Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Microsoft’s Satya Nadella is “very happy” with the gaming business the company has built through Xbox and PC

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently spoke at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco where he discussed the company's gaming business (via DualShockers). Among some of his comments, he stated that he was "very happy" about the gaming asset the company built has which was built on the Xbox brand and PC […]

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Fitbit announce Fitbit Ionic Adidas Edition smartwatch

Fitbit has partnered with sportsgear company Adidas for a special edition of their Ionic smartwatch. The Fitbit Ionic Adidas Edition features a special Adidas-branded watch face, special wristbands, and the Adidas Train app for runners, plus all the usual features of the Ionic watch. The bands are perforated for better ventilation and water resistant. The Adidas […]

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Unigram X debuts with My People support

Earlier this year, Telegram announced Telegram X for iOS and Android, for Windows 10 users, independent developers were hard at work on Unigram X for Windows. Unlike Telegram X for iOS and Android, Unigram X isn't a separate app but is being delivered as an update to pre-existing Unigram client which is rolling out now. […]

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UWP Community Toolkit v2.2 now available with My People shoulder taps support, more

Microsoft today announced version 2.2 of the UWP Community toolkit, a collection of open source controls developers can use to easily create UWP apps. Version 2.2 introduces a new Parsers package, new controls and helpers, and many improvements and bug fixes to existing APIs. While UWP Community Toolkit is for mostly targetted at desktop apps, it […]

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Final Fantasy XV free demo is available on Windows 10, requires an Intel i5 processor or higher

If you aren't sure about picking up Final Fantasy XV for Windows 10 when it releases next week, you can try out a free demo right now through the Microsoft Store (via Windows Blog Italia). The free demo, available here, is essentially the same as the final product except sub-quests have been disabled according to […]

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Intel shows off 5G enabled 2-in-1 laptops at MWC 2018

Intel has shown off a new 2-in-1 at MWC in Barcelona which has a 5G modem for better speeds. If you remember recently, Qualcomm announced their new 5G modem and was working with OEM partners to implement 5G in mobile devices. While 5G is still not mainstream and there are very few network providers actually […]

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Overwatch announces Brigitte as the game’s newest Hero

After teasing the introduction of a new Hero over the past week, Overwatch has finally announced that Brigitte, Torbjörn's daughter, will be joining the game. Brigitte plays the role of a support Hero. As such, she provides healing for teammates and allies on the battlefield. "Brigitte specializes in armor. She can throw Repair Packs to heal […]

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Microsoft Teams finally has full guest access support

After months of wait, Microsoft is finally adding support for full guest access to Microsoft Teams. The company was initially planning to add support for guest access to Teams by the end of June last year, but it later got delayed. With support for full guest access on Microsoft Teams, companies will now be able […]

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Ex-BioShock devs announce The Blackout Club, a co-op horror coming to Xbox One next year

The group who brought you The Magic Circle are back again with their next game. Question, a studio founded by ex-BioShock developers, has announced the co-op horror The Blackout Club, coming to consoles and PC next year. The Blackout Club follows a group of teenagers who venture below their town to investigate strange occurrences that […]

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VLC for Windows updated with improved chromecast support, hardware decoding and more

Earlier this month, VLC Media Player for Windows received a major update with several new improvements like HEVC hardware decoding on Windows, using DxVA2 and D3D11, support for 360 video and 3D audio, support for Chromecast streaming and more. Today, VLC released v3.0.1 update with improved chromecast support, hardware decoding, adaptive streaming, and number of […]

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Microsoft announces number of projects to deliver intelligent health through AI and the cloud

Last year, Microsoft announced several new health care related initiatives and solutions to help health industry partners and organizations to use intelligent technology to improve the lives of people around the world. Microsoft's Healthcare NExT initiative integrated research and health technology product development, and also established a new model at Microsoft for strategic health industry partnerships. Today, […]

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Microsoft’s fast Bluetooth pairing technology gets a name

Microsoft recently rolled out a new feature called "streamlined pairing experience" with Build 17093 for Fast Ring users. The feature essentially allowed users to pair Bluetooth accessories with just a single click. Now, WalkingCat has leaked some information that suggests that Microsoft might be planning to rename the feature in the final release. According to […]

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Fitbit’s affordable smartwatch leaks out

Earlier this week we reported that Fitbit is working on a "Family" of smartwatches which are scheduled to release year. While everyone's still getting their heads around how Fitbit's smartwatches will work, Wareable shared some renders of what might be the upcoming smartwatch from Fitbit. The device has a watch face similar to that of Fitbit devices […]

