Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden are here with a little bit of chat about our web site's new logo, then dive deep into the future of Windows 10 live tiles and recent questions from listeners about Windows Lite and plans for always connected devices.

Cortana is getting smarter with new 'scenes' and 'rules' for smart home setups. This leads into an epic Dan rant about the relative usefulness of all digital voice assistants. In short, he lives the smart home dream, but he still doesn't get all the fuss.

Finally, Microsoft has announced new hardware configurations for the education market. Join Us!

Links:

• Say hello to Windows Central's new modern logo and design | Windows Central
• Are Windows 10's live tiles dead? | Windows Central
• Cortana gets smarter with new 'scenes' and 'rules' for smart home setups | Windows Central
• Microsoft debuts new hardware for education, including Surface Go Classroom Pen | Windows Central
• Will Microsoft release an Android phone? This and more on #AskDanWindows 56. | Windows Central

Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden have news about build 18317 for Fast Ring Insiders, plus references to foldable devices have been found in development builds of Windows 10.

The big news this week: Microsoft is returning to Mobile World Congress! Dan makes the case for why they should debut HoloLens 2 at the trade show in Barcelona. Additionally, Microsoft continues to reposition Cortana as a productivity tool to complement Alexa and Google Assistant — not a competitor.

Finally, Microsoft outlines end of support plans for Windows 10 Mobile. Tune in!

Links:

• Windows 10 build 18317 (and earlier) for PCs: Everything you need to know
• Microsoft is getting ready for a coming wave of foldable Windows 10 devices
• Why it makes sense for Microsoft to debut HoloLens 2 at Mobile World Congress 2019
• Microsoft wants Cortana to complement, not compete with, Alexa and Google Assistant
• Microsoft outlines end of support plans for Windows 10 Mobile

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Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden are here with their first show of 2019! First up, there's Windows 10 build 18312 for Fast Ring Insider. Next, they dive deep into new features for Windows Mixed Reality that are coming to 19H1 along with the emergence of WebVR.

There's better integration between Cortana and Xbox One now — It's not as speedy as Kinect was, but its capabilities can grow more easily. Last but not least, Dan gives an overview of all the new Windows laptops that were shown at CES 2019.

Links:

• Windows 10 build 18312 rolls out to Fast ring Insiders
• Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 10 19H1: Hands-on with all the new changes
• Xbox One's Cortana smart speaker voice commands got a boost today
• CES 2019 Coverage

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