and games on Android devices, we’re also introducing Google Play Instant. With Google Play Instant, you can just tap and try a game without having to download it first—whether you’re looking to storm a castle on <a href="http://g.co/play/instant.">Clash Royale</a> or become a wordmaster with <a href="http://g.co/play/instant.">Words with Friends 2</a>. Google Play Instant experiences will be available in the Google Play Store, the Google Play Games app, or wherever game links are shared. Today you can check out some of the titles from the <a href="http://g.co/play/instant.">Instant Gameplay collection</a>. Love what you’re experiencing? Just tap the “Install now!” button to install the game.</p><br/>To start, we’ll have a handful of <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_300308f_instantgames?e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">games</a> to play instantly on more than 1 billion Android devices worldwide. Check back later this year as more games become available to play right away.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/jmHagDlA2k0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:00:00 -0000Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogZendaya and Google.org help a community school bloomhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/yS5B5Tc0GL8/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In 2015, <a href="http://rosesinconcrete.org/">Roses in Concrete Community School</a> opened in East Oakland, California. With a name inspired by a book of poetry written by Tupac Shakur, the school aims to create a model for urban education that prioritizes the needs of youth and families in the community it serves. It’s founder, Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade, believes education is the way to help young people understand that they can transform not only their community, but the world. By creating the conditions for our youngest change-makers to flourish, this education model can be a pathway to building healthy and sustainable communities across the U.S.</p><p></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In the school’s first year, Google.org provided <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/google-org/strengthening-our-commitment-to-racial/">$750,000</a> to help launch its unique vision. And last Friday at <a href="https://communityspace.withgoogle.com/">Google’s San Francisco community space</a>, teachers, students, artists, education advocates, Googlers and Oakland-native actress <a href="https://twitter.com/Zendaya?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Zendaya</a> celebrated the announcement of our additional $650,000 grant to help the school build a first-of-its-kind computer science (CS) curriculum, which will serve as a model for other schools across the U.S. The curriculum will be culturally and community relevant, building on Duncan-Andrade’s philosophy that education shouldn’t push students out of communities, but should instead help students transform them.</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Research shows that Black and Latino students <a href="https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/computer-science-learning-closing-the-gap-black-brief.pdf">are interested in learning CS</a>, but are underrepresented in the field due to limited access to learning opportunities, coupled with the lack of relatable role models. Through this new program, Roses in Concrete helps students see the connection between CS and their communities, and hopes to equip them with the skills they need to solve real problems, starting in their own neighborhood.</p></div></div><div class="block-pull_quote"><div class="uni-pull-quote h-c-page"><section class="h-c-grid"><div class="uni-pull-quote__wrapper h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--8 h-c-grid__col-m--6 h-c-grid__col-l--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-2 h-c-grid__col-m--offset-3 h-c-grid__col-l--offset-3"><div class="uni-pull-quote__inner-wrapper h-c-copy h-c-copy"><q class="uni-pull-quote__text">The purpose of education is not to escape poverty, but to end it.</q> <cite class="uni-pull-quote__author"><span class="uni-pull-quote__author-meta"><strong class="h-u-font-weight-medium">Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade</strong><br/> Founder of Roses in Concrete Community School</span></cite></div></div></section></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>During the evening’s events, Roses students shared dance, art, and poetry performances for the crowd, which included Zendaya, an avid supporter of the school. Growing up in Oakland as the daughter of two teachers, she has fond memories of spending time in the same classrooms that now make up the Roses in Concrete campus, and credits pretending to grade papers as some of her earliest acting experience. During a student-led interview, Zendaya shared her appreciation for organizations like this progressive community school that are thoughtfully closing equity divides in her hometown. She encouraged the students to “Always lead with your heart and chase the happiness that fuels you,” and reminded them that technology is one possible medium for them to express themselves and make a positive difference.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/LRG_DSC00424.max-2800x2800.JPG);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Jeff Duncan Andrade</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><i>Roses founder Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade shares his philosophy that education shouldn’t push students out of communities, but should instead help students transform them</i></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/UpperCloud-_DSC00311.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Zendaya interview</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Actress and Oakland-native Zendaya was interviewed by a Roses student and his mother</i></p><p><br/></p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/LRG_DSC00594.max-2800x2800.JPG);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Zendaya audience</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><i>Zendaya joined teachers, students, artists and education advocates to celebrate the announcement of a $650,000 Google.org grant to help Roses build a first-of-its-kind computer science curriculum</i></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/image6.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Zendaya artwork</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><i>Student artwork adorned the walls of <a href="https://communityspace.withgoogle.com/">Google’s San Francisco community space</a>, where last week’s event was held</i></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/LRG_DSC00557.max-2800x2800.JPG);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Revelations</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>The night concluded with a moving performance set to Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’</i></p><p><br/></p></div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As a lab school, Roses in Concrete will share this new curriculum with national school leaders, policy makers and researchers. And alongside Roses, we can identify more ways to provide meaningful CS experiences to students of color, and by doing so, provide pathways for them to grow, thrive, and create change—in their own communities, and around the world.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/yS5B5Tc0GL8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:00:00 -0000Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogHere are the launch times for Sea of Thieves in your area
https://www.onmsft.com/news/here-are-the-launch-times-for-sea-of-thieves-in-your-area
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:59:20 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sea-of-thieves-logo-1050x479.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sea-of-thieves-logo-1050x479.png 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sea-of-thieves-logo-250x114.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sea-of-thieves-logo-768x350.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />Much anticipated Sea of Thieves is launching tomorrow on March 20th, so here is a look at when the games will launch in your region.Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:59:20 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft Ventures chooses Innovate.AI finalists
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-ventures-chooses-innovate-ai-finalists
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:51:40 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Innovate-AI-1040x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Innovate-AI-1040x580.png 1040w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Innovate-AI-250x139.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Innovate-AI-768x428.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px" />Microsoft has finally announced the finalists for each region for its Innovate.AI global startup competition. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:51:40 +0000On MSFTWhat we expect from Apple’s ‘field trip’ education event next week
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/apple-education-event-roundup/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:49:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/apple-field-trip-event.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple made a surprise announcement on Friday when it unveiled plans to host a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/16/apple-announces-creative-education-events-around-the-world-on-march-27/">special education event</a> at a high school in Chicago later this month. Apple says it will reveal “creative new ideas for teachers and students” at Lane Tech College Prep High School on March 27, and we already have a good idea of what to expect.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:49:16 +00009to5MacLatest Canary app update adds support for masking for Flex users
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/canary-2-14-0-flex-masking-update/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:32:26 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/canary-echo.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>In the latest version of the Canary app, version 2.14.0, the company will be <a href="https://blog.canary.is/masking-with-canary-flex/">rolling out</a> a new masking feature that allows users to block certain areas of the Canary’s field of view. This allows for the Canary to ignore motion or activity in certain areas and could be crucial for cameras placed in areas with pets, for example.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:32:26 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: 10.5-inch iPad Pro $100 off, 27-inch 5K iMac $1,300, Apple Watch Series 1 from $161, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/9to5toys-lunch-break-ipad-pro-imac-apple-watch-more/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:28:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/9to5toys-lunch-break.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/9to5toys-lunch-break-ipad-pro-imac-apple-watch-more/#more-524812" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:28:28 +00009to5MacWindows 10 Tip: View 360° videos and photos in Microsoft Edge with your Windows Mixed Reality headset
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/19/windows-10-tip-view-360-videos-and-photos-in-microsoft-edge-with-your-windows-mixed-reality-headset/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:00:47 +0000Did you know you can now view 360° videos and photos in Microsoft Edge with your Windows Mixed Reality headset?*Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:00:47 +0000Windows BlogWindows 10 Accessibility: What to expect in the year ahead
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/19/windows-10-accessibility-what-to-expect-in-the-year-ahead/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:00:05 +0000Our journey this year begins with maintaining our investments on visual accessibility features as well as diversifying our efforts across new and improved accessibility experiences coming in the next update of Windows 10. Many of these new features are available to preview in the Insider builds today. These include, easier to navigate new Ease of […]Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:00:05 +0000Windows BlogSecurity in the cloudhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/ROIwpCuBtX0/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Security is one of the biggest issues of our time. Countless companies and governments have lost data because of security incidents. And just one breach could cost millions in fines and lost business—and most importantly, lose customer trust.</p><p>As a result, security is increasingly top of mind for CEOs and Boards of Directors. That’s why, this week, I’ll join Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene and many of our colleagues in New York, where we’ll meet with more than 100 CEOs to discuss security in the cloud.</p><p>At its most basic level, security is a human issue. Whether performed by individuals or organizations, cybersecurity attacks are ultimately carried out by people, regardless of motive.</p><p>Often these attacks rely on exploiting human nature, such as through phishing emails. And it’s people that they ultimately affect. By some <a href="https://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/facts-statistics-identity-theft-and-cybercrime">accounts</a>, 179 million personal records were exposed just in 2017 through data breaches.</p><p>And as a human issue, security is something we can tackle together.</p><br/><h2>Leveraging the cloud to protect against threats</h2><br/><p>Cloud providers offer a vast army of experts to protect against threats—one far larger than almost any internal team a company could invest in. In fact, if businesses were to go it alone, there wouldn’t be enough security professionals in the world to adequately protect every single company and their users.</p><p>In industries from financial services to healthcare to retail, companies are relying on the automation and scale offered by the cloud to protect their data and that of their customers—allowing their employees to focus on building their business. Many are coming to the same conclusion we have: In many cases, if you’re not moving to the cloud, you’re risking your business.</p><p>Take the <a href="https://blog.google/topics/google-cloud/answering-your-questions-about-meltdown-and-spectre/">CPU vulnerabilities</a> that were disclosed in January, for example. These were major discoveries; they rocked the tech industry. But for the most part, cloud customers could go about their business. <a href="https://blog.google/topics/google-cloud/protecting-our-google-cloud-customers-new-vulnerabilities-without-impacting-performance/">Here at Google Cloud</a>, we updated our infrastructure through Live Migration, which required no reboots, no customer downtime, and did not materially impact performance. In fact, we got calls from customers asking if we had updated our systems to protect against the vulnerabilities—because they experienced no impact.</p><p>These won’t be the last security vulnerabilities to be uncovered; humans will never write perfect code. But the cloud makes it much easier to stay on top of them. The scale of the cloud security teams that find and mitigate emerging threats, the ability to update many systems at scale, and the automation to scan, update and protect users all contribute to cloud’s unique position to keep information and people secure.</p><br/><h2>Security at Google Cloud</h2><br/><p>Security has been paramount to Google from the very beginning. (I would know!) We’ve been operating securely in the cloud for almost 20 years, and we have seven apps with more than a billion users that we protect from threats every single day, and GCP itself connects to more than a billion IPs every day. We believe that security empowers innovation—that if you put security first, everything else will follow.