Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Microsoft’s Q4 2017 earnings: Microsoft sold less Surfaces, but at higher prices

Microsoft's Q2 2018 earnings are out, and they showcased a lot of growth in office and cloud, for non-gaming hardware, however, it was a different story. Microsoft's Surface revenue for Q2 2018 was more of a good news, bad news kind of thing. On the good news, the firm sold more of its higher-end, premium […]

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Microsoft Q2 2018: Bing Search Business grow 15% YoY

Microsoft's search business is showing good momentum, growing an astounding 15% YoY in FY Q2 2018. Microsoft reports the positive growth story is due to increased revenue per search and also increased search volume. The growth rate is the same as the last quarter, with Bing showing a steady upwards and even accelerating trajectory. Microsoft […]

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Microsoft Q2 FY18 Earnings: Dynamics products and cloud services grew 10%

Microsoft today announced FY18 Q2 earnings results. Revenue in Productivity and Business Processes division was $9 billion and increased 25% (up 24% in constant currency). Microsoft reported that Dynamics products and cloud services revenue increased 10% (up 9% in constant currency) mainly driven by Dynamics 365 revenue growth of 67% (up 68% in constant currency). […]

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Microsoft’s Q2 2018 earnings: Windows OEM revenue up 4%

Microsoft has released their earnings report for the Q2 of their 2018 fiscal year (as distinct from the calendar year). Windows OEM earnings grew by 11% in the pro market. More premium licenses were sold over the quarter. For non-pro OEM license, fewer devices were sold over the quarter leading to fewer license sales. There […]

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Microsoft Q2 FY18 Earnings: Azure revenue grew 98%, premium services revenue grew triple digits

Microsoft today announced FY18 Q2 earnings results. The revenue was $28.9 billion and the operating income was $8.7 billion. Revenue in Intelligent Cloud was $7.8 billion and increased 15% (up 15% in constant currency), with the following business highlights: Microsoft reported that Server products and cloud services revenue increased 18% (up 18% in constant currency) driven […]

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Microsoft reports $28.9 billion in Q2 2018 revenue with strong growth in Productivity and Business

Redmond has just published its earnings report for the second quarter of the 2018 fiscal year. Microsoft reported a revenue of  $28.9billion, up  12% YoY, with an operating profit of $8.7 billion (up 10%). Microsoft beat analyst expectations, which projected Microsoft's revenue at $27.2 billion. Revenue in Productivity and Business Processes was $9.0 billion, an […]

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Microsoft Q2 FY18 Earnings: Xbox One X boosts Gaming revenue by 8%

Microsoft has just revealed its FY18 Q2 earnings and Gaming revenue has once again increased for the company. Though Microsoft doesn't reveal the number of Xbox consoles sold anymore, the company does post Xbox Live engagement as well as its total Gaming revenue numbers. Thanks to the launch of the Xbox One X in November […]

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Microsoft Q2 FY18 Earnings: Office 365 commercial saw a revenue growth of 41%

Microsoft today announced FY18 Q2 earnings results with a revenue of $28.9 billion and operating income of $8.7 billion. Microsoft reported that Office commercial products and cloud services revenue increased 10% (up 10% in constant currency) mainly driven by strong Office 365 commercial revenue growth of 41% (up 41% in constant currency). In the consumer Office […]

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Microsoft releases OS Build 16299.214 for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update users

Microsoft today released KB4058258 cumulative update (OS Build 16299.214) for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Windows 10 Version 1709) users. This update does not include any new features, but it has several quality improvements. Find the full change log below. Addresses a compatibility issue where colors are distorted when the system is connected to displays […]

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Microsoft Launcher beta updated with Cortana integration

Microsoft today released a new beta build for Microsoft Launcher app for Android devices. This v4.6 beta update comes with Cortana integration. Similar to how you use the regular Cortana app, you can use Cortana in Microsoft Launcher to make call, schedule meetings, control system setting, etc. Following Cortana features are available in this build, […]

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WhatsApp Desktop app now available for download from Microsoft Store

As we reported previously, WhatsApp has finally released their Windows desktop app in Microsoft Store. With WhatsApp desktop app, you can sync all of your chats to your computer so that you can chat on whatever device is most convenient to you. This is not a native UWP app, instead WhatsApp team has used Microsoft's […]

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Windows Defender Antivirus will remove software that display coercive messages starting in March

I'm sure many of you would have heard of free software programs that scan computers for various errors, and then use alarming messages to scare innocent users into buying a premium version of the software to fix those errors. Microsoft has finally decided that these cleaner or optimizer applications are problematic because they pressure customers […]

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Microsoft’s Groove equalizer update rolls out to Release Preview users

Microsoft has released an update to the Groove app for Windows Insiders on the Release Preview ring. The update adds the equalizer feature which was leaked a while ago, allowing users of the Groove Music player to change their sound settings according to their preference. The update also adds the option to change the wallpaper […]

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Deal: Save up to $350 on HP Pavilion Power Gaming Laptops

You can now save up to $350 on HP Pavilion Power Gaming Laptops from Amazon US. HP Pavilion Power gaming laptops are powered by 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Quad-Core processor that can deliver performance for ultimate gaming experience. They come with 15.6-inch diagonal Full HD (1920×1080) IPS anti-glare WLED-backlit display for great viewing experience. There […]

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Vivaldi browser v1.14 update brings new Vertical reader mode, markdown support in Notes and more

Vivaldi web browser v1.14 update is now available for download and it comes with some new features such as vertical reader mode, Markdown support to Notes, rearrangeable Web Panels and more. Vivaldi already has Reader View that works similar to Reading View feature on Edge. But this new vertical reader mode is a an unique […]

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Tip: Here’s how you can set OneDrive as your default save location

e If you're someone who has lots of important files stored in their laptops then you might have considered using a cloud storage as a backup. While there are many 3rd party alternatives available, Microsoft's OneDrive is pretty good as well. If you have considered using OneDrive to backup your precious data then Microsoft might […]

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Microsoft announces a one-year AI Residency Program for university graduates

Microsoft Research today announced a one-year AI Residency Program for university graduates in the US and the UK that will prepare them to innovate in multiple areas of AI, including machine learning, planning, and decision making. It will offer opportunities for new graduates to build skills and experience in AI, and to work on real-world […]

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Spotify has a new stations streaming app on Android

