Microsoft's Brian Hall on the new Outlook.com

Brian Hall, General Manager of Microsoft's Windows Live unit, talks to The Vergecast about the the philosophy behind the new Outlook.com. Why is Microsoft phasing out Hotmail? How does Outlook.com handle contacts? Why didn't Microsoft reserve Balmer@Outlook.com? Brian answers all these questions and more - enjoy!

For more on the new features of Outlook.com check out the latest in-depth reporting from The Verge:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/31/320...

To watch the full episode of this Vergecast visit the show post on The Verge:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/3/3217...

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[TheMagneticgaming]

1:40 the new xbox

[ElimRem]

i cant believe they didnt caught that

[Nycholas17]

People shouldn't have to go on to YouTube to find out how to keep their e-mail accounts simple and easy. I fucking HATE hotmail and Facebook updates. IF IT AIN'T BROKE.... DON'T FUCKING FIX IT YOU STUPID ASSHOLES!!!!!!!!

[Gr4ck3L]

Just upgraded to Outlook.com. The update seems more of a downgrade to be honest.

[Bryon Letterman]

Catch?

[Kim Soma]

The biggest news ( besides this extra-non-relevant consumers information ) is the fact, that we´re running out of ice globally. So who cares about more interactive pixels on a tv screen ?

[aperson85]

lol was the Corona really necessary?

[thornitonx]

new xbox (L)

[89thWarHawK]

Idiots don't know how to interview someone. First thing you do is, DONT INTERRUPT THE GUEST!! with a lame joke, pointless chatter or asking another question while he is half way through answering the previous question.