Microsoft just announced that SQL Server 2014 is set to be released April 1st. (Don't worry, this isn't an April Fools joke!).
Want to try it out? You can download here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/evalcenter/dn205290
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/sql-server/try.aspx#fbid=BO2DsziKgkq
Want to learn about the new features and enhancements? Check out these Microsoft Virtual Academy links:
MVA Jumpstart on in-memory OLTP: “Mission Critical Performance with SQL Server 2014”
MVA Jumpstart on “Platform for Hybrid Cloud with SQL Server”
MVA on running SQL Server in Windows Azure virtual machines: “SQL Server in Windows Azure Virtual Machines Jump Start”