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How to disable the touchscreen on your Windows 10 PC

Many premium Windows 10 PCs now ship with a touchscreen, due to the rising popularity of two in ones, the touch focus of Windows 10 as an OS, and the fact that touch screens do offer a lot of versatility. However, there are a variety of reasons one could have gotten a Windows 10 PC […]

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How to restore missing Microsoft Store app in Windows 10 build 17110

Last night's Windows 10 build shipped with an irritating bug for some. Upon installation of the update, users discovered that the Microsoft store was rendered inaccessible, and attempting to fix the issue manually would only exacerbate the problem. A user on the Microsoft Answers forum has come up with a solution to the problem, but […]

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Amazon Prime Music now live in India

Amazon today has launched Prime Music for customers in India. The service allows Amazon Prime subscribers to stream and download songs. Back in December 2016, Amazon announced Prime Video for the Indian market and has now made Prime Music available in India as well. Prime Music is free for Amazon Prime members and will come […]

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OneDrive for Android updated with mutiple camera-related updates

Microsoft today released a significant update for the OneDrive for Android app, taking it to version 5.4. The update includes a raft of camera-related updates, including the ability to add filters to your pictures, navigate them faster and a built-in camera app. The full changelog reads as below: Digitize Enhanced – Cut, rotate and choose new […]

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Amazon acquires Ring, maker of video doorbells and other IoT devices

Amazon is acquiring Ring, a California-based maker of video doorbells and other smart home devices. According to the reports, the deal is valued at over $1 billion. Ring is committed to reducing crime in neighborhoods around the world by creating innovative devices that put the power of home security in the hands of homeowners. "We'll […]

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Trials of the Blood Dragon and Brave: The Video Game are now free through Games with Gold

Xbox Live Gold members can now download Trials of the Blood Dragon and Brave: The Video Game for free through the Games with Gold program. Each month four games are discounted across Xbox One and Xbox 360 and the beginning of March brings another decent pair of games, once again mainly in the form of a Ubisoft title. […]

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Amazon brings Alexa support to the Sonos One in Canada

Amazon has brought Alexa Support to the Sonos one in Canada with a free update. Now, users in Canada will be able to issue Alexa voice commands and ask for news, weather, and more, just like their US counterparts are able to. Alexa will also support music services like Amazon Music (obviously), and Spotify among […]

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US Supreme Court justices express support for US over Microsoft in data jurisdiction case

Microsoft's legal battle with the US government over information on overseas servers is heating up in the courts. Bloomberg reports that several US supreme court Justices favour the government's side over Microsoft's at this stage, with some expressing concerns that emails which are sent from the supreme court building another building just down the block […]

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Deal Alert: Grab the Microsoft Surface Book for $849

Microsoft's original Surface is now on sale from $849 on Woot, albeit for refurbished editions of the laptop. While the Surface Book has since been superseded by the Surface Book with Performance Base and Surface Book 2, it still remains a formidable computer, praised for its innovative form-factor, and long-lasting battery life. The Surface book […]

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Google self-spying Clip camera finally goes on Sale

Google has finally rolled out Clip for sale starting today. The camera was announced back in October last year during Google I/O and is now available in the United States. For those who don't remember, the camera was designed to constantly take pictures and capture videos when its AI notices something is happening so you […]

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Google is adding a dark theme to ChromeOS

A dark theme is a feature users on multiple OSes have wanted ever since Windows phone debuted with its lovely dark UI, and before then, Google was rumoured to be adopting a dark theme in Android P, but has recently backed down from the rumour, with only a  slight concession to dark themes in Android Oreo […]

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Wacom announce the modular Surface Studio Microsoft should have made

The Surface Studio is very cool, but $3000 for a core i5 processor and 8 GB of RAM does not exactly say, professional artist. The most annoying thing about the Surface Studio is that the PC is underpowered but permanently welded to the screen, meaning there is no way to upgrade to a more powerful […]

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The Microsoft Store is missing for some in the Windows Insider build 17110

Microsoft's new Windows Insider build has an unforeseen error. Windows Insiders have quickly become aware of a bug that prevents the store app from working, rendering it useless. Microsoft's Jason Howard explains the situation in a forum post. We launched build 17110 to WIP Fast this morning and have received a quick influx of feedback […]

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Facebook’s Messenger is getting better for business users

