The Vergecast Microsoft Build 2020, Elon Musk's factory play, and Joe Rogan moves to Spotify
May 22, 2020
Join Tom Warren, Senior Editor at The Verge with deep insights into Microsoft, as he discusses the highlights from Microsoft Build 2020. Discover advancements like the Fluid Office document and Project Reunion aimed at app unification. Elizabeth Lopatto, Deputy Editor, sheds light on Elon Musk's factory challenges and the implications of private space travel with SpaceX's Crew Dragon. Ashley Carman, Senior Reporter, analyzes Joe Rogan's controversial move to Spotify, exploring its impact on the podcasting landscape and what it means for creators.
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Build Conference Format
- Microsoft's Build developer conference adopted a new, more intimate format.
- It focused on human connection, resembling a casual online meeting.
Fluid Office Document
- Microsoft Fluid Office document works like modularized Google Docs.
- Components can be edited in real-time across different apps.
Historical Context of Fluid
- Fluid Office document is reminiscent of older concepts like OLE and OpenDoc.
- Microsoft's open-source approach and current market influence may contribute to its success.