Free MSFT e-book

Great starting point for learning about containers and docker based application development

http://msft.it/61828H2rg

Precision Coffeemaker

Precision Coffeemaker Adapts Brews to Beans, Taste

https://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2016/cg_2.html

SD Times Blog: Machine Learning Resources

Machine learning resources for all levels of expertise - See more at:


http://sdtimes.com/sd-times-blog-machine-learning-resources-levels-expertise/#sthash.eraXJILP.dpuf

New Excel Functions

https://blogs.office.com/2016/02/23/6-new-excel-functions-that-simplify-your-formula-editing-experience/

Autumn

Chat-bots - Where to start?

NanoRep: is a robust full-featured offering for those seeking a very personalized guidance solution for the end-users. The platform imports content from website FAQs, knowledge bases and external sources.

Developers looking for even stronger platform could consider the API.ai platform. It supports a very strong conversational UX; including wearables, mobile applications, smart TV's automotive, etc..

Some other popular solutions include KitBot, Init.ai, Botkit from Howdy.ai, Beep Boop (for Slack integrations), PandoraBots and Rebot.me.

More information here: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/tools-to-build-chatbots/