Everything is becoming smart these days, from TVs, to sportswear, to speakers. Google with Google Home, Amazon and the Echo, and even Microsoft with its Cortana powered Harman Kardon Invoke. However, all of these speakers are marketed towards consumers, and some new players are looking to change that. Cam Urban, an ex-program manager with Microsoft […]
Read More: Ex Microsoft and Amazon employees introduce hotel focused smart speaker, Roxy
After months of waiting, in September Microsoft is finally added support for guest access to Microsoft Teams. With support for guest access on Microsoft Teams, companies were now able to invite users outside of their organization without any hassle. These guests are able to join meetings, take calls and collaborate on documents shared within a […]
Read More: Microsoft falls behind in offering full-featured Guest Access with Microsoft Teams
Microsoft launched Edge for Android only 6 weeks ago, and the app exited Android's private beta program just today. It seems the application has raised some interest at the very least, as in those short few weeks the app has generated more than 500,000 downloads on the Google Play Store. Of course, this pales in […]
Read More: Edge for Android racks up over 500,000 downloads
The Surface Book 2 is Microsoft's latest wonder of industrial design, and I believe their most impressive device of 2017, improving by leaps and bounds on the original Surface Book 2 and setting new industry benchmarks for battery life and performance. The team responsible for the creation of the hybrid tablet/laptop have now spoken about […]
Microsoft's annual shareholders meeting happened yesterday. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood and President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith spoke to shareholders about opportunities that lies ahead for Microsoft. "Every customer is looking for both innovative technology to drive new growth, and a strategic partner that […]
Read More: Key proposals that got approval at Microsoft's annual shareholders meeting
We often write about Samsung's Android handsets on MSPU since Microsoft has officially blessed the devices by selling them in both its physical and online stores. The "Microsoft Edition" of the handsets were meant to offer a special Microsoft experience for buyers by including a range of Microsoft software automatically installed when you connect to […]
Read More: What's a Samsung Galaxy S8 Microsoft Edition, says Samsung
Microsoft today released a new Insider Slow build for Office 2016 for Mac. This Version 16.8 (Build 17112902) is a big update which comes with several long-awaited improvements and features. For example, Office for Mac users can now finally enjoy Real-time co-authoring for OneDrive and SharePoint files, AutoSave feature in Excel app and more. Find […]
Read More: Latest Insider build of Office 2016 for Mac brings Real-time co-authoring for OneDrive files
The HDMI 2.1 Specification got released yesterday and it comes with support for 8K displays, Dynamic HDR formats and more. Another good thing is that HDMI 2.1 is backward compatible with earlier versions of the specification but Ultra High Speed cable is required to support 8K@60 or 4K@120 display resolutions. The Ultra High Speed HDMI […]
Read More: HDMI 2.1 specification released, comes with support for 8K displays, Dynamic HDR formats and more
Microsoft today released KB4051963 cumulative update (OS Build 16299.98) for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Windows 10 Version 1709) users. This update does not include any new features, but it includes several quality improvements. Find the full change log below. Addressed a script-related issue that caused Internet Explorer to stop working in some cases. Addressed […]
Read More: Microsoft releases new cumulative update for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update users
Amazon's Alexa is now the leading voice assistant in the consumer world. Amazon is now trying to capitalize on this success by announcing Alexa for business to take on Cortana in the enterprise. Alexa for Business is not a new version of Alexa, instead it is a new service that enables businesses and organizations to […]
Read More: Amazon announces Alexa for business to take on Cortana in the enterprise
When Microsoft launched Windows 10 S, the company announced that Spotify is bringing its Windows desktop app to the Windows Store for all Windows 10 PCs The app arrived a few months ago but was effectively the same as the classic desktop app, which means all the features that exist on the company's traditional desktop is […]
Read More: Spotify's Windows Store app finally gets some Windows 10 extensions
Exactly 3 months ago Microsoft announced a partnership with Amazon which would see each company's digital assistant hosted on the other's hardware, meaning you can access Cortana skills from your Amazon Echo and vice versa. At the time the major benefit would be to Cortana users, who would be able to access Alexa's 20,000 skills, […]
Read More: Amazon attacks Cortana's only Unique Selling Point
Just like a couple of days ago, Larry Hryb has announced another two games joining the Xbox One backward compatibility catalogue today. Coming to the program this time are Earth Defense Force 2017 and Sonic Adventure 2. Earth Defense Force 2017 and Sonic Adventure 2 are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today https://t.co/qPMRNrLoTQ http://pic.twitter.com/Ytk8hsyCts […]
Read More: Earth Defense Force 2017 and Sonic Adventure 2 are coming to Xbox One backward compatibility today
New games release on Xbox One every week and it can be difficult keeping track of them all, especially during the fall when so many blockbuster AAA titles are taking up people's attention with their heavy-hitting marketing campaigns. Some of the games reviewed this week you may not have even heard of. This time, we […]
Read More: Review: Bush Hockey League, Cat Quest and Stick it to the Man! — Roundup
Brendan Greene, the creator of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, has previously stated that PUBG would receive enhancements on Xbox One X, starting with HDR support and implementing 4K resolution at a later date when the textures are finished. In a new interview featured in gamesTM Issue 194, Greene also revealed that PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will run at 60FPS […]
Read More: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will run at 60FPS on Xbox One X, may be limited to 30FPS on Xbox One
As Microsoft prepares to ship the Surface Pro 4 with built-in LTE, they have renamed the old Paid WIFI and Cellular app to Mobile Plans. The app helps users get online wherever they are by letting them buy a data plan from participating WiFi hotspot or mobile network in their area. The app smooths the […]
Read More: Getting ready for Surface Pro LTE, Microsoft's Paid WIFI and Cellular app renamed to Mobile Plans
Windows 10 is built on user feedback, or so Microsoft often tells us. Due to a massive Insider program, Microsoft is able to develop Windows 10 out in the open in the real world, and pay close attention to what users actually want. That is, of course, Microsoft's narrative, but in reality, plenty of Insiders […]
Read More: Microsoft demonstrates how much attention they give to the Windows 10 Feedback Hub
One of my biggest surprises when starting up my Surface Book 2 was that it shipped with the Creators Update rather than the Fall Creators Update, resulting in hours of updates needing to be installed. Microsoft is now correcting that with a new Firmware and Driver update tailoring the device to the Fall Creators Update. […]
Read More: Microsoft pushes out a driver and firmware update for Surface Book 2
The holiday season is upon us, and if you want to bring a touch of the festive season to your desktop Bing, as usual, has you covered. You can now download the official Bing in Winter Wallpaper pack. Travel through winter the world over, from Alaska, through Canada, colourful houses in Tromsø, Norway, and even […]
Read More: Just in time for the Holidays! Get the official Bing in Winter Wallpaper Pack
While the Xbox One X tends to be marketed towards more serious gamers and not the entire Xbox player base, this doesn't mean its sales are hurting. During an annual shareholder meeting today, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella mentioned how the console saw an incredible response over the holiday and how the company plans to pursue the […]
In case you missed all the great deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, HP has let it be known that they will be offering knock-down prices for the whole of this week, while stock lasts of course. This means more than 50% discounts on a wide range of products, including these items below, and […]
Read More: HP's Cyber Week sale is still on with greater than 50% discounts