Spotify is testing out a new app for Android users, Spotify Stations. Much like the name implies, Spotify Stations is a stripped down version of the app that focuses near exclusively on Spotify's radio stations like feature. It's quite minimalist, with a scrolling list of stations, and no actual now playing screen. There isn't a […]

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Deal: Dell Visor Windows Mixed Reality Headset now available for £329

Dell Visor Windows Mixed Reality Headset is now available for just £329 (was £429.99) from Microsoft Store UK. Dell Visor comes with a pair of high resolution 1440 x 1440 LCD panels offering a sharp and smooth 360° panoramic experience. The flip-up visor lets users quickly and conveniently transition from virtual to real world. Dell […]

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Microsoft releases new MSN News beta apps for iOS and Android devices

Microsoft yesterday released new MSN News beta apps for iOS and Android with several improvements. This updated beta app comes with a new first-run experience that will help you you set up the quickly. They have also updated the look and feel of the app to make it look native on iOS and Android platforms. […]

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Update to Doom: VFR brings Windows Mixed Reality support, more

A new update is available for  Doom: VFR , Bethesda's VR version of the iconic 3D game, and it brings support for Windows Mixed Reality via the Steam VR portal. In DOOM: VFR, the demons from Hell have wiped out everyone inside the UAC's Martian research facility – except you. As the last known human […]

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Instagram will now let businesses schedule their posts

Instagram will soon let business schedule their posts. A change in the Instagram's Graph API will let business users of the firm's products have access to support for post scheduling. This update is only for the API, not for Instagram's official client apps on Windows, iOS and Android. This means that users which pay firms […]

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WhatsApp for Windows Phone updated with new calls UI

WhatsApp has rolled out a new update to its messaging app, taking it to version 2.18.18. The update brings the improvements to the voice and video calling UI which makes it easier to switch between voice and video calls. The update also brings support for stickers, but these are still hidden and only exposed to […]

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BioWare’s Anthem officially delayed until 2019

Update: BioWare's Anthem has been officially delayed to early 2019. This was confirmed by EA CFO Blake Jorgensen speaking with The Wall Street Journal. Oddly, Jorgensen said "it's not a delay," even though it was originally set to release fall 2018. Original: BioWare's Anthem has been reportedly delayed until 2019. The studio's Destiny competition was originally set […]

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Battlefield 1 hits 25 million players, Star Wars Battlefront II sells lower than expected

During Electronic Arts' Q3 report for the financial year 2018, the publisher revealed just how well Battlefield 1 is doing and how well Star Wars Battlefront II isn't (via VentureBeat). Star Wars Battlefront II has sold 9 million copies, slightly lower than the 10-12 million expected and much lower than its predecessor's 14 million sold in […]

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Next version of Firefox to support unblockable Internet protocols

Firefox has always been a champion for user privacy, and now in their latest move, they are working to protect their users from censorship and government control of the Internet. Firefox 59 will recognize new peer to peer internet protocols such as Dat Project, IPFS, and Secure Scuttlebutt, allowing companies to develop extensions which will deliver […]

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Department Of Justice and SEC are now probing Apple over the slow iPhone issue

Apple is under investigation once more for the slow iPhone issue, according to a report from Bloomberg. This time, the firm is being investigated by the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Unlike other countries with stronger (read- actual), consumer protection laws, the US  investors are less interested in whether consumers were […]

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Overwatch is now Xbox One X enhanced with 4K resolution

A few hours ago Reddit users noticed that Overwatch's Xbox One X enhanced status was listed as "coming soon." Apparently 'soon' means today as Blizzard has announced a new patch for the game that adds 4K support on Xbox One X among various Hero updates. Other than 4K support, no other enhancements were detailed. It […]

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Microsoft adds Fluent Design to the Windows Camera app

Microsoft has released an update to its Windows Camera app for Windows Insiders in the release preview ring (via Aggiornamenti Lumia). There's no changelog attached, but AG.Lumia spotted the following changes: Fluent Design Support Manual Focus Resolution Support Brightness slider improvement. Multiple Camera Support This update should be perfect for users shooting manual photos from their […]

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Microsoft’s Xbox Smartwatch caught on video

A few days ago we posted new pictures of Microsoft's Xbox-branded wearable, which features a 1.5 inch display, heart rate monitor, GPS tracker and work-out apps. The device was leaked by Hikari Calyx on twitter, and would likely have been an early design competitor to the similar but less fully featured Nokia smartwatch, which was later replaced by the Microsoft […]

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With rumors swirling, what do you think Microsoft would do with EA?

To get it out of the way, I don't think there's any veracity to current rumors swirling around that Microsoft is looking to buy Electronic Arts, which was briefly mentioned in a Polygon article recently. In fact, I hesitate to call them rumors. It's more a situation of 'speculation like this pops up frequently in […]

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Kantar: Apple’s iPhone X dominated sales over the holiday period

Apple's popular iPhone X has reportedly been selling like gangbusters over the holiday period. Kantar WorldPanel has found that Apple's iPhone X was consistently one of the selling smartphones across a variety of regions including Europe, Urban China, Japan, Australia and the United States. While iOS' market share grew, the firm noted that Android managed […]

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Microsoft brings support for co-authoring and AutoSave to Office apps on Mac

Along with the major update to OneDrive for iOS app, Microsoft today announced the general availability of several new features in Office apps for Mac and iOS users. With this release, Microsoft has unified the Office apps core codebase across Windows, Android, iOS and Mac platforms. This will enable Microsoft to easily add new features […]

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Apple reportedly delays iOS 12 revamp to focus on stability and performance

Apple is reportedly delaying the release of some iOS 12 features.this year in order to focus on features and stability as the firm moves away from the #iPhoneslow battery scandal. Axios reports that "pushed into 2019 are a number of features including a refresh of the home screen and in-car user interfaces, improvements to core […]

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Eurosports to bring Winter Olympics to Windows Mixed Reality users

Windows Mixed Reality headsets are hitting new lows, but once you have a shiny head-mounted device you need content. Enter Discovery Communications' Eurosport, who is bringing 50 hours of live coverage of the Winter Olympics happening at PyeongChang, South Korean, between the 9-25 February, to Windows Mixed Reality headsets. The Winter Olympics Eurosport VR app will feature […]

