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Get a Heads-Up on Cutting-Edge Technology with Microsoft's New Podcast

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So when a new podcast arrives, it's sure to catch our eye, and the new .future Microsoft's podcast has done exactly that. If you like to talk about technology, he won't let you down. I promise.

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While several of the company's developers and researchers have published Microsoft-branded podcasts in the past, they were not affiliated with Redmond. The company's first official foray into the podcast world occurred in early 2017 when it launched the Windows Insider Podcast .

The podcast was a resounding success, praised by users in the Insider Program. The new .future The podcast marks a second official adventure, but this time Microsoft products are not the focus.

Get a Heads-Up on Cutting-Edge Technology with Microsoft s New Podcast

What is .future all about?

The podcast is the result of a collaboration between Microsoft Story Labs, tech reporter Cristina Quinn, and Gimlet Creative. As the name suggests, the source material is the technologies of the future. This is how the creators describe their show:

Initial reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. It has a five star rating on iTunes after its first three episodes.

If you want to subscribe, you can find it in the iTunes Directory or using the RSS link. The first episode aired on June 28, so make sure you download the previous episodes first.

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