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for Skype for Windows 10 users to insiders on the fast ring. For the first time, the communications app is getting a minor fac lift with elements of fluent and acrylic being added to bring it in line with Redmond's latest design principles. As you can see in […]
Read More: Skype for Windows 10 gets a touch of Fluent Design for Windows Insiders
Facebook is expanding its role as a media platform for third-party news publications, Recode reports. It now allows some publishers to tag themselves as breaking news, which lets users of Facebook's newsfeed pick news out among a sea of memes and cat pictures. Publications who use Facebook can make use of the tag once in […]
Read More: Facebook wants to tag breaking new posts for its users
Yesterday, we reported on Apple's latest MacOS security blunder. In brief, Apple had left an exploit open in the Operating System whereby individuals who gained physical access to any MacOS High Sierra device could bypass the security password by triggering the root account. This led to Apple's PCs being criticised for such an egregious vulnerability. […]
Read More: Apple apologises for security flaw in MacOS High Sierra, issues bug fixing update
With a new patch that released today, Fortnite becomes another Xbox One X enhanced game. Those deciding to play it on Microsoft's console will notice a large resolution improvement over its counterpart on PlayStation 4 Pro. The Xbox One X is of course more powerful, but it appears that Epic didn't bump the resolution at […]
Read More: Fortnite runs at 1728p resolution on Xbox One X compared to 1080p on PlayStation 4 Pro
Microsoft Edge for Android has — after a brief testing period — exited beta on the Google Play Store (via Android Police). Users on the Google Play Store will note that the app is no longer marked as an unreleased/testing app, and the latest changelog thanks users for their feedback. In an earlier update, Microsoft […]
Read More: Microsoft Edge for Android comes out of beta
We posted this morning about a big update coming to the Microsoft Photos app, with most of the biggest features hidden. To recap, the public feature update includes: Premium content only available to Office 365 users, including Themes, Music and Special Effects. Story Enhancements A switch to request access to A/B testing. The hidden features […]
Read More: Latest Microsoft Photos app update also hides Remix 3D support
Microsoft has released new driver updates to the Surface Studio this week. There's nothing especially new here, the firm's updates are to drivers that are necessary for Windows Mixed Reality. However, as Neowin correctly notes, these were already updated previously in an October update that coincided with the Fall Creator's Update rollout. One assumes that […]
Read More: Surface Studio updated to improve Mixed Reality support
Windows 10 may not be reaching 1 billion users anytime soon, but it is getting closer to that number by the day. Windows 10 has now hit 600 million active users, including PCS, phones and Xbox devices. This number comes from the Microsoft CEO who shared this tidbit at the shareholders meeting (via Geekwire.) Microsoft […]
Read More: Windows 10 now has 600 million monthly active users
Microsoft's OneNote app is one of my favourite apps from Casa Redmond. Not only does it replace a lot of the paper that I would ordinarily be carrying about, but it makes it easier to get organised from one central app. With the latest updates to the Windows 10 OneNote app, Microsoft now makes it […]
Read More: How to print off an entire OneNote Notebook from the Windows 10 App
UK buyers in the market for a new Surface Pro are in luck, as Amazon UK has a great deal on the 128 GB/4 GB Silver Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3″ Pixelsense Tablet PC. Right now you can get the Microsoft tablet for £599.99, saving £350.00, or 37% off of the retail cost. On top of […]
Read More: Deal Alert: Save £350.00 on 128 GB Microsoft Surface Pro from Amazon UK
Bethesda previously announced that both The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Fallout 4 would be receiving Xbox One X enhancements, and it looks like those updates are going out today according to the publisher. On the community forums for both Skyrim Special Edition and Fallout 4, it was also revealed that these updates […]
Read More: Fallout 4 and Skyrim Special Edition updates going out today add Xbox One X enhancements
Another day, another attempt from EA to defend its exploitative loot box system in Star Wars Battlefront II. This time, EA CFO Blake Jorgensen explained that the reason the company did not focus on cosmetic loot boxes was because of concerns over Star Wars canon. "The one thing we're very focused on and they are extremely […]
We recently reported about an ASLR flaw that was discovered by a security researcher named Will Dormann of Carnegie Mellon University. He said : Both EMET and Windows Defender Exploit Guard enable system-wide ASLR without also enabling system-wide bottom-up ASLR. Although Windows Defender Exploit guard does have a system-wide option for system-wide bottom-up-ASLR, the default GUI value […]
Read More: ASLR behavior in Windows 10 is a feature : Microsoft
We reported yesterday on a brewing controversy regarding a new application on HP's laptops called HP Touchpoint Analytics Service which users were complaining were collecting their data without permission and sapping the resources of their PC. At the time HP had not yet responded to request for statements, but the company has now spoken to Laptop […]
Read More: HP responds to "Touchpoint Analytics Service" Spyware allegations
Microsoft is preparing to roll out a major update to the Photos app to Windows 10 Insiders, expanding the current features and adding a few more. Version 2017.39101.15230.0 for Windows 10 PC and tablets is set to bring along a number of public features, but also some which will only be available to select insiders […]
Read More: Major upgrade coming to the Microsoft Photos app, including new mobile apps
Microsoft's current HQ is in Redmond, Washington and it is a 500-acre campus. Microsoft is planning to invest further in this campus and today they announced the plans for their a multi-year campus refresh project that will include 18 new buildings, 6.7 million square feet of renovated workspace, $150 million in transportation infrastructure improvements, public […]
Read More: Microsoft announces multi-year campus refresh project in Redmond
Microsoft last night announced new Azure Location Based Services that will allow you to add maps, search, routing, and traffic capabilities to your apps with geospatial services APIs that integrate seamlessly with other Azure tools and services. These new services will be available in early December. Using these services, enterprise customers can build mobility, asset […]
Read More: Microsoft launches new Azure Location Based Services
Microsoft has been selling Surface devices for a while now, but it is its Surface Pros that still take the brunt of the sales. According to AdDuplex's new stats for the month of November, the Surface Pro (2017) is the best selling of the new Surfaces. Coming in at 9.2% for the Surface Pro, with […]
Read More: Microsoft's Surface Pro is still more popular than the Surface Laptop and Surface Books
Microsoft's Edge browser for Android has picked up an update, taking it to version 1.0.0.1265. The update brings along a very attractive dark theme, giving the options of the default, light and dark appearance of the app. More importantly, the app will now sync passwords with the desktop version of the app, just like the […]
Read More: Microsoft Edge preview for Android updated, now also pretty, useful
When you live in the countryside you can often leave your door unlocked day and night. You may feel safe, but you are not really secure. It seems Apple has been operating under the same principle and today some-one managed to travel to their idyll and test the doors. Dear @AppleSupport, we noticed a *HUGE* […]
Read More: Surprise, surprise! Security by obscurity fails Apple's MacOS
Epic Games vowed to crack down on Fortnite cheaters and even banned thousands for cheating in its Battle Royale mode, but the company's decision to go after two of these alleged cheaters appears to have gotten it some unwanted attention. One of these alleged cheaters is a minor, a 14-year old, and his mother is […]
We reported last month that Microsoft was working on native support for the free Vorbis, Theora and Ogg media formats on Windows 10, and today we are happy to report that the codecs can now be downloaded from the Windows Store. Contained in an app called Web Media Extensions, Microsoft writes: The Web Media Extensions package extends […]
Read More: Vorbis, Theora and Ogg media formats swims onto Windows 10