Facebook Messenger is getting more useful for businesses. Facebook is adding a new feature that lets users auto-populate their data with stored details on Facebook. Say, for instance, if a businesses' Messenger bot asks for your phone number or email, Facebook will surface an auto complete bubble that will let you upload the data required. […]

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Samsung Executive sheds light on the upcoming foldable Galaxy X

Samsung just launched the much anticipated S9 and S9 Plus at an event during the MWC 2018. However, this doesn't mean that leaks and speculations related to Samsung are stopped. While S9 is an upgrade over the S8, it is not the most exciting Android phone right now. Samsung has been rumored to be working […]

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Bug Fixes and Known Issues in Windows 10 Build 17110 for PC

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 17110 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build does not include any end user consumer features, but includes a couple of features for enterprise customers. As usual, this build also includes several bug fixes and general improvements. Read about them below. General changes, improvements, and […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 17110 for Insiders in the Fast ring

Microsoft today released Windows 10 RS4 Build 17110 for Insiders in the Fast ring. This build does not include any new features for consumers, but it does include some new features for enterprise customers. Read about them below. Support for custom actions during feature update: With this build, enterprise can run their own custom actions/scripts […]

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Microsoft’s Seeing AI App wins Global Mobile Award at the MWC 2018

Last year, Microsoft released a new app called Seeing AI that changed the lives of blind and low vision community. Seeing AI app uses the power of AI to describe nearby people, text and objects. Blind and low vision community people can just hold up their phone and hear information about the world around them. […]

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MWC 2018: Qualcomm says many more Always Connected ARM PCs coming

Microsoft's OEMs are expected to ship the first Windows 10 on ARM sometime this quarter, but according to Qualcomm the laptops and tablets running the OS are just the first wave, with "many more" devices coming later this year. The news was reported by Roland Quandt who attended Qualcomm's MWC 2018 presentation. Qualcomm just teased […]

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Four more Xbox 360 titles will be enhanced for Xbox One X today including The Witcher 2 and Crackdown

It looks like the ad appearing on Xbox's dashboard earlier today was indeed correct and The Witcher 2 will be Xbox One X enhanced. In addition, three more Xbox 360 games are joining the Xbox One enhanced club as well, and they include titles in some of Microsoft's most beloved series (via Major Nelson). The […]

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ESRB will soon start labeling games with In-Game Purchases

Coming off the tail end of months of controversy surrounding loot boxes in video games after the release of Star Wars Battlefront II, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has announced that they will add a new label to games containing in-game purchases. Though at first glance it appears to be a step in the […]

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Google releases Flutter mobile UI framework to take on Microsoft’s Xamarin

At MWC 2018 today, Google announced the beta release of Flutter, its mobile UI framework for developing native interfaces on iOS and Android. Flutter will compete with Microsoft's cross platform mobile framework Xamarin. Flutter is targeted towards developers who want to quickly ship features with a focus on native end-user experiences on iOS and Android. […]

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The Witcher 2 may be getting Xbox One X enhanced

Xbox's plans to enhance more Xbox 360 games for Xbox One X may be including a popular title in the near future. This is all according to an ad for The Witcher 2 on the Xbox dashboard initially spotted by a Reddit user. The ad reads "The Witcher series. Play Witcher 2 enhanced for Xbox […]

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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is now an Xbox Play Anywhere title

Nearly five months after its initial release, Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite is now an Xbox Play Anywhere title. Though Capcom didn't make this announcement itself, the game's Microsoft Store page was updated unexpectedly to confirm this news (via OnMSFT). With Xbox Play Anywhere, buying just one digital copy of a game on Xbox One snags […]

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Xbox One S Sea of Thieves Bundle announced and is available for pre-order, releases March 20

A few weeks ago Amazon prematurely revealed the existence of an Xbox One S Sea of Thieves bundle just like it did with the PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds bundle. It was only a matter of time before this new bundle was officially announced, and that day has arrived (via Major Nelson). The Xbox One S Sea of […]

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Microsoft Teams for Android updated with several new features

Microsoft Teams app for Android devices yesterday got a major updated with new features and improvements. With this new update, users can share their chat history with new participants during group chat, they can get attention of others by using @mentions, they can join meetings with entering their identification details and more. Find the full […]

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Microsoft doubles down on Windows 10 IoT with support for NXP processors

At the Embedded World Conference today, Microsoft announced support for Windows 10 IoT Core on NXP's i.MX series of processors. NXP's i.MX product portfolio is one of the most popular IoT processor families in the market and with the added Windows IoT support, OEMs can easily build Windows-based secure IoT devices. A private preview of […]

