HP announces Elite Slice for Meeting Rooms, an integrated conferencing solution

Along with the new HP Elite Slice, HP today also announced the new HP Elite Slice for Meeting Rooms solution, the first conferencing room PC with one-touch meeting start.

HP Elite Slice for Meeting Rooms combines HP Elite Slice, the HP Collaboration Cover, HP Audio Module and Intel Unite software to create a unique Microsoft Skype for Business conferencing solution.

This can be also be combined with the new HP LD5511 55-inch Large Format Display, which features 178-degree viewing angles with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. The high brightness and contrast ratio provide excellent picture quality and readability that is perfect for meeting rooms that seat up to 12 people.

Pricing and Availability:

• HP Elite Slice for Meeting Rooms starting price is $949 and is expected to be available in September 2016.
• HP LD5511 55-inch Large Format Display starting price is $999 and is expected to be available September 2016.

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HP announces Elite Slice, a new modular PC with snap-on modules

At IFA today, HP announced HP Elite Slice, a modular PC with support for snap-on modules. Its modular design features curves in matte black with polished copper accents. Customers can pick and choose a factory cover or stackable options to add functionality including the Collaboration Cover or Wireless Charging Cover, or stackable modules such as the Audio Module or ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module according to their needs.

It measures  just 6.5″ x 1.38″ x 6.5″ and weighs 2.31 lbs. Also, this is the first commercial desktop powered from a display via only one USB 3.1 Type-C cable with a Type-C compatible display including the optional new Quad HD HP EliteDisplay S240uj Monitor which is equipped with integrated wireless charging and USB Type-C.

Four different covers to choose from:

• HP Collaboration Cover: turns the desktop into a Microsoft Skype for Business phone for easy call management with capacitive touch keys.
• HP Wireless Charging Cover: wireless charging starts automatically upon contact to eliminate charging cables and ensure mobile phones and devices are powered, ready for use. The Wireless Charging Cover is expected to start shipping in the first half of 2017 and requires factory configuration.
• HP Audio Module: spoken word tuning makes virtual meetings and call experiences crisp and clear with audio tuned by Bang & Olufsen, 360 degree speaker design, dual-microphone array with range of five meters and HP Noise Cancellation software.
• HP ODD Module: for quick and easy back up or to archive files and access legacy content on CDs or DVDs.

Other features include:

• An optional touch fingerprint sensor for improved security and easy authentication.
• HP Sure Start with Dynamic Protection, the industry's first self-healing BIOS-level protection.
• Up to 6th Generation Intel Core i7 35-watt processors for the performance to easily handle productivity and collaboration needs.
• Unique 360-degree dual fan pipe ring keeps the powerful device running cool.
• Peripheral support for enhanced productivity including one Ethernet port, built-in Wi-Fi module and antennas, one HDMI and one DisplayPort to power multiple displays.

HP Elite Slice starting price is $699 and is expected to be available in September 2016.

• HP Audio Module price is $109.
• HP ODD Module price is $99.

HP EliteDisplay S240uj Monitor starting price is $429 and is expected to be available in October 2016.

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The new HP Wave is a stylish desktop PC for your living room

At IFA 2016, HP today debuted HP Pavilion Wave, a stylish new desktop PC that delivers unique experiences that customers expect in small, creative designs. The HP Pavilion Wave is designed for customers who want a PC that can fit into small places, the new offering is a beautiful and compact design with the power of a full-sized desktop.

It features an iconic triangular form with an innovative parabolic reflector with an integrated speaker on top of the PC for superb, 360-degree sound to fill a room with crisp audio. It is 85 percent smaller than traditional tower PCs at 6.81″ x 6.62″ x 10.29″. Imagine the Wave as a beautiful speaker that can also act as a PC.

The desktop design is built around the central audio system and finished with premium materials including acoustic fabric engineered for room filling sound. A parabolic reflector on top of the PC reflects the sound coming from the speaker grille in parallel from all directions and acts as an outlet vent for hot air to come out. The 360 Degree Multi-Directional Reflective Audio delivers a crisp audio profile at all frequencies and is tuned by B&O Play for amazing sound whether listening to mid, high or low ranges.

The triangular design houses three main zones for components: the motherboard on one side, the hard drive on the second side and thermals on the third side. The thermal design uses heat pipes to extract heat from the motherboard and the graphics card to push out the top of the PC to keep the device running cool.

Other features include:

• Up to two 4K displays are supported out-of-the-box to power entertainment and productivity.
• Peripheral support with three USB 3.0 ports, one USB 3.1 Type-C port for data transfer, one HDMI port, one DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet and a microphone/headphone jack.
• Cortana support with two dual microphones for customers to talk to their PC for a hands-free experience.
• High-performing power house with up to 6th Generation Intel Core i7 quad-core desktop processors, ample storage up to 2 TB HDD⁵, an optional dual drive with 128 GB SSD⁵ and up to 16GB of DDR4 system memory.
•  Optional AMD Radeon R9 M470 discrete graphics for photo and video editing or light gaming.

HP Pavilion Wave starting price is $549.99 and is expected to be available at select retailers and HP.com on September 23, 2016.

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Bug fixes in the Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 14915 Build

Windows 10 comes with Bash on Ubuntu feature which enables native Linux ELF64 binaries to run on Windows via the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). WSL is primarily comprised of an user mode session manager service that handles the Linux instance life cycle, pico provider drivers (lxss.sys, lxcore.sys) that emulate a Linux kernel by translating Linux syscalls and pico processes that host the unmodified user mode Linux (e.g. /bin/bash).

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 14915 to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. This build includes some updates to the Windows Subsystem for Linux. Find the list of bug fixes in this release below,

• Socketpair for unix datagram sockets (GH #262)
• Unix socket support for SO_REUSEADDR
• UNIX socket support for SO_BROADCAST (GH #568)
• Unix socket support for SOCK_SEQPACKET (GH #758, #546)
• Adding support for unix datagram socket send, recv and shutdown
• Fix bugcheck due to invalid mmap parameter validation for non-fixed addresses. (GH #847)
• Support for suspend / resume of terminal states
• Support for TIOCPKT ioctl to unblock the Screen utility (GH #774)
  • Known issue: Function keys not operational
• Corrected a race in TimerFd that could cause a freed member 'ReaderReady' to be accessed by LxpTimerFdWorkerRoutine (GH #814)
• Enable restartable system call support for futex, poll, and clock_nanosleep
• Added bind mount support
• unshare for mount namespace support
  • Known issue: When creating a new mount namespace with unshare(CLONE_NEWNS) the current working directory will continue to point to the old namespace
• Additional improvements and bug fixes

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In-app customer service provider Helpshift releases Windows SDK

In-app customer service provider Helpshift today announced the release of its Windows SDK. Through an intuitive user interface, Helpshift makes it easy for businesses large and small to proactively support and engage their customers. Their support platform includes native functionality such as in-app FAQ's, in-app chat, a full CRM ticketing system, in-app campaigns, and in-app surveys, making it easy for companies to provide a best-in-class customer support experience on any device.