Yosuke Matsuda, CEO of Square Enix, recently discussed the rumors surrounding Deus Ex's demise, the company's unrealistic Tomb Raider sales expectations and more in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz. Previous reports suggested that Square Enix had put the Deus Ex franchise on an indefinite hiatus following disappointing sales of Mankind Divided. Matsuda refuted these claims by […]
Read More: Square Enix CEO comments on Deus Ex's future, Tomb Raider sales and more in new interview
Microsoft today released an updated Remote Desktop (RD) app for macOS devices in Apple App Store. This new update comes with all new UI design, improvements to connection management, and new functionalities for remote session. Find the list of new features below. When connecting to a PC or Server remotely you can redirect printers today […]
Read More: Microsoft releases new Remote Desktop app for macOS in App Store
In the first batch of backward compatible titles to be announced after Thanksgiving, Larry Hryb has revealed that Peggle 2 and Marlow Briggs and the Mask of the Death will be playable on Xbox One soon. Peggle 2 and Marlow Briggs and the Mask of the Death are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today https://t.co/qPMRNrLoTQ […]
Microsoft Store is now offering Windows Mixed Reality Headset Bundle worth up to $400 for free with Surface Book 2 Core i7 models in the US. Surface Book 2 requires USB-C to HDMI adapter for use with Windows Mixed Reality headset. You can order the adapter here from Microsoft Store. Surface Book 2 comes with […]
Read More: Deal: Buy a Surface Book 2 and get a Windows Mixed Reality Headset Bundle for free
Microsoft has revealed some more information about Sets, their new tab-based multi-window interface for Windows 10. Strongly reminiscent of ChromeOS, the browser-like user interface would initially offer a home for UWP apps, but Microsoft expects to expand it to simpler apps such as Notepad and then special versions of Office before ultimately supporting complex multi-window […]
Read More: Sets marks "the biggest change" to Windows UI since Windows 95 (video)
Microsoft today confirmed that the much-awaited Timeline feature is coming soon to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. At the Windows Developer Day last month, Microsoft showed off a working version of the Timeline experience in Windows 10. The feature was initially expected to arrive with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, but it wasn't ready […]
Read More: Windows 10's Timeline feature coming soon to Fast Ring Insiders
IOTA Foundation today announced its most ambitious project yet, IOTA Data Marketplace. The IOTA Data Marketplace is a decentralized data marketplace that opens up the data silos to everyone. They will open up an API for the marketplace soon that will allow anyone to contribute data with their sensors, and build new data-driven applications. Several […]
Read More: IOTA partners with Microsoft and others to launch new data marketplace
As we approach the launch of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on Xbox One, some early retail copies have been popping up that indicate the game's install size. With complaints that Xbox doesn't have enough high quality exclusives, the company scored a major win in securing the release of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on console. PUBG quickly took Steam by […]
Read More: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds install will need up to 30GB of storage on Xbox One
Last year, Microsoft announced Office Delve app preview for Windows 10 devices. This app help users discover about the content and people around them in their organization. Microsoft has now removed Office Delve for Windows 10 app from the Windows Store and they are recommending users to use the web version of Delve instead. Users […]
Read More: Microsoft is killing Office Delve app for Windows 10 devices
As Microsoft expands further into providing apps for iOS and Android, it bears repeating that Microsoft does supply an alternative app store of sorts for Android devices. Microsoft will allow you to download apps from the Google Play Store with this app, for certain other apps, the firm will provide you with the APK directly, […]
Read More: Microsoft Apps for Android is still the best way to download all Microsoft apps for your phone
Computerworld is reporting on a new rolling controversy over OEM-installed spyware, with HP being accused of stealthily and without permission installing a service called "HP Touchpoint Analytics Service" which reportedly is sucking up PC resources and exfiltrating user data to HP. The app replaced HP Touchpoint Manager and may have been installed by Microsoft as part […]
Read More: HP accused of stealthily installing spyware on their PCs
Microsoft and SAP today announced their expanded partnership that will help enterprise customers to do business innovation in the cloud. Microsoft and SAP will be deploying each other's cloud solutions internally. Also they both will co-engineer, go to market together with premier solutions and provide joint support services for their customers. Basically, SAP and Microsoft will […]
Read More: Microsoft and SAP expand partnership, to sell each other's cloud services
Privacy is the main reason messaging app Telegram exists, but keeping your chat history private on your phone does not seem to be a big priority of the service. Unigram is the only officially certified 3rd party Telegram app for Windows and Windows Phone and has just seen an update to 0.11.983 which brings along a […]
Read More: Keeps snoops out of your chat history with the new Unigram UWP Telegram client for Windows
Microsoft today released Cumulative Update Build 14393.1914 to Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Windows 10 Version 1607) users. This update does not include any new features, but it includes several bug fixes. Find the full change log below. Addressed issue where screen tearing and scrambled content appear in applications when a computer is connected to three or more […]
Read More: Microsoft releases Cumulative Update Build 14393.1914 for Windows 10 Anniversary Update users
Every week dozens of games are discounted across Xbox One and Xbox 360 for some stellar deals. These titles range from smaller indie experiences to AAA blockbusters. If you're trying to get the most bang for your buck, you'll want to check out the Deals with Gold if you have an Xbox Live Gold membership. […]
Read More: This week's Deals with Gold feature Never Alone and Seasons After Fall
If you happened to have purchased an Xbox One X already, Microsoft wants to show you just how much the company appreciates it. As numerous people on Twitter and Reddit are revealing, as a thank you for being some of the first Xbox One X customers, Microsoft is giving away free digital 4K copies of […]
Read More: Microsoft is rewarding early Xbox One X adopters with digital 4K copies of The Lego Batman Movie
Microsoft is adding a new feature which makes sharing files between Windows 10 PCs easier. It's similar to AirDrop from MacOS, but is based on Bluetooth, not WiFi, and requires both users to be in Bluetooth range (and obviously, have Bluetooth compatible PCs) The feature is named Near Share and is currently in Insider builds, […]
Read More: Watch: Windows 10's Airdrop-like Near Share demoed (video)
OrbusVR is the first fully-realized MMORPG designed from the ground up for room-scale VR. It features a huge open world with thousands of players, dozens of hours of quests following an intriguing story, interesting lore and characters, five-player group dungeons, world bosses, and more. The game is currently in closed beta, but it will soon […]
Read More: First full-scale MMORPG for VR coming to Windows Mixed Reality
Facebook is improving its detection of posts by users who are vulnerable and in danger of suicide with the help of artificial intelligence. Earlier this year, the firm first developed and tested the algorithms for suicide detection, flagging up posts and statuses which are made by people who were in need of help. The firm […]
Read More: Facebook is rolling out AI to help suicidal users
You can now get Office 365 Home 1 year subscription for just $59.99 (down from $99.99) from Amazon. Office 365 comes fully loaded with the latest and greatest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook and more. Office 365 features: 1-year subscription for 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets including iPad, Android, or Windows, plus 5 […]
Read More: Deal: 1-year subscription of Microsoft Office 365 Home for just $59.99
Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 is getting a free trial on Xbox One and PC starting tomorrow. Players can experience both the story campaign missions and the game's multiplayer arena. The developer did not announce how long this free trial will be available for, but progress will carry over should you choose to purchase […]
