Category: Tech News

  • VR and Mixed Reality Event at MS Reactor

    VR and Mixed Reality Event at MS Reactor

    I’m leaving this here to avoid causing any confusion, but I am sorry to report the event has been postponed. We’ll update if there is a rain date for this event as we are still committed to bringing the combo Vive and HoloLens content at a later date. Original copy below:

  • Best of Build and Windows 10

    Now some important news from Microsoft for developers out there: Build sold out in record time this year, so a lot of people may have missed out. If you’re one of those unlucky few, there’s a few ways to catch up on news… Microsoft Virtual Academy has a “Best of Build and Windows 10” video…

  • HoloLens and GameDev News at Build

    HoloLens and GameDev News at Build

    Some highlights from the Build keynotes today and the announcements from Microsoft: News: HoloLens apps, for Microsoft’s AR HoloLens device, are Windows 10 apps. Windows 10 apps that run in windows will be able to snap to your actual walls. For examples, see some pictures here or check out the link to the video: HoloLens…

  • Get ready for Philly Tech Week!

    Philly Tech Week has almost begun! Microsoft is sponsoring, and I plan to be all over the event as much as I can. Here’s where you can find me and Microsoft next week… Starting on Friday, where the Arcade @ Dilworth event is going to bring in local game developers from all over town! (UPDATE:…

  • Unity Roadshow and other Philly Game News

    Quick programming notice: Unity Roadshow is going to be in Philadelphia this week! I’m very excited to be there on April 2 at the Philly Game Forge. If you want a great day of Unity training, it’s not too late to register for free!  Hope to see you there! Also, if you love Philly games,…

  • Azure for Students

    Azure for Students

    This last weekend at Philly Code Camp I did a short presentation on Azure Websites. I was going to outline it here today, but then a few things on the Azure side changed overnight and I’d rather talk about those things instead! Today we’re announcing  Azure for Students: a way for students to get easy access…