</p><p>Security is in the details—and we pay attention at the most granular level. We were the first to introduce <a href="https://gmail.googleblog.com/2010/01/default-https-access-for-gmail.html">SSL email by default</a> in 2010, we created the <a href="https://cloud.googleblog.com/2010/09/a-more-secure-cloud-for-millions-of.html">U2F security token standard</a> in 2014, Chrome was the <a href="https://security.googleblog.com/2016/07/experimenting-with-post-quantum.html">first browser to support post-quantum crypto</a> in 2016, and in 2017 we introduced <a href="https://cloudplatform.googleblog.com/2017/08/Titan-in-depth-security-in-plaintext.html">Titan, a purpose-built chip to establish hardware root of trust</a> for both machines and peripherals on cloud infrastructure. These examples show the level of depth that we go into when thinking about security, and the role we take in pushing the industry forward to stay on top of evolving threats.</p><p>In addition, Google’s <a href="https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2014/07/announcing-project-zero.html">Project Zero team</a> hunts for vulnerabilities across the internet, and have been behind the discoveries of “Heartbleed” as well as the recently-discovered “Spectre” and “Meltdown.” We also provide incentives to the security community to help us look for and find security bugs through our <a href="https://www.google.com/about/appsecurity/reward-program/">Vulnerability Reward Program</a>.</p><p>We know how complex the security landscape is, and we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to solve this tough challenge. We’ve developed principles around security that define how we build our infrastructure, how we build our products, and how we operate.</p><p>For example, we believe it’s not enough to build something and try to make it secure after the fact. Security should be fundamental to all design, not bolted on to an old paradigm. That’s why we build security through progressive layers that deliver true defense in depth, meaning our cloud infrastructure doesn’t rely on any one technology to make it secure.</p><p>Now more than ever, it’s important for companies to make security an utmost priority and take responsibility for protecting their users. That’s true for Google too. At the end of the day, any organization is accountable to people above all, and user trust is crucial to business. If we don’t get security right, we don’t have a business.</p><p>That’s one of the reasons why I’m so passionate about cloud as a means to improve security. Google has always worked to protect users across the internet. With Google Cloud, we’re extending those capabilities to help businesses protect their users as well.</p><p>In the coming days, we'll share more about how we're pushing cloud security forward. Stay tuned.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/ROIwpCuBtX0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0000Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogGoogle Cloud Next '18—Registration now open!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/NMgphHN_QtY/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Registration for Google Cloud Next ’18 is<a href="https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next18/">now open</a>—we hope you’ll join us July 24-26, 2018 at Moscone Center in San Francisco.</p><p>Each year at Next, we bring together a community of leaders, developers, and entrepreneurs to explore the ways we can build the future of the cloud, together. Join us to hear an inspiring line-up of industry innovators and Google executives including Diane Greene, CEO of Google Cloud.</p><p>Building on the energy of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dXfrsOk2To">Next ‘17</a> with over 12,000 attendees, Next ‘18 will bring even more interesting keynotes, hundreds of hands-on learning opportunities, and 400 breakout and spotlight sessions on topics ranging from accessible machine learning to advances in security. We look forward to hearing from customers and partners building their businesses with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), G Suite, Maps and the latest technology across all of Google.</p><p>Space is limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot early and take advantage of the early-bird rate of $999, a savings of $500 off full-priced admission. You can learn more on the <a href="https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next18/">Next ’18 website</a>.</p><p>We can’t wait to see you in July!</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/NMgphHN_QtY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0000Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogRight as Trump fires staffers, a former Microsoft CFO gets appointed White House Deputy Chief of Staff for policy
https://www.onmsft.com/news/right-as-trump-fires-staffers-a-former-microsoft-cfo-gets-appointed-white-house-deputy-chief-of-staff-for-policy
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:58:29 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Chris-1031x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Chris-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Chris-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Chris-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Former Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell has been appointed White House Deputy Chief of Staff for policy. In the new position, Liddell will be reporting to White House chief of staff John Kelly, completing a team in an otherwise chaotic White HouseMon, 19 Mar 2018 15:58:29 +0000On MSFTSea of Thieves to get a Day One patch, an eyepatch, that is
https://www.onmsft.com/news/sea-of-thieves-to-get-a-day-one-patch-an-eyepatch-that-is
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:41:15 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/seaofthieves-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Sea of Thieves on Xbox One and Windows 10" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/seaofthieves-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/seaofthieves-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/seaofthieves-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />It looks like Sea of Thieves is getting a Day One patch when the game releases tomorrow, March 20, 2018 on Xbox One. In a report by Eurogamer, the Day One patch was spotted by a keen eye browsing the latest in pirate eye wear in the Sea of Thieves clothes shop. It is clear […]Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:41:15 +0000On MSFTGold color iPhone X rumored to have started production
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/gold-color-iphone-x/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:36:37 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/iphone-8-blush-gold.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Before the <a href="http://amzn.to/2FLIXzF">iPhone X</a> was officially revealed, there were a lot of rumors and part leaks about a ‘blush gold’ color model (like the header picture in this article). KGI reported that the gold iPhone X was facing production issues and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/11/oled-iphone-x-short-supply-gold-model/">may not be ready for the initial launch</a>. Apple debuted the iPhone X in just Space Gray and Silver. At least according to one rumor, the gold iPhone X may indeed be launching soon.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:36:37 +00009to5MacSkype plans accessibility improvements
https://www.onmsft.com/news/skype-plans-accessibility-improvements
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:10:53 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Skype-new-logo-2-1033x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Skype-new-logo-2-1033x580.png 1033w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Skype-new-logo-2-250x140.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Skype-new-logo-2-768x431.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px" />The Skype team today posted an interesting note on their blog, noting that several accessibility improvements are on the way soon to the application on Mac, iOS, Windows, and Android.Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:10:53 +0000On MSFTTesla now accepting Apple Pay for Model 3 reservations along with Model S and X down payments
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/tesla-apple-pay-model-3-reservations/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:00:46 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/tesla-apple-pay.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla now accepts Apple Pay payments from customers reserving the new Model 3 electric vehicle. As the company ramps up production of its most affordable EV yet, supporting Apple’s payment platform makes reservations easier and faster than ever.</p>
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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:00:46 +00009to5MacLinkedIn introduces new feature to ask for a referral in your network
https://www.onmsft.com/news/linkedin-introduces-new-feature-to-ask-for-a-referral-in-your-network
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:41:50 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Ask-For-Referral-Blog-Header_710x400.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Ask-For-Referral-Blog-Header_710x400.jpg 710w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Ask-For-Referral-Blog-Header_710x400-250x141.jpg 250w" sizes="(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px" />LinkedIn has announced today a new feature helping job seekers to ask for a referral when applying for jobs on the platform. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:41:50 +0000On MSFTComment: The three reasons I think Apple has created its microLED manufacturing facility
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/apple-microled-production-reasons/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:17:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/samsung-microled-tv.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>OLED superseded LCD because it’s brighter, has better color saturation, and is more power-efficient. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/microled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">microLED</a> is expected to replace OLED within the next few years for the same reasons – it improves on all three of those factors.</p>
<p>I don’t believe that Apple’s ‘<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/bloomberg-apple-secretly-building-its-own-microled-screens-for-future-devices-starting-with-apple-watch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">secret manufacturing facility</a>‘ for microLED screens indicates any desire or plan on Apple’s part to move into large-scale component manufacturing, but I do think it’s a very smart move.</p>
<p>I suspect there are three reasons Apple has established the facility …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/apple-microled-production-reasons/#more-524735" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:17:55 +00009to5MacMarch firmware update for Surface Pro 2017 fixes Edge security issue, improves battery life
https://www.onmsft.com/news/march-firmware-update-for-surface-pro-2017-fixes-edge-security-issue-improves-battery-life
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:15:14 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-coffee-1-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Surface Pro with accessories" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-coffee-1-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-coffee-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-coffee-1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The March firmware for the Surface Pro and its LTE variant update addresses a security issue in Microsoft Edge and also improves battery reliabilityMon, 19 Mar 2018 13:15:14 +0000On MSFTGoogle Pay’s got your transit ticket, starting in Las Vegashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/l7v9r3SlN4Q/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Crowded public transportation can completely derail your day—especially when you're standing in line to buy a ticket and the train whizzes by. But the next time you’re traveling around Las Vegas, you can skip the line and get there faster with Google Pay. Today, we’re launching mobile tickets for the Las Vegas Monorail, which is powered by NXP’s MIFARE contactless technology. Now you’ll be able to purchase your ticket online, save it to Google Pay instantly, and use your phone to ride—no need to open the app.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="lvm detail 4" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Card_View-Active_copy2.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The Las Vegas Monorail is the first transit agency where you can use prepaid tickets or passes with Google Pay instead of a credit or debit card, and it's coming to more cities soon. Once you’ve saved your ticket, you’ll find info in the app to guide you along your journey—you can see recent transactions, trips, or the location of the nearest Monorail station.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="lvm gif" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/LVM.gif"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Ready to give it a go? Make sure you have the <a href="https://pay.app.goo.gl/?link=https://www.android.com/payapp&apn=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&amv=930084869&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=transit">latest version of Google Pay</a>, then <a href="https://www.lvmonorail.com/google-pay">purchase a ticket</a> on the Las Vegas Monorail site and save it to the app. If you bought your ticket on a mobile device, you’re ready to ride! Just hold your phone near the fare gate. Once you see a check mark, you’re good to go.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/l7v9r3SlN4Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0000Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMore analysts lower iPhone sales estimates based on ‘flagging demand’ for iPhone X
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/iphone-x-analysts/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:47:01 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/iphone-x.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>More analysts are piling-in <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/29/iphone-x-sales-production/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on reports</a> of <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/iphone-x-production-2018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disappointing sales</a> of the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-x/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone X</a>, downgrading their estimates of 2018 iPhone sales.</p>
<p><em>Business Insider</em> got sight of a couple of analyst notes yesterday and today, one each from Longbow and Nomura …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/iphone-x-analysts/#more-524728" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:47:01 +00009to5MacShare prices of display makers hit by report of Apple working on microLED production
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/apple-microled-production/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:43:30 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/shares.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>Shares of three different display makers have been hit by a report that Apple is working on <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/bloomberg-apple-secretly-building-its-own-microled-screens-for-future-devices-starting-with-apple-watch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">manufacturing its own microLED screens</a> for future devices …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/apple-microled-production/#more-524721" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:43:30 +00009to5MacSketchy supply-chain reports predict record-breaking iPhone sales this year
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/iphone-display-panel-orders-2018/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:12:23 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/kgi-2018-iphone-lineup.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Supply-chain reports predicting Apple’s order for iPhone displays across 2018 would, if accurate, point to record-breaking sales for the year.</p>
<p>Taiwanese supply-chain sources report that Apple is expected to buy 250-270M display panels for iPhones this year. This would be well above the <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/276306/global-apple-iphone-sales-since-fiscal-year-2007/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">216M iPhones</a> sold last year, and even higher than the company’s all-time record sales of 231M in 2015 …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/iphone-display-panel-orders-2018/#more-524704" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:12:23 +00009to5MacApple sets grand opening of new Shinjuku retail store in Tokyo for April 7th