Read More: Destiny 2 is getting a free trial on Xbox One and PC
Microsoft has confirmed that they will disable logging in via your Facebook Account into Skype in January 2018. The feature is already legacy, with only older versions of Skype supporting it, while the Modern and latest desktop version and the versions for iOS and Android already demanding that you use your Microsoft Account. Microsoft says […]
Read More: Microsoft to remove Facebook Login support for Skype in 2018
What would 2018 be without another Assassin's Creed remaster? According to leaked listings from three online retailers, Assassin's Creed Rogue is getting the HD treatment sometime next year. One retailer lists that the remaster is supposedly set to release on March 15, 2018 while the other retailer lists a release date of April 2, 2018. […]
Read More: Assassin's Creed Rogue may be getting remastered for Xbox One next year
The official LEGO BOOST app is now available for select Windows 10 devices with Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth 4.1 or higher) or with a Windows 10 supported BLE dongle. The LEGO BOOST experience has been designed for children aged 7-12. With LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox, children can build and code interactive, motorized robots, models and creations […]
Read More: LEGO BOOST app now available for download from Microsoft Store
As announced earlier this month, Microsoft Research today released a new iOS to help users who are learning Chinese. According to Microsoft Research, this app aims to solve a problem that is familiar to any language learner who has spent countless hours in classrooms, watching language-learning videos or flipping through stacks of flashcards – only to […]
Read More: Microsoft's new AI-powered app allows you to learn Chinese easily
There seems to be no stopping Call of Duty: WWII as the FPS has once again retained the top spot on the UK sales charts weeks after its initial release. Following Black Friday, some notable games fell a few spots and a couple of Bethesda titles jumped back onto the top 10 list. Star Wars […]
Moleskine is partnering with Microsoft to bring their 'Smart Writing System' app for Windows devices. Moleskine's 'Smart Writing Set' consists of a specially designed notebook that works together with a smartpen and an app to instantly digitize notes and sketches made on paper. It uses Ncoded technology that allows the special pen to recognize where […]
Read More: Moleskine's smart writing system app now available for Windows devices
Virtual reality has been a very slow burner over the last few years, with high prices and high hardware requirements preventing many who are interested from trying out the technology. We have however recently seen major price drops for the most common VR headsets, led by the Oculus Rift which dropped to $399 in the […]
Read More: VR headsets top 1 million shipments for the first time, but can Microsoft take the field?
Amazon today revealed a new service called Sumerian that allows anyone to create and run augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and 3D applications with ease. This is not a simple 3D content creation tool like Microsoft's Paint 3D or Google's Poly, it is a whole suite of tools and services with which one can […]
Read More: Amazon's new service Sumerian provides an easy way to create VR, AR, and 3D experiences
Microsoft recently announced its Azure Migrate service that will free enterprises from paying VMWare tax by migrating their VMware-based applications to Azure. Azure Migrate is a free service for all Azure customers. While most of the leading cloud vendors offer single server migration features, Azure Migrate will help customers in migrating an entire multi-server application. […]
Read More: VMware is not happy with Microsoft's Azure migration solution
You can save bug on Surface devices, Xbox, Windows PCs and more through Microsoft Store's Cyber Monday Deals. For example, Microsoft is now offering a $200 discount on all Surface Laptop. If you are looking for a best value for money laptop, check out the Dell Inspiron 13 with 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor […]
Read More: Save big on Surface, Xbox and PCs from Microsoft Store's Cyber Monday Deals
Last year, Google announced that it would be bringing Android apps to ChromeOS in order to make their laptops and hybrids more versatile. Microsoft also claims to be working on improving its ChromeOS support -but in the end, the apps were only available on Google's Pixelbook and a few other devices. Earlier in the year we asked […]
Read More: Microsoft finally brings full Office support to all Chromebooks
Sea of Thieves is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated Xbox One games next year, and it looks like Microsoft is incredibly confident with the game ahead of its release. In an interview with Stevivor, Rare's Joe Neate said that Sea of Thieves has been iterated upon so many times that the […]
Formerly called as MSN Search, Windows Live Search or Live Search, Bing was unveiled by former CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer on May 28th, 2009 and went live on June 3rd. 2009. Since then, Microsoft is showing its commitment to Bing as an Internet Search Engine rivalling the dominant giant Google. With Windows 8.1, Bing […]
Read More: Why I prefer Bing over Google (and you should too)
One of our biggest complaints with Microsoft in recent years has been their tendency to persistently start over, generally leaving users and developers stranded on newly created dead ends such as Windows Phone 7 or Silverlight. This has prevented Microsoft from gaining any real momentum with consumers over the years, which tends to eventually lead […]
Read More: Ex-Microsoft Product Manager reveals the unsurprising reason for the company's decline
Microsoft has quietly revealed it will be shutting down its standalone PDF Reader app for Windows 10. The app made its debut back in Windows 8.1 and has already been superseded by the Microsoft Edge app. The company has already discontinued the app for Windows 10 Mobile devices and is planning to discontinue it for […]
Read More: Microsoft replaces standalone PDF reader app with Edge
A handful of games release on Xbox One every week, ranging from AAA titles to lesser-known indie games. Xbox Wire compiles many of these releases, but misses a few and does not give any recommendations. Here are some of the games coming out the week of November 27 through December 3 that we think you should check […]
Read More: Top 4 games coming to Xbox One next week include SOMA and Black Mirror
Are you between the ages of 13 and 22 and rather proficient in Microsoft Office? Well showcasing that knowledge can win you an all expenses paid trip to compete in the 2018 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida, July 29 – Aug. 1, 2018. In order […]
Read More: Microsoft Office Specialist Championship announced for 2018
The Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals keep on rolling in, and this time Microsoft has a great deal for those of us in the market for the most versatile laptop, with savings on the new Surface Pro. Right now, you can get a Surface Pro with an Intel Core i5 processor, 256 GB SSD storage, and […]
Read More: Deal: New Surface Pro and black Type Cover bundle for $1099
Popular cross-platform Twitter client Tweeten has been updated to version 4.2.1 with a number of improvements, including more convenient Gif search. The changelog notes the following new features: GIF Search: Now you can directly upload GIFs to Tweeten without needing to save them to your device and manually upload to your tweets. Thanks to http://ift.tt/20sfYC6. […]
Read More: Tweeten twitter client updated with improved GIF search
Surface Dock transforms your Surface into a desktop PC. Simply plug in the Surface Connect cable to charge your device and access external monitors, a keyboard, mouse, and more. Microsoft Surface Dock is now available for just $120 from Amazon. Find the deal here. Surface Dock features: With two high-definition video ports, a gigabit Ethernet […]
Read More: Deal: Microsoft Surface Dock now available for $125
Microsoft brought Edge browser to Android and iOS last month as a part of providing their services to all the customers on all the major platforms. Since then, they have been working really hard to make Edge stand out and did roll out an update last week with the support for password syncing. Now the […]
Read More: Microsoft Edge for iOS gets Dark Mode and more in the latest update
You can now save big (up to $690) on refurbished Surface Book devices from Microsoft Store US. Each refurbished Surface Book undergo a rigorous refurbishing process that includes hardware and cosmetic quality inspections, software updating, and diagnostic testing. Find the updated price list below. Microsoft Surface Book – 256GB / Intel Core i5 / dGPU […]
