Articles by KENNETH

Node-ChakraCore and VM Neutrality in Node.js Back when Node.js was launched, the device landscape was simpler, and using a single JavaScript VM helped provide Node.js the focus to grow rapidly. Today, there is a proliferation in the variety of device types, each with differing resource constraints. In this device context, we believe that enabling VM neutrality in Node.js and providing choice to developers across various device types and constraints are key steps to help the Node.js ecosystem continue to grow. Node-ChakraCore started on this path last year by bringing Node.js to a new platform, Windows 10 IoT Core. As we chart the course for future of Node.js and promote the mission of Node.js everywhere, we’re excited to announce recent developments towards VM Neutrality, starting with Node.js API prototypes and progress towards cross-platform support in Node-ChakraCore. The case for VM Neutrality [ more… ]

Microsoft HoloLens comes to Japan Last month we marked an important milestone for Microsoft HoloLens when we announced HoloLens Development Edition and Microsoft HoloLens Commercial Suite availability in Australia, Ireland, France, Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Pre-orders start on December 2nd – exclusively from the Microsoft Store in Japan and HoloLens will begin to ship in early 2017. We continue to be inspired by the work developers and customers are doing with HoloLens across the globe. Japan is no different. One of the companies already innovating with HoloLens is Japan Airlines. By using HoloLens, Japan Airlines has developed two proof-of-concept programs to provide supplemental training for engine mechanics, and for flight crew trainees who want to be promoted to co-pilot status. We are very excited to have them on this holographic journey with us. It has been inspiring [ more… ]