Back in June, they announced that they are raising $23 Million Series B with participation from new investors including Microsoft Ventures and others.

Learn more about Helpshift features and how to get started for Windows apps here.

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This stackable modular PC be Microsoft’s Surface All In One (patent)

We have heard rumours that Microsoft is working on an All In One PC for Q3-Q4 2016, but we were not particularly inspired by just another desktop.

If a newly published patent application by Microsoft is any indication however their All In One may be a much more interesting device.

Microsoft appears to be striking out in the direction of modular design, saying:

The range and functionality of hardware resources that are made available for use with a computing device is ever increasing. For example, faster processors, memories that support larger storage amounts, wireless communication devices that support increased bandwidth, and so on are being continually developed.  However, conventional techniques that made this increased functionality available to a user generally involved the replacement of a user's current device with a new device having this functionality. Thus, these conventional techniques can be expensive and thus avoided by a user, thereby limiting a device maker's opportunity to provide this increased functionality to users.

Modular computing device techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a computing device includes a display modular component including a housing, a display device physically and communicatively coupled to the housing via a hinge, and one or more display hardware elements disposed within the housing that are configured to output a display for display by the display device. The computing device also includes a computing modular component including a housing that is physically and communicatively coupled to the display modular component, a processing system disposed within the housing, and memory disposed within the housing. The processing system is configured to execute instructions stored by the processing system to generate a user interface for display by the display device of the display modular component.

The patent illustrates a very fleshed out device with numerous ideas taken from Microsoft's existing technologies.

Microsoft's vision is off a modular device which can be expanded (by memory, storage, sensors, wireless etc.) by simply adding another level, held together either via magnets or slots or a combination of the two.

The screen can be rotated, and has a weighted base which can include the usual requisite ports.

Microsoft imagines that the hinge may even be motorized, being able to change position by itself with a wave of the hand.

They also see the screen being detachable, much like the Surface Book, with the device recognizing when its being grasped by two hands using sensors on its bezel and detaching its clasps in response.

The screen can then be attached to various other locations, such as walls or even dolleys.

Microsoft also envisions that the AIO may house a keyboard in some of its layers, or more interestingly may project a keyboard when in the vertical position, and sense typing via a Kinect-like camera.

The patent is unusual for its fully rendered drawings and is chock-full of specifications such as:

…the display device 114 includes a "glass to the edge" configuration in which the display reaches to an edge between a front and side surfaces. The display device 114 has a thickness of less than nine millimeters (e.g., 8.5 millimeters), and includes microphones, a three-dimensional camera as part of the display, speakers and a rubber bumper along the bottom, removable storage (e.g., SD) and a USB connection along the side.

… which suggests Microsoft may be describing a real device or prototype.

With rumours suggesting we may see an AIO from Microsoft soon, this may be our best look at the device yet.

Would our readers stump up for such a versatile, innovative and expandable device? Let us know below.

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What happens when three newly licensed drivers are asked to drive the Lamborghini Aventador (video)

Forza Horizon 3 is an upcoming racing video game developed by Playground Games releasing on September 27, 2016. Microsoft today published a promo video for this game on their YouTube Channel. They gave a 700 horsepower Lamborghini Aventador to three newly licensed drivers. They were accompanied by professional racecar driver, Tanner Foust, to show them the right way to drive in Forza Horizon 3 and the wrong way to drive in real life.

This is Driver's Unstruction, where limitations and rules are stripped away so you can embrace the thrill of wild racing.

Check out the video above to know what really happened.

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Microsoft announces general availability of Azure SQL Data Warehouse

Microsoft today announced the general availability of Azure SQL Data Warehouse in four additional regions—North Europe, Japan East, Brazil South, and Australia Southeast. In total, Azure SQL Data Warehouse is now available in 18 regions.

Azure SQL Data Warehouse is generally available in the following regions:

North Europe, Japan East, Brazil South, Australia Southeast, Central US, East US, East US 2, South Central US, West Central US, West US, West US 2, West Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Central India, South India, Canada Central, Canada East.

Azure SQL Data Warehouse is a cloud-based, scale-out database capable of processing massive volumes of data, both relational and non-relational. Built on our massively parallel processing (MPP) architecture, SQL Data Warehouse can handle your enterprise workload. It is highly elastic, enabling you to provision in minutes and scale up to 60 times larger in seconds. You can scale compute and storage independently, allowing you to range from burst to archival scenarios, and pay based off what you're using instead of being locked into a confined bundle.

Learn more about Azure services availability across regions on Azure's regional information page.

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Microsoft working on integrating a Flux-like feature into Windows 10

References to a new feature which closely resembles f.lux have been found in files of the recently released Windows 10 Insider build number 14915. The feature itself is called Blue Light Reduction and will be accessible from Action Center with a Quick Action toggle on Windows 10.

As of right now, no part of this feature is accessible in the rs_prerelease lab, which means Insiders will not be able to use this feature just yet. By taking a close look at a few new system files, we were able to see the key functions that this feature will offer.

In case the user turns on Blue Light Reduction, they'll be able to leave it in Automatic mode or select Manual mode. Automatic mode is based on the system's clock, turning on the feature at sunset and turning it off at sunrise. Manual mode will allow users to set their own time for when Blue Light Reduction should come into effect. Users will also be able to tweak the Blue Light Temperature that the display will adjust itself to once the feature is activated. Signs of this feature making use of your current location are also present, perhaps to make the Blue Light Reduction transition even more seamless.

Are you looking forward to this feature making a public appearance in future builds of Windows 10? Let us know in the comments below.

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Foundbite for Windows Phone gets a r Windows 10 like design now.

Foundbite – the formerly Windows phone aural social app – has just received another update in the Windows Store – bumping it to version 2.4.2.

The store has yet to refresh yet to show users what's new, but we've acquired the list of changes featured in the app.

You can now like Foundbites much like you can like tweets on Twitter or posts on Facebook. There're also been some improvements to the user experience of the app with a "Random Foundbites" page now featuring endless scrolling and the addition of a new tutorial for first run.

Finally, and most visibly, there are changes to the user interface, redesigning it to more visibly resemble Windows 10 apps – although without being a Windows 10 app itself as you can see from the screenshots below.

Gallery

Here's what's new in the update:

• Introduces an easier way to find and invite friends to use the app. Since we are now available on Android and iPhone this is pretty key to growing the app further.
• You can now "like" foundbites on the feed and the viewer page.
• We've improved the "random foundbites" section so you can keep scrolling through awesome random foundbites from our database.
• Added a tutorial to better introduce first-time users to the app.
• Redesigned feed, profile and more Windows 10 like icons everywhere.

Check it out from the store link below.

WP-Appbox: Foundbite: Photos & Sound (Free⁺, Windows Store) →

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Check Out The Product Tour Videos Of Lenovo Yoga 910 And Miix 510

Along with the revolutionary Lenovo Yoga Book, Lenovo today announced Yoga 910, the world's thinnest Intel Core i convertible laptop and Miix 510, a cheaper alternative to Surface 3.