Read More: Deal: Save up to $690 on refurbished Surface Book devices from Microsoft Store
One of the most anticipated titles for Windows Mixed Reality is Jaunt's "Free the Night" cinematic VR experience. Microsoft worked with celebrated director Nicole McDonald, who had previously worked with Cirque du Soleil, to create an application for Windows Mixed Reality inspired by her childhood experiences of gazing into the night sky with her father. "Free the […]
Read More: Jaunt's stunning VR experience Free the Night now available for WMR
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi announced a unified governance app for Android, iOS and Windows phones called UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) at 5th Global Conference on Cyberspace. This app aims on making it easier for the Citizens of India for get engaged with the Government on the motto of Digital India. Services like […]
Read More: New Indian e-governance app 'Umang' released for Windows phones, iOS and Android
It looks like some early code hidden in Microsoft's Redstone 4 build 17046 has given us a look at the newly redesigned Game Bar for Windows 10. The image seen above (via Thurrott) shows what the bar will look like as the feature takes advantage of the Universal Windows Platform. Some of the noticeable changes can […]
Read More: Here's the new Game Bar design for Redstone 4
We often think of mobile apps as neutered versions of the desktop application, but in recent years they have become increasingly powerful and versatile, with the official Outlook app on iOS and Android being good examples of this. They both have hidden power-user features which can make your life easier, and one of these is […]
Read More: Tip: Easily translate your Outlook emails on iOS and Android using the Microsoft Translator Add-ins
Some time ago we reported about Microsoft's Home Hub plans which would be for a new above lock screen experience for Windows 10 designed for family use. Home Hub will power new shared PC experiences in Windows 10. For instance, Home Hub's home screen will show the calendar for the family, their to-do lists, as well […]
Read More: Cortana Device Setup App teases the arrival of Microsoft's Echo Show competitor
In this new era of open source where the councils in Munich were using open source software since more than last 10 years, they are now switching to Windows 10. We earlier reported about the majority votes at the council of Munich pointing towards a switch to Windows from Linux, it's finally happening. As per the […]
Read More: Munich City council will switch to Windows 10 in 50m Euros rollout
Microsoft today updated their SwiftKey app for Android with improved predictions. With this update, SwiftKey users get personalized predictions based on their Outlook email content. This update comes with 8 new languages: Acehnese, Kurpian, Kiribati, Nauruan, Jamaican Creole, Persian (Latin), Mingrelian & Mizo. Finally, this update also includes bug fixes. Recently, Microsoft added support for Photo […]
Read More: SwiftKey for Android can now offer predictions based on your Outlook emails
Monsoon Shootout is an upcoming Indian movie starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who has also been a brand ambassador for Truecaller app in India. Afzal has used Skype to record live cello with Russian artists. In an interview, music director Atil Afzal said "Monsoon Shootout' was a challenging film as Nawazuddin has a complex character in the movie. To […]
Read More: Live cello recording made possible using Skype
New games release on Xbox One every week and it can be difficult keeping track of them all, especially during the fall when so many blockbuster titles are taking up people's attention with their expansive marketing campaigns. Some of the games reviewed this week you may not have even heard of. This time, we are […]
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Twitter is working on adding bookmarking support to its website and apps for avid users of the service (via the Verge). Users will be able to save interesting tweets to a private bookmarking location, so they can reference them later. This is similar to existing features present in the service Pocket, and Microsoft's Edge Reading […]
Read More: Twitter will soon let you bookmark tweets
Google and YouTube are under fire once more this week as a BBC investigation revealed that across YouTube, videos of minors and children were found plagued with lewd comments from predatory commenters and strangers. According to the BBC:"The comments are shocking. Some of them are extremely sexually explicit. Others include the phone numbers of adults […]
Read More: Advertisers pull off Google's YouTube for failing to provide adequate child protection
Playground Games' upcoming non-racing title, a first for the studio, has remained a bit of a mystery. The game is expected to be an open-world action RPG, and it looks like the studio has acquired some new talent with impressive portfolios to help realize this vision. According to GamesIndustry.biz, Playground Games has hired a few […]
Read More: Playground Games hires GTA V, Metal Gear Solid and Hellblade devs for open-world action RPG
Microsoft has today released a new update for the Microsoft Launcher on the Google Play Store with numerous user interface improvements. Version 4.3.0.38488 brings the following changelog: Home App Grid – Now you can create a grid with up to 12 columns and 12 rows, you can move apps and widgets to half of the grid […]
Read More: Microsoft Launcher gets a big update
As part of Amazon.com's Deal of the Day program, you can now save up to 40% on select PC Gaming laptops, desktops, and computer accessories. This sale includes popular gaming laptops, desktops and accessories from Razer, MSI, and others. Discount is already included in the current Amazon.com price. Find some of the products that are […]
Read More: Deal: Save up to 40% on select PC Gaming laptops, desktops, and accessories
Last month, HP announced its next generation HP Spectre 13 laptop featuring refined design, the latest processors and other improvements. It is now the world's thinnest touch laptop at 10.4mm thickness. Spectre 13 comes with a masterfully sculpted chassis with a hidden hinge built using CNC aluminum and carbon fiber. HP is offering this laptop […]
Read More: HP's 2nd gen Spectre 13, the world's thinnest touchcreen laptop now on sale
Microsoft has filed for a new patent which may end up saving some marriages. Their new patent innocently named "AUTOMATION OF BROWSING MODE SWITCHING" would automatically make sure your browsing of "questionable" sites leaves no trace on your PC. As the inventor notes: Some websites, however, include content that a user may not want associated […]
Read More: Microsoft's Edge browser may soon hide your adult browsing history automatically (patent)
Microsoft Store UK's Black Friday deals are now live and you can get discounts on latest Surface devices, Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, accessories and more. You will be able to save up to £274 on the new Surface Pro device and up to £160 on some Xbox One S console bundles. Find the full list […]
Read More: Microsoft Store UK's Black Friday Deals now available
For those living in India who can't take advantage of GameStop's Black Friday sales in the United States, you can stop by Games the Shop over the next week for some great holiday deals. Games the Shop, one of India's leading video game retailers, has discounted a number of games and collectibles from November 23 […]
Read More: Games the Shop announces Black Friday sales for those in India
Yesterday, Microsoft released an updated Bing app for Android, taking it to version 7.4. Besides simply search, the Bing app for Android offers live sports updates, trending music, and recipes, nearby deals, movie times, and gas prices, and even an augmented reality 360-degree view of your area. Like Bing on the desktop, the app also allows you to earn […]
Read More: Bing for Android's latest update lets you keep an eye on your rewards
Vivaldi today released v1.13 of their super customizable 3rd party browser with new features designed to make organizing your tabs easier. V1.13 brings the Windows Panel, which offers superior tab management. The panel opens to the side of your browser and offers a "tree-style" view of tabs. You can conveniently navigate them via your keyboard, group […]
Read More: Vivaldi browser v1.13 brings new tab management feature, more
With the smartphone market increasingly saturated every OEM is looking for the next gimmick to get buyers interested again, and it increasingly looks like it will be folding smartphones. Apple is the latest to join the list of companies apparently experimenting with the idea, with a new patent being published today describing "A folding device […]
