TechCrunch Daily Crunch It’ll soon be free to publish apps to the Microsoft Store
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May 20, 2025 Discover how the Microsoft Store is shaking things up by eliminating developer onboarding fees, making it easier for creators to publish their apps. Also, learn about the exciting launch of the Windows AI Foundry aimed at enhancing AI application development. The conversation shifts to recent funding triumphs, spotlighting a nuclear reactor startup that just secured $51.3 million and Moon Valley, a video creation platform attracting $53 million for its cutting-edge AI tools. Tech innovations are on the rise!
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Microsoft Ends Developer Publishing Fees
- Microsoft will remove app publishing fees for individual developers on the Microsoft Store starting June 2025.
- Developers who use their own commerce systems keep 100% of revenue for non-gaming apps, enhancing developer opportunities.
Blue Sky Enhances NBA Engagement
- Blue Sky beta tests NBA playoff features highlighting live game posts with a red border.
- The app directs users to watch games externally, avoiding costly streaming rights.
Windows AI Foundry Simplifies AI
- Microsoft announced Windows AI Foundry to simplify AI app development on Windows.
- The platform helps detect hardware, install necessary AI components, and update software automatically.