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/apple-grand-opening-shinjuku-retail-store-tokyo-april-7th/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:10:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/neue-on.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>A <a href="https://www.apple.com/jp/retail/shinjuku/">new page</a> on Apple’s Japanese retail website and accompanying neon banner have <a href="https://twitter.com/storetellee/status/975682068628803586">announced</a> the opening of a new Apple store in Tokyo’s retail district of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinjuku">Shinjuku</a>. The brand new location will begin welcoming customers on April 7th at 10:00 a.m.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/apple-grand-opening-shinjuku-retail-store-tokyo-april-7th/#more-524706" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:10:15 +00009to5MacBloomberg: Apple secretly building its own MicroLED screens for future devices, starting with Apple Watch
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/bloomberg-apple-secretly-building-its-own-microled-screens-for-future-devices-starting-with-apple-watch/
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 01:47:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/apple-watch-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>A new report from <em><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-19/apple-is-said-to-develop-displays-to-replace-samsung-screens">Bloomberg</a></em> this evening says that Apple is “designing and producing its own device displays,” which is a first for the company. Citing people familiar with the situation, the report explains that Apple using a secret manufacturing facility near its headquarters in California…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/bloomberg-apple-secretly-building-its-own-microled-screens-for-future-devices-starting-with-apple-watch/#more-524701" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 01:47:33 +00009to5MacXbox news recap: Shadow of the Tomb Raider trailer releases, New avatars will ship “when they’re ready” and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-news-recap-shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-trailer-releases-new-avatars-will-ship-when-theyre-ready-and-more
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:04:44 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tombraider-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tombraider-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tombraider-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tombraider-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Check out our weekly Xbox news recap series, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Xbox.Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:04:44 +0000On MSFTHow to use color-coded calendars on Mac, iPhone and iPad to maintain balance in your life
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/color-coded-calendars-iphone-ipad-mac/
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 17:20:18 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/calendar1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>It will surprise no-one to know that I was an early adopter of electronic calendars, starting with a Casio Digital Diary in the early 1990s, followed by a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psion_Series_5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Psion 5mx</a> in 1997. But making the switch from a Filofax to a grayscale PDA did mean giving up one thing I didn’t get back until years later: color-coded calendars.</p>
<p>Many people use color-coding to distinguish work and social events, as well as things like family calendars. But I also use them to help me maintain a balanced life …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/color-coded-calendars-iphone-ipad-mac/#more-524104" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 17:20:18 +00009to5MacWould you let an app mine cryptocurrency on your Mac in exchange for premium features? [Poll]
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/cryptocurrency-mining-poll/
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 17:02:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/retina-macbook-colors.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Over the last week, we’ve <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/12/mac-app-store-mining-calendar/">reported on Calendar 2</a>, an app from Qbix that seemingly added cryptocurrency mining as an alternative to paying for premium features. Qbix itself acknowledged issues with the model and Apple said such practices <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/13/crypto-mining-calendar-app-ios/">are not allowed in the Mac App Store</a>, but that almost certainly won’t stop developers outside of the Mac App Store from doing it.</p>
<p>Would you be willing to let an app mine cryptocurrency in the background in exchange for premium features?</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/cryptocurrency-mining-poll/#more-524694" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 17:02:28 +00009to5MacWindows 10 news recap: Edge extensions tab shows up in Microsoft Store, Windows 10 Mail to force links to open in Microsoft Edge, and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-news-recap-edge-extensions-tab-shows-up-in-microsoft-store-windows-10-mail-to-force-links-to-open-in-microsoft-edge-and-more
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 16:47:13 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Generic Featured Image Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system. Dedicated Edge Extensions tab shows up in the Microsoft Store for some users Some users of Windows 10 have started to see a dedicated Edge extensions tab showing […]Sun, 18 Mar 2018 16:47:13 +0000On MSFTGet ready for WWDC 2018 with these wallpapers optimized for iPhone & Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/wwdc-wallpaper-iphone-mac/
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 16:31:34 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/wwdc2018_black.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/13/wwdc-2018-dates/">officially announced WWDC 2018</a> for June 4th through June 8th this week, with the conference taking place at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.</p>
<p>As is the case every year, Apple used some pretty neat graphics to announce the conference. Now, designer Martin Hajek has <a href="https://www.martinhajek.com/apple-wwdc2018-high-resolution-wallpapers/">created a set of 16 wallpapers</a> inspired by the WWDC artwork…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/wwdc-wallpaper-iphone-mac/#more-524690" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 16:31:34 +00009to5MacMicrosoft news recap: LinkedIn teams up with Google to teach Android developers, Microsoft Edge receives iPad layout in beta, and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-news-recap-linkedin-teams-up-with-google-to-teach-android-developers-microsoft-edge-receives-ipad-layout-in-beta-and-more
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 16:19:37 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-25-at-23.30.56-812x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-25-at-23.30.56-812x580.png 812w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-25-at-23.30.56-231x165.png 231w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-25-at-23.30.56-768x549.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px" />Microsoft news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read! Microsoft-owned LinkedIn teams up with Google to offer classes for Android developers LinkedIn is teaming up with Google to offer users of the professional social networking site an opportunity […]Sun, 18 Mar 2018 16:19:37 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft wants to know Windows 10 users’ thoughts on bringing Feedback Hub to the web
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-wants-to-know-windows-10-users-thoughts-on-bringing-feedback-hub-to-the-web
Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:18:03 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feedbackhubhero-1029x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feedbackhubhero-1029x580.jpg 1029w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feedbackhubhero-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feedbackhubhero-768x433.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1029px) 100vw, 1029px" />A software engineer at Microsoft on the Feedback Hub team is collating feedback on whether users want to see the Feedback Hub come to the web, and if so, why.Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:18:03 +0000On MSFTDeal: Get an Xbox One X for just £399.99 in the UK
https://www.onmsft.com/news/deal-get-an-xbox-one-x-for-just-399-99-in-the-uk
Sat, 17 Mar 2018 16:02:59 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/XboxOneX-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft, Xbox" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/XboxOneX-1.jpg 940w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/XboxOneX-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/XboxOneX-1-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" />Grab the Xbox One X for just £399.99 at Zavvi in the UK.Sat, 17 Mar 2018 16:02:59 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft announces opening Windows 10 Mail app links in Edge despite default browser, Internet loses its mind
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-announces-opening-windows-10-mail-app-links-in-egde-despite-default-browser-internet-looses-its-mind
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:21:00 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-16-at-21.17.48-862x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-16-at-21.17.48-862x580.png 862w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-16-at-21.17.48-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-16-at-21.17.48-245x165.png 245w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-16-at-21.17.48-768x517.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px" />The Windows team floated their new strategy of opening links found in emails using the built-in Windows 10 Mail app, using Microsoft's Edge browser despite whatever selection users have as their default browser.Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:21:00 +0000On MSFTThe High Five: “A Brief History” of this week’s searcheshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/5xbcybaHQbI/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Sifting through the week’s news can feel like sinking into a black hole. Luckily, we have some standout trends this week, gathered with data from <a href="https://newslab.withgoogle.com/">Google News Lab</a>. They start with a tribute to legendary physicist and black hole <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn28090-stephen-hawking-says-he-has-a-way-to-escape-from-a-black-hole/">escape artist</a> Stephen Hawking, who passed away Wednesday at age 76.</p><p><b>“Look up”</b><b><br/></b>Stephen Hawking’s intelligence was a cut above the rest, in life and in Search: interest in “<a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=Stephen%20Hawking%20quote,Stephen%20Hawking%20iq">Stephen Hawking IQ</a>” was 170 percent higher than “Stephen Hawking quote” over the past week. But of his many memorable quotes, here’s the most searched: “Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.”</p><p><b>Turbulent times</b><b><br/></b>“What happened on United Airlines?” was a trending question this week. The company faced scrutiny after a French bulldog—the second most searched dog breed this week—suffocated in an overhead compartment and a pet German Shepherd was accidentally shipped to Japan. For those searching for canine breeds this week, Rhodesian Ridgebacks were top dog.</p><p><b>A cue from teens</b><b><br/></b>Search interest in “<a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=walkout">walkout</a>” has reached an all-time high in the U.S. this month. On Wednesday, students around the country participated in a walkout to call on elected officials to take action on gun laws—the <a href="https://twitter.com/GoogleTrends/status/973967092658720769">top cities</a> searching for “walkout” were Charlottesville, VA, Fort Smith, AR, and Madison, WI.</p><p><b>It’s bracket season <br/></b><a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/story/US_cu_J7SG6GEBAADA3M_en">March Madness</a> is in full swing, especially for North Carolina, Duke and Kentucky fans, whose teams have been the most searched in the past week. The top-searched celebrity brackets are from basketball commentator <a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/22731880/jay-bilas-more-5-minute-bracket-picks-2018-national-champion">Jay Bilas</a>, former President <a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/974015556675391488">Barack Obama</a>, and <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/warren-buffett-will-pay-stunning-amount-to-employee-who-guesses-sweet-16/">Warren Buffett</a>. And the winner is anyone’s guess: Michigan State, favored by both Bilas and Obama, wasn’t among the top 10 teams being searched this week.</p><p><b>Go green</b><b><br/></b>Saturday marks St. Patrick’s Day and, in true spirit, corned beef and cabbage is the top trending St. Patrick’s Day recipe this week, followed by … jello shots 🤔. If you’re feeling lucky, you might be among those searching for lucky horseshoes, lucky cats and lucky clovers (the top searched “lucky” items in the past week). And although New York has the biggest parade and Boston the biggest reputation, the top states searching for the holiday are Connecticut, Kansas, and Delaware. Illinois, where Chicagoans annually dye their river green, comes in at number four.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/5xbcybaHQbI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:45:00 -0000Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:45:00 -0000The Official Google BlogTeam Pixel is in bloom this springhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/K3GbyKLtz7w/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Our community of photographers is on the rise, and the #teampixel tribe is officially 35,000 members strong (and counting)! This week’s highlights range from colorful plum blossoms in Sakura, Japan to a confetti-filled wedding.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_315_2.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_315_2.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Left: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgOGZxeH0hX/?taken-by=archibajda">@archibajda</a> - Upside down in Kraków, Poland. Right: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgQMSUWhl_g/?tagged=teampixel">@tanyakhanijow</a> - confetti party in portrait mode, India</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/teampixel_315_4.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_315_4.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgTO6_bATu-/?tagged=teampixel">@zuvamart</a> - tea time in Hyperbad, India</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_315_.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_315_.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Left: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgTYg70FFdi/?tagged=teampixel">@motivates</a> - plum blossoms in Sakura, Japan. Right: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgPJye3APMA/?tagged=teampixel">@juicegee</a> - Gardens by the Bay, Singapore</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_315_3.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_315_3.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BX5LfDOBpm3/?tagged=teampixel">@peter.hudston</a> - neon skies in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia</div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>If you’re looking for a daily dose of #teampixel photos, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teampixel/">follow our feed</a> on Instagram and keep spreading the loves and likes with fellow Pixel photographers.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/K3GbyKLtz7w" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:45:00 -0000Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:45:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWindows 10 RS4 build 17120 quickly jumps to the Slow Ring