 Yoga 910 ultra-thin convertible laptop at just 14.3mm is also one of the most powerful convertibles around with up to Intel's latest 7^th Gen Core i7 processor. Yoga 910 comes with the choice of a new 4K or Full HD screen. Both options feature a near edgeless display (5mm bezel) that offers 10 percent⁴ more screen area, a 14 percent increase in pixel density compared to the previous model for sharper, clearer images, and 100 percent sRGB color gamut coverage for users to see a wide range of colors when viewing photos and videos. Music and sound are enhanced on the Yoga 910 with Dolby Audio Premium. With up to 15.5 hours of battery, users can work or watch movies without worrying about battery life.

The new Miix 510 is an 12-2-inch tablet convertible. It is powered by the 6th generation Core i7 processor and offering up to 8GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD. The display resolution is only full HD, but Lenovo expects only 7.5 hours of battery life from this device. It also comes with detachable keyboard that magnetically attaches onto the screen. And the kickstand has the Lenovo's watchband hinge allowing users to use the device in multiple angles. It also has USB Type-C port for fast data transfers. Lenovo's Miix 510 will be available in October for the price of $599.99.

Check out the product tour videos of both these devices below.

Lenovo Yoga 910:

Lenovo Miix 510:

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Garmin announce new Windows Phone-compatible Forerunner 35 fitness tracker

Garmin today announced the Forerunner 35, its newest GPS-enabled running watch with built-in Garmin Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology that allows runners to monitor their heart rate 24/7 without a chest strap. The Forerunner 35 tracks essential data like distance, pace and personal records, and thanks to its built-in GPS, runners can track how far, how fast and where they're running all without worrying about carrying a phone too. In between runs, the stylish Forerunner 35 doubles as an all-day activity tracker as it counts steps, calories and intensity minutes, so users can still record progress and activities even when they're not running. The Forerunner 35 also includes smartwatch functionality including smart notifications and music controls  right from the device.

"It's easy to take your running to the next level thanks to the Forerunner 35 with Elevate wrist-based heart rate – you just put it on and go," said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. "With a host of built-in features including wrist-based heart rate and smart connectivity, the Forerunner 35 is the perfect tool for runners who want to stay fit, stay connected, and share their progress."

The Forerunner 35 features a new higher resolution display with high contrast, perfect for indoor and outdoor viewing alike. In addition to running, the Forerunner 35 features multiple sport profiles including indoor running, walking, cycling and cardio activities to help users meet their fitness goals on and off the pavement. Stylish and lightweight, it's comfortable for all day wear and seamlessly transitions from a run to an everyday activity tracker and smartwatch. Its battery life is up to nine days in watch/activity tracking mode, and up to 13 hours in training mode.

With vibration alerts for running prompts, activity tracking milestones, and virtual pacing progress, the Forerunner 35 helps runners stay motivated and easily monitor their progress as they go. Vibration alerts can also be set up for incoming calls, text, emails and calendar events so users can easily stay connected without having to dig a phone out of their purse, pocket or bag.

Additional connected features include music controls, automatic uploads and software updates.

Throughout the day, the Forerunner 35 automatically syncs with the Garmin Connect Mobile app to save users' stats to their free account in the Garmin Connect online fitness community. Runners can also use Garmin Connect to share their workouts with friends and family in real time with Live Track, join fitness challenges, analyze training progress, set and track goals, share activities with other Garmin Connect users and much more.

The Forerunner 35 is expected to be available in Q3 2016 for a suggested retail price of $199.99, and will be available in four colors: black, limelight, frost blue and white.

The Garmin Connect Mobile app can be seen in the Windows Store here.

WP-Appbox: Garmin Connect Mobile (Free, Windows Store) →

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Check out the product tour video and few ads of the new Lenovo Yoga Book

Lenovo today announced the Yoga Book—a distinctive tablet with a unique clamshell configuration. It combined a typical tablet-style screen with a fully flat keyboard, which doubled as a digitizer, and a dual-use stylus (the real pen accessory). Distinct from other tablets, the Yoga Book allows people to create content in a truly natural way: typing, writing or drawing on paper. Read more about the device here.

Check out the Yoga Book product tour video and some of its ads below.

Yoga Book- The 2-in-1 Reimagined. The Lenovo Yoga Book is your go-to device for both entertainment and work. With Real Pen input for note-taking, Halo Keyboard for easy typing and Book UI for seamless multi-tasking, the Yoga Book has everything you need for on-the-go productivity.

The Lenovo Yoga Book with Windows is your go-to device for both entertainment and work.

Take notes on paper and have them instantly digitized on-screen and saved into your collection. With Yoga Book and Real Pen – the stylus that lets you write with ink and never runs out of better – capture, tweak, and share your notes and sketches at will.

Paint and draw with phenomenal precision (2048 pressure levels) in a way that is simple and intuitive. With Yoga Book and Real Pen – the stylus that never runs out of battery – creating your next masterpiece is always just seconds away.

Type to your heart's content on Yoga Book's one-of-a-kind Halo Keyboard. Halo Keyboard appears when you need it, disappears when you don't, and learns as you type. Yoga Book: The 2-in-1 Reimagined.

Despite a dizzying array of features and a beautiful 10.1" FHD screen, Yoga Book is vanishingly thin (4.05mm on its thinnest side) and light (only 690 grams). This combination of big features and small size makes Yoga Book the device for productivity on the go.

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Microsoft talks about the HoloTour app shipping in HoloLens Developer Edition (Video)

HoloLens developer units are shipping with an app called HoloTour which allows people to transport to a different location and experience it like they are really there. They can see high-resolution 360-degree panoramic displays of places like Rome and Machu Picchu allowing them to enjoy a virtual trip by actually walking around the location and get up close to objects while remaining untethered from a PC, phone or other device. Microsoft today posted a video talking about this HoloTour app and how developers can build similar apps taking advantages of the mixed-reality capabilities of Hololens.

Feel like you're really there as you travel back in time to explore ancient Rome or uncover the secrets of Machu Picchu. A combination of 360-degree video, spatial sound, and holographic scenery are the foundations of a virtual travel tour app that lets you naturally interact with elements of each tour in your real world.

Read more about the HoloTour app here.

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HP Elite x3 (and every other) Windows 10 Mobile handset can now be Interop Unlocked

We posted earlier today on a hack to Interop Unlock the Lumia x50 series of Windows 10 Mobile handsets (Lumia 550, 650, 950 and 950 XL.) Interop Unlocking a handset gives users full control of their phone, meaning they can install any arbitrary software with full permissions, overwrite any registry entries and even run .exe software.

Now the hackers on XDA-Developers have extended the hack to include smartphones from ANY OEM, including the newest HP Elite X3.

The procedure is of course not for the faint-hearted, but if you ever wanted to set your device time-out to infinite or install that particular shade of accent colour which Microsoft did not provide you now have your solution.

Read the full instructions and find the needed packages at XDA-Developers here.

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Halo Legendary Crate Now Available

Back in June, 343 Industries and Loot Crate announced the Halo Legendary Crate. The Halo Legendary Crate will include exclusive figures, apparel, collectibles, in-game items, and other UNSC-approved loot from the biggest and best moments across the Halo universe. Today, they announced inaugural Halo Legendary Crate.