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Microsoft plans to charge money for some premium fonts

Microsoft recently announced the ability to download fonts from the Windows Store. This gave Windows 10 users an ability to customize fonts system-wide from settings. Now it looks like Microsoft is planning to charge users for the premium fonts. Microsoft has been exploring new revenue options after Windows 10 marked the entry into the "Windows […]

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Fitbit plans to launch a “Family” of smartwatches this year

Fitbit is not a having a good time when it comes to sales as people have started looking at other options with better features. However, it looks like this might change this year as the company finally has decided to move from activity trackers to smartwatches. At the latest earnings call, Fitbit said it would produce […]

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Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon 700 series to enable mid-range devices with premium features

At MWC 2018, Qualcomm today announced the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 700 Mobile Platform Series which will enable flagship features for premium mid-range devices. Snapdragon 700 Series will include on-device AI supported by the AI Engine, and improvements to camera, device performance and power. Snapdragon 700 Series highlights: AI: Snapdragon 700 Series products will come with the […]

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OneNote for Android updated with usability improvements

Microsoft has today released a new update for OneNote for Android app, taking it to version 16.0.9029.2079, with the update bringing along a usability improvement. In the latest version of the app, OneNote will now remember the notes you were working on and display them immediately when you open the app, which should speed record entry. […]

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Supreme court to hear long-running Microsoft digital jurisdiction case today

We have long been following the saga of Microsoft's ongoing 2013 data jurisdiction case, with Microsoft today in the US Supreme Court fighting a data request by the DoJ for information held in Ireland on their servers on a claimed Irish resident. Microsoft has long held that the DoJ should request the email data they seek […]

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Monday, February 26, 2018

This week’s Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales feature Forza Motorsport 7 and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

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. This […]

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New report claims Apple will launch iPhone X Plus this year

Last September Apple announced the iPhone X which was the successor to the iPhone 7 series. The device was an instant hit until Apple decided to call it off this year. Now, Bloomberg has some latest tips on the upcoming iPhone X Plus which will be replacing the existing iPhone X. The phone, however, is […]

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Review: Beholder: Complete Edition, Mulaka and Rad Rodgers — Roundup

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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YouTube’s Live streaming functionality gets more accessible

Google is improving its live streaming service to make it more accessible and "sticky" to users. First, Google is improving its automatic captioning service, with a live automatic speech recognition which parses streamers and automatically provides captions for their speech in lieu of professional captions. The firm will also roll out live chat replay, so […]

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Microsoft’s Build 2018 loses the attention war with Google I/O as it fails to sell out

For the first time in years, Microsoft's Build 2018 conference has failed to sell out, despite it traditionally selling out in hours or even minutes after slots open up. There are a few reasons why Microsoft's seeing less interest this year. To begin with, Build's registration fees this year at $2,495 are one of the most […]

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Microsoft looking at significantly expanding industrial design team

Steve Jobs famously accused Microsoft of not having any taste, but over the last 5-6 years, Microsoft has been working hard at turning that image around, often leading from the front with their Surface line of laptops and PCs. Microsoft is currently poised to release a number of new rumoured products, such as the Surface […]

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Deal: Microsoft is now offering $100 discount on the best Windows Mixed Reality headset

Microsoft is selling a wide range of Windows Mixed Reality headsets, but the best of the lot appears to be the Samsung Odyssey. For one, the screen has two 1440 x 1600 screens, slightly higher than the standard 1440 x 1440 screen per eye in the other devices. The screen is also OLED, which makes for much […]

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Report: A free version of Microsoft Teams is in the works

Microsoft Teams is a chat-based collaboration platform that brings your team's conversations, files, and tools in a single workspace. Microsoft announced the general availability of Teams just 11-months back and since than more than 125,000 organizations have adopted this tool for their internal communication needs. Microsoft has been regularly delivering updates to this service with […]

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Sony finally unveils a flagship mobile device with a revamped design

At MWC 2018 today, Sony finally unveiled their revamped design of their smartphones with the new Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. As you expect from a 2018 Android flagship device, this device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor for delivering great performance and with X20 LTE to offer Gigabit LTE speeds. The […]

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Metal Gear Survive fails to impress on UK sales charts following launch

The release of Konami's Metal Gear Survive appears to have been met with a tepid response in the United Kingdom. Following its launch, the game debuted at sixth on the UK sales charts according to GFK Chart-Track. FIFA 18 on the other hand held steady and retained the top position for the second consecutive week. […]

