In the news | Microsoft Research Blog
Cryptographerâs challenge: Keeping genetic secrets while advancing genetic research
Kristin Lauter is solving a problem you may not even know you have: Sheâs working to keep your most personal data private and secure.
Lab of Things enables research and teaching
Since its introduction in 2013, the Lab of Things (LoT) has captured the imagination of researchers, who are using this flexible, platform for experimental research that uses connected devices. During the past six months, we’ve updated and added features to…
Awards | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
George Varghese receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Bombay
George Varghese received Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay for his Technology Innovation Excellence.
Dreaming big at SXSWedu
I am totally psyched to be here in Austin, Texas, for South by Southwest Education (SXSWedu), a spinoff of the world-famous SXSW festivals of music, interactive, and film. I’m excited not only because it’s a chance to hear some great…
Chinese Tradition Inspires Machine Learning Advancements, Product Contributions
Posted by George Thomas Jr. A new online Chinese riddle game is steeped in more than just tradition. In fact, the machine learning and artificial intelligence that fuels it derives from years of research that also helps drive Bing Search,…
In the news | XRDS Crossroads
Kristing Lauter on Cryptography and Mathematics
There are unique challenges posed by cryptography research. This interview examines potential threats to modern security techniques and how to overcome them.
The human touch in computing
The following is the last in a series of three blogs on the contributions of the Microsoft Research Asia Joint Lab Program (JLP), which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. The JLP brings together the resources of Microsoft Research and major…
Microsoft Research Expands Microsoft Band Productivity Functionality
Microsoft researchers’ innovations add a virtual keyboard and voice replies to Microsoft Band, along with machine-learning enhancements to canned responses. When Microsoft Band debuted in October 2014, it was more than a wearable fitness device. In addition to valuable health-related…
Do social media affect the quality of teens’ lives? In this eye-opening book, youth culture and technology expert danah boyd uncovers some of the major myths regarding teens' use of social media.