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-rs4-insider-preview-17120-quickly-jumpts-to-the-slow-ring-release-for-pcs
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:38:02 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-09-at-16.42.48-837x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-09-at-16.42.48-837x580.png 837w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-09-at-16.42.48-238x165.png 238w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-09-at-16.42.48-768x532.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px" />Windows Insider lead Dona Sarkar took to her favorite announcement platform, Twitter to let Slow Ring Insiders know they grab and install build 17120 for their PCs.Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:38:02 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 RS5 build 17623 now available for Skip Ahead Insiders, here’s what’s new
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-rs5-build-17623-now-available-for-skip-ahead-insiders-heres-whats-new
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:10:39 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Generic Featured Image Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Microsoft is rolling out today a new Redstone 5 build to Skip Ahead Insiders, with a couple of new features in tow. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:10:39 +0000On MSFTHere’s what’s fixed, improved & outstanding for Windows 10 RS4 build 17123
https://www.onmsft.com/news/heres-whats-fixed-improved-outstanding-for-fast-ring-pc-windows-10-insider-preview-17123
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:00:06 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1-Atmos.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Screenshot of Windows 10 Dolby Atmos settings" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1-Atmos.png 800w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1-Atmos-250x152.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1-Atmos-768x466.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />The previous build for Fast Ring testers was declared to have had no known issuesFri, 16 Mar 2018 18:00:06 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 RS4 build 17123 for Fast Ring PCs brings HEIF to desktops as part of ‘What’s New’
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-insider-preivew-17123-for-fast-ring-pcs-brings-heif-to-desktops-as-part-of-whats-new
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:42:56 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IntelligentPhotos-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IntelligentPhotos-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IntelligentPhotos-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IntelligentPhotos-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />As far Windows Insiders on the Fast Ring are concerned, they can look forward to a new high-efficiency image file formaFri, 16 Mar 2018 17:42:56 +0000On MSFTAnnouncing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17623 for Skip Ahead
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/16/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17623-for-skip-ahead/
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:04:36 +0000Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17623 (RS5) to Windows Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17623 Introducing High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) in Windows 10 The High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) has arrived for Windows 10 and the Photos app! HEIF […]Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:04:36 +0000Windows BlogAnnouncing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17123 for Fast
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/16/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17123-for-fast/
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:04:31 +0000Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17123 (RS4) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. What’s new in Build 17123 Introducing High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) in Windows 10 The High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) has arrived for Windows 10 and the Photos app! HEIF is an […]Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:04:31 +0000Windows BlogGet free Sea of Thieves copy with new Xbox One X purchase during limited-time promotion
https://www.onmsft.com/news/get-free-sea-of-thieves-copy-with-new-xbox-one-x-purchase-during-limited-time-promotion
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:01:34 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3-20_OneX-OneS_Family-Organic_R1-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3-20_OneX-OneS_Family-Organic_R1-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3-20_OneX-OneS_Family-Organic_R1-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3-20_OneX-OneS_Family-Organic_R1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />To celebrate the upcoming release of Sea of Thieves on the Xbox One next week, Microsoft will be offering a free digital copy of game with new Xbox One X purchases. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:01:34 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft-owned LinkedIn teams up with Google to offer classes for Android developers
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-owned-linkedin-teams-up-with-google-to-offer-classes-for-android-developers
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:06:54 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2849-870x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="LinkedIn" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2849-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2849-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2849-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2849-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />Microsoft owned LinkedIn today posted an interesting learning course, where developers can take their skills to the next level and learn more about coding for Android devices. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:06:54 +0000On MSFTFormer Microsoft CEO Bill Gates visits White House in effort to curb proposed cuts to foreign aid
https://www.onmsft.com/news/former-microsoft-ceo-bill-gates-visits-white-house-in-effort-to-curb-proposed-cuts-to-foreign-aid
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:48:17 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bill-Gates1-928x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bill-Gates1-928x580.jpg 928w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bill-Gates1-250x156.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bill-Gates1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px" />Bill Gates sought an audience with the 45th US president earlier this week to discuss amicably appropriate foreign policy when it comes to the distribution of aid. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:48:17 +0000On MSFTNotepad++ unofficially comes to the Windows 10 Microsoft Store
https://www.onmsft.com/news/notepad-unofficially-comes-to-the-windows-10-microsoft-store
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:39:15 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-16-at-14.50.01-853x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-16-at-14.50.01-853x580.png 853w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-16-at-14.50.01-243x165.png 243w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-16-at-14.50.01-768x522.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px" />Notepad++, the popular text and source code editor can now be used on Windows 10 S.Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:39:15 +0000On MSFTLenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 2018 6th gen review: elegant performance, ultimate portability
https://www.onmsft.com/news/lenovo-thinkpad-carbon-x1-2018-6th-gen-review-elegant-performance-ultimate-portability
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:30:09 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_2378.HEIC_-773x580.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_2378.HEIC_-773x580.jpeg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_2378.HEIC_-220x165.jpeg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_2378.HEIC_-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_2378.HEIC_-1376x1032.jpeg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_2378.HEIC_-1044x783.jpeg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_2378.HEIC_-632x474.jpeg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_2378.HEIC_-536x402.jpeg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Announced at CES 2018, the 6th Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon keeps to the classic ultra-portable design but boasts beautiful performance and battery life thanks to the latest 8th Gen Intel quad-core chip.Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:30:09 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft’s TechSpark civic program expands to Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsofts-techspark-civic-program-expands-to-texas-virginia-washington-and-wyoming
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:13:13 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Microsoft-sign-grass-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Microsoft-sign-grass-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Microsoft-sign-grass-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Microsoft-sign-grass-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The Microsoft TechSpark program has proven as a success and today the company has announced an expansion to six new communities in Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:13:13 +0000On MSFT#ifdef WINDOWS – What is Windows Machine Learning and how to get started
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/03/15/ifdef-windows-what-is-windows-machine-learning-and-how-to-get-started/
Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:00:06 +0000With the next release of Windows, developers will be able to evaluate trained machine learning models locally on Windows 10 devices, allowing developers to use pre-trained models within their applications with hardware-accelerated performance by leveraging the device’s CPU or GPU to compute evaluations for both classical Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning. Lucas Brodzinski from […]Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:00:06 +0000Windows BlogOK Go makes some noise in the classroomhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/D1nMxNOKK9k/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Editor’s Note: Many of us on <a href="http://g.co/sciencejournalapp">Google’s Science Journal team</a> are huge fans of <a href="https://okgo.net/">OK Go</a>, the popular rock and YouTube sensation. Their music videos are a spectacular blend of science, engineering, and creativity—a great formula for engaging classroom activities. So when professor AnnMarie Thomas approached us about the <a href="http://www.okgosandbox.org">OK Go Sandbox</a>, a collection of materials for K-12 educators, we simply couldn’t pass up the opportunity. OK Go frontman Damian Kulash tells us more in this guest post.</i></p><p>I’m always so proud and excited when I hear from a teacher who uses an OK Go music video in the classroom, and over the years, I’ve heard it more and more frequently—from pre-school teachers to grad school professors. We know our videos are joyful and nerdy (we’ve done a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w">Rube Goldberg machine</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWGJA9i18Co">a dance in zero gravity</a>, for instance), but we didn’t plan them for the classroom environment. It’s a wonderful surprise to hear they’re sneaking in there on their own, and we want to support that in any way we can.</p><p></p><p>Last year I met Dr. AnnMarie Thomas, who leads the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas. Together we brainstormed ways to open up our videos for classrooms, and we set up a survey to ask educators for their ideas. Within just a few days, nearly a thousand teachers sent us their thoughts, and, with support from Google, we took this feedback and together developed our new <a href="http://www.okgosandbox.org">OK Go Sandbox. It’s a</a> collection of materials created for and with K-12 educators: design challenges, educator guides, and more.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="170924mde084_002.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/170924mde084_002.max-1000x1000.jpg"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption h-c-page"><div class="rich-text">Here’s Dr. AnnMarie Thomas and me meeting with teachers to go over OK Go Sandbox materials.</div></figcaption></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>It was especially cool to work with Google’s Science Journal team to develop tools that allow students to explore the world around them through music. Their new pitch detection feature makes it possible to make sounds using glasses of water (like we did in the Rube Goldberg machine for “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w">This Too Shall Pass</a>”, and in the musical performance of a robotic car for “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MejbOFk7H6c">Needing/Getting</a>”), and there’s now an option to play data values as pitches which lets students use their phone’s sensors to compose new sounds and interpret their data in a new way.</p></div></div><div class="block-video"><div class="article-module article-video "><figure><a class="h-c-video h-c-video--marquee" data-glue-modal-disabled-on-mobile="true" data-glue-modal-trigger="uni-modal-jxD_QQWyhCc-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=jxD_QQWyhCc"><img alt="OK Go Sandbox - Surrounding Sounds" src="//img.youtube.com/vi/jxD_QQWyhCc/maxresdefault.jpg"/><svg class="h-c-video__play h-c-icon h-c-icon--color-white" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-youtube-icon"></use></svg></a></figure></div><div class="h-c-modal--video" data-glue-modal="uni-modal-jxD_QQWyhCc-" data-glue-modal-close-label="Close Dialog"><a class="glue-yt-video" data-glue-yt-video-autoplay="true" data-glue-yt-video-height="99%" data-glue-yt-video-vid="jxD_QQWyhCc" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=jxD_QQWyhCc" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>So whether we’re exploring frame rates by making flip books, or using a light sensor to make music (with <a href="https://sciencejournal.withgoogle.com">Google’s Science Journal app</a>), we hope that the challenges in the OK Go Sandbox help stoke curiosity and encourage learning through joy and wonder. And we particularly look forward to learning more from educators as this stuff gets into the world.</p><br/><p>Educators! Please reach out to us at <a href="mailto:hello@OKGoSandbox.org">hello@OKGoSandbox.org</a>with your input and ideas so that we can grow and adapt this to be maximally useful in inspiring your students. The best part of a sandbox is that we can try building lots of new things, even if we occasionally have to knock some things down and start over.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/D1nMxNOKK9k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:00:00 -0000Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogKeeping cloud entry points secure with Google Chrome Enterprisehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/fimVpJ7M-hk/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When we <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/connected-workspaces/introducing-chrome-enterprise/">introduced Chrome Enterprise</a> last August, our aim was to provide a single solution that connected employees while giving admins the flexibility and control they needed to keep their businesses protected. Since then, security has only become more of a priority for enterprises. In fact, last year alone, 98% of businesses were <a href="https://www.accenture.com/t20170926T072837Z__w__/us-en/_acnmedia/PDF-61/Accenture-2017-CostCyberCrimeStudy.pdf">affected by malware</a>, and employee endpoints—like laptops, tablets, and smartphones—were <a href="https://lp.google-mkto.com/rs/248-TPC-286/images/Google_Endpoint_Security_us.pdf">increasingly the target of attacks</a>.