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Spec Ops: The Line and more games are coming to Xbox One backward compatibility today

Larry Hryb has announced three more games joining the Xbox One backward compatibility program staring today. This time they are Spec Ops: The Line, The Darkness II, and The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom. Spec Ops: The Line, The Darkness II and The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today https://t.co/qPMRNrLoTQ pic.twitter.com/XBgGdpBe6i […]

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Microsoft Store updated for Windows Mobile with minor tweaks

Microsoft has rolled out an update to the Microsoft Store for devices on the production ring. (via Windows Latest) There's not much new here, but Windows phone users now have an additional highlight when accessing the hamburger menu. The usual bug fixes and improvements are implied. The version number is 11712.1001.16.0, and you can download it […]

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Panasonic announces new Windows 10 tablet that has been certified for use in potentially explosive environments

Panasonic today announced a new 10-inch rugged Windows 10 tablet that has been certified for use in potentially explosive environments. This ATEX certified tablet now offers 14-hours of battery life with support for hot swappable batteries. Unfortunately, Panasonic has decided to pack this device with an old 6th generation Intel Core i5-6300u vPro CPU processor, […]

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Cisco announces extended partnership with Microsoft, will offer Cisco Solution Support for Azure ExpressRoute

Cisco, a world's leading networking company, yesterday announced an extended partnership with Microsoft to build a new network practice providing Cisco Solution Support for Azure ExpressRoute. This new program will help customers leverage Cisco's world class networking expertise in using Cisco networking products and Azure ExpressRoute to connect to the Azure Cloud Platform. Cisco said […]

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Microsoft’s fully-managed event routing service Azure Event Grid comes out of beta

Microsoft today announced the general availability of Azure Event Grid, a fully managed event routing service that will help developers to easily build event-based and serverless applications even on Azure. Azure Event Grid manages all routing of events from any source, to any destination, for any application using a single service. Using Event Grid, developers can subscribe […]

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Disney’s Moana comes to Minecraft in new character pack

Mojang has announced that characters from Disney's Moana are making their way into Minecraft today. This is just one of the latest character packs from popular entertainment that have graced the game. In October, Minecraft received a Stranger Things skin pack. From the official announcement, its description reads : "The Moana Character Pack features an […]

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Latest PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds patch on Xbox One increases damage to vehicles

Nearly two months have passed since PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds released into Xbox Game Preview and the developer has been hard at work fine-tuning the experience for players. Today's latest update, the 7th so far, tweaks some minor gameplay elements. One of the most noteworthy changes is that vehicles now take more damage. The full patch notes […]

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Facebook Messenger Kids app met with backlash from child health experts

Last December, Facebook announced a Messenger for Kids, app, a way to get young children to start using Facebook early, albeit with supervision from their parents enabled by Facebook's tools. "In addition to our research with thousands of parents, we've engaged with over a dozen expert advisors in the areas of child development, online safety and […]

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Google completes its billion dollar purchase of HTC’s mobile division

Google earlier announced that it would be purchasing the embattled smartphone manufacturer, HTC, and has now closed the deal. "I'm delighted that we've officially closed our deal with HTC, and are welcoming an incredibly talented team to work on even better and more innovative products in the years to come. " Google's Rick Osterloh welcomed the team, saying  in […]

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Facebook is refocusing on local news in latest newsfeed shakeup

Facebook may have announced that it's stepping back from the news business, but the firm isn't completely doing that. In a recent announcement, Facebook is promising to surface more local news in your newsfeed, defining local publishers as "those whose links are clicked on by readers in a tight geographic area. " The purpose of […]

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Microsoft support scammer sentenced in UK for fraud

Computing fraud from criminals imitating Microsoft and other tech companies is a problem for users of technology,  especially those who don't know any better. In the UK, 56-year-old Narendra Vadgama was just tried and convicted for four unfair trading offences, which he used to coerce and defraud victims for as much as £499.99. He was […]

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Sky is killing their Sky Go app for Windows

Today Sky Italy informed their Windows and Windows Phone users that their Sky Go app will no longer be available after the 19th March 2018. The message was delivered via a pop-up in the app and also on their website and said the following: From March 19, the Sky Go app for Windows Phone and […]

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Monday, January 29, 2018

OneDrive iOS app receives a major update with several new features

Microsoft today released a major update (v10.1) for their OneDrive app for iOS devices. First of all, they have updated the UI to make it easier to scan across file names and notice information quicker. They have also improved the overall UX. For example, previously you have to tap and hold or open a file […]

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Best Buy offering a free controller and 3 months of Live with Xbox One X purchase

Not to be outdone by Microsoft retail stores, electronics retailer Best Buy is now offering some freebies with an Xbox One X purchase, namely your choice of a black or white wireless controller and 3 months of Xbox Live gold. And the great thing is that this deal is also valid on some Xbox One […]

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This week’s Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales feature Fallout 4 and Forza Horizon 3

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. […]

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Evidence suggests Instagram may soon support video calls

A few days ago we reported that Facebook's new Instagram update makes the app act more like a messaging app. Now there is more evidence that Facebook is turning Instagram into another WhatsApp or Messenger. WABetaInfo has discovered that Instagram for iOS contains a (currently hidden) feature which will display a video call icon while you […]

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Forget the Spectre patch – your antivirus is slowing down your PC a whole lot worse

Security comes at a price, something which has become very obvious recently with the Meltdown and Spectre Speculative Execution vulnerability, which affects one of the ways processors speed up execution of applications, and who's avoidance may now have long-lasting effects going forward. Another security feature well known for slowing down PCs are antivirus software, but […]

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Microsoft Edge for iPad coming soon

Microsoft Edge for the iPhone and Android is doing pretty well, with Edge being a top 5 utility app in the iOS app store for example. Till now, however, the browser has not been available for iPad users, but that appears set to change soon. Shh, don't tell anyone, but the iPad version is in […]

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Lenovo’s proves once again they can’t be trusted to keep your PC secure

Lenovo's target market is enterprise customers, which makes their repeated security issues rather perplexing. In 2015 they released PCs with Superfish adware which made them vulnerable to being remotely exploited.  In 2016 they released PCs with a vulnerable driver. Also in 2016 their Lenovo Solution Centre (LSC) included a vulnerability which could allow anyone to […]

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Microsoft acquires PlayFab, a complete backend platform provider for cloud-connected games