We chose SPARTAN-IV INITIATION as our theme because the aspirational aspect of becoming a Spartan super-soldier – slung into the trenches of a fierce battle against a seemingly unstoppable enemy in order to stave off humanity's extinction – is central to our story of survival and sacrifice.  It comes packed with everything the aspiring Spartan needs – a UNSC utility satchel, a Spartan-IV pullover, your fireteam pin, an exclusive Halo Icons Spartan Warzone figure, and more.

You can also join Spartan Fireteam Apollo by enlisting here. When you link your Microsoft account to your subscription, you will receive a special in-game emblem, exclusive REQ packs for Halo 5: Guardians and a unique forum badge on Halo Waypoint for being part of Fireteam Apollo.

The Halo Legendary Crate will be available every two months for $34.99 + $5 domestic shipping ($65 value) per crate. You can purchase the Halo Legendary Crate on Loot Crate's website here.

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Lenovo announces the Miix 510, a cheaper alternative to Microsoft Surface

At IFA in Berlin, Lenovo today announced the new Miix 510, a 12-2-inch tablet convertible. It is powered by the 6th generation Core i7 processor and offering up to 8GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD. The display resolution is only full HD, but Lenovo expects only 7.5 hours of battery life from this device. It also comes with detachable keyboard that magnetically attaches onto the screen. And the kickstand has the Lenovo's watchband hinge allowing users to use the device in multiple angles. It also has USB Type-C port for fast data transfers. Lenovo's Miix 510 will be available in October for the price of $599.99.

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Microsoft announces Office 365 Groups integration on SharePoint Online team sites

Microsoft today announced a couple of major updates coming to SharePoint Online Team sites today. The company is adding the ability to easily create site pages using SharePoint online. This feature will allow users to create websites that look great on all types of devices. Users can add things like documents, videos, images, site activities, and much more to SharePoint pages. Additionally, there's a new Highlighted Content web part which will allow users to highlight some parts of their SharePoint page.

Another major update coming to SharePoint Online Team sites is the integration of Office 365 Groups. With this integration, when  you create a Group on Office 365, the service will automatically create a SharePoint team site. The SharePoint team site will include a modern homepage, but users will be able to create additional pages if they want. As for the homepage, Microsoft has redesigned it to put more focus on a team's most important content. The homepage will also include things like Quick Links and Activity which will make it a lot easier for users to keep an eye on their Office 365 Group right from the SharePoint team site.

Lastly, Microsoft is also making a pretty huge change to SharePoint. The company has increased the storage limit for SharePoint Online site collection to 25TB from 1TB, which is quite a lot. At the moment, Microsoft is rolling out some of these changes — however, the company notes that existing SharePoint team sites already have the modern pages. As for the other features, Microsoft sill start rolling them out in the near-future.

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Windows 10 Anniversary Update Build 14393.105 released

Last night, Microsoft released Windows 10 Build 14393.105 to Windows Insiders. Today, the company is releasing build 14393.105 with the Cumulative Update KB3176938 to all Windows 10 Anniversary Update users. The update probably includes a couple of bug fixes and improvements for the Anniversary Update.

At the moment, there isn't any changelog available for the update, but we will update this article once a changelog is available. If you want to get the latest update on your device, just head over to the Settings app, click on Update & Security and then check for updates.

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Microsoft offers a hands-on look at the new Visio Online Preview and Visio on iPad

Yesterday, we reported about the new Visio for iPad and Vision Online Preview. Microsoft today posted a hands-on look at both, as well as updates to Visio Pro for Office 365, from one-step data linking to diagrams, to advanced design and collaboration with the enhanced AutoCAD support. Watch it above.

With the improved AutoCAD import support in Visio Pro, architects, engineers and the operations team can now work together on advanced design originating from AutoCAD 2013 files. Teams can also use Office 365 collaboration features and tools, such as inking and Skype for Business.

Visio for iPad which allows you to access your Visio diagrams from virtually anywhere using your iPad. It also allows you to search for content, filter different visualizations of the same diagrams, and use the intuitive pan and zoom window to easily navigate or view your diagram in full fidelity.

Visio Online Preview lets you view and share Visio diagrams with just a browser. It even allows users to drill deeper into sub-processes or link out to web pages, zoom into detailed views in high fidelity and open a diagram in Visio Pro for Office 365 to edit.

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Known Issues In Windows 10 Build 14915 for PC and Mobile

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14915 for PC and Mobile to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. With this build, Windows Insiders that have Delivery Optimization enabled will be able to download new Insider Preview builds, OS updates, and app updates from other PCs on their local network as well as from other PCs on the Internet. This build also includes several bug fixes and known issues. Find the list of known issues below.

Known issues for PC:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader crashes when you try to launch it.
• You may experience a black screen when signing out and switching to another user account and will be unable to log in to that account. A reboot of your PC should allow you to log in to that account.
• Bash may not work after upgrading to this build. To get it working again, go to "Turn Windows features on or off", scroll down and check "Windows Subsystem for Linux (beta)" and click ok.  After a reboot, Bash should work again.
• The Settings app may crash when going to Settings > Personalization.

Known issues for Mobile:

• We don't have any known issues to list right now for Mobile with this build but that doesn't mean there are not any issues. If anything pops up based on feedback, we'll add to this list.

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Here’s what’s fixed and improved in Windows 10 Build 14915 for PCs and Mobile

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14915 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. The update brings a new feature called Delivery Optimization, which will apparently improve the performance of Windows Store and Windows Update downloads. The update also comes with a handful of improvements and bug fixes which are always nice to see.

Here's what's improved and fixed for PCs:

• We fixed the issue with being unable to use the power button on the Start menu.
• We fixed the issue causing Cortana's text to speech capabilities to not work. Cortana should be able to read text messages out loud for you, tell jokes, sing, or give verbal prompts as expected.
• We fixed the issue causing the Settings app to crash on certain editions of Windows 10 when navigating to different settings pages due to a missing .dll file.
• We made a number of improvements to translations, including fixing an issue in Windows Update where it would say "your phone is up to date" in French when confirming that your PC was up to date.
• Changing functionality via Settings > Update & security > Windows Insider Program such as your ring settings should now work again on this build. For more information – see this forum post.
• We fixed a compatibility issue from a recent platform change that causes apps such as Yahoo Mail, Trivia Crack, Google and the Skype Translator Preview app to crash.
• We fixed an issue resulting in some Insiders experiencing a delay in Mail notification toasts appearing.
• We fixed an issue where the "Open with" dialog's "Look for another app on this PC" link wasn't working if the dialog appeared after using the "Run" dialog to open a file with an unassociated file type.
• We have updated the Connect flyout so that the clickable area for each device listed now spans across the full width of the flyout.
• We fixed an issue where if a Chinese Input Method Editor is active it could result in logging in to not succeed after device goes into and is woken up from Connected Standby.
• We fixed an issue where for certain websites in Microsoft Edge, using CTRL + A to select all text and then copying it and trying to paste it into Notepad wouldn't paste anything.
• We fixed an issue where importing favorites into Microsoft Edge from Internet Explorer would fail if the Favorites folder had been redirected to another folder, for example "C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Favorites".