</p><p>Enterprise IT admins know this all too well. With hardware, firmware, browsers, apps and networks to protect, admins now face more risks than ever, while managing more devices than ever. We built our Chrome Enterprise ecosystem with this complex landscape in mind, and today we’re adding new enhancements and partnerships as we continue to make Chrome Enterprise the most secure endpoint solution for businesses in the cloud.</p><p>Here’s a look at how these updates can help protect businesses, and their data, at every cloud access point.</p><p><b>Offering more ways for businesses to manage their devices from a single unified management solution</b><br/></p><p>For many businesses, managing a broad range of devices within one unified endpoint management solution is a necessity. Last year, <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/connected-workspaces/chrome-os-joins-forces-vmware-accelerate-adoption-chromebooks-enterprise/">we announced</a> our first enterprise mobility management (EMM) partnership with <b>VMware AirWatch</b>, the first third-party solution with the capability to manage Chrome OS. Today, we’re expanding this with four new partnerships with EMM providers, which gives IT admins the ability to manage and implement security policies across their full fleet of devices from a single place.<br/></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><b><a href="https://meraki.cisco.com/blog/2018/03/systems-manager-chrome-os-management-for-enterprise-users/">Cisco Meraki</a></b> offers a comprehensive set of solutions that includes wireless, switching, security, endpoint management, and security cameras, all managed through Meraki’s web-based dashboard interface.</p></li><li><p><b><a href="https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2018/03/15/xenmobile-unified-endpoint-management-adds-google-chrome-enterprise-support/">Citrix XenMobile</a></b> provides device and application management for comprehensive mobile security, and pairs well with <a href="https://blog.google/topics/connected-workspaces/webinar-series-delivering-virtual-apps-and-desktops-chromebooks/">other recent Citrix integrations</a>.</p></li><li><p><b><a href="https://securityintelligence.com/news/chrome-os-finds-a-seat-at-the-unified-endpoint-management-table/">IBM MaaS360</a></b> with Watson delivers a cognitive approach to unified endpoint management, enabling the management of endpoints, end users and everything in between.</p></li><li><p><b><a href="https://blogs.manageengine.com/desktop-mobile/mobile-device-manager-plus/2018/03/15/got-chromebooks-mobile-device-manager-plus-now-supports.html">ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus</a></b> (a division of <b>Zoho Corp</b>) is a unified endpoint management console for configuring, managing and securing mobile devices, desktops and apps.</p></li></ul><p>With these partnerships in place, enterprises can pick the solution that fits their business best.</p><p><b>Helping enterprises manage Chrome OS alongside legacy infrastructure with more Active Directory enhancements</b></p><p>Building on our <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/connected-workspaces/introducing-chrome-enterprise/">initial integration</a> with Active Directory last August, we’ve added a number of enhancements to help admins <a href="https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/7497916">manage Chrome OS alongside legacy infrastructure</a>. Administrators can now configure managed extensions directly through Group Policy Objects. Users can authenticate to Kerberos and NTLMv2 endpoints on their local network directly from Chrome OS. We’re also expanding our support for common enterprise Active Directory setups like multiple domain scenarios. And we’ve improved our <a href="https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6321820">existing certificate enrollment flows</a> with Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS).</p><p><b>Continuing to deepen and expand management capabilities in Chrome Browser and Chrome OS</b><br/></p><p>The less time IT has to spend on mundane, manual tasks means more time to focus on business critical projects. That’s why Chrome Enterprise was designed to give IT admins the ability to grant, manage and adjust user permissions at scale, with fewer repetitive tasks. Chrome Enterprise already lets admins fine tune more than 200 security policies and grant secure, authorized employee access to online resources, and we’re continuing to add additional controls to help. In recent months, we’ve added the following controls to help admins:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/2657289#block">Per-permission extension blacklisting</a> lets admins restrict access to extensions based on the permissions required, for example, extensions that require the use of a webcam. This allows admins to now authorize an employee’s access to more extensions in the Google Chrome Web Store but maintain fine-grained admin controls across web properties.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/1375678#restrictversion">Sign-ins can be disabled</a> from an outdated OS to help administrators comply with security policies that dictate how many versions behind their users are allowed to run on.</p></li><li><p>Admins can ensure that only managed devices can connect to their single sign-on servers by gating that access with <a href="https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6080885#userdevicecerts">device-wide certificates</a>. These certificates effectively attest to the Chrome endpoint’s managed state.</p></li><li><p>Newly added support for automatic forced re-enrollment will now allow a Chrome device that has been wiped or recovered to re-enroll into the corporate domain without requiring administrator credentials. This will help ensure corporate devices remain enrolled without requiring any admin intervention.</p></li></ul><p>With Chrome Enterprise, our focus is not only on Chrome OS, but how businesses use Chrome Browser across all their platforms. Last December we announced <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/connected-workspaces/security-enhancements-and-more-enterprise-chrome-browser-customers/">a number of security enhancements</a> for Chrome Browser with the aim to help enterprises stay safe. We’ve now added a policy that allows IT to <a href="https://support.google.com/chrome/?p=force_browser_signin">require users to sign-in to Chrome Browser</a>, ensuring security policies are applied to browsing sessions across platforms. And in the coming months, we’ll be adding enterprise reporting capabilities in Chrome Browser that give IT admins access to data about installed extensions, status of configured policies, telemetry data and much more. With this information, IT can better understand security status of each endpoint under their control.</p><p><b>Continually managing vulnerabilities to help businesses stay protected</b><br/></p><p>All of today’s announcements help admins stay on top of their organization’s security, and these features are in addition to the benefits admins already get with Chrome Enterprise.</p><p>For example, keeping hardware up to date is one of the easiest ways IT admins can keep endpoints secure, yet it can also be one of the most time-intensive tasks in an admin’s day. That’s why we built Chrome OS so that it <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/connected-workspaces/how-automatic-chrome-os-updates-bolster-security-ease-and-simplicity/">automatically deploys security updates</a> to ensure all devices run the latest version of Chrome OS. Chrome Browser prevents exposure to phishing and malware, and if threats are detected on third-party apps, admins can uninstall apps remotely with managed Google Play.</p><p>The proactive protection, control, and endpoint management advantages offered by Chrome Enterprise are why companies such as Sanmina Corporation are deploying Chrome across their businesses.</p><p>“As a multinational manufacturing and supply chain company that makes everything from the electronics in your car to mission critical systems for aerospace and medical products, security is of the utmost importance to us,” said Manesh Patel, CIO of Sanmina. “Deploying Chrome OS and G Suite in our facilities all over the world has allowed us to transform our workforce and collaborate securely in the cloud. It gives us peace of mind to know that our data is secure, and allows us to focus on building world-class products."</p><p><b>More to come</b></p><p>In the coming weeks there’ll be additional blog posts that offer deeper looks into what these enhancements can mean for businesses. In the meantime, you can learn more about security in Chrome Enterprise <a href="https://enterprise.google.com/chrome/chrome-enterprise/">on our website</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/fimVpJ7M-hk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0000Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogAndroid Wear, it’s time for a new namehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/gDOu3Akkv8s/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Android Wear was founded on the belief that wearable technology should be for everyone, no matter what style you wear on your wrist or what <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/android-wear/android-wear-now-works-with-iphones/">phone</a> you have in your pocket. Since then, we’ve partnered with top <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/android-wear/android-wear-20-watches-fall/">watch and electronics brands</a> to create more than 50 watches to help you manage your fitness, connect with the people who matter most, and show you the information you care about. The best part: We’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible with wearables and there’s even more exciting work ahead.</p><p>As our technology and partnerships have evolved, so have our users. In 2017, one out of three new Android Wear watch owners also used an iPhone. So as the watch industry gears up for another <a href="https://www.baselworld.com/en-US.aspx">Baselworld</a> next week, we’re announcing a new name that better reflects our technology, vision, and most important of all—the people who wear our watches. We’re now <a href="https://wearos.google.com/">Wear OS by Google</a>, a wearables operating system for everyone. <br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Wear OS, by Google logo lockup" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/WBG_Lockup_Blog.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>You’ll begin to see the new name on your watch and phone app over the next few weeks.<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/gDOu3Akkv8s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:45:00 -0000Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:45:00 -0000The Official Google BlogIntroducing “wheelchair accessible” routes in transit navigationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/8Sm1mA8jNAM/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Google Maps was built to help people navigate and explore the world, providing directions, worldwide, to people traveling by car, bicycle or on foot. But in city centers, buses and trains are often the best way to get around, which presents a challenge for people who use wheelchairs or with other mobility needs. Information about which stations and routes are wheelchair friendly isn’t always readily available or easy to find. To make public transit work for everyone, today we’re introducing “wheelchair accessible” routes in transit navigation to make getting around easier for those with mobility needs.</p></div></div><div class="block-video"><div class="article-module article-video "><figure><a class="h-c-video h-c-video--marquee" data-glue-modal-disabled-on-mobile="true" data-glue-modal-trigger="uni-modal-ehyhFyKXwjc-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=ehyhFyKXwjc"><div class="article-video__aspect-image" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GEO_London_Accessibility_STILL_06.max-1000x1000.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Adam, Lucy, Omari and Meridyth shared their experience using public transportation.</span></div><svg class="h-c-video__play h-c-icon h-c-icon--color-white" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-youtube-icon"></use></svg></a></figure></div><div class="h-c-modal--video" data-glue-modal="uni-modal-ehyhFyKXwjc-" data-glue-modal-close-label="Close Dialog"><a class="glue-yt-video" data-glue-yt-video-autoplay="true" data-glue-yt-video-height="99%" data-glue-yt-video-vid="ehyhFyKXwjc" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=ehyhFyKXwjc" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>To access the “wheelchair accessible” routes, type your desired destination into Google Maps. Tap “Directions” then select the public transportation icon. Then tap “Options” and under the Routes section, you’ll find “wheelchair accessible” as a new route type. When you select this option, Google Maps will show you a list of possible routes that take mobility needs into consideration. Starting today, this feature is rolling out in major metropolitan transit centers around the world, starting with London, New York, Tokyo, Mexico City, Boston, and Sydney. We're looking forward to working with additional transit agencies in the coming months to bring more wheelchair accessible routes to Google Maps.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Access" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/ACCESS_3_1.gif"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In addition to making public transportation more accessible, people around the world have been helping us <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/maps/building-map-everyone/">add accessibility information</a> to Google Maps. Last September, <a href="https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/News-Updates/How-Local-Guides-can-help-millions-in-September/ba-p/432069">Local Guides</a> from around the world gathered at 200 global meet-ups to answer accessibility questions—like whether a place has a step-free entrance or an accessible restroom—for more than 12 million places. Additionally, we’ve been busy capturing and updating<a href="https://www.google.com/streetview/#global-airports-transit-stations/hamad-international-airport-qatar">Street View imagery of transit stations</a> and city centers so people can preview a place or transit station ahead of time.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Tokyo" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Tokyo_Station_.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption h-c-page"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.co.jp/maps/@35.6822427,139.7662756,2a,75y,103.82h,98.31t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1ss3HBM9DHjbK9wPPOMQ-FJA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656">Tokyo Station</a></div></figcaption></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p> </p><p>We built this feature to make life easier for people who use wheelchairs, but accessible routes are also helpful if you’re on crutches or pushing a stroller. With the help of transit agencies around the globe and people like you who <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/maps/better-world-wheels-google-maps/">contribute local knowledge</a>, we’re making progress toward a more accessible world for everyone.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/8Sm1mA8jNAM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0000Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogHelping 1 million Europeans find a job or grow their business by 2020http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/zTTIHZ2Qppk/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The world is undergoing a digital transformation, offering enormous opportunities for growth, innovation and jobs. However, digital skills and tools can still seem out of reach to many.</p><br/><p>That’s why we’re renewing our commitment to the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/digital-skills-jobs-coalition">EU Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition</a>, with a new pledge to help 1 million Europeans find a job or grow their business by 2020. This commitment goes beyond our <a href="https://europe.googleblog.com/2015/02/google-is-growth-engine-for-european.html">previous pledge</a> to help people develop digital skills to ensure that we support trainees as they put those skills to use in building careers and businesses.