Read More: Apple joins the folding smartphone bandwagon with new patent
The Outlook app for Windows 10 is getting updated with more colours for calendar differentiation. In the new Windows 10 Insider builds, Microsoft is flighting a version of Outlook Mail and Calendar with a more comprehensive colour palette than what is currently offered now, allowing users to deck out their calendars in their favourite colours. […]
Read More: Microsoft is adding new colours to the Windows 10 Calendar app
We know before Microsoft decided to retrench Windows 10 Mobile the Lumia 950 was meant to be a much more interesting handset, including support for the Surface Pen. Now an early prototype of the handset has leaked, and website Proto beta Test have posted a video showing the Surface Pen in action. Like recent Surface […]
Read More: Leaked prototype shows Surface Pen support on Windows 10 Mobile
Microsoft has announced two new distributors for their HoloLens Mixed Reality headset in Europe. Econocom and Bechtle are French and German companies respectively and will use their expertise and widespread networks bring the HoloLens to more corporate customers in the European market. Michael Zawrel, Senior Product Manager Mixed Reality & HoloLens at Microsoft Germany states […]
Read More: Microsoft picks up two new HoloLens distributors in Europe
You can save up to 30% on select SanDisk memory products from Amazon as part of their Deal of the Day promotion. This sale includes lot of popular SanDisk products including SanDisk Ultra 128GB microSD card, SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 Flash Drive and more. Some of the deals available as part of this sale are listed […]
Read More: Deal: Save up to 30% on SanDisk memory products
New games release on Xbox One every week and it can be difficult keeping track of them all, especially during the fall when so many blockbuster titles are taking up people's attention with their expansive marketing campaigns. Some of the games reviewed this week you may not have even heard of. This time, we are […]
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Steam's Autumn Sale for 2017 has officially kicked off with deals on thousands of games across the entire storefront. Unlike previous years, there will be no flash sales this time. All discounts will be available throughout the entire length of the promotion, which goes until Tuesday, November 28. A few of the deals our readers […]
Read More: Steam Autumn Sale slashes prices on thousands of games, deals now live
Microsoft has released a new update for its Bing app for iPhone. This new v6.20 update comes with a redesigned home page. Previously, Bing app's home page had daily image as the background with a huge search button on the top center and hot links for movies, images, near me and restaurants on the bottom. […]
Read More: Bing for iOS updated with revamped home page
Zen Studios, the creators of critically acclaimed digital VR games like CastleStorm VR, has brought Pinball FX2 VR, their hit virtual reality pinball experience, to Windows Mixed Reality The original base pack, as well as season one's downloadable content, are available now on the Windows Store, providing a great selection of table themes from the […]
Read More: Windows Mixed Reality gets a thrilling pinball game
A Cortana-powered speaker, the Harman Kardon Invoke, was launched last month. Unlike other smart speakers out there, Invoke combines premium audio with intelligent personal digital assistant. At $99 price, you can purely buy it on its audio quality alone. Also, it is crafted from premium materials, Invoke's striking metallic speaker cabinet delivers power and projects sound […]
Read More: Deal: Buy Harman Kardon Invoke Cortana speaker for just $99.95
Facebook might be planning to incorporate another Snapchat feature into its Messenger app (via the Verge). After snatching Stories and adding it to Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, this time Snapstreaks are up for grabs. For those uninformed, a Snapstreak is a feature whereby Snapchat tallies up the daily snaps between two Snapchatters. So if you […]
Read More: Facebook Messenger might soon get another Snapchat feature
Following the availability of Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus smartphones, Microsoft Store US has now started selling Samsung's latest flagship device, Galaxy Note8. Unlike the S8 and S8 Plus, Galaxy Note8 is only available in unlocked edition. Samsung Galaxy Note8 comes with a near bezel-less, full frontal glass, edge-to-edge 6.3 inch display, yet it still […]
Read More: Microsoft Store starts selling unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note8 device
As part of its Black Friday sale, Microsoft Store is now offering $150 discount on unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ devices. Find the updated price list below. Samsung Galaxy S8 – $574.99 ($724.99) Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus – $674.99 ($824.99) Earlier this year, Microsoft announced its partnership with Samsung to sell Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Microsoft Edition […]
Read More: Deal: Get $150 discount on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus unlocked devices
Microsoft's Surface Book 2 has a really good screen, that's one thing we've discovered while working on our review of the Surface 2. Tech Radar's Joe Osb0rne spoke to Microsoft's Steve Bathiche, described as a Technical Fellow at Microsoft working on its hardware design to understand just how Microsoft designed and sourced the panels for the […]
Read More: How Microsoft built the Surface Book 2's really good display
Microsoft's immersive Cortana search was discovered earlier this week. The firm is planning to free Cortana from being tucked into a little corner on the left side of the screen, and moving it to a central space in the middle of the screen when in use just like Apple's Spotlight and Google's search on their […]
Read More: Microsoft's new Cortana experience now searches your emails and contacts too
UWP was meant to help Windows 10 Mobile gain apps by using the mass of Windows 10 users to encourage companies to support the platform. Unfortunately, engagement with apps on Windows 10 is even poorer than Windows 10 Mobile, and this strategy has not been successful. The latest evidence of this is the Guardian dropping […]
Read More: UWP fails again as The Guardian tells Windows 10 users to "Use our website"
You can now get huge discounts on popular laptops as part of the Lenovo Black Friday 2017. If you are looking for a mainstream laptop, check out the Ideapad 720s which comes with premium metal chassis, super-fast data transfer with Thunderbolt 3, dedicated graphics, backlit keyboard and brilliant 3 side narrow bezel display for just […]
Read More: Doorbuster Deals: Save up to 38% on popular Lenovo laptops
HP, the No.1 PC OEM in the world is now running their biggest sale of 2017 as part of their Black Friday promotions. You will be able to find amazing deals on HP laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories and more. We have highlighted some of the best deals from HP's sale below. Best Laptop deals: HP […]
Read More: Get huge discounts on laptops and desktops from HP's biggest sale of the year
Recently we reported that Microsoft may soon allow users to download and install language packs from Microsoft Store like they download apps and games. It seems like Microsoft is also planning to release fonts in Microsoft Store. Instead of downloading font files and installing them from different websites, users can now install fonts directly from […]
Read More: Microsoft may soon allow you to download fonts from Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store's Black Friday deals are now available in the US. Microsoft Store has some great deals on the Xbox One S, Surface devices, Windows Mixed Reality headsets and more. Find some of the deals below. Save up to $329 on new Surface bundles: $329 off the Surface Pro i5 256GB and $229 off the […]
Read More: Microsoft Store's Black Friday deals available now
At the end of September Amazon held a hardware event where they unveiled a new series of Echo products. Most were reasonable, but a few were rather oddball, including the Amazon Echo Buttons. Echo Buttons act like game show buzzers for voice-based trivia games., enabled by the new Alexa Gadgets API, and cost $20 for […]
Read More: Amazon's most fun Echo gadget is now available for pre-order
In a post on Facebook Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan has revealed a series of updates coming soon to their gaming focussed smartphone, the Razer Phone. The handset features the world's first 5.7 inch 2K 120 Hz screen with Ultramotion technology, which syncs the GPU signals with the screen, similar to NVidia's gsync technology, preventing lagging or screen […]