And here's the improvements for Mobile:

• We fixed the issue causing apps to get stuck in a pending state if you move apps between a SD card and internal storage (either direction).
• We fixed the issue causing Cortana's text to speech capabilities to not work. Cortana should be able to read text messages out loud for you, tell jokes, sing, or give verbal prompts as expected.
• Changing functionality via Settings > Update & security > Windows Insider Program such as your ring settings should now work again on this build. For more information – see this forum post.
• We fixed a compatibility issue from a recent platform change that causes apps such as Yahoo Mail, Trivia Crack, Google and the Skype Translator Preview app to crash.
• We made a number of improvements to translations, including fixing an issue with Store app install notifications, where the wrong verb was used in German when letting you know to check out the app.
• We have updated "You need to fix your MSA" notification toast logic, so it will no longer notify you multiple times in quick succession.
• We fixed an issue where examining Microsoft Edge's advanced settings would result in subsequent downloads in Edge saving to the default locations, rather the preferred locations set under Settings > System > Storage.
• We fixed an issue for Continuum-capable devices that could result in being temporarily unable to connect to a previously paired Windows 10 PC.
• We have updated the settings for sounds so that .mp3 or .wma files downloaded straight from OneDrive or copied from File Explorer to the phone's Ringtones folder will now display automatically in the list of available sounds for ringtones, alarms and notifications.

To get the latest update, just head over to Windows Update in your Windows 10 device (Settings > Update & Security) to check for updates and download.

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Windows 10 Build 14915 now available to Insiders

Microsoft is today releasing a new update for Windows 10 to those on the Windows Insider program's Fast Ring. The software giant is releasing build 14915 for PCs and Mobile devices today which includes a number of improvements but the exciting stuff isn't here just yet. Similar to some of the recent Windows 10 builds, build 14915 doesn't include a lot of new features as Microsoft is making changes to OneCore. The build also includes quite a few known issues, so you shouldn't run it on your main device unless you are fine with some bugs. As for the highlight feature of this build, Microsoft is introducing improved app and update downloads in Windows 10 with Delivery Optimization which will speed up Windows Store and Windows Update downloads.

As per usual, to get the latest update, just head over to Windows Update in your Windows 10 device (Settings > Update & Security) to check for updates and download. Keep in mind

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Titanfall 2’s new titans get unveiled and detailed

Titanfall 2, Respawn Entertainment's followup to their original hit from 2014, has a few major things that set it apart from other shooters. The biggest game changers, though, are the titular titans, and four brand new ones have just been unveiled. This brings the total amount of titans up to six, and the two titans from the Tech Test are now detailed, too. You can check out the unveiling trailer below.

Meet the 6 all-new Titans of #Titanfall2. http://pic.twitter.com/KMf77nAPCv

— Titanfall (@Titanfallgame) August 31, 2016

The four new titans are Legion, Ronin, Northstar, and Tone. Ion and Scorch were both available in the previously mentioned Tech Test.

The Titanfall 2 website goes even more in depth about the titans, and explains how they play. Legion is described as a "frontline unit" that's all about defense, and comes with a minigun by default. Ronin is the sword wielding mech that got teased all the way back during the game's original announcement, but also comes with a shotgun. Northstar uses the plasma railgun from Titanfall 1, and appears to be the sniper class. The final new titan, Tone, is a bit harder to classify.

Tone's abilities are almost all focused on locking on to targets – even the 40mm Tracker Cannon, the mech's default weapon, "acquires a partial lock-on". Aside from a defensive particle shield, every other ability is about finding your target and sending pain their way. It seems like this will make for a pretty interesting play style, and definitely makes Tone stand out from the others.

Titanfall 2 will release on October 28th of this year for both PC and Xbox One. If you'd like to pre-order the Xbox One version of the game, you can find it on Amazon here, and the Xbox Store here.

What do you think about the new titans in Titanfall 2? Which one will you use the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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HP’s Elite X3 now available in the UK for next day delivery

We've gone a few rounds with the HP Elite X3 here on MSPU, with a first impressions post and a comparison with the OnePlus 3, but it you want to pick up the HP Elite X3 for yourself you probably haven't had the chance to try it yet.

Now HP has the device available for sale in the UK and best of all – off pre-order and on sale for delivery ASAP.

According to HP's website, you can order the phone for delivery within 48 hours, but HP warns users of "limited stock" – perhaps indicating a limited initial first launch.

However, bear in mind that the HP Elite X3 is not exactly at its full potential yet. The device has yet to receive the Anniversary Update (till September 13th) and assorted firmware optimizations which allow it to enable its fingerprint scanner, LED light for charging and more.

For the price of £707, you get the following features:

• 5.96-inch display (2560 x 1440 pixels, AMOLED, anti-reflective coating, Gorilla Glass 4)
• 8MP rear camera (f/2.2 aperture), 5MP front camera (f/2.2 aperture)
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (Quad core, clocked at 2.15 GHz)
• 64GB of internal storage (with microSD support up to 2TB)
• 4GB of RAM
• 4150mAh battery, QI, and PMA wireless charging
• 7.8mm thick and weighs in at only 195g.
• Bluetooth 4.1
• GSM, WCDMA, LTE support
• Glance screens support
• HP Graphite (color)

You can pick it up from HP's and Microsoft's store from the store links below.

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Mojang releasing 0.15.7 update for Minecraft: Pocket Edition and Windows 10 Edition

Mojang today announced the release of 0.15.7 update for Minecraft Pocket and Windows Edition. This update includes number of bug-fixes and tweaks. It also fixes issues with the Oculus Rift features on Windows 10. Along with these fixes, they have added support for the Natural texture pack, so you can enjoy higher-res textures and more realistic sheep faces – that's 108 extra pixels for every inscrutable ruminant stare. Find the full change log below.

New Features:

• Natural texture pack now available!

Tweaks:

• Added localization for the Natural texture pack.
• Improved some text rendering, spacing and button sizes to accommodate above mentioned localization.
• Updated size and positions for logo and text for better comfort in Rift. (Win 10 only)

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed Rift mode crashing on launch in some circumstances. (Win 10 only)
• Rowing a boat now works with keyboard in full immersive mode in Rift. (Win 10 only)
• You can now buy & extend realms when playing on Win 10 in Rift mode.
• Mouse gets correctly captured when you put the Rift headset back on after taking it off. (Win 10 only)
• Fixed a crash when a player entered or created any world.
• Fixed a crash for some players who weren't signed into Xbox Live.
• Fixed some issues with Rift mirror textures for distant water & trees. (Win 10 only)
• The game no longer occasionally crashes when it is closed.
• Several fixes regarding removing the Rift headset. (Win 10 only)
• Pause screen fixed for trial mode. (Win 10 only)
• Virtual living room no longer affected by the player falling in the game in Rift. (Win 10 only)
• No more black shadow boxes appearing when jumping near hanging blocks in immersive mode on the Rift. (Win 10 only)
• Gaze cursor now re-centers correctly when looking up or down while dead in Rift. (Win 10 only)
• Fixed textures for non-enchanted potions.