</p><br/><p>We’ve now trained 3 million Europeans, and more than 2 million people in Africa, in digital skills. This is our “Grow with Google” project, launched in 2015 and localized with expert partners in each country to maximize relevance and results. Our digital skills work, a reflection of the talents of people we have trained, was recognised by the European Commission <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/four-outstanding-projects-winners-european-digital-skills-award-2016">in 2016</a> and<a href="https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/commissioner-gabriel-launches-first-digital-opportunity-traineeships-and-hands-out-digital">2017</a>.</p><br/><p>But does digital skills training really translate into economic impact and improved prospects for those people who invest their time? To answer that question, we launched an independent research starting in 2016, and asked Grow with Google trainees about the impact they saw on their career or business 14 weeks after their training.</p><br/>The research shows that following Grow with Google training, so far over 190,000 Europeans have found a job or started a business—like <a href="https://growthengine.withgoogle.com/intl/en-eu/story/4770882824175616">Ildikó</a> in Hungary, a mother of two who learned how to code and now manages her own business from home. More than half a million European businesses have grown their business through new customers or revenue, like <a href="https://growthengine.withgoogle.com/intl/en-eu/story/4729929841246208">Ntina</a> from Greece, who during the recession opened up a hotel business which now welcomes people from all over the word. And 32,000 small and medium sized businesses have taken on more staff, such as <a href="https://growthengine.withgoogle.com/intl/en-eu/story/6345673553215488">Mark & Anders</a>from Denmark who have grown from two to 30 people in the last year.</div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="grow with google europe pledge" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Blog_post_images_6n6Jxsr.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Our new <a href="http://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/gwg_impact.pdf">Grow with Google Impact Report</a> gathers together stories of people such as Ildikó, Ntina, Mark and Anders who have found a job or grown their business. Going forward, we will work with our research Partner Ipsos to measure impact and we’ll publish quarterly updates showing how new skills can translate into opportunities for business owners and job seekers alike.</p><br/><p>Grow with Google aims to help everyone in Europe get access to training and products to grow their skills, career, or business, and we’ll continue to partner with governments, city councils, universities, private-sector businesses and nonprofits through the support of Google.org to achieve this. In Italy, <a href="http://www.crescereindigitale.it/">Crescere in Digitale</a>, a partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Chamber of Commerce, will activate 5,000 more internships for young unemployed people at SMBs by 2020, which can lead to full-time employment for people like <a href="https://twitter.com/minlavoro/status/968816905166426114">Cristina</a> at <a href="https://growthengine.withgoogle.com/intl/en-eu/story/5376991024906240">Lux Made-In</a>, a traditional jewellery store. In Spain, we just launched a digital skills <a href="https://www.eoi.es/es/cursos/26013/curso-de-transformacion-digital-para-el-empleo-ambito-nacional">employment program</a> with the Government and in Germany, we continue to work with Fraunhofer IAIS on their Open Roberta program, teaching <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/grow-with-google/helping-young-women-overcome-hurdles-learning-computer-science/">young women</a> how to code.</p><p>Today anyone with a smartphone and an idea can be an entrepreneur, reach customers around the globe, can hire, grow and export. Technology is the toolkit for a world of opportunities—and Grow with Google is about helping everyone put those tools to work.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/zTTIHZ2Qppk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0000Thu, 15 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogPinkoi: Sharing love for local craft in a global marketplacehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/gTpJ3StbZNo/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Pinkoi’s founders (from left to right): Mike Lee, Maibelle Lin and Peter Yen.</i></p><p><i><br/></i></p><p><i>Editor’s note: As part of our series of interviews with people across the Asia-Pacific who use the internet as a tool to connect, create and grow, we spoke with Peter Yen, the CEO of Pinkoi, Asia’s leading online marketplace for original design and art products. Peter founded Pinkoi seven years ago along with Mike Lee, Pinkoi’s Chief Technology Officer and Maibelle Lin, Pinkoi’s Chief Product Officer. From a staff of three, Pinkoi has grown to a business of 82 employees serving more than two million customers in 88 countries. The platform is now home to more than 50,000 artisans and designers.</i></p><p><b><br/></b></p><p><b>Why did you start Pinkoi?</b></p><p>My wife loves craft fairs and vintage markets. That’s where I first connected with artisans and designers. They produce great original products, but are often unsure about how to promote them or connect with their customers. I also thought that the designer community lacked an online space to share their creative and business experiences.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Pinkoi_designers" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Pinkoi_designers_MvrwvxR.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption h-c-page"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Some of the 50,000 designers and artisans on Pinkoi.</i></p></div></figcaption></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>How did you meet your two co-founders Mike and Maibelle?</b> </p><p>It was the internet that brought us together. When I got the idea for Pinkoi, I researched developer blogs extensively and that is how I came across Mike. We chatted and exchanged ideas for the business on Gmail and Hangouts. We connected to Mai through a mutual friend who introduced us online.<br/></p><br/><p>With the help of the internet, we gradually conceived and developed the idea for Pinkoi, although we did not live in the same place at the time. Although we are all tech geeks at heart, we also shared a common passion for design and helping the designer community. Our passion resulted in us becoming not just business partners, but also good friends!</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Pinkoi_products" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Pinkoi_products.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption h-c-page"><div class="rich-text"><i>A few of the 980,000 items for sale on Pinkoi.</i></div></figcaption></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>What impact do you think the Internet has had on your business?</b></p><p>The internet is the reason why a platform like Pinkoi can work. Pinkoi gives anyone in the world easy access to our designers’ quality products. We think beautiful design is a universal language and should be shared. It’s not just our business, but also the livelihoods of all our designers. With the Internet, our designers have the opportunity of making a living while pursuing their passions. Most designers are hobbyists when they join Pinkoi, but quite a few become full-time entrepreneurs after receiving training from us. <br/></p><p><br/>In particular, Google is like our oxygen and our business wouldn’t survive without it. Our online business relies on Google’s solutions. We use Google Analytics to understand performance across all acquisition channels and to gain insights into what people are searching for. We also have the ability to advertise to relevant segments of the population with Google Adwords. GSuite and Google Calendar are the backbone of our daily communications.</p><p><br/></p><br/><p><b>What’s the best part about working with artists and designers from around the world on Pinkoi? </b></p><p>It’s really empowering to know that you can have a positive impact on livelihoods and lives, even across borders. Our designers also pay that positive impact forward to their customers. Many of them have told us about online customers finding them at offline events to express their appreciation for products they bought on Pinkoi. Pinkoi isn’t just an online marketplace for transactions, it’s a platform to connect real people across the world. </p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Co-Founder_2F_CEO_Peter_Yen.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Pinkoi_CEO</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><b>Peter, CEO of Pinkoi</b>: Early on my engineering career, my goal was to become a software architect. I didn’t think entrepreneurship was in the cards for me. However, I was inspired by many colleagues at Yahoo who left to start their own companies. Like Maibelle, it definitely took some persuading before my family members began to support my decision. They did not believe that an engineer like me could run a business or connect effectively with the designer community.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Co-Founder_2F_CPO_Maibelle_Lin.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Pinkoi_CPO</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Maibelle, Chief Product Officer of Pinkoi</b>: Growing up I wanted to be a diplomat or fashion designer, so I didn’t know I was going onto the entrepreneur path until I was already on it. Both of my parents hold 9-to-5 jobs and they wanted me to continue my day job as a user experience designer in Silicon Valley. But they eventually supported my decision after I convinced them of my passion for Pinkoi.</p><br/><p>Time, or the lack of it, is my biggest challenge. I became a new mom this year and the time I’m able to spend with my family has become more precious than ever. I had to learn how to prioritize and become comfortable with making tough decisions. I think motherhood has made me a better manager and entrepreneur!</p><p><br/></p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Co-Founder_2F_CTO_Mike_Lee.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Pinkoi_CTO</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Mike, Chief Technology Officer of Pinkoi</b>: Since college I’ve thought about launching my own business and started to learn coding online. I opened a shaved ice dessert shop which was my first try at running my own business. However, the hours were long and the business model wasn’t scalable. At that time I began looking into web startups and then Peter coincidentally found me via my developer blog.</p><br/><p>As an entrepreneur, I appreciate having the opportunity to face new challenges and problems from our designer community and customers everyday. Since Pinkoi is an international platform, it forces me to think globally whenever I’m applying a new tech strategy so I can better consider the needs of designers and customers worldwide.</p><p><br/></p></div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/gTpJ3StbZNo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 02:00:00 -0000Thu, 15 Mar 2018 02:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogOpen sourcing Resonance Audiohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/RcxIEG5iW0A/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Spatial audio adds to your sense of presence when you’re in VR or AR, making it feel and sound, like you’re surrounded by a virtual or augmented world. And regardless of the display hardware you’re using, spatial audio makes it possible to hear sounds coming from all around you.</p><p>Resonance Audio, our spatial audio SDK <a href="https://developers.googleblog.com/2017/11/resonance-audio-multi-platform-spatial.html">launched last year</a>, enables developers to create more realistic VR and AR experiences on mobile and desktop. We’ve seen a number of exciting experiences emerge across a variety of platforms using our SDK. Recent examples include apps like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=688XEeK80GQ">Pixar’s Coco VR</a> for Gear VR, Disney’s <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disney.mirage_goo">Star WarsTM: Jedi Challenges</a> AR app for Android and iOS, and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runawayplay.fluttervr.daydream&hl=en">Runaway’s Flutter VR</a> for Daydream, which all used Resonance Audio technology.</p><p>To accelerate adoption of immersive audio technology and strengthen the developer community around it, we’re opening Resonance Audio to a community-driven development model. By creating an open source spatial audio project optimized for mobile and desktop computing, any platform or software development tool provider can easily integrate with Resonance Audio. More cross-platform and tooling support means more distribution opportunities for content creators, without the worry of investing in costly porting projects.</p><h2>What’s included in the open source project</h2><p>As part of our open source project, we’re providing a reference implementation of YouTube’s Ambisonic-based spatial audio decoder, compatible with the same Ambisonics format (Ambix ACN/SN3D) used by others in the industry. Using our reference implementation, developers can easily render Ambisonic content in their VR media and other applications, while benefiting from Ambisonics open source, royalty-free model. The project also includes encoding, sound field manipulation and decoding techniques, as well as head related transfer functions (HRTFs) that we’ve used to achieve rich spatial audio that scales across a wide spectrum of device types and platforms. Lastly, we’re making our entire library of highly optimized DSP classes and functions, open to all. This includes resamplers, convolvers, filters, delay lines and other DSP capabilities. Additionally, developers can now use Resonance Audio’s brand new Spectral Reverb, an efficient, high quality, constant complexity reverb effect, in their own projects.</p><p>We’ve open sourced Resonance Audio as a standalone library and associated engine plugins, VST plugin, tutorials, and examples with the Apache 2.0 license. This means Resonance Audio is yours, so you’re free to use Resonance Audio in your projects, no matter where you work. And if you see something you’d like to improve, submit a GitHub pull request to be reviewed by the Resonance Audio project committers. While the engine plugins for Unity, Unreal, FMOD, and Wwise will remain open source, going forward they will be maintained by project committers from our partners, Unity, Epic, Firelight Technologies, and Audiokinetic, respectively.</p><p>If you’re interested in learning more about Resonance Audio, check out the documentation on our <a href="https://developers.google.com/resonance-audio/">developer site</a>. If you want to get more involved, visit <a href="https://github.com/resonance-audio">our GitHub</a> to access the source code, build the project, download the latest release, or even start contributing. We’re looking forward to building the future of immersive audio with all of you.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/RcxIEG5iW0A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThe She Word: how Emily Hanley shares her passion for computer sciencehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/knztbc1nfXA/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i><b>Editor’s Note:</b> The She Word is a Keyword series all about dynamic and creative women at Google. Last week, the <a href="https://grow.google/">Grow with Google</a> tour—which brings workshops, one-on-one coaching, and hands-on demos to cities across the U.S.—<a href="https://blog.google/topics/grow-with-google/grow-google-comes-lansing/">stopped in Lansing, Michigan</a>. Emily Hanley, one of our very own software engineers and a Michigan native, taught introductory coding classes at the event. We spoke to her about returning to her hometown to teach, exposing more kids to computer science, and how her Google Home helps her have more dance parties with her kids.</i></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph_with_image"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid uni-paragraph-wrap"><div class="uni-paragraph h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--8 h-c-grid__col-m--6 h-c-grid__col-l--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-2 h-c-grid__col-m--offset-3 h-c-grid__col-l--offset-3"><figure class="article-image--wrap-small "><img alt="Emily Hanley.