Every era has its defining technology. There was radio, then television, and then the Internet. Today, applications have become the technology that informs and entertains the world. Welcome to Generation App. Generation App is a movement that will unite everyone who has a stake in the future of applications—people with ideas for apps, people who…
Startup Weekend DC–GOV 2.0
Startup Weekend proudly presents its second-ever pilot event focused on fostering innovation & entrepreneurship in the public sector. In partnership with Code for America, we invite you to join us on June 15-17, 2012, at Microsoft’s Chevy Chase office (on the red line, Friendship Heights metro stop) to solve real-life problems faced by federal and local…
30 Days of App Development Tips
In May I tweeted some Windows Phone development tips. So you don’t have to go through my Twitter stream, I’ve compiled all 30 of the tips here. Starting at Day 1 and all the way to Day 30, here are some app development tips! And be sure to follow me on Twitter, @creepyed! Day 1…
Windows 8 Release Preview Available!
If you follow news in the tech world, you’re probably aware that the Windows 8 Release Preview went live last Thursday. If you don’t follow news in the tech world, I want to let you know that the Windows 8 Release Preview went live last Thursday! To get started right away, go download Windows 8…
Kinect for Windows version 1.5
Exciting times: version 1.5 of Kinect for Windows SDK and Runtime is now available! If you’re doing any development that uses the Kinect sensor for projects, you’ll want to make sure you have the latest and greatest. To read the official announcement, head over to the Kinect for Windows Blog > Kinect for Windows: SDK…
Get Your Resume Ready!
Have some time this weekend? Brush off your resume for these opportunities at Microsoft! If you’d like to apply for any, please let me know. I’d love to be able to pass your information on to the hiring manager! Education Account Manager (Public Sector) Microsoft’s Education team is looking for an experienced and highly motivated…
PhoneGap on Windows Phone
Glen Gordon has begun a blog series on tips and tricks to get your HTML5 site running on windows Phone using Phone Gap. PhoneGap is an HTML5 app platform that allows you to author native applications with web technologies and get access to APIs and app stores. PhoneGap leverages web technologies developers already know best……
Announcing Metro Friday Hackathons!
Join us on three Fridays in May for Metro Friday Hackathons. We simply want to provide you with an event where you can sit around and co-work on your projects with specific goals in mind. Bring a computer and ideas. What: Hackathon for Metro Styled Apps on Win8 or Windows Phone When: 10am – 4pm,…
Got XNA? Win $20k in DreamBuildPlay!
Shamelessly reblogging from Joe Healy over at DevFish: GOT XNA? WRITING AN WINDOWS PHONE GAME? WANT A SHOT AT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS? Here’s the short version. Over 14? Write a cool Windows Phone Game and submit it to the Dream.Build.Play site. You could win up to $20,000. Yep, that’s it. In a nutshell. So on…
Aspirations in Computing Video Challenge
Here’s another contest that you can vote for! Check out the videos that have been made for the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Video Challenge. You can vote every day from now until April 16th. There will be winners in individual and group categories who will receive prizes. Don’t know who to vote for? Watch The…