Neowin News Feed for: Build

Microsoft believes that AI agents will eventually replace apps through Project Solara

Usama Jawad — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:50:02 +0000

Microsoft's new Project Solara hints at a future where AI agents replace traditional apps across entirely new device experiences. Read more...

Microsoft is now putting quantum encryption in Windows builds

Paul Hill — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it's beginning to put quantum encryption algorithms into Windows so that developers can start using them. It is designed to keep data safe from future quantum computers. Read more...

Microsoft proposes new AI API web standards at Build 2025

Paul Hill — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:01:57 +0000

Microsoft has added some AI APIs to Edge Canary and Dev, to make the net better for everyone with LLMs built into the browser. It wants to work with other browser vendors to turn these into standards. Read more...

Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux ahead of 10-year anniversary

Paul Hill — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:44 +0000

Microsoft has made its Windows Subsystem for Linux open source. The announcement was made as its BUILD 2025 developer conference. Read more...

Microsoft open sources GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code

Paul Hill — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has decided to open source its GitHub Copilot tool in Visual Studio Code. It has also shared some exciting developments. Read more...

Microsoft's main developer conference Build reportedly coming May 21-23

Taras Buria — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:06:02 +0000

Potential dates of Microsoft's flagship developer conference in 2024 have leaked. Even though we are a few months away, reliable sources claim Microsoft plans to host Build 2024 in late May 2024. Read more...

New Windows 11 File Explorer design gets teased by Microsoft during Build 2023

John Callaham — Wed, 24 May 2023 01:12:01 +0000

The upcoming redesign of File Explorer for Windows 11 will make it look much like the rest of the OS, with rounded interfaces, refreshes for the address bar, moving the action buttons and more. Read more...

Microsoft announces Edge redesign with Mica, rounded corners, and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:20 +0000

Microsoft has announced a redesign for its browser on Windows 11. The new version brings back the fan-favorite Mica material and introduces rounded corners for tabs, containers, new animations, more. Read more...

A leak reveals the date of Microsoft's upcoming Build conference

Taras Buria — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:16:01 +0000

According to @_h0x0d_, a reliable Microsoft leaker, the company's upcoming developers conference will happen on May 23-24, 2023. It will be an in-person and global digital event for developers. Read more...

Microsoft Build 2022 is coming on May 24-26

Taras Buria — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft announced the dates of its annual developer conference dubbed "Build." Build 2022 is coming on May 24-26, and, as in 2020 and 2021, it will be a virtual-only developer event. Read more...

Microsoft opens registrations for its Build 2021 developer conference

Abhay V — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:56:01 +0000

Microsoft has opened the registrations for its annual developer conference, Build. The virtual event is slated to be held from May 25 through May 27, 2021. The registration for the event is free. Read more...

A canceled Windows Core OS build has reportedly leaked online

Usama Jawad — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:22:02 +0000

An old build of Microsoft's canceled, modular OS for traditional PCs has leaked online. The operating system was codenamed Polaris and will be superseded by Windows 10X later this year. Read more...

Google Pixel 5's gap between display and body is 'normal part of the design'

Rajesh Pandey — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:08:01 +0000

A number of Pixel 5 owners had noticed a gap between the display and body of their device. Google has investigated the issue and says the gap is a normal part of the design & not a matter of concern. Read more...

The session catalog for Microsoft Build 2020 is now live

Rich Woods — Thu, 14 May 2020 15:26:01 +0000

Microsoft's Build 2020 developer conference is going to be an online-only event, but there will still be breakout sessions. With the virtual event just five days out, the schedule is not live. Read more...

Microsoft publishes the agenda for its Build 2020 virtual event

Rich Woods — Fri, 08 May 2020 20:22:02 +0000

Microsoft has published the agenda for its upcoming Build 2020 developer conference, showing the various main sessions and keynotes. The full schedule still isn't available for viewing. Read more...

Microsoft is opening registration for its digital Build 2020 conference today

Rich Woods — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:00:37 +0000

Microsoft is going to be opening up registration for its digital Build 2020 conference today, which is set to be held on May 19 and 20. As expected, registration for the virtual event is free. Read more...

You can now register for Microsoft's Build 2020 developer conference

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:10:01 +0000

Microsoft has opened registrations for the 2020 edition of its developer conference, Build. This year's edition will take place from May 19 through 21, and it might shed more light on Windows 10X. Read more...

Google I/O is taking place on May 12 - 14, won't overlap with Build this time

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 01:12:02 +0000

After a teaser earlier today, Google's CEO has confirmed that the I/O developer conference will take place from May 12 through 14. That means it won't overlap with Microsoft's Build this year. Read more...

Next year's Build will take place from May 19 through 21

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced the dates for its major upcoming events in the coming year, including Build and Inspire. The developer conference, Build, is taking place from May 19 through 21. Read more...

New Edge features, Pixel phones, and more - Episode 1 of the Neowin Podcast is now live!

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 11 May 2019 17:30:01 +0000

In the first full episode of the Neowin Podcast, we talk about all the major announcements that happened at Build and I/O, including new features for Edge, the Pixel 3a phones, and more. Come join us! Read more...

HoloLens 2, Build predictions, and more: Episode 0.2 of the Neowin Podcast is now live!

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 04 May 2019 18:54:02 +0000

In the second beta episode of the Neowin Podcast, Rich and João talk about our expectations for Build and Google I/O next week, the development edition of HoloLens 2, and more. Come join us! Read more...