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Emily_Hanley.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure><div class="rich-text"><p><b>What was your biggest takeaway from Grow with Google in Lansing?</b><br/>It was inspiring to see so many people excited about the opportunity to not only interact with Google products, but to try out programming.</p><p><b>What was one memorable moment of the day?</b><br/>Seeing the “ah ha” moments when people realized they had actually written code and produced something on their own. The classrooms were packed all day long, and it was so neat to interact with people who realized the potential of what they had just learned to do. People shared their stories of how they were already using technology in their fields, and this class helped them think about how they could do even more.<br/></p><p><b>Grow with Google's event in Lansing</b><b> was close to where you grew up.</b><b>What was it like to go back to your hometown?</b><br/>It’s amazing to see the investment in towns like Lansing, and to witness the revitalization that’s happening. People are bringing new ideas and technology to industries that have existed in Michigan for decades.<br/></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="GoogleGrow_EmilyHanley.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleGrow_EmilyHanley.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>How did you get your start at Google?</b><br/>I started as an intern in 2007 and have been here ever since—you could say I’ve grown up with Google.<br/></p><p><b>How do you explain your job at a dinner party?</b><br/>I’m a software engineer—I speak the language of computers. I work on the Chrome browser and make sure that other engineers who write code for Chrome don’t make it slower.<br/></p><p><b>What advice do you have for girls who want to be engineers?</b><br/>Don’t be afraid to dig in. Sometimes that means failing, but failure is a natural discovery that helps you figure out what you’re good at. Always ask the question that’s on your mind—chances are half the room is thinking the same thing, and more importantly, it’s how you grow. <br/></p><p><b>Tell us about your path to computer science.</b><br/>I didn’t learn about computers until college. I was more into physics and chemistry, and computers seemed like a black box. That’s part of why I’m so passionate about computer science education—if I can pass on what I’ve learned to the next generation, they can make something even bigger. They’ll do it tenfold.<br/></p><p>When kids are exposed to CS at a young age, it becomes a crucial tool for them. It’s not just a platform for playing games. And you can use CS no matter what your passion is. If it’s fashion or journalism or something else, CS can be a part of it. <br/></p><p><b>Who has helped you along your journey?</b><br/>My mom always told me there’s never a dream too big. She was always an advocate and a dreamer. Whenever I’ve felt intimidated, or had less technical experience that others in the room, I thought, “Dang it, I’ll work harder and find the next door to bang down.” My mom taught me that. <br/></p><p><b>How do you pass that advice onto your own (five!) kids?</b><br/>The biggest thing I want to give all my children is confidence in themselves and their abilities to pursue their passion (I always say “pursue your passion, not a paycheck”). So often people internalize criticisms and roadblocks as indications they aren't good enough to keep going on that path, instead of seeing those roadblocks as opportunities to grow.<br/></p><p><b>What role does technology play in your family life?</b><br/>I have five kids under the age of 7. I try to make technology part of our everyday life, but not the main focus of it. We utilize our Google Home for things like dance parties and measurements when cooking. We use Google for school projects, printing coloring sheets and buying birthday presents. We take tons of photos and make Google Photobooks from our phones so we can have them on our coffee table. I want them to use technology as a tool to aid in their lives, but I don't want it to replace human connections.<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/knztbc1nfXA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogExperimenting with Light Fieldshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/utbBQqfTvGQ/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We’ve always believed in the power of virtual reality to take you places. That’s why we created <a href="https://edu.google.com/expeditions/">Expeditions</a>, to transport people around the world to hundreds of amazing, hard-to-reach or impossible-to-visit places. It’s why we launched <a href="https://vr.google.com/jump/">Jump</a>, which lets professional creators film beautiful scenes in stereoscopic 360 VR video, and it’s why we’re introducing <a href="https://vr.google.com/vr180/">VR180</a>, a new format for anyone—even those unfamiliar with VR technology—to capture life’s special moments.</p><p>But to create the most realistic sense of presence, what we show in VR needs to be as close as possible to what you’d see if you were really there. When you’re actually in a place, the world reacts to you as you move your head around: light bounces off surfaces in different ways and you see things from different perspectives. To help create this more realistic sense of presence in VR, we’ve been experimenting with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_field">Light fields</a>.<br/></p><p>Light fields are a set of advanced capture, stitching, and rendering algorithms. Much more work needs to be done, but they create still captures that give you an extremely high-quality sense of presence by producing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_perception#Monocular_cues">motion parallax</a> and extremely realistic textures and lighting. To demonstrate the potential of this technology, we’re releasing “Welcome to Light Fields,” <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/771310/Welcome_To_Light_Fields/">a free app available on Steam VR</a> for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets. Let’s take a look at how it works.<br/></p><p></p><h2>Capturing and processing a light field</h2>With light fields, nearby objects seem near to you—as you move your head, they appear to shift a lot. Far-away objects shift less and light reflects off objects differently, so you get a strong cue that you’re in a 3D space. And when viewed through a VR headset that supports positional tracking, light fields can enable some truly amazing VR experiences based on footage captured in the real world.<br/><p></p><p>This is possible because a light field records all the different rays of light coming into a volume of space. To record them, we modified a GoPro Odyssey Jump camera, bending it into a vertical arc of 16 cameras mounted on a rotating platform.<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="ShuttleOddityLoop_Compressed_15fps.gif" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/ShuttleOddityLoop_Compressed_15fps.gif"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption h-c-page"><div class="rich-text"><b>Left:</b> A time lapse video of recording a spherical light field on the flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery.<br/><b>Right:</b> Light field rendering allows us to synthesize new views of the scene anywhere within the spherical volume by sampling and interpolating the rays of light recorded by the cameras on the rig.</div></figcaption></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>It takes about a minute for the camera rig to swing around and record about a thousand outward-facing viewpoints on a 70cm sphere. This gives us a two-foot wide diameter volume of light rays, which determines the size of the headspace that users have to lean around in to explore the scenes once they are processed. To render views for the headset, rays of light are sampled from the camera positions on the surface of the sphere to construct novel views as seen from inside the sphere to match how the user moves their head. They’re aligned and compressed in a custom dataset file that’s read by special rendering software we’ve implemented as a plug-in for the Unity game engine.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Light Fields.PNG" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/LF-Thumbs.max-1000x1000.PNG"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><h2>Recording the World with Light Fields</h2>We chose a few special places to try out our light field-recording camera rig. We love the varnished teak and mahogany interiors at the <a href="http://gamblehouse.org/">Gamble House</a> in Pasadena, the fragments of glossy ceramic and shiny mirrors adorning the <a href="http://www.cheripann.com/">Mosaic Tile House</a> in Venice, and the sun-filled stained glass window at <a href="http://lightoftheworldstainedglass.org/">St. Stephen’s Church</a> in Granada Hills. Best of all, the Smithsonian Institute’s <a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/">Air and Space Museum</a> and <a href="https://3d.si.edu/">3D Digitization Office</a> gave us access to NASA’s <a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/orbiter-space-shuttle-ov-103-discovery">Space Shuttle Discovery</a>, providing an astronaut’s view inside the orbiter’s flight deck which has never been open to the public. And we closed with recording a variety of light fields of people, experimenting with how eye contact can be made to work in a 6-degrees-of-freedom experience.<br/><p></p><p></p><h2>Try “Welcome to Light Fields”</h2>VR video is a promising technology for exploring the world, and while they are still an experiment, light fields show a new level of how convincing virtual reality experiences can be. We hope you enjoy our “Welcome to Light Fields” experience, available now on <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/771310/Welcome_To_Light_Fields/">Steam VR</a>. Take the seven-minute Guided Tour to learn more about the technology and the locations, and then take your time exploring the spaces in the Gallery. This is only the beginning, and lots more needs to be done, but we’re excited about this step toward more realistic capture for VR. <br/><p></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/utbBQqfTvGQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogAn advertising ecosystem that works for everyonehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/rwduSSnwwU4/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Digital advertising plays an important role in making the web what it is today—a forum where anyone with a good idea and good content can reach an audience and potentially make a living. In order for this ads-supported, free web to work, it needs to be a safe and effective place to learn, create and advertise. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Whether it's a one-off accident or a coordinated action by scammers trying to make money, a negative experience hurts the entire ecosystem. That’s why for the last 15 years, we’ve invested in technology, policies and talent to help us fight issues like ad fraud, malware and content scammers. Last year, we were able to remove more bad actors from our ad ecosystem than ever before, and at a faster rate.</p><h2>We removed 100 bad ads per second</h2><p>In 2017, we took down more than 3.2 billion ads that violated our advertising policies. That’s more than 100 bad ads per second! This means we’re able to block the majority of bad ad experiences, like malvertising and phishing scams, before the scams impact people. We blocked 79 million ads in our network for attempting to send people to malware-laden sites, and removed 400,000 of these unsafe sites last year. And, we removed 66 million “trick-to-click” ads as well as 48 million ads that were attempting to get users to install unwanted software.</p><h2>New technology to better protect advertisers</h2><p>Last year, we removed 320,000 publishers from our ad network for violating our publisher policies, and blacklisted nearly 90,000 websites and 700,000 mobile apps. We also introduced technology that allows us to better protect our advertisers by removing Google ads from individual pages on a website that violate our policies. Last year, we removed <b>2 million pages for policy violations each month</b>. This has been critical in scaling enforcement for policies that prohibit monetization of inappropriate and controversial content. In fact, after expanding our policy against dangerous and derogatory content in April 2017 to cover additional forms of discrimination and intolerance, <b>we removed Google ads from 8,700 pages that violated the expanded policy.</b></p><h2>Fighting deceptive content online</h2><p>Many website owners use our advertising platforms, like AdSense, to run Google ads on their sites and content and make money. We paid $12.6 billion to publishing partners in our ad network last year. But in order to make money from Google ads, you have to play by rules— that means respecting the user experience more than the ads.</p><p>Our publisher policies exist to help us maintain that balance, even as trends change online. For example, in recent years, we’ve seen the rise of scammers trying to take advantage of the growing popularity of online news to make money. We prohibit websites in our ad network from serving ads on misrepresentative content. Essentially this means that you can’t serve ads if you’re pretending to be a legitimate news website based in London when you’re actually a content scammer in a different city. In 2017, we found that a small number of publishers were responsible for the majority of these violations. Of the 11,000 websites we reviewed for potentially violating the misrepresentative content policy, we blocked over 650 of those sites and terminated 90 publishers from our network. </p><p>More frequently, we see violations of our scraping content policy. This type of policy violation occurs when bad actors try to make money as quickly as possible by copying news or content from other sites. In 2017, we blocked over 12,000 websites for “scraping,” duplicating and copying content from other sites, up from 10,000 in 2016.</p><p>Does an ad with the headline “Ellen DeGeneres adopts a baby elephant!” make you want to click on it? You’re not alone. In recent years, scammers have tried to sell diet pills and weight-loss scams by buying ads that look like sensational news headlines but ultimately lead to a website selling something other than news. We suspended more than 7,000 AdWords accounts for tabloid cloaking violations, up from 1,400 in 2016.</p><h2>New policies to tackle emerging threats</h2><p>We’re constantly updating our policies as we see new threats emerge. Last year, we added 28 new advertiser policies and 20 new publisher policies to combat new threats and improve the ads experience online. This year, <a href="https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/7648803">we updated</a> several policies to address ads in unregulated or speculative financial products like binary options, cryptocurrency, foreign exchange markets and contracts for difference (or CFDs). We also updated our gambling ads policies to address new methods of gambling with items that have real-world value (e.g., skins gambling). And we will introduce a new certification process for rehabilitation facilities, allowing legitimate addiction treatment centers to connect with people in need.</p>Our work to protect the ads ecosystem doesn't stop here—it's ongoing. As consumer trends evolve, as our methods to protect the open web get better, so do online scams. Improving the ads experience across the web, whether that's removing harmful ads or intrusive ads, will continue to be a top priority for us.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/rwduSSnwwU4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogGrow with Google comes to Lansinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/1EfwiqwA364/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Editor’s Note: <a href="http://grow.google">Grow with Google</a> offers free tools, trainings and events to help people grow their skills, careers, and businesses. The Grow with Google tour brings workshops, one-on-one coaching, and hands-on demos to cities and towns across the United States. Through a series of Keyword posts, we’ll highlight where we’ve been, but you can find out where we’re headed next on our <a href="http://grow.google/events">site</a>.