Read More: Razer CEO reveal upcoming updates to the Razer Phone
Microsoft is rolling out an important new feature to beta users of the OneNote for Android app. The latest version of the app will now make it even easier to get notes into the app by integrating Office Lens into the app. This means users are now able to easily take pictures of whiteboards, receipts […]
Read More: OneNote for Android beta adds important integration
Evan Blass (aka EvLeaks) from VentureBeat has spilt the details on Samsung's next generation of flagship smartphones, due in 2018. The Samsung Galaxy S9 (model SM-G960, codenamed Star 1), and S9+ (model SM-G965, codenamed Star 2 ) are expected to be unveiled early next year at CES 2018 and is apparently said to be very similar […]
Read More: Thumbing their nose at Apple, Samsung to keep the 3.5mm headphone jack alive another year
Microsoft might be working on bringing the Bluetooth Quick Pair feature to Windows 10 users. The feature will drastically improve the overall experience by connecting devices faster. For those unfamiliar, Bluetooth Quick Pair feature will allow users to connect Bluetooth devices directly without holding buttons and setting up the device. For this feature to work, […]
Read More: Microsoft is working on bringing Bluetooth Quick Pair Feature to Windows 10
It appears that next month's free Games with Gold titles on Xbox may have popped up a little early seeing as the YouTube video revealing them is currently unavailable. However, a post on Major Nelson's official website confirms December's games. On Xbox One, players will be getting Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide for free the entire […]
In Windows 1o Build 17046 for PC Microsoft introduced a number of usability improvements, including improvements to the Emoji touch keyboard on Windows 10. The keyboard will now suggest more emojis for typed words such as such as unicorn, kiwi, artist, or turtle. The feature is supported in a number of different languages (which has also been expanded) with […]
Read More: Microsoft updates the Emoji keyboard in latest Windows 10 Insider Build
After shutting down its mobile phone business, Microsoft is now concentrating on bringing a new 'mobile' device, a device that will be reinventing that category as said by Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella. That device is rumored to come with Microsoft's unannounced but long rumored Andromeda OS. Meanwhile, as Windows 10 Mobile is in maintenance mode […]
Read More: New Wileyfox Pro phone with Windows 10 Mobile arriving on December 4th!
If you haven't been invited into the numerous Technical Alpha sessions that Sea of Thieves has hosted for the past year, you're in luck. Gearing up for the game's launch in 2018, Rare has announced that everyone who joins Sea of Thieves' Insider Program before December 1 will be able to participate in its next Technical […]
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 17046 to Insiders in the Fast Ring and Skip Ahead. This build comes with some new features for Edge browser, touch keyboard and more. Microsoft Edge can finally save and automatically fill your preferred information in addresses and related forms. When you type using the touch keyboard, emoji will […]
Read More: Bug fixes and knowns issues in Windows 10 Build 17046
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17046 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and Skip Ahead. This build comes with improvements for Microsoft Edge, Windows Shell input experience and more. Find the full list of new features included in this build below. Microsoft Edge improvements: Form Fill for Address fields: […]
Read More: Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 17046 with new features to Insiders
Samsung has joined HTC and Oculus in announcing that their next mobile VR headset will feature full 6 Degrees of Freedom Inside Out tracking, meaning users will be able to walk around a room untethered with full positional tracking without needing to set up beacons. This is similar to Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality system, but […]
Read More: Samsung's next GearVR headset will feature inside-out tracking with Intel technology
New games release on Xbox One every week and it can be difficult keeping track of them all, especially during the fall when so many blockbuster AAA titles are taking up people's attention with their heavy-hitting marketing campaigns. Some of the games reviewed this week you may not have even heard of. This time, we […]
Read More: Review: Outcast: Second Contact, Road Rage and de Blob — Roundup
With Microsoft now introducing new hardware innovations every while, two of these innovations have made it to Time Magazine's "Top Ten Gadgets of 2017". Here, the Surface Laptop ranks at 3rd position whereas the newest gaming beast from Microsoft, the Xbox One X ranks at 8th position. This list consists of other devices like iPhone X, Samsung […]
Read More: Surface Laptop and Xbox One X ranked in Time Magazine's "Top Ten Gadgets of 2017"
Star Wars Battlefront II's loot box controversy gathered mainstream attention around the world, and it looks like the situation isn't slowing down anytime soon. Now, government officials from the United States, Australia, and Belgium have weighed in on what they think of loot boxes, and it isn't good. In Australia, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor […]
Read More: Government officials from around the world speak out against loot boxes, compare them to gambling
Microsoft's to-do list app To-Do got updated in Windows Store today. The update addresses a number of issues in the app and should allow for more reliable operation. Find the full change log below. Fixed: If you tend to open the app directly from your notifications, you might have experienced a crash or two. That's […]
Read More: Microsoft To-Do app for Windows updated with a number of fixes
Last month, Microsoft released Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to general consumers that comes with support for Mixed Reality headsets. Microsoft Store recently started selling Windows Mixed Reality Headsets from various OEMs. As part of the Black Friday sale, Microsoft Store is now offering up to $100 discount on these headsets. Read about the four available headsets […]
Read More: Deal: Save up to $100 on Windows Mixed Reality Headsets
Last year, Microsoft announced a strategic partnership with R3, a consortium of leading banking institutions, to help push blockchain technology into the financial services industry. Blockchain technology modernizes legacy financial processes, so trades of assets like stocks and bonds can be finalized in minutes, not days. In October 2016, Microsoft announced the availability of R3's Corda […]
Read More: Microsoft expands partnership with R3 to push Azure in banking and capital market
Earlier in the year, Microsoft's Alex Kipman showed off how a mixture of HoloLens and Windows Mixed Reality headsets could be used by companies to collaborate remotely as if they are in the same room. Today Object Theory, a member of the Microsoft Mixed Reality Partner Program has launched Prism, a free collaboration experience for HoloLens […]
Microsoft today released Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17040 to developers. This SDK can be used with Windows 10 Insider Build 17040 or later. This SDK build includes C++/WinRT headers and cppwinrt compiler (cppwinrt.exe) which will help developers when they want to use a third-party WinRT component or if they need to write their own WinRT components […]
Read More: Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17040 now available for download
Microsoft's upcoming Azure Migrate service will free enterprises from paying VMWare tax by migrating their VMware-based applications to Azure. Azure Migrate will be a free service for all Azure customers. While most of the leading cloud vendors offer single server migration features, Azure Migrate will help customers in migrating an entire multi-server application. Microsoft's new Azure Migrate […]
Read More: Microsoft's new service will save enterprises from VMWare tax
We speculated recently that instead of trying to solve the complicated problem of light field technology to insert holograms into your field of view Apple may simply use pass-through technology to bring the real world into virtual reality instead. This was based on rumours that Apple was experimenting with the HTC Vive full-faced VR headset […]
Read More: Apple does end-run on Mixed Reality field of view issue with VRvana purchase
Persistent Microsoft watcher WalkingCat has just revealed a new Windows 10 feature called Sets: and its called "Sets" https://t.co/wM5v8GksQz — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) November 21, 2017 Found in Build 16237, the feature would bring the web-browser-like tabbed-based paradigm of organizing your windows to applications, and de-emphasize the floating window concept. As can be seen from the […]