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Corning unveils Gorilla Glass SR+ for wearable devices

Corning today announced Gorilla Glass SR+. This new glass is designed for wearable devices and it significantly reduces visible scratches while delivering the toughness, optical clarity and touch sensitivity. In their own tests, Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ delivered up to 70 percent better damage resistance against impacts and 25 percent better surface reflection than other alternative materials.

"In early 2015, Corning launched Project Phire with the goal of engineering glass-based solutions with the scratch resistance approaching luxury cover materials, combined with the superior damage resistance of Gorilla Glass," said Scott Forester, director, innovation products, Corning Gorilla Glass. "Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ delivers a superior combination of properties that is not available in any other material today – it is in a class of its own."

Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ is commercially available and is expected to be on product models from leading global brands later this year. I hope Microsoft uses this new Gorilla Glass SR+ for the upcoming Microsoft Band.

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Change log of Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 August 30 Firmware Update

Last night, we reported about the roll-out of new system update for Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book devices. Microsoft has now posted change log for this update. This update improves stability and performance when you change between power states and also improves the device battery life. Find the details below.

Windows Update History Name	Device Manager Name
Microsoft driver update for Surface Management Engine	Surface Management Engine v11.0.15.1003 improves stability and performance when you change between power states.
Microsoft driver update for Surface UEFI	Surface UEFI v90.1281.768.0 improves stability and performance when you change between power states.
Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration	Surface Integration v1.1.315.0 improves the device usability and battery life.
Microsoft driver update for Surface Integration Service Device	Surface Integration Service Device v1.0.146.0 makes sure the default Balanced power plan is set correctly when the operating system is updated.

The above updates are available for Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book devices that have the Windows 10 Anniversary Update installed. Updates are installed automatically on Surface through Windows Update. You can also install updates manually, follow the below steps,

Step 1:	Go to Start, and select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update.
Step 2:	Select Check for updates. Install any available updates.
Step 3:	Select Restart now if prompted.

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Acer announces Revo Base Mini PC, supports up to Intel Core i7 processors

At IFA 2016, Acer today announced the Revo Base mini PC running Windows 10. It features up to Intel Core i7 processors, and up to 8GB of DDR3L system memory and supports up to two monitors. It measures 5.3 cm in height with a 14 x 14 cm footprint. It provides storage with up to 2TB HDDs or optional 256GB SSDs, while an SD card slot lets the user add up to 256GB of external storage.

It comes with four USB 3.1 Gen. 1 ports. It also sports 802.11ac wireless technology for fast wireless transfers. A VESA-compatible mount allows it to be placed out-of-sight in even more constrained spaces.

"The Revo Base is designed as a dedicated entertainment, browsing and content-serving device that addresses the performance and expandability needs of today's consumers, while also taking into consideration the space constraints of modern living rooms, "said Jeff Lee, General Manager, Stationary Computing, IT Products Business, Acer Inc.

The Acer Revo Base will be available in EMEA in Q1 2017 with prices starting at €429.

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FYI: Microsoft is killing Sunrise Calendar today

Last year, Microsoft acquired Sunrise for a reported $100 million. Following the acquisition, the company announced that it'll be killing Sunrise's app and integrating some of Sunrise's features into Outlook. Today, Sunrise Calendar is dead. When Microsoft announced that it'll be discontinuing Sunrise, they stated:

The entire Sunrise team is now working side-by-side with the Outlook team and it's a thrilling moment for us to work on an app of this scale. Unfortunately, as all good stories go, there's a sad bit to it: we're not able to support and update Sunrise anymore. No new features. No bug fixes. For us, that's the definition of a lousy app and it's not a user experience we want to leave you with.

So far, lots of users are disappointed to see Sunrise die. It was one of the best calendar apps out there: it had all the important features, and it had a beautiful user interface which provided a seamless experience. Sunrise team already worked with Microsoft to bring some major changes to Outlook, especially on Mobile devices. Several months ago, Microsoft released a new design for Outlook on Android and iOS, integrating Outlook Calendar into the Outlook app. Outlook Calendar also includes some of the features that were in the Sunrise Calendar app.

Sunrise Calendar will still be missed by its users — but unfortunately, it probably won't be coming back in the future. RIP, Sunrise.

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Asus’s gold Surface Pro clone is coming to Europe

Fancy a gold Surface Pro 3? Microsoft may not be selling those just quite yet but Asus's got you covered with not one, but two differences – the Asus Transformer 3 and the Transformer 3 Pro. While both devices were announced at Computex earlier this year, they were only available for sale in Taiwan and other Asian markets. Now, at IFA 2016 Asus has announced that they will be bringing these devices to the European market as well.

With a kickstand, removable keyboard and Windows 10 on board, Asus's Transformer 3 Pro looks like the Surface Pro 3's long lost brother Jeff  who went on a rebellious stage with gold and a tattoo on his forehead. But that doesn't mean this device doesn't come with some new tricks of its own. While it comes with the standard metal kickstand and backlit Transformer Cover Keyboard  – it also brings with it a 3K resolution display and Harman Kardon-powered stereo speakers. It's a bit pricey, starting at €1200 for the base secs and going all the way up to  €1800 for the i7 equipped, 1TB SSD and 16GB of RAM powerhouse.

ASUS also has a lower cost version for users with more modest wallets. It's thinner and lighter than the Surface Pr Transformer 3 Pro, coming in at 6.9 mm to its 8.35 mm, but it tops out at 512 GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, combined with a Transformer sleeve keyboard for  a less premium experience.

For those looking for future looking.experiences, both devices pack USB Type-C ports, and fingerprint readers for authentication via Windows Hello.

They'll be available later this year, so if you're interested you'll probably be able to find it at your local retailer, Amazon or direct from Asus themselves.

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You probably should change your Dropbox password now

Dropbox's placeholders may be a tempting feature for Windows users longing for a OneDrive replacement, but if you've been using Dropbox before 2012 – you need to change your password right now – or switch services to something else.

In 2012, Dropbox fell victim to an attack enabled by a negligent employee who had their password stolen and used to further steal  details of the passwords of millions of Dropbox users. While Dropbox earlier then assured customers that no customer details were compromised, it seems that they were severely mistaken.

According to a report originating from MotherBoard and later corroborated independently by security researcher Troy Hunt, the legitimate user accounts and passwords of several million Dropbox users from that earlier leak have now been posted on the internet for hackers and other entities to use at their whim.

From the initial report, Motherboard states that it "obtained a selection of files containing email addresses and hashed passwords for the Dropbox users through sources in the database trading community. In all, the four files total in at around 5GB, and contain details on 68,680,741 accounts. The data is legitimate, according to a senior Dropbox employee"

This comes this week after Dropbox initiated a forced user password reset for a selection of users it believed to have been caught in the dragnet years ago. That being said, the firm has stated that it ~"has seen no evidence of malicious access" on these accounts, so affected accounts are likely still safe.