</i><br/></p><p>Grow with Google can be a homecoming for Googlers like Emily Hanley, who was born and raised near Lansing. As an Ann Arbor-based engineer, Emily had the chance to return to her hometown to lead an introductory coding classes at the event. She explained the importance of introducing computer science to young people, saying, “When kids are exposed to computer science at a young age, it becomes a crucial tool for them. And you can use computer science no matter what your passion is.”</p><p>The fifty Michiganders who attended Emily’s class were among the 1,100 job-seekers, small business owners, developers, educators and students who joined Grow with Google on tour at Lansing Community College in Michigan. With two offices (Ann Arbor and Birmingham-Detroit) and over 600 Googlers in Michigan, we are proud to have been able to bring some home to Lansing to help out with the two-day event.</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In addition to hometown Googlers, we were fortunate to work with the local community, including many Lansing-based organizations focused on education and economic development. One of our partners, the Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC), provides after-school and summer programs to build excitement for coursework and careers in STEM fields. As part of our continued efforts in the city, Google announced a $100,000 sponsorship to ITEC to expand their digital skills offerings to even more K-12 students across the region.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleGrowFinals-346.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GoogleGrowFinals-346.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Native Michigander and Google engineer Emily Hanley teaches introductory coding. </p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleGrowFinals-182.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GoogleGrowFinals-182.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Ann Arbor-based Googler Taylor Holmes provides one-on-one coaching</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleGrowFinals-192.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GoogleGrowFinals-192.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Small business owners are introduced to Google Primer, an app which provides free, quick lessons in digital marketing.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleGrowFinals-257.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GoogleGrowFinals-257.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">A young Michigander goes exploring with Expeditions in Google Cardboard</div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The Grow with Google tour will continue in many more cities and towns throughout 2018. Our next stop is Louisville, Kentucky on March 29th. Learn more at <a href="http://g.co/grow/events">g.co/grow/events</a>.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/1EfwiqwA364" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:40:00 -0000Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:40:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWatch live performances at The FADER FORT from SXSW in VR180http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/tF7Jl56lOeg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>For over 15 years, <a href="http://www.thefader.com/">The FADER</a> has introduced the world to new music artists at The FADER FORT, the global media company's annual live music event at South by Southwest (SXSW). FADER FORT has been the breakout, must-do gig for famous artists including Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Drake and many others. The event gives emerging and global artists an intimate stage to experiment on and allows those in attendance to experience performances up close and personal. But with an intimate experience, only a lucky few are able to make it into the must-see show making it one of the most in demand events at SXSW.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="announcing-fort-2018.jpg.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/announcing-fort-2018.jpg.0483067509520938.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>To bring The FADER FORT experience to more fans, we partnered with The FADER to livestream performances by Saweetie, Bloc Boy, Valee, Speedy Ortiz, YBN Nahmir and other special guests in VR180 on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFaderTeam">YouTube</a>. No matter where you are, you can watch live on YouTube via your desktop or mobile device, or using Cardboard, Daydream View or PlayStation VR.</p><p>With VR180, those not in attendance at The FADER FORT in Austin will be able to experience three dimensional, 4K video of the show, providing a more immersive experience than a traditional video and making you feel like you are there.</p><p>From March 14-16th, we’ll livestream the the best acts of the day in VR180 and a cutdown of each set—that can be viewed at any time.</p><p>Check out the calendar below, grab your headset and get ready to see some of the best new artists on the scene without ever setting foot in Austin. Visit <a href="http://www.thefader.com/2018/03/13/fader-fort-google-vr180-live-stream">Fader</a>for the full lineup. See you at the Fort!</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/tF7Jl56lOeg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:00:00 -0000Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWindows 10 SDK Preview Build 17115 now available
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Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:00:18 +0000Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Windows 10 Insider Preview (Build 17115 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 17115 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from developer section on Windows Insider. For feedback and […]Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:00:18 +0000Windows BlogBringing expressive, performant typography to Microsoft Edge with Variable Fonts
http://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2018/03/13/bringing-expressive-performant-typography-to-microsoft-edge-with-variable-fonts/
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:22:57 +0000For years, rich typography has been the envy of many web designers, who long for the typographic variety, texture, and precision available in print media. Now, with the recent innovations of OpenType Variable Fonts―pioneered in collaboration between Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, Google, and others―and new standards allowing for developers to control font variations in CSS, things […]Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:22:57 +0000Windows BlogAnnouncing Project Honolulu Technical Preview 1803 and RSAT Insider Preview for Windows 10
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/13/announcing-project-honolulu-technical-preview-1803-and-rsat-insider-preview-for-windows-10/
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:17:58 +0000Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release Project Honolulu Technical Preview 1803 to Windows Server Insiders. Also available is the Insider preview package of Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows 10 Insider build 17110 or higher. Available Content Project Honolulu Technical Preview 1803 Remote Server Administration Tools Build 17108 What’s New in […]Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:17:58 +0000Windows BlogAnnouncing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17120 for Fast
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/13/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17120-for-fast/
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:05:12 +0000UPDATE 3/16: We have released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17120 (RS4) to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17120 (RS4) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. What’s new in Build 17120 Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) Improvements The Windows Defender Application […]Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:05:12 +0000Windows BlogMarch 2018 Windows security update – Expanding our efforts to protect customers
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/13/march-2018-windows-security-update-expanding-our-efforts-to-protect-customers/
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:00:13 +0000Earlier this month I shared news on Microsoft’s continuing efforts to help protect our customers against the Spectre and Meltdown hardware-based vulnerabilities. Today, we are announcing the expansion of devices covered by Windows security updates by removing the anti-virus compatibility check for Windows 10 devices, expanding the availability of Intel microcode updates in the Microsoft […]Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:00:13 +0000Windows BlogGoogle Station brings better, faster Wi-Fi to more people in Mexicohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/HJesI51ntyY/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Over the last decade, mobile connectivity has gotten much better—and our data consumption has skyrocketed accordingly. We used to send texts and check webpages on our phones; now we scroll through hundreds of photos and watch high-quality videos.</p><br/><p>In Mexico, the third highest Internet penetration country in Latin America, most people access the web through mobile. But even as data plans are more affordable than ever, people are always looking for ways to enjoy the web without using up their data. And access to information is still a challenge for many.</p><p>To bring better Internet access to people in Mexico, we’re working with Internet service provider Sitwifi to convert their existing hotspots to <a href="http://station.google.com">Google Station</a>, our high-speed public Wi-Fi platform that gives partners an easy set of tools to roll out Wi-Fi hotspots in public places. Starting today, Google Station will be available in 60+ high-traffic venues across Mexico City and nationwide, including airports, shopping malls and public transit stations. We plan to reach 100+ locations before the end of the year. </p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="google station in mexico" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screen_Shot_2018-02-14_at_8.21.15_AM.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Mexico is the first country in Latin America to launch Google Station, and the third country globally, after India and Indonesia. Google Station can be found in Mexico City and 44 more cities in the country, so if you’re near one of the locations, go watch a high-quality video (or maybe save some YouTube offline for later)!</p><br/><p>To learn more, see <a href="http://station.google.com">station.google.com</a>.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/HJesI51ntyY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:00:00 -0000Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWe’ve moved! Find us at the new Microsoft Edge Dev Blog
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/05/08/weve-moved-find-us-at-the-new-microsoft-edge-dev-blog/
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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/29/microsoft-edge-is-the-browser-for-windows-10/
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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/23/announcing-improvements-to-enterprise-mode-and-enterprise-site-discovery/
Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:31:57 +0000As we continue to hear feedback from our customers, we are making investments in tools and features that help our customers get to Internet Explorer 11 before the January 12, 2016 support deadline. We encourage all of our customers to stay up-to-date on the latest version and to leverage features such as Enterprise Mode and...Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:31:57 +0000IEBlogApril 2015 security updates for Internet Explorer
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/14/april-2015-security-updates-for-internet-explorer/
Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-032 (3038314)This critical security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. For more information, please see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-032. Security Update for Flash Player (3049508) This security update for Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 and 11 on supported editions of Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 and Windows...Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000IEBlogAnnouncing the 2015 “Project Spartan” Web Summit, May 5th and 6th in Mountain View, CA
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/13/announcing-the-2015-project-spartan-web-summit-may-5th-and-6th-in-mountain-view-ca/
Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:59:00 +0000In March, the Project Spartan team hosted a small, by-invitation workshop at our Silicon Valley campus with developers attending from popular sites and frameworks based around the Silicon Valley area. This was an invaluable opportunity for us to share our plans and meet face to face with developers that build with the Web platform. We...Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:59:00 +0000IEBlogProject Spartan now available in the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/10/project-spartan-now-available-in-the-windows-10-technical-preview-for-phones/
Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:06:00 +0000As Gabe just announced on the Windows Blog, the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview build for phones is now available. With it, we are delighted to announce that Project Spartan for Windows phones is available to preview in this build. It's been just over a week since Project Spartan was available in the last desktop...Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:06:00 +0000IEBlogIntroducing the IE Diagnostics Adapter for third party developer tools
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/02/introducing-the-ie-diagnostics-adapter-for-third-party-developer-tools/
Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:00:03 +0000For several releases, Internet Explorer has had diagnostic tools that help developers debug visual issues, find JavaScript bugs, and profile Web sites. These tools have shipped both in the browser as the F12 Developer Tools as well as in Visual Studio. In the interest of making the modern Web "just work" for everyone, today we're...Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:00:03 +0000IEBlog"Project Spartan" in the Windows Technical Preview build 10049
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/30/project-spartan-in-the-windows-technical-preview-build-10049/
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000Today we’re excited to announce the availability of a new build for Windows Insiders with the first preview of “Project Spartan,” the new browser for Windows 10. You can learn more in Joe Belfiore’s blog post, “Introducing Project Spartan: The New Browser Built for Windows 10." This build does not yet include all the changes...Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000IEBlogUpdates from the “Project Spartan” Developer Workshop
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/24/updates-from-the-project-spartan-developer-workshop/
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:00:13 +0000Today we’re excited to host some of our top web site partners, enterprise developers and web framework authors at the Microsoft Silicon Valley campus for a "Project Spartan" developer workshop to get an early look at Windows 10’s new default browsing experience as it rapidly approaches a public preview. This is another step in our...Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:00:13 +0000IEBlogPartnering with Adobe on new contributions to our web platform
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/23/partnering-with-adobe-on-new-contributions-to-our-web-platform/
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:00:11 +0000In recent releases, we’ve talked often about our goal to bring the team and technologies behind our web platform closer to the community of developers and other vendors who are also working to move the Web forward. This has been a driving motivation behind our emphasis on providing better developer tools, resources for cross-browser testing,...Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:00:11 +0000IEBlog