Microsoft today announced that they are acquiring PlayFab, a leading backend platform provider for cloud-connected games. PlayFab's tools already support games across various platforms on mobile, PC and console ecosystem. PlayFab powers more than 1,200 live games, and have served over 700 million players. It process more than 1.5 billion transactions a day, nearly 20,000 […]

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Report: Dell is considering selling itself to VMWare

Back in 2013, Dell went private from being a publicly traded company as its founder Michael Dell was able able to buy back the company with the help of private equity firm Silver Lake and others. In fact, Microsoft provided a $2 billion loan to the group that took Dell private. Microsoft at that time […]

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Microsoft Store now accepts apps targeting Windows 10 devices powered by Snapdragon processor

Whenever developers submits an application or game to Microsoft Store, they have an option to select the platforms they want to target. Some apps may be targeted only for Windows 10 desktop devices while some may be targeted only for Xbox One family of devices. By default, Microsoft makes the app or game available to […]

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Microsoft partners with Publicis Groupe to develop Marcel AI platform

Microsoft today announced its partnership with Publicis Group, a global leader in marketing, communication, and digital transformation to develop Marcel AI platform that will connect Publicis Groupe's 80,000 employees. Publicis Groupe's technology and consulting arm Publicis.Sapient will be defining the architecture and design of Marcel while Microsoft will build the platform, and connect it to […]

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Microsoft Teams updated with new app gallery, improved search and command shortcuts

Microsoft today released new updates for Microsoft Teams with redesigned app gallery, improved search features, support for command shortcuts and more. Read about them below. In general, when we want to discuss about some content on Teams, we either post a link to it or share a screenshot of the same. With this new Teams […]

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Nox free Android emulator for Windows 10 offers full support for the Google Play Store

Nox has rolled out a new update for its Android Emulator. The latest update bumps the app to v6.0.3.0 and brings many features and improvements. For those who don't know, Nox is a popular Android Emulator that allows a user to create a virtual environment within a computer. Android Emulators are generally used by developers […]

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Monster Hunter: World debuts at the top of UK sales charts

The praise surrounding Monster Hunter: World since its launch has pushed it to perform quite well around the world. Capcom announced today that the title shipped 5 million units globally, and now the UK sales charts have revealed that Monster Hunter: World debuted at the top. As noted by sales tracker GFK Chart-Track, it's been […]

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Monster Hunter: World ships 5 million copies worldwide

The latest entry in the Monster Hunter franchise launched just three days ago worldwide and Capcom has announced it's already quite popular. Monster Hunter: World has now shipped 5 million units worldwide since its debut on January 26. This number comprises both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, so the exact split between consoles is […]

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New report reveals the pre-order dates and pricing of Galaxy S9

With MWC 2018 getting nearer, we are getting a huge amount of leaks about different devices that might make an appearance during MWC. Of all of them, Samsung's upcoming flagship Galaxy S9 is on the top. Yesterday we reported about the Dual SIM version of the device making its way to Europe and now it […]

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Deal: Buy an Xbox One X console and get a free game

Microsoft Store US is now offering a free game with every purchase of Xbox One X 1TB Console. This bundle offer includes popular games like PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS – Game Preview Edition, Forza Motorsport 7, Assassin's Creed Origins Standard Edition, Destiny 2, Call of Duty: WWII and more. Xbox One X console highlights: Xbox One X […]

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Windows Work Folders on-demand file access feature coming in the next Windows 10 release

Microsoft is planning to release Windows Work Folders on-demand file access feature in the next Windows 10 release (RS4). This feature will allow enterprise users to access all of their files on Windows 10 when using an enterprise managed file server with Work Folders. They can also control which files are stored on their PC […]

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Sunday, January 28, 2018

Microsoft issues emergency patch to disable the last emergency Spectre patch

The patching of the Speculative Execution vulnerability has not been going too well recently, with Intel telling users to avoid the patch they released to OEMs as it was causing reboots. Now Microsoft has itself issued an emergency out of band Windows Update (KB4078130) which disabled the patches for the Spectre Variant 2 bug (CVE-2017-5715). The […]

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Review: Monster Hunter: World — A captivating world with vicious beasts

The Monster Hunter series began its life on PlayStation, but part of what makes Monster Hunter: World special is that it's the first main game in the franchise to also release on Xbox. Its title is as straight forward as it gets as the series tasks you with hunting monsters, literally. Because the Xbox One […]

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Is Bing Maps next on the chopping block? Latest Bing Android app update suggests yes

Recently we reported that Microsoft has rolled out an update for Bing App on Android. The app brought a couple of changes including Better Map support. Reading this we decided to give it a shot and test what new features Microsoft had in store for us. To our surprise, the latest update made Bing app […]

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Outlook for iOS now allows you to open links with Microsoft Edge

I came to know about this neat little feature in Outlook for iOS app. You can now set Microsoft Edge as the default browser to open links inside Outlook app. Safari, despite being the default browser for over billion iOS devices offers very poor performance on older iOS devices. If you own an old iOS […]

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Samsung may take on Apple’s FaceID with new “Intelligent Scan” unlock feature

Samsung may be introducing a new technology to take on Apple's FaceID user authentication feature, but without introducing any new hardware. An XDA-Developer hacker mweinbach has discovered a new biometric feature in the APK teardown of the Settings app from the Android Oreo beta for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 which is expected to show up in the […]

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Samsung Galaxy S9 dual SIM is coming to Europe

Recently we showed you the final renders of the upcoming Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. While there's no surprise that Samsung's almost ready to launch the flagship of the year, we are still almost a month away from the official launch, and despite all the leaks some details have not been clarified yet. Samsung itself […]

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A new dual-boot tablet powered by Android and Windows 10 is coming to market soon

Windows tablets are great for productivity, but there is no denying the app gap when it comes to software designed to be used while mobile, such as banking apps, airline and airport apps or even just parking apps. In such cases, it would be great to be able to fall back on Android apps if […]

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Saturday, January 27, 2018

Rapid progress with Windows 8 RT on Windows Phone hack makes we want to buy one

The project to run Windows RT, a version of Windows 8 for ARM processors, on Windows Phones is progressing surprisingly rapidly, with the latest achievement enabling sound over Bluetooth and support for the GPU on the processor. As can be seen in the video below, this enables quite good performance when playing videos: The video […]