The sensible thing to do in this case clearly is to reset your password. Several of Dropbox's users are present on Windows, and may have sensitive files that are now vulnerable to being hacked.

Users also share their usernames and passwords between services, so those who get caught in this hack should ensure to get their details changed if they share it with other apps and services.

If you suspect your account may have been hacked, have received a notification that your account has been hacked or just want some peace of mind – check out this link to learn how to reset your password on Dropbox, and ensure that linked accounts are changed.

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Asus to ship ZenBook 3 with 7th Gen Intel processors

ASUS Vice President Eric Chen today took the stage at the Zenvolution event at IFA 2016 in Berlin announcing European pricing and availability for the latest lineup of laptops, 2-in-1 PCs, tablets, and displays. Asus ZenBook 3 was also featured on stage.

Asus ZenBook 3 is a premium Windows Ultrabook, featuring an ultra-thin 11.9mm profile and 910g weight. Asus today said that they will ship ZenBook 3 with 7th Gen Intel CPUs. Customers can choose between Intel Core i7 7500U and Intel Core i5 7200U processors.

"With the 7th-generation Intel Core processor we have once again delivered new performance levels with increased efficiency, and introduced new media capabilities that give people the power to create and view in the immersive internet," said Chris Walker, Vice President of Intel's Client Computing Group and General Manager of Mobility Client Platforms. "Intel is proud to have worked closely with ASUS on their stunning new line-up of ZenBook and Transformer products."

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Acer announces new Swift series of ultra-thin and lightweight Windows laptops

At its Global Press Conference today at IFA Berlin, Acer revealed its new Swift series of ultra-thin and lightweight Windows PCs. This series is comprised of four lines, namely the Swift 7, Swift 5, Swift 3 and Swift 1. Swift 7 is the highlight in the new series because of its thickness. The device is only 9.98mm thick and it is the world's thinnest laptop. Read more about it here.

Acer Swift 5 – High-End Features without the Weight:

Just 0.57 inches (14.58 mm) in height and weighing 3 pounds (1.36 kg), the Swift 5 manages to fit a 14-inch Full HD IPS display into a 13-inch frame, making it the ultimate in portability and usability. Available in Pearl White with gold trimming or Obsidian Black with silver trimming, it cuts an impressive figure combining brushed metal surfaces and diamond cut accents.

7th Generation Intel Core processors coupled with fast SSDs (256 or 512 SATA or PCIe), up to 8GB of memory and the latest wireless technology deliver big results in a small package. Rounding out this strong feature set is up to 13 hours2 of battery life, a backlit keyboard, a reversible USB 3.1 Type-C port and options for a touch display and fingerprint reader.

Acer Swift 3 – Essential Features at a Compelling Price:

Just 0.7 inches (17.95 mm) in height and weighing 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg), the Swift 3's svelte and lightweight design features a sturdy brushed-aluminum chassis. It offers up to 12 hours2 of battery life and a collection of indispensable features for great productivity, mobility and security.
The Swift 3 models pair a 14-inch HD or Full HD IPS anti-glare display with 6th or 7th Generation Intel Core processors, fast 512GB SSDs, up to 8GB memory and 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology for fast and reliable internet connectivity.

Additional must-have features include a USB 3.1 Type-C port (for fast data transfers, connection to an external display, and to charge the notebook), and an HD webcam with High Dynamic Range. Lastly, the optional backlit keyboard is paired with a large 72 mm touchpad, providing ample room to navigate and maneuver.

A built-in fingerprint scanner is located at the upper right-hand corner of the palm rest and works in conjunction with Windows Hello for enhanced security. It takes less than one second from scanning a fingertip to accessing the desktop. It can also recognize specific people, linking actions to approved individuals, deterring inappropriate behavior and helping to eliminate fraudulent activity.

Acer Swift 1 – Light and Budget-Friendly:

Lightweight and priced right for a student or others on a budget, the Swift 1 is highly portable and includes the essentials, making them a great value. Just 0.7 inches in height (17.9 mm) and weighing 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg), the cover features a brushed-metal-like finish that minimizes fingerprints and scratches, while the diamond-cut edges around the power button and touchpad provide nice design touches. With up to 12 hours2 of battery life, they will last a student an entire school day, with a few extra hours to spare for late night studying or web-surfing. The Swift 1 features a 14-inch HD display, an Intel Pentium® or Celeron® processor, 4GB of memory and either 32GB, 64GB or 128GB of eMMC storage.

Pricing and Availability:

• The Acer Swift 5 will be available in North America in November with prices starting at $749; in EMEA in November with prices starting at €749; and in China in October with prices starting at ¥5,999.
• The Acer Swift 3 will be available in North America in October with prices starting at $499; in EMEA in October with prices starting at €499; and in China in September with prices starting at ¥4,999.
• The Acer Swift 1 will be available in North America in November with prices starting at $249; and in EMEA in October with prices starting at €349.

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VLC for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update possibly coming this week

VLC  for Windows 10 may be out as an active UWP app right now, but Video Lan isn't stopping their app development just yet.

Thomas Nigro – one of the inexplicably public faces of VLC for Windows has announced a release of VLC for Windows targeting Microsoft's Windows 10 Anniversary Update (previously known as RS1).

VLC for Windows 10 anniversary update coming at the end of the week (hopefully!). Update for TH2 next week. Xbox One after.

— Thomas Nigro (@ThomasNigro) August 31, 2016

The version on the Store is designed for Windows 10 TH2, and there will be a special update for Windows 10 RS1 with @WindowsUI effects

— Thomas Nigro (@ThomasNigro) June 29, 2016

While there isn't much detail about the RS1 Update, Thomas Nigro has intimated that it will have to do with implementing  new UI features that Microsoft has enabled in the Anniversary Update, creating a more pleasant visual experience. An app update for devices on the November Update and the Xbox One is also planned in the same time frame, though the Xbox One app release is slated for a vague "later" (soon) .

Download VLC for Windows 10 here:

WP-Appbox: VLC (Free, Windows Store) →

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ASUS announces ZenScreen, the world’s lightest and slimmest portable monitor

At IFA 2016 in Berlin, Asus today announced ZenScreen, the world's lightest and slimmest Full HD portable monitor. It comes with a nearly edge-to-edge display with ultra-thin 6.5 mm bezels and a 1 mm foldable smart case which can also act as a stand. The 15.6-inch ZenScreen weighs just 800g.

It features a hybrid USB Type-C (USB-C) port that supports both power and video transmission for compatibility with any laptop with a USB-C or USB Type-A port. Asus ZenScreen will cost about $300.

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You can now Interop Unlock any x50 series Lumia devices

Interop Unlock on Windows 10 Mobile has been around for more than a year now. Unfortunately though, Interop Unlock wasn't available on some of Microsoft's latest Windows 10 Mobile devices. This includes the Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL, Lumia 650 and the Lumia 550. Now, some developers at XDA Developers were able to Interop Unlock the Lumia x50 devices. With Interop Unlock, you can make several tweaks to your Windows 10 Mobile, including things like adding a custom accent, and much more.

