Microsoft's new CEO Satya Nadella participated in his very first
earnings call with analysts Thursday as chief executive. The software
maker reported strong Q3 2014 financials, buoyed by strong growth in its cloud services division.
Although Nadella was happy to talk about the most recent results,
investors and analysts were even more eager to hear more about his plans
for Microsoft's future.
The new CEO reiterated that his focus is for Microsoft to become a
"mobile first" and "cloud first" company, but he offered more details on
what those phrases actually mean. "When we say mobile first, we really
mean mobility first," Nadella explained. "It's about offering users a
great experience across devices, some ours, some not ours, that we we
can power uniquely."
This smart coffee mug has a surprise with every cup.
To jazz up your morning routine, the mug comes equipped with an e-Ink
display, which shows a new photo every time you fill it with a hot
liquid. The image can then be uploaded to social media, be it an
inspirational quote or a sweet picture. Users control the cup with an
app, and the heat from the hot liquid powers the display.
The mug is a collaboration between Paulig, a small Finnish coffee
roaster, and TBWA\Helsinki, the Finnish arm of the international
advertising agency.
As with any newly smart appliance, the Muki must go through a series
of beta testing before it hits the market. If you're interested in
joining the beta test, you can apply at Paulig's website. Paulig says 2,500 have already applied for the privilege.
The mug is slated to hit stores in 2015 in Finland, with international collaborations pending.
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Drones — known for their stealthiness and secret operations — are becoming exposed photo by photo by one artist.
James Bridle, 33, is using open-source satellite imagery to show the
location of drones around the world to increase overall visibility. He
consults news articles, Wikipedia pages, Google Maps, Google Earth and
other publicly available satellite maps to locate the drones and snap
photos.
The artist is showcasing prints of the photos in an exhibit called
“Watching the Watchers” at the Open Data Institute in London open now
through January 2015. These photos are meant to provide a public
understanding of drones.
