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Using Azure Mobile Services as an API proxy

API proxies can be used for many applications including logging, analytics, convenience, security, changing backend services without affecting developers and many more. In this post, we are going to see

Home automation with Cortana using Onion.io

http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/11/microsofts-cortana-could-soon-control-your-mood-lighting/ http://www.neowin.net/news/cortana-moves-beyond-the-calendar-turns-on-the-lights-and-print-reminders http://hexus.net/mobile/news/windows-phone/69617-microsofts-cortana-interacts-internet-things/ http://wmpoweruser.com/home-automation-demoed-using-cortana-by-internet-of-things-company/ http://www.wpcentral.com/cortana-controls-lights-and-printer