This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we discuss how Microsoft is moving forward and if they still have the chops to shape the future. First we talk about how is Microsoft changing Windows 8.1 for non-touch devices and trying to reduce license fees to grow the market. We also explore Microsoft’s answer to Siri for Windows Phone 8.1 and see if a Microsoft version of Android can replace Windows Phone in the future? And finally if Xbox will be the answer to all of Microsoft's problems.