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Use Instagram DMs from your Windows desktop with thapp

Instagram's Direct Messaging feature is on the cusp of turning into a messaging service all its own. While Facebook does have a Windows app that supports DMs, users who don't use the Microsoft Store can't access the service through a browser at this stage, nor can they use any desktop app. An enterprising developer has […]

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Microsoft fixes Skype’s flipped camera bug in new update

We reported earlier this month of a flipped camera bug that affected Skype for Windows 10 Mobile devices, it seems the bug has been resolved in newer builds of Skype. Microsoft today rolled out an update to Skype, bumping it to version 12.1803.279.0. This update doesn't add any major new features, but it does fix […]

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Top 5 games coming to Xbox One next week include EA Sports UFC 3 and Asemblance

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 January 29 through February 4 that we think you should check […]

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Another HoloLens hardhat nears the market

If Mixed Reality is to get a foothold in the construction industry hardhat compatibility is a legal requirement. We have already posted about Meemim's hardhat kit, which is already on sale but not giant engineering firm Trimble have announced their own version that should hit the market soon. Shown off at the World of Concrete exhibition, their […]

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Groove Music app gets more Fluent Design in latest update

Despite no longer being supported by a streaming music service or even allowing you to buy music, the Groove Music Player is still the native music playback app on Windows 10, and I suspect to the surprise of many Microsoft has continued to push out updates to the app. A new update has just arrived […]

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Microsoft demand teachers bring more technology into the classroom

Speaking at the British Education Training and Technology Show 2018, Microsoft Vice-President of Education Anthony Salcito said it was time for schools to change the way they taught their students to better match the world outside the classroom. "The way we think of students and the way they see themselves and their place in the world is […]

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MEGA Privacy cloud storage/ file sharing UWP app for Windows 10 now available

If OneDrive, DropBox and Google Drive's privacy policies make you a bit nervous you would be happy to know that privacy advocate MEGA's cloud storage and file sharing app is now available in the Microsoft Store, after being in open beta for some months. The MEGA Privacy app offers you 50 GB free storage space […]

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First sign of Microsoft Store support show up in latest release of iTunes for Windows

In May 2017 we reported a major win for the Windows Store (now the Microsoft Store) when Apple said they would be bringing their iTunes music and phone management app to the Store "soon", or at least before the end of the year. The Cupertino company, of course, failed to deliver, but promised: "We have […]

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Friday, January 26, 2018

Bing for Android updated to offer better map and local answers

Yesterday, Microsoft released a new update for Bing for Android app with new improvements. This update brings improved browser experience, including video, image, tab and finding text in page. Bing team has also improved the app to offer better map and local answers. Apart from the above, this update includes several bug fixes and speed […]

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As Microsoft nears $100 per share analyst predict $ 1 trillion valuation by next year

Microsoft's share price is hitting new highs today ahead of earnings, closing at $94.06 and rising further after hours. Analysts have been upgrading the company pre-earnings, with  Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow predicting gaming as being a significant earnings driver due to Microsoft's Netflix for Games subscription push and set a price target of $100 per […]

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Grab DOOM for less than $10 on PC

Not only is Fallout 4 free to play this weekend on Xbox One—and will host a free play weekend on PC soon—but you can also pick up a number of Bethesda games on sale right now, including DOOM (via Neowin). Fanatical is currently offering a discount of 68% off of a Steam copy of DOOM, […]

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Samsung to steal the iPhone X’s most stupid feature

In around a month Samsung is expected to announce the Samsung Galaxy S9, their answer to the iPhone X for 2018. The device will attempt to close any gap Apple has created with the launch of their device 3 months ago, offering a faster camera with the option of dual-lenses, more powerful processors and even […]

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Microsoft Teams now allows you to include an existing OneNote notebook as a tab

Microsoft Teams already allowed its users to create a new shared OneNote Notebook via OneNote tab for team collaboration. Now, Microsoft has improved this feature by allowing user to include an existing OneNote notebook as a tab. This means anyone can bring their own OneNote content directly into a channel for further discussion. Here's how […]

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Dell’s new XPS 13 with 4K display and 8th gen Intel CPU now available for order

Earlier this month, Dell announced the updated XPS 13 Ultrabook with improved specs and brand new white color. This new laptop is now available for order from Microsoft Store US. Apart from the new white color, Dell has further reduced the already narrow bezels. The new XPS 13 is 30 percent (3.4mm) thinner as well […]

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Microsoft’s cancelled Band 3 fully exposed

Microsoft's cancelled successor to the Band 2, the Band 3, has fallen into the hands of the WC team who have posted a review of the device. The device is mildly improved over the Band 2, but features additional sensors such as Electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors, meaning it would be possible to get a more accurate […]

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Microsoft slams the last nail into Windows Mobile’s coffin: “Plans change”

Microsoft has just put the final nail in Windows Mobile's coffin, declaring that no more Insider builds will be delivered to the OS. The news was delivered in typical fashion by Microsoft over twitter by a Senior Program Manager for the  Windows Insider team Brandon LeBlanc who merely said: No mobile builds are coming. — […]

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Windows 10 Fonts is now available for Insiders in the Microsoft Store

With the release of Build 17083, Microsoft announced that they will be bringing Windows 10 Fonts to the Microsoft Store as a UWP app. The app is now finally available for Windows Insiders on the Microsoft Store. The fonts on Microsoft Store come with a description of the Font and the styles included with it. […]

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Fallout 4 is free to play this weekend on Xbox One

Bethesda has announced that Fallout 4 will be free to play this weekend for Gold members on Xbox One. The company detailed the event over on its website, which you can also read below. "Forget dieting, or exercise, or any number of New Year's resolutions you might've made. Instead, focus on the only one that […]

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Bungie plans on fixing Destiny 2’s controversial shader system

While Destiny 2 was a step forward over its predecessor in many aspects, one system felt like it took two steps back. Shaders in the first game would change the color of your armor and could be re-used an unlimited amount of times. This changed in Destiny 2 where shaders became one-time use items. This […]

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PixARK, a Minecraft-like Ark: Survival Evolved spin-off, is coming to Xbox One soon