Read More: With new Sets app tab feature for Windows 10 Microsoft capitulates fully to web apps
There was recently a reported rumor going around that the creator of Plants vs. Zombies, George Fan, was fired from EA after he refused to make the game's sequel pay-to-win. As with all stories, the whole situation is a bit more complicated and nuanced than it first appears. On a podcast called Roundtable Live, Binding of Isaac director […]
Way back in 2013 Microsoft was involved in a fracas with Google over Microsoft's implementation of a YouTube app on Windows Phone, which eventually resulted in Microsoft replacing the app with a link to the YouTube website, downgrading the user experience of Windows Phone users. It seems Amazon was equally powerless against Google's monopoly on […]
Read More: In echos of Windows Phone, YouTube returns to the Amazon Echo Show as ugly web app
Microsoft is being sued by a light switch company who claims to have invented the touch-less virtual interactions Microsoft uses with the HoloLens Mixed Reality headset. Connecticut-based HoloTouch makes a holographic light switch that offers touchless controls that float in thin air. Users simply "touch" a holographic image projected in front of you to control […]
Read More: Light switch company sues Microsoft's HoloLens for patent infringement
Bing Maps Bird's Eye imagery is popular with end-users because its high-resolution, oblique look angle, and four look-directions provide them with great context for many spatial tasks, such as looking for a new house or planning a vacation. Microsoft today announced that they have now crossed the 450 areas mark for their Bird's Eye imagery […]
Read More: Microsoft adds news Bird's Eye Imagery areas on Bing Maps
Facebook and other messaging services are making messaging with images, stickers, and gifs a big part of how we communicate. Snapchat essentially made this popular, by making images the sole focus of messaging when it first debuted. Microsoft's Skype, WhatsApp and Instagram now also include tools to send messages and make it easier to share […]
Read More: You can now share high-quality photos on Facebook Messenger
You can now get the HP Pavilion Power Desktop plus HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset with Motion Controllers bundle for just $748 (was $1,148.00). The HP Pavilion Power Desktop 580 is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, VR-ready AMD Radeon RX graphics, and 8GB of memory. The HP Windows Mixed Reality headset offers great […]
Read More: Deal: Get an HP Pavilion Desktop, Mixed Reality headset, and controllers for just $748
Microsoft's Surface Book 2 has been well received by reviewers and critics for the most part, with the small exception of a little performance issue discovered by the Verge, and later substantiated by other reviewers who tested the performance of the Book. The central issue is that the Surface Book 2's gaming-optimized mode — high-performance […]
Read More: Microsoft's Surface Book 2 has a power problem
Microsoft's Surface has spawned a whole horde of devices inspired by it, moulded by it, and influenced by the formula of a slate tablet equipped with a kickstand and hardware support for a keyboard type cover. The Eve V is one of those devices. Conceptualised by a team of 8 people, with funding from Microsoft, […]
Read More: Eve V Review: A Surface Pro for cheaper
Mojang revealed two big announcements today pertaining to Minecraft on Windows 10. The first is that players can now view Minecraft in full 3D thanks to Windows Mixed Reality support being added to the game. Second, Mixer integration has left beta and is now available for everyone on Windows 10, iOS, and Android devices. As […]
Read More: Latest Minecraft update adds Windows Mixed Reality support and Mixer integration
Generally, we will not get any discounts on new Surface products for months after its launch. Surprisingly, the entry-level Surface Book 2 model is now available for just $1,388 (was $1500) from Amazon US. We are not sure for how long this deal will be available, better grab it soon. Microsoft Surface Book 2 features a […]
Read More: Deal: Save $112 on the entry-level Surface Book 2 device
GroupMe app for iOS was updated in App Store yesterday with enhanced group controls. This Version 5.13 update comes with new Closed group type that helps users keep control over the groups they own. Group owners can now view and manage former members of the group. This update also allows users to share their groups […]
Read More: GroupMe for iOS updated with several new improvements
Samsung is rumored to be ready to launch it's new foldable smartphone soon and it has already made its way to one of their official websites. It not news that Samsung has been working on a foldable device. The Galaxy X was earlier spotted under the codename SM-G888N0 Bluetooth SIG and the Korean National Radio Research Agency. The listings […]
Read More: Galaxy X listed ahead of launch, might be a new foldable smartphone from Samsung
Team Bondi's neo-noir detective game is back and better than ever thanks to current-gen hardware. Its announcement, though rumored beforehand, came as a bit of a surprise seeing as many didn't expect Rockstar to remaster a title. L.A. Noire may not be the sequel everyone was hoping for, but it holds up well and the […]
Read More: Review: L.A. Noire Remastered — Commendable crime fiction with better visuals
Microsoft launched the rebranded Microsoft Launcher last month and it has definitely come a long way since Arrow Launcher. The app has now reached another milestone of 1 Million active users. The good news was shared by Microsoft UX Designer Joshua Bradley and it gets better, the launcher was the #1 trending app in the Google […]
Read More: Microsoft Launcher hits a new milestone of 1 million active users
Just like last month, Microsoft has announced that seven more games are being added to its Xbox Game Pass service in December. As was hinted by Larry Hryb previously, Gears of War 4 is joining the catalogue along with other notable additions like Mass Effect and Darksiders: Warmastered Edition. The full list of new titles […]
Read More: Gears of War 4, Mass Effect and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in December
Couple of hours back we reported that Cortana might be getting a new UI with the upcoming Redstone 4 update. After reseaching for sometime, we found a way to enable it on any PC running the latest Windows Insider Fast Ring Build 17040. The UI is rough since it is still incomplete but if you're […]
Read More: Tutorial: Here's how to enable Cortana's new UI on Build 17040
Microsoft's Skype app is no longer available for download from several mobile app stores in China. According to Apple, they removed the Skype app based on the notification from Ministry of Public Security in China. In addition to Skype, Chinese government agency has requested to remove a number of VOIP apps that do not comply with […]
Read More: Microsoft Skype app removed from app stores in China
As we earlier reported, Microsoft is planning to launch a bunch of devices running ARM chipset and if the new benchmarks are to believed, Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS might be gearing up to launch a 2-in-1 device powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and Windows 10. The laptop dubbed as "ASUS TP370QL" recently showed up on Geekbench […]
Read More: Benchmarks for ASUS laptop powered by ARM and Windows 10 leaked
OneDrive app for Windows 10 got recently updated in Microsoft Store with new video playback experience. This v17.27 update now allows users to play a video in the background. They can also use "Skip forward" or "Skip back" controls to quickly move through a video. Microsoft has also added new keyboard shortcuts for the newly […]
Read More: OneDrive app for Windows 10 updated with new video playback experience
Cortana has been around on PCs since Microsoft launched Windows 10 back in 2015. Now it looks like the company is planning to revamp the whole Cortana experience. If Aggiornamentilumia is to be believed, Microsoft is planning to release a new Cortana layout with the upcoming Redstone 4. The new version of Cortana looks a […]
Read More: Video: Early sneak peek at Cortana coming with Redstone 4
Microsoft's MSN portal is very much alive. Even though Microsoft didn't care about it in the past few years, it is still one of the 50 most popular websites in the world. Microsoft recently announced a content distribution deal with APUS, one of the world's leading Android app developers and mobile internet companies. As a […]
Read More: APUS signs deal with Microsoft to distribute MSN content worldwide on mobile devices