Microsoft's Build conference will be held May 6 - 8, once again overlapping with Google

Rich Woods — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has officially announced the dates of its Build 2019 developer conference, and unfortunately, it will once again overlap with Google's I/O developer conference the second week of May. Read more...

MSFT Events is the new app for Microsoft Ignite; not available for Windows

Rich Woods — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:56:01 +0000

Rather than releasing separate apps every year for Build, Ignite, and so on, Microsoft will now be consolidating them into a single MSFT Events app, which is available for iOS and Android. Read more...

Registration for Microsoft's Build 2018 developer conference starts on February 15

Rich Woods — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:28:23 +0000

Microsoft confirmed today that it will be holding its Build 2018 developer conference between May 7 and May 9 in Seattle, and registration for the event will start on February 15th. Read more...

Microsoft might hold its Build conference at the same time as Google I/O

Rich Woods — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:00:36 +0000

According to a tweet by leakster WalkingCat, Microsoft will be holding its Build 2018 developer conference from May 7 through May 9 in Seattle, kicking it off just a day before Google I/O. Read more...

Microsoft announces second Windows Developer Awards

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 13:30:02 +0000

Microsoft has opened up the Windows Developer Awards which will be presented to the winners in 2018. The contest is open to new nominations until March 8th. You need a Microsoft account to vote. Read more...

Microsoft announces results of its Windows Developer Awards

Usama Jawad — Sun, 14 May 2017 18:56:01 +0000

Microsoft announced the results of its first-ever Windows Developer Awards that recognizes and highlights the "outstanding work" that several developers have accomplished over the past year. Read more...

Microsoft to announce Windows Template Studio, making it easier for devs to create UWP apps

Usama Jawad — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:26:01 +0000

Microsoft has evolved Windows App Studio to Windows Template Studio, making it easier for developers to target the Universal Windows Platform, with emphasis on "high-quality code generation". Read more...

Microsoft expands support for Project Rome SDK, now includes iOS as well

Usama Jawad — Fri, 12 May 2017 08:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out Project Rome as a preview release for iOS. Through the SDK, the company aims to bridge the "experience gap" across multiple platforms and devices, regardless of form factor. Read more...

Microsoft shows off Edge with new Fluent Design, and highlights priorities for next version

Andy Weir — Fri, 12 May 2017 00:54:03 +0000

Check out screenshots of how Microsoft will refresh Edge with the company's new Fluent Design System, along with highlights of what to look forward to in the next version of the web browser. Read more...

Microsoft: No plans to separate Edge browser updates from Windows 10, "but never say never"

Andy Weir — Thu, 11 May 2017 23:28:01 +0000

Sources at Microsoft told us last month the company was planning to unbundle its Edge browser from Windows 10 with the Redstone 3 update - but Microsoft said today that it has "no plans" to do so. Read more...

Acer's and HP's new Windows 10 Mixed Reality dev kits won't work well with many VR-ready PCs

Rich Woods — Thu, 11 May 2017 22:44:02 +0000

Acer's and HP's Windows 10 Mixed Reality head-mounted displays are finally available for pre-order; however, the system requirements are much higher than the final versions will be. Read more...

Microsoft video shows Windows on ARM running full Windows 10 and x86 apps

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 11 May 2017 20:54:02 +0000

Following through on its promise to bring full x86 app emulation for Windows on ARM, Microsoft today showcased the ability at Build 2017, allowing users to utilise the x86 library on mobile devices. Read more...

Microsoft is bringing Ubuntu, SUSE, and Fedora to the Windows Store

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 11 May 2017 17:07:24 +0000

With the Fall Creators Update for Windows 10, Microsoft will be making Ubuntu, SUSE, and Fedora available to the Windows Store itself, allowing you to use Linux from within the OS. Read more...

Surprise! Microsoft announces that Apple's iTunes is coming to the Windows Store

Andy Weir — Thu, 11 May 2017 17:01:39 +0000

Microsoft sprang quite a surprise on the audience during the day 2 keynote at its Build 2017 developer conference today: iTunes - yes, *that* iTunes...! - is coming soon to the Windows Store. Read more...

Microsoft announces new features coming for continuity between devices

Rich Woods — Thu, 11 May 2017 16:25:35 +0000

Microsoft, at its Build 2017 conference today, announced a couple of features that are designed to bring a shared experience across devices, including Clipboard and 'Pick Up Where You Left Off'. Read more...

Microsoft announces Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers; headset bundles from $399

Andy Weir — Thu, 11 May 2017 16:25:28 +0000

"A customer who pairs a Windows Mixed Reality headset with motion controllers," Microsoft said, "will have a rich, immersive experience across creativity tools, productivity, games and entertainment." Read more...

Microsoft unveils Story Remix, a new app "to transform your photos and videos"

Andy Weir — Thu, 11 May 2017 16:20:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft unveiled a new creative app, "to give people a sense of what's possible with the Fall Creators Update", enabling users to "transform their photos and videos", including 3D objects. Read more...

Project NEON: Microsoft announces new 'Fluent Design System' for Windows 10

Andy Weir — Thu, 11 May 2017 15:30:30 +0000

Microsoft has officially announced its new visual design language, formerly known by its codename 'Project NEON'. Microsoft's Kevin Gallo described the Fluent Design System as "an evolution of Metro". Read more...

Windows Server to join the Insider Program "this summer"

Florin Bodnarescu — Thu, 11 May 2017 08:18:01 +0000

Joining Windows for PCs and Mobile, Office, Skype and Visual Studio, Windows Server is the latest to be integrated into the Insider Program. Preview builds are expected to be available "this summer". Read more...