Have you ever wondered what Ark: Survival Evolved would look like if it were mashed up with Minecraft? Well you're about to find out very soon. Developer Snail Games has revealed PixARK, the mashup you didn't know you were waiting for (via Game Informer). PixARK combines Ark's survival simulation aspects with voxel-based graphics reminiscent of […]

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Dragon Ball FighterZ is now available on Xbox One

Dragon Ball FighterZ is now available for everyone on Xbox One. Based on the popular franchise, Dragon Ball FighterZ is a 2.5D fighting game that features stunning graphics that look like they've been pulled straight from the anime series. It is Xbox One X enhanced on Microsoft's more powerful system. There are over 20 playable […]

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Monster Hunter: World is now available on Xbox One

The Monster Hunter series is back with the release of Monster Hunter: World today. This is the first time that a game in the franchise released simultaneously world wide. Early reviews are highly praising Monster Hunter: World and it sits at a 91 on Metacritic currently. This entry is Xbox One X enhanced with HDR […]

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Last leak: evLeaks reveal high quality renders of Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

We have known almost everything about the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus for some time now but today trusted insider, Evleaks has shared the final renders of both the devices. The photos look like the one we did anticipate but unfortunately look a lot like the existing S8 and S8 Plus. These are the Samsung Galaxy […]

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Microsoft’s PowerShell Core 6.1 will have AI and IoT Capabilities!

We recently reported about PowerShell 6.0 being released for Windows, MacOS and Linux Machines. It had great capabilities being migrated from the ancient .NET framework to .NET Core. But now we are hearing that Microsoft is preparing to release PowerShell 6.1 somewhere around June 2018. This update will add the more powerful, .NET Core 2.0.5 […]

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Google Chrome now supports precision touchpads better

Microsoft Edge has often held a *ahem* edge, over Google's Chrome due to support for smoother scrolling via Windows' Precision Touchpad support and better battery life. Google has swiftly closed the gap in the latter with improvements to Chrome's battery management made late last year, and may be on the cusp of eliminating the former […]

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PSA: It may be a good idea to delay your PC purchase till the end of the year

Intel may have just suggested sophisticated buyers wait till the end of the year to buy their next PC.  They have announced that future versions of their processors will no longer be vulnerable to the speculative execution vulnerability which leads to the Spectre and Meltdown exploits. The announcement was made by chief executive Brian Krzanich […]

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Thursday, January 25, 2018

Mixer is set to invest in new ways to help streamers monetize their channels

Microsoft's streaming service Mixer has fought an uphill battle to gain as much popularity as its main competitor Twitch. The latter already offers a variety of ways for streamers to monetize their channels, and it looks like Mixer is attempting to do so as well. In an announcement on Mixer's official blog (via Neowin), the […]

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Microsoft says their partners earn nearly $10 for every $1 Microsoft takes

Microsoft is one of the most valuable companies in the world, but this is mainly because they are a foundational stone for an even larger IT industry. Today Microsoft has revealed some numbers which show how they help their partners and resellers generate even more revenue when selling on Microsoft's technology and services. "We generate […]

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Office Mobile apps for Windows 10 receive minor updates

Microsoft has released updates for Office Mobile apps on Windows 10 devices including tablets and phones. This latest update takes the apps to version 17.9001 and bring the following improvements: Word Quick editing of equations: Word now supports the creation and editing of equations Excel Updating PivotTables and more: If you already have PivotTables, you can […]

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Microsoft Azure now offers the most cost effective support offering amongst major cloud providers

Microsoft Azure is already known for its excellent support system. Microsoft is now making it even better by reducing the price of Azure Standard support. Azure Standard support now costs a fixed $100 USD per month, so forecasted support costs are predictable. They have now reduced the initial response time, now at 1 hour for […]

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For Honor finally gets dedicated servers next month

For Honor may be less than a year old, but it feels like forever since Ubisoft's medieval fighting game first launched. Much of this is do to its failure to hold a large player base, with many pointing to the game's lack of dedicated servers as their reason for dropping off. Fortunately Ubisoft stated months […]

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Microsoft is making it easier for enterprise users to sign into all their Azure AD-connected apps

Microsoft recently announced a new simplified experience that will allow enterprise users to easily sign into all their Azure AD-connected applications. Previously, The My Apps portal was the single centralized location for users to launch their Azure AD-connected applications. Now, Microsoft has released an updated My Apps browser extension for Edge, Chrome and Firefox browsers through […]

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Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android now available in many more regions

Microsoft's Edge browser for iOS and Android has recently picked up a small update which only brings the usual bug fixes and performance improvements. Another more important change, however, is that the app is now available in the respective app stores on both iOS and Android in many more regions. Also, Edge for iOS and […]

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Windows 10 Photos app updated with “Choose a Star” feature

Microsoft is finally delivering a feature in Windows 10 Photos app which they demoed at Build developer conference last year. With the latest Photos app update, Microsoft has included the "Choose a Star" feature which will allow you to select someone in the video as the star. Once selected, Photos app will create a video around […]

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Microsoft Garage’s latest project can convert your wire frame sketches into real code for Visual Studio

Microsoft Garage today announced a new project called "Ink to Code" which will help developers to easily move from prototyping to real development. With Ink to Code, developers can draw wire frame sketches and export them into source code on Visual Studio. It currently supports prototyping for UWP and Android user interfaces. Ink to Code […]

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Microsoft reportedly planning another doomed attempt at jettisoning Win32 apps in 2019

It's rather hard when your biggest success is also your biggest millstone, but for Microsoft the x86 Win32 platform has been both their biggest blessing and biggest curse, leading to their ubiquitous presence in every office and most households around the world, and also leaving them with an insecure platform which is difficult to monetize […]

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Split/Second and LEGO Indiana Jones 2 are coming to Xbox One backward compatibility today

Larry Hryb has announced another set of games joining the Xbox One backward compatibility program starting today. Though it's a small list this time compared to previous weeks—only two games—one of them will be free next month through the Games with Gold program. Split/Second and LEGO Indiana Jones 2 are coming to Xbox One Backward […]

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Microsoft will use AI to enhance the real-time translation experience

As India gears up to celebrate 69th Republic Day tomorrow, Microsoft is ready to help Indians remove the language barrier using AI to enhance the real-time translations. For those who don't know, India is a diverse nation with over 700 different languages and 22 official languages which sometimes makes it difficult for people from different […]

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February’s Games with Gold include Shadow Warrior and Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India