They have also provided a how-to which you can follow to Interop Unlock your Lumia device. Needless to say, this is only for power users, and it may damage your device if you don't follow the process correctly. Therefore, if you aren't quite sure what you're doing, we don't recommend you to try this out. Here's the method:

• Download the Windows Phone 8.0 SDK Lite from here. Once downloaded, install it on your PC
• Enable Developer Mode on your device (Settings > Update & Security > For Developers)
• Download the vcREG.zip file from the Attached Files section here. Once downloaded, unzip the folder
• Connect your Lumia device to your PC via USB
• Open Application Deployment on your PC from the Start Menu or via Cortana/Search
• On Application Deployment, click on the Browse button, browse to the extracted vcREG.zip folder and select the vcREG_1_6_W10M.xap file. After that, deploy the app (make sure your device doesn't lock itself)
• Once the deployment is complete, open the VCReg app on your Lumia
• Click the ellipsis menu from the app bar, and select the x50 Series Unlock button (if it shows an error about a missing Acer file, just ignore the error)
• After that, click on the Step 1 button. Clicking on the Step 1 button will show a dialog asking you to do the following before clicking on Step 2:
  • Download and extract the i386.zip from here
  • Open a CMD as Admin on the extracted folder
  • Now go to the vcREG.zip extracted folder which we extracted earlier in the process
  • Copy the file acer.service.acersystemservice.spkg and put it in a folder inside that extracted folder (call it anything you like)
  • Then enter the following command: iutool -v -p "path to the folder that has acer.service.acersystemservice.spkg"  (In our case, the command was: iutool -v -p "D:\Windows\Interop\vcREG\acer" )
  • Once done, the device should reboot
  • After the device has rebooted, you need to copy the files newndtksvc.dll and ndtksvc.dll into your phone's Documents folder (you can find both of the files in the extracted vcREG folder)
  • Now, open the VCReg app on your phone, go to the x50 Series Unlock page from the ellipsis menu and click on Step 2
  • The app will ask you to reboot your device, so go ahead and reboot it
  • Once the reboot is done, open the app's x50 Series Unlock page again and click on Step 3
  • Lastly, you'll have to reboot one more time
• Now, you need to open the app again and go to the x50 Series Unlock page. From there, click on the "Live Interop/Capability Unlock" checkbox and hit Apply
• After that, your device should now be interop unlocked

Once again, please do not try this unless you know what you're doing. If you were able to Interop Unlock your device, you can use the app Interop Tools  to apply some tweaks on your phone. The app also includes a Registry Browser which you can also use to tweak your phone — but once again, this can be very risky.

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Get Started app gets new content with latest update on Windows 10

Microsoft has updated the Get Started app on Windows 10 this morning. The company is adding a bunch of new content with the latest update, including new videos for Cortana, Xbox, the Windows Store, Action Centre, Microsoft Edge, Windows Ink and much more. The updated Get Started app also makes it easier to find videos and other tips in the app. Apart from that, there aren't any other major new features in the update.

Master Windows basics and learn some new tricks with the official Get started app! If you're new to Windows, this app will get you up and running like a pro in no time. And even if you've been using Windows forever, there's something for you – the app will guide you to new and updated features. We'll update the app as Windows changes, so check back to see what's new.

The latest update for the Get Started app is available to all users in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. You can grab it from the Windows Store for your Windows 10 PC, Mobile, the Surface Hub or HoloLens from the link below.

WP-Appbox: Get Started (Free, Windows Store) →

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Deal: Get great offers on movies and TV shows through End of Summer Sale

Save big through Sept. 5 on Microsoft Movies & TV as part of its End of Summer Sale, one of the biggest and best sales of the year. You can save up to 27% on new releases like "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" or up to 44 percent off small screen dramas – including "The Blacklist" and "The 100".

• New Releases Up to 27% Off
• Bundles Up to 30% Off
• Action / Drama Movies as Low as 9.99
• Comedy / Family Movies as Low as $9.99
• TV Dramas Up to 44% Off
• TV Comedies Up to 33% Off

Find the deals here from Movies & TV section of Windows Store.

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Battlefield 1 Open Beta now available for the Xbox One

As promised, Battlefield 1's Open Beta is now available for the Xbox One. Battlefield 1 is the latest game in the Battlefield series from EA and Dice. The Open Beta for the game includes one map, and that's the Sinia Desert map. However, when the public release is launched, the game will include some other maps. In case you missed it, the game features the following modes:

• Conquest: An all-time fan favorite of Battlefield players, Conquest is a large-scale game mode with up to 64 players fighting for the control of key objectives. With large armies on foot or behind the wheel and the addition of fearsome Behemoths, Conquest brings together all the elements of the signature Battlefield All-Out War.
• Rush: A 24-player mode where the Attacking force must find and destroy the Defending force's Telegraph Posts, which can be used to call in artillery strikes. The Defenders can deny the Attackers their mission by disarming explosives they plant on the telegraph positions. Should the Telegraph Posts be destroyed, the Defenders must fall back to the next sector and protect the Telegraph Posts there.

Here's the trailer of the game:

Battlefield 1 will launch publicly for the Xbox One and PC on the 21st of October. If you order the game with EA Access, you'll get a small amount of discount which is pretty nice. If you would like to try the Open Beta out, you can get it from the Windows Store here, and pre-order the game from the links below:

• Battlefield 1 Standard Edition
• Battlefield 1 Hellfighter Pack
• Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe Edition
• Battlefield 1 Ultimate Edition

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Acer announces new Predator gaming monitors with Tobii eye-tracking tech

At IFA 2016, Acer today announced three new Predator gaming monitors. All the below three monitors come with built-in Tobii eye-tracking technology.

The Predator Z271T comes with 27" 1800R Curved Full HD screen, stutter-free visuals with NVIDIA G-SYNC, Rapid 144Hz Refresh Rate & 4ms response time. It will be available in EMEA in October with prices starting at €799.

The Predator XB251HQT comes with 24.5" Full HD ZeroFrame Display, stutter-free visuals with NVIDIA G-SYNC, Rapid 240Hz Refresh Rate & 1ms response time.

The Predator XB271HUT comes with 27" WQHD(2560 x 1440) ZeroFrame Display, stutter-Free visuals with NVIDIA G-SYNC, overclocking up to 165Hz Refresh Rate & 4ms response time. It will be available in EMEA in December with prices starting at €899.

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Lenovo announces Yoga 910 convertible Windows laptop

At IFA today, Lenovo announced Yoga 910, the successor to its popular Yoga 900 convertible laptop. It comes with a a 13.9-inch 4K display, redesigned keyboard, a larger trackpad, a fingerprint scanner with support for Windows Hello enclosed in an aluminum magnesium alloy case with a rubberized inlay.

Just like the Yoga 900, you can configure Yoga 910 to have the latest Intel 7th Gen Core i5 and i7 processors. Despite having 4K screen, Lenovo claims that it will offer 15.5 hours of battery life. The Yoga 910 will cost $1,299 and it will be available in October.

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