Watch Microsoft's Build 2013 Conference on June 26

Microsoft is hosting Build 2013 in San Francisco this week, where the company will showcase how developers can create experiences on the Windows platform to engage consumers, empower employees, solve problems and drive companies. It will also unveil Windows 8.1, which will bring various fixes and user-requested functionality including the Start button.

As part of the conference, on Wednesday 26 June at approximately 12noon EST, Julie Larson-Green, CVP of Windows, and Antoine Leblond, CVP of Windows Program Management, will participate in the Day 1 keynote to discuss Windows 8.1 and highlight the additional opportunities for developers to design, build and market their Windows Store apps.  Tune in here to watch the keynote and learn more, and check The Windows Blog for more information throughout the event.

WWDC 2013: iOS 7 and iRadio launch tomorrow confirmed by WSJ

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

It is the day before the big WWDC 2013 Keynote and developers are already walking the streets of San Francisco in wide-eyed anticipation of tomorrow's big reveal. The Wall Street Journal has some news today to whet appetites. The newspaper has confirmed that a 'new and improved' iOS 7 is going to make its debut tomorrow together with a possible iRadio music streaming service.

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Toronto Police, Olympus and Henry's launch 2013 "Pixels for Pistols" gun amnesty

Toronto Police Chief William Blair will launch the 2013 Gun Amnesty "Pixels for Pistols" program today. The Toronto Police Service, in partnership with Henry’s Camera, Olympus Canada, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, has created an opportunity for Torontonians to surrender firearms to the Toronto Police Service and receive an incentive gift from Henry’s and Olympus for doing so.

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The Apple Beat: Tim Cook hints at what's to be revealed at WWDC 2013

Photo by Gadjo Cardenas SevillaBy Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple CEO Tim Cook opened up this year's All Thing's Digital D11 Conference. Tackling pressing issues such as Apple's recent tax practice inquiry, the need to innovate TV space, competition from Samsung and Android as well as the future of Mac OS and iOS as the yearly World Wide Developer's Conference comes around on June 10th.

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