Xbox's Larry Hryb has revealed which four games will be joining the Games with Gold program in February. It's not a spectacular month but the list this time is about on par with January's titles (via Major Nelson). On Xbox One, players will be getting Shadow Warrior for free the entire month. Then starting on February 16 […]

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds passes 4 million players on Xbox One, rewards players with 30,000 Battle Points

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds may only be in Xbox Game Preview, but it's still boasting some impressive player numbers. Two weeks ago it passed over 3 million players on Xbox One, and today the developed announced that over 4 million players are now enjoying PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on Microsoft's console (via Major Nelson). "Today we're excited to announce […]

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Microsoft’s change of Quiet Hours to Focus Assist met with backlash from Insiders

Yesterday Microsoft rolled out a new build for those on Fast Ring Windows Insider Program which brought a nomenclature change. Starting this build, Microsoft decided to rename Quiet Hours to Focus Assist. The company justified this move as a result of new capabilities added since the last build. While Microsoft had a clear motive for […]

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New Windows 10 Mobile concept adds Fluent Design

Microsoft may have ditched Windows 10 Mobile, but its fans still have hope, no matter how far-fetched. On Behance, this concept takes Windows 10 Mobile's design and reimagines it with fluent design. Fluent isn't the only change here, the Cortana button is removed and replaced with an action centre button, which makes sense as Microsoft'll […]

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AdDuplex: Windows 10 Fall Creators Update hits roughly 75% of PCs

We'll need The Windows 10 Fall Creators update continues marching on, according to AdDuplex's report.  It is now powering just under 75% of Windows 10 PCs, which is a fairly decent amount. Some of this growth also seems to come from users of the anniversary Update finally upgrading to more modern versions of the OS, […]

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Deal: Save $200 on Surface Pro with Intel Core i5 and 128GB SSD

If you are looking for a decent deal on the newest Surface Pro device, check out this deal from Microsoft Store. You can now save $200 on Surface Pro Intel Core i5/128GB SSD model, so it is now available at just $799. You can also add Microsoft Complete to your Surface purchase for $40 additional […]

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Microsoft now selling Surface Laptop with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed

Unlike other Surface devices, Surface Laptop comes pre-installed with Windows 10 S OS, a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that's streamlined for security and performance. It can only run apps in the Windows Store. However, Microsoft at that time said that customers can upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for free for a limited time. They […]

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Microsoft may be looking at premium smart headphones for their next phone

Over the last two years, we have been seeing a surprising market open up of first party premium Bluetooth headphones from companies such as Apple, Samsung and Google. It seems Microsoft may be looking to get into the same game, if a recently published patent application is anything to go by. The patent for "Audio […]

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Samsung Galaxy S9 launch date officially confirmed

Samsung has just confirmed the launch date of the most anticipated phone of the first half of 2018. In the teaser tweet, Samsung announced an Unpacked event for the 25th February, which should be just before MWC 2018. From 02.25.2018. #Unpacked will change how you experience everything. pic.twitter.com/llrGt0Q6gF — Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) January 25, 2018 […]

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How to reset Windows 10 with the Refresh Windows tool

Microsoft offers many tools to clean-install your Windows PC and clean it of junkware. With the Windows Media Creation Tool, it's easy to download and install a fresh build on Windows on your current hardware supposing you have access to an external media drive. In the rare cases where you don't have access to one […]

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Google Chrome 64 now rolling out (changelog)

Google is in the process of rolling out a new update to their Chrome browser, taking it to version 64. The update brings along mitigation for the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities and also a number of useful new features. Starting with the new features, the update will deliver an improved pop-up blocker, one that is […]

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How to use Firefox’s native screenshots feature

Firefox has been hailed for making one of the best PC browsers, and with its Quantum update last year, it took a leap in both UI and UX. Also with that update, Mozilla added a pretty useful screenshot tool for users who take screenshots of web pages. Now, while Windows comes with its own myriad […]

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BioWare’s Anthem reportedly delayed until 2019

BioWare's Anthem has been reportedly delayed until 2019. The studio's Destiny competition was originally set to release in fall 2018. Kotaku reports that it will miss that window. Anthem was revealed at EA Play before E3 2017. The following day it received its first gameplay footage on Microsoft's press conference stage. Anthem is being developed […]

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New video claims to show the production unit of Samsung Galaxy S9

With MWC 2018 fast approaching, we are seeing a lot of leaks pertaining to several devices. One of the hottest device right now is Samsung's upcoming flagship device, Galaxy S9. We have already known almost everything about the device for some time now, but today a video surfaced on Weibo which shows the device in […]

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You can now install the Office 365 desktop apps directly from the Store

First previewed for Windows 10 S, now every Windows 10 user can install the Office 365 apps directly from the Windows Store. The collection is now out of Preview and should make it easy for Windows 10 users with Office 365 subscriptions to install the apps on their PC, rather than visiting Microsoft's hard to […]

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Microsoft makes new Windows 10 Privacy tools official

Leaked recently, Microsoft has now officially unveiled the new privacy tools coming to Windows 10. The new Windows Diagnostic Data Viewer lets Windows 10 users view diagnostic data collected from your Windows devices, how it is used, and provide you with increased control over that data. Users will be able to see and search all Windows […]

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What’s new, fixed and broken in Windows 10 build 17083

Another week, another new build: this week, Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 17083 for PCs. In this build, the firm begins to polish up Windows 10 RS4 as it prepares for release. There are a lot of bugfixes and refinements, to Quiet Hours and Timeline for instance. Sets is also out, as Microsoft is keeping […]

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Sea of Thieves kicks off ‘Design an Achievement’ contest

Sea of Thieves' huge closed beta is currently underway, but players can help shape the game in more ways than one. While you're off on your journey to become the world's greatest pirate, you can also design an achievement that may make its way into the final product. Rare has made it clear in the […]

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Microsoft’s newest Insider build improves Timeline and Focus Assist

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 10 build 17083 to the Fast Ring for insiders. Microsoft is responding to feedback here and renaming White Hours to Focus Assist. The firm had previously expanded the list of features offered by  Quiet Hours in the previous build. and will now make it easier to switch modes […]

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Xbox One S 1TB PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds bundle listed on Amazon

