In this episode, our host David Chen talks with actor, social activist and social media demigod George Takei about his start in show business, his use of social media and his visit to The Garage at Microsoft’s Redmond campus. Listen to George explain how he used the power of Grumpy Cat to help drive social change and hear if Skype Translator measures up to the technology on board the original U.S.S. Enterprise.

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In this episode, Kat Holmes, principal designer, and Bill Buxton, principal researcher, discuss design philosophy and why they believe the next breakthrough in tech will be a reinvention of the relationship between our devices. 

Next at Microsoft Podcast Ep. 2 – The Evolution of Design

In this episode, our host David Chen speaks with AMC “Mad Men” actor Rich Sommer, who plays Harry Crane on the hit series now entering its final season. We also talk to him about his passion for gaming and how technology is transforming board games, as well as his use of technologies like Skype to get more stuff done.  

Next at Microsoft Podcast Ep. 3 - Fun and Games with a Mad Man

In this episode, we talk about predicting the future with Jon Porter, VP of Innovation and Development at AccuWeather, and Drew Purves, head of the Computational Ecology and Environmental Science group at Microsoft. From the power of Mother Nature creating sustainable global food supplies, these two are pushing the boundaries of machine learning to build a better future. 

Next at Microsoft Podcast Ep. 4 - Using Big Data to Predict the Future

In this episode, we discuss the world of wearable devices with Desney Tan, principal researcher from the Medical Devices Group at Microsoft, and Amish Patel, director of experiences and design for the Personal Devices Group at Microsoft. Hear about the research & development that went into the Microsoft Band and Health Platform, and how these tools help people improve overall healthcare, fitness, productivity and other aspects of daily life. 

The Next at Microsoft Podcast Ep. 5 - The World of Wearables

The Next at Microsoft podcast features prominent guests and thinkers from inside and outside the company to share untold or under-explored stories about technology. We’ll focus on technology, innovation, and the future of Microsoft and the technology industry at-large. Each podcast is hosted by our own David Chen. To find out more, go to http://blogs.microsoft.com/next/.


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