Microsoft’s “Send” app reimagined email as ultra-light chat: no subjects, no signatures—just quick messages that land in your regular Outlook inbox. Built for iPhone and Office 365, it aimed to cut clutter, speed up teamwork, and make “got a sec?” replies painless. A small experiment with a big idea: make email feel instant.
At Build 2015, Joe Belfiore wore a Windows logo made entirely of 1s and 0s—and yes, the community decoded real messages inside. Beyond the fun, the shirt symbolized Windows 10’s developer-first pivot: Continuum, Cortana, UWP, and a faster cadence. A tiny easter egg, a big signal—this was a new decade for Windows culture.
Microsoft’s Continuum for phones is one of the most exciting ideas to come out of Build 2015. Plug a Windows 10 smartphone into a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and it transforms into a desktop-like experience powered by universal apps. In this article, I explore what that means for users, developers, and the future of device strategy.
The Last Ride” by Hamid Bekradi fuses the futuristic intrigue of a monowheel with the dignity of a horse-drawn hearse. The concept mixes sci-fi lines and Victorian elegance, challenging how we design and experience final journeys. Whether built or not, it sparks a conversation on honoring tradition while embracing imaginative, modern aesthetics.
While the big three (Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefónica after the E-Plus deal) grabbed headlines, Drillisch quietly kept stacking wins. The company posted a 10.3% jump in EBITDA to €20.6 million in Q4, powered by steady new-customer growth. That’s not just an accounting footnote—it’s oxygen for expansion: more LTE-first tariffs, more neighborhood stores, and more reasons for price-sensitive users to finally switch.
Remember when 32 GB felt roomy? Now, SanDisk just blew past “roomy” and landed squarely on “whoa.” The company unveiled a 200 GB microSD card—at launch the world’s highest-capacity microSD—and yes, it fits under your thumbnail. Availability is slated for Q2 2015 with an MSRP around $399.99 and rated read speeds up to 90 MB/s.
Actor Leonard Nimoy, known to many as Mr. Spock from Star Trek, has passed away at age 83. He leaves behind countless grieving fans who have held him in high esteem all their lives, along with millions who consider him an “honorary space grandpa.” It is hard to imagine the pop culture landscape without him.
Actor Leonard Nimoy, who embodied the half-Vulcan science officer Mr. Spock on board the Starship Enterprise, has died at the age of 83. According to Der Spiegel, few actors ever fused so completely with a single role as Nimoy did with Mr. Spock. He became an icon of science fiction, and as people mourn his loss, the pop culture realm will keep him alive in memory.
Something unexpected just happened in Cupertino. 🍏
Apple has quietly opened iCloud.com to everyone — even if you don’t own an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
For the first time, anyone with a web browser can sign up for a free Apple ID and use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote online.
Once upon a time, phone calls were the heart of mobile business.
Now, they’re the side dish. 🍽️
According to Germany’s industry association BITKOM, consumers are expected to use around 480 million gigabytes of mobile data in 2015 — nearly half a billion GB flowing through LTE, 3G, and Wi-Fi hotspots across the country.
Apple’s ecosystem walls just got a little crack. In a move that has smartwatch fans buzzing, developer Mohammad Abu-Garbeyyeh shows in a YouTube demo that iOS notifications can be displayed on an Android Wear smartwatch. Yes, you read that right: an iPhone pushing alerts directly to a Google-powered wearable.
he German mobile market in 2015 is shifting fast. First came the E-Plus and o2 merger under Telefónica. Now, according to a report in manager magazin, the Base brand may also be heading for the exit. If true, it marks another chapter in Telefónica’s strategy of slimming down its brand portfolio and sharpening its focus.
