Tomorrow is a big day for both Microsoft and Amazon. Microsoft will hold their annual three-day Build Conference in San Francisco. It is mostly a technical conference for developers, but they will open the show with a 3 hour keynote address by CEO Satya Nadella (and probably a few others) outlining what Microsoft has in store for us in the next year or so.
We are looking for an in-depth look at Windows 8.1 Update 1 which will more-than-likely be released to the public next week. The update will offer interface improvements for mouse and keyboard users, such as a new app switcher and launcher for mouse users.
And, we will get quick preview of Window 9, codenamed Threshold—but don’t expect too much information about the next OS. Word is it will be released in a year, so they will just give us some highlights.
For Windows Phone 8.1, look for big news on the personal assistant front. “Cortana”, Microsoft's long-rumored answer to Apple's Siri and Google Now, may finally get an introduction. There will be more news, much of it for enterprises. And who knows, there may be a surprise or two.
Just before the Build Conference is scheduled to begin, Amazon will also hold a press conference. Amazon will outline its latest strategy for online video. Look for a media streamer to compete with Chromecast, Roku, and Apple TV to be announced.
We will have the stories on our next edition on Thursday. Fun time in the tech world. For now, you will have to be satisfied with all the stories I’ve gathered for this edition. I know there is at least one thing here that you will find of great interest. -JRC
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