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is easily one of the most popular games in recent memory, and Microsoft capitalized on its hype by securing it as a console launch exclusive in Xbox Game Preview. Though Microsoft offered a deal where people could get PUBG thrown in at no extra cost with a purchase of an Xbox One X […]

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Crystal Dynamics hires ex-Naughty Dog and Visceral devs to work on its Avengers project

Crystal Dynamics, the developer behind the rebooted Tomb Raider video game series, has hired some big industry talent to work on its Avengers project, which was announced last year. The studio revealed that in total, it hired 15 industry veterans who previously worked at studios like Naughty Dog and Visceral Games (via Polygon). Former Naughty […]

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You can now download Sea of Thieves’ closed beta on Xbox One and Windows 10

Update: Sea of Thieve's closed beta has begun on Xbox One and Windows 10. For instructions on how to install it, click here. Original: Just before December, Rare announced that anyone who joined Sea of Thieve's Insider Program would be able to participate in the game's next Alpha session. While the big Technical Test came […]

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PlayStation 4 hack brings severely limited backward compatibility to the console

For years the PlayStation 4 had a power advantage over the Xbox One until the Xbox One X came along, but Sony's system lagged behind in terms of its software services and features. Three years ago at E3 2015, Microsoft introduced Xbox 360 backward compatibility on the Xbox One, bringing hundreds of 360 games to the […]

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Apple’s iOS 11.3 update will let users know if their battery needs servicing

Apple is preparing the next iOS update and addressing battery issues as well, iOS 11.3. Apple writes: iOS 11.3 adds new features to show battery health and recommend if a battery needs to be serviced. These can be found in Settings -> Battery and are available for iPhone 6 and later. Additionally, users can now […]

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Wine 3.0 lets Chromebook users run Windows apps

Wine, the Windows emulation software later for Linux and macOS has been released for Android (via Android Police). The app will allow users on Android devices run supported Windows apps as if they were actually using a Windows PC, to some extent. While the app is of limited usefulness for phones and tablets, Android support […]

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Microsoft partner Qualcomm fined $1.2 billion for shutting out Intel

Qualcomm, who is currently under siege by Apple being accused of anti-competitive practices around 4G patents and who is the subject of a hostile takeover bid by Broadcom has just suffered another blow after the EU fined them $1.2 billion for buying Apple's loyalty in 2011 and shutting Intel out of the iPhone modem market. […]

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Hacker who installed Windows RT on Lumia 640 enables internet connectivity

Yesterday we reported about a hacker who managed to install Windows RT on his Lumia 640. He didn't share much information about the performance of the device but did promise to share details once the device was running perfectly. Now he has posted some more pictures showing internet connection working perfectly after the installation. Apart […]

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Microsoft makes it easier for Windows desktop app developers to access crash data

Until today, Windows desktop app developers had difficulty in accessing the detailed analytics data about their app performance. Microsoft is solving this issue with the new Windows Desktop Program through which developers can access their app analytics data through one-stop portal or access the data via an API. In the developer portal, developers can check […]

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Groupme for Android updated with minor improvements

Microsoft's group messaging app, GroupMe, has been updated on Android with improvements to its profile managememt. The improvements mean a user can now change their password and phone number from the profile page. The update also brings a few minor improvements. The updated app can be found in the Store here. Via NPU

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Microsoft hires Annie Parker as its global head of startups

Annie Parker, the interim CEO at Fishburner and the co-founder of muru-D is joining Microsoft as the global head of startups. Annie Parker tweeted that she is super excited about joining Microsoft. "It's a wonderful opportunity to work at scale & to make a global impact, I can't wait to get started! So many fab plans to share, more […]

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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Microsoft to significantly expand its Montreal AI research lab

Microsoft started its research presence in Montreal a year ago, when it acquired the deep learning startup Maluuba. Microsoft today confirmed its plans to significantly expand its Montreal research lab. They are planning to double the size of lab within the next two years, to as many as 75 technical experts. In addition, Microsoft has […]

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Google Chrome to support HDR Video on Windows 10

Writing on their blog, Google has confirmed that their Chrome browser will support HDR video on Windows 10. HDR video brings more vibrant colours, darker blacks and brighter whites, but does require HDR-capable monitors and video cards and also special HDR content. Chrome first supported HDR in Chrome for Android last year, and will now […]

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Skype chat is back on Outlook.com beta

After much complaints, Skype messaging is once again available on the Outlook.com beta site. The feature was temporarily removed as part of the redesign of the site and was just returned a few days ago. Unfortunately not in the full, at present only chatting is available, but Microsoft promises further development will take place, saying: […]

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Microsoft creates novel cane controller which lets visually impaired navigate in VR

While virtual reality would seem an opportunity to create a brand new interface for the visually impaired to interact and navigate with a virtual space, creating new techniques makes it more difficult for the visually impaired to transfer skills they already use in day to day life to navigate the real world. Microsoft Research's invention […]

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Snapchat will now let users share stories outside its mobile app

Snap Inc, is diversifying its product in order to appeal to its core customers, publishers and advertisers. Bloomberg reports that the firm will begin allowing some to upload their own Story content and post them on websites other than Snapchat. This will be limited to top-tier content and news publishers at the start, as well […]

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Latest Xbox One Preview Alpha build adds an “Xbox Game Pass” tab within “My games & apps”

A new Preview Alpha build going out to Xbox Insiders today adds an "Xbox Game Pass" tab within "My games & apps." Update 1802.180119-1917 also fixes some party chat issues and more. The full changelog detailed on Xbox's forums can be read below. It doesn't add a lot of features like previous Preview Alpha builds have in […]

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The iPhone X was the best selling premium smartphone this holiday season

While Apple's iPhone X was a critically well-received smartphone, sales of the device have been obscured so far, with Apple naturally not being one to disclose sales of a device before earnings releases. However, according to Canalys, while the iPhone X  performed below analysts lofty expectations, it still shipped a respectable 29 million smartphones, being […]

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Samsung announces 860 PRO and 860 EVO high-end SSDs powered by V-NAND technology

Currently, Samsung's 850 EVO series is the No.1 selling SSD brand in the market. Samsung today announced the next generation high-performance SSDs 860 PRO and 860 EVO as the successors to the popular 850 PRO and 850 EVO SSDs. The new 860 PRO and 860 EVO SSDs combine the latest 512Gb and 256Gb 64-layer V-NAND, […]

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