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Following on from the Custom Vision – Machine Learning Made Easy episode, in this show Jim looks at Custom Vision object detection. The custom vision service recently has been updated to include object detection, and this allows you to train the s… Continue reading Custom Vision – Object Detection Made Easy | The Xamarin Show
Skates are laced, the ice is fresh, and hockey fans worldwide are set for the launch of EA Sports NHL 19 on September 14. Xbox One gamers can hit the ponds even earlier with EA Access and the Play First Trial that lets you try NHL 19 for up to 10 hours starting today, September 6. Consider this your pre-season warm up! EA Access is a service exclusive to Xbox One owners, featuring a library jam-packed with EA’s best games, as well as Play First Trials for those who subscribe to this ever-growing collection. Be one of the first to… Continue reading Hit the Ponds Early with EA Access and the NHL 19 Play First Trial Exclusively on Xbox One
In the fifth episode of this series, Dmitry and Suz continue covering Windows IoT Core fundamentals using a custom built smart IoT device prototype. This time they’ll be walking through using Azure IoT Hub’s Device Methods to control the device remotel… Continue reading Windows IoT #5: Using Device Methods with IoT Hub (Getting Started Series) | Visual Studio Toolbox
Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18234 (19H1) to Windows Insiders who have opted in to Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 18234 Microsoft To-Do gets ink support! Capture and complete your tasks naturally with Ink! We’ve added support for handwritten input to allow you to capture your tasks […] Continue reading Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18234
Play the new Getaway LTM, complete challenges to unlock free cosmetic rewards, and bling out your squad with new store offerings in Fortnite Battle Royale. Starting now, you can jump into The Getaway LTM. Here’s the plan: four safes have been loaded into supply drops scattered around the island, each carrying a large jewel. You and your crew must locate a safe, pick up the prize inside, and get away with the goods while battling enemies. The first four teams to make their way to a van with a jewel and getaway will win! Are you up for the job?… Continue reading Suit up with Your Squad in the Fortnite Battle Royale High Stakes Event on Xbox One
When your IoT solution is misbehaving, what do you do? John Lian, PM on the Azure IoT team, shows us some ways to configure proper alerts and get the right logs to troubleshoot common problems. Learn more about IoT Hub diagnostics and monitoring: … Continue reading Monitoring And Diagnostics of an IoT Solution with Azure IoT Hub | Internet of Things Show
Everyone knows that surviving your first night in Minecraft is more fun with a friend, and if couch co-op is your jam, we’ve got a few announcements you’ll want to hear! Today, we’re introducing the Minecraft Starter Collection and the Minecraft Master Collection, with new content that lets you explore new ways to play and Minecoins to be spend in the game´s marketplace. Minecraft Master Collection & Minecraft Starter Collection The world of Minecraft has infinite possibilities and a huge library of content… so where do you begin? We’ve created two different collections to make it easier for players to… Continue reading Introducing the Minecraft Master Collection and Two-Controller Bundle
Here at Team Xbox, we’ve had a long history in offering voice controls as a way to interact with your Xbox console through Kinect and headsets. Today, starting with select Xbox U.S. Insiders, we’re expanding voice support by introducing the Xbox Skill, which enables you to navigate and interact with Xbox One using voice commands through your Cortana and Alexa-enabled devices. With the Xbox Skill, you can use voice commands to power your Xbox One console, adjust volume, launch games and apps, start and stop broadcasts on Mixer, capture screenshots, and more. It’s the fastest way to get into your… Continue reading Expanding Xbox Voice Commands to Hundreds of Millions of Smart Devices: Xbox Now Connects with Cortana and Alexa-Enabled Devices