Free Microsoft course teaches newbies to code Windows 10 apps

Microsoft needs developers to create apps for their platform. What better way to encourage them but through free tutorials that even “absolute beginners” can do. This series of video lessons teaches you to make Universal Windows Platform apps that can work on different devices like PCs, phones, tablets, HoloLens, Xbox, and Raspberry Pi. The lessons extend up to when you submit an app to the Windows Store.

To get started, Microsoft encourages you to have basic grasp of coding in C# so best check out the C# Fundamentals first. And then you can take the two-part course. You’ll first learn the basics to make a simple app and then create four full-fledged apps: a soundboard to play funny sounds, a weather app, an album cover matching game, and an encyclopedia of Marvel characters with Cortana integration.

Source: Windows Blog | Via: The Next Web

Apple deals with iOS issues with latest 9.0.2 update

With iOS 9 in its early stages, it’s inevitable that Apple is working out the kinks of the latest mobile operating system update. With the iOS 9.0.2 version, Apple sets out to squash a number of bugs. Some of the fixes introduced are for iMessage activation issues, screen rotation issues, interrupted iCloud backups, Podcast app improvement, and problems with cellular data settings. The latest update can be downloaded from the General -> Software Update portion in your main settings. Make sure to plug your device into a power source and connect to Wi-Fi when you update.

The upcoming 9.1 update is said to bring new emojis into iOS, including taco and burrito characters, if those are of interest to you.

Source: Mashable

Video: First trailer for X-Files mini-series looks great

Mulder and Sculley have finally come full circle in the trailer for the new X-Files mini-series which debuts in January 24, 2016 on Fox. With a group of elites using 70-year old alien technology for terrorist attacks on the US, the X-Files partners need to come together once more to solve the conspiracy. This is one sweet looking teaser and X-Files fans are surely going to wait in anticipation for this next big budget series.

Happening now: Tesla unveils their Model X electric SUV

Another great step forward in automotive evolution, Tesla's first new vehicle in three years, the Model X, is an hour away from being released into the world. The Model X has been in the works for many years now and challenged by various delays. It is said that pre-orders are backed up into next year. The first few dozen models, called Signature Edition are already spoken for and cost upwards of US $130,000 a piece.

The Model X will have three rows of seating and lots of space, which sounds like your garden variety SUV. But being a Tesla, it does have some tricks up its sleeve. It has 'Falcon Wing doors" which are giant gullwing doors that swing upwards. Tesla Model X will have a minimum 250 miles of range with a 90kWh battery pack. Acceleration and performance is also off the charts with 0-60 mph expected at around 3.2 seconds (on the Ludicrous speed setting) which is supercar territory and a bit insane for a family car.

Tesla's pushing out a livestream of the event right now and it is running late.