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Deal: Surface Pro with Intel Core m3 and Black Type Cover for just $699

If you are looking for a decent tablet which can be used for your occasional work, check out this deal from Microsoft Store. You can now save $229 on the Surface Pro Intel Core m3/128GB SSD + Black Type Cover bundle, after the discount it is now available at just $699. The new Surface Pro […]

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Rise of the Tomb Raider, Sea of Thieves and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in March

A few days ago on Twitter Larry Hryb teased one of the games joining the Xbox Game Pass program in March by posting a picture of Rise of the Tomb Raider with seven other unrevealed games. Today the full list has been unveiled by Xbox Wire and it includes the Xbox exclusive platformer Super Lucky's […]

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Microsoft brings its Quantum Development Kit to macOS and Linux

Microsoft last year released the first public preview of Quantum Development Kit which helped developers learn how to program a quantum computer which is believed to be the future of computing. Since its release, thousands of developers including students, professors, researchers, algorithm designers, and people new to quantum development have explored the Quantum Development Kit. Based on their feedback, Microsoft today […]

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Microsoft To-Do app for Android updated with usability improvements

Microsoft yesterday released a new update for Microsoft To-Do app in Play Store. This v1.25.56 build is a minor update but brings along a nice usability improvement. Find the change log below. If you have finished your to-do list, you may find it difficult to find new tasks to do in search results. Now you […]

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Check out the official intro video of HUAWEI MateBook X Pro

At Mobile World Congress 2018, Huawei yesterday unveiled the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, the world's first FullView Touch-screen notebook with a stunning 91% screen-to-body ratio. Huawei  has uploaded the official intro video of this laptop now, you can check it out above. Highlights of HUAWEI MateBook X Pro: HUAWEI's first notebook with FullView design. The 91% […]

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Lenovo introduces Yoga 730 2-in-1 device with both Alexa and Cortana built-in

At MWC 2018, Lenovo today announced the new Yoga 730 (in 13-inch and 15-inch models) and the new 14-inch Yoga 530.  With the new Yoga 730, Lenovo is trying to bring the premium Yoga family features to more affordable price point. With both Cortana and Alexa built-in, the Yoga 730 offers more choice and recognizes voice commands from across the […]

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MWC 2018: Working concept phone solves notch problem in unique way

Full-screen phones are coming, but to get there phone OEMs will have to solve a few problems with the front-facing hardware on a typical smartphone. This means finding a solution for the front-facing camera, fingerprint reader and earpiece. Small phone OEM Vivo has been at the head of this race surprisingly, shipping the first phone […]

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Sunday, February 25, 2018

Details on the strategic MoU signed by Xiaomi and Microsoft

Last week, we reported that Xiaomi has signed a strategic MoU with Microsoft to collaborate on cloud, AI and laptop devices. Microsoft believes that its leading technologies in cloud computing and AI will help in strengthening Xiaomi's leadership in mobile, smart devices and services, and contribute to the acceleration of its international expansion. Their MoU […]

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Apple dropping iTunes Store support on Windows XP and Vista PCs from May 25, 2018

Apple today announced that it will drop support for iTunes Store on Windows XP and Vista PCs from May 25, 2018. Since Apple is introducing security changes, older Windows PCs will not able to use the iTunes Store. If you have previous version of iTunes already installed, you can continue to use it without support […]

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Microsoft partners with Packerland Broadband to bring broadband internet access to people living in rural regions

At the National Governors Association's winter meeting today, Microsoft announced their partnership with Packerland Broadband to bring broadband internet access to people living in rural regions of northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan over the next four years. Packerland Broadband will use Microsoft's TV White Spaces technology and Wi-Fi hardware to extend the […]

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Latest Opera beta update comes with faster ad blocker, ability to select multiple tabs and more

Opera recently released a new desktop beta build that comes with an improved ad blocker, a new way to select and copy multiple page addresses at once and some new error pages animations. Opera browser already comes with a built-in ad-blocker. Opera has now improved the string matching algorithm in their ad-blocker for performance gains. […]

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Poll: Which feature of Samsung Galaxy S9 impressed you the most

Samsung just announced their new flagship phones Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus during MWC in Barcelona. While both the phones had a tagline "The Camera Reimagined", Samsung did make sure to add a couple of great features in the devices. While the device does have some extraordinary features, we are sure that there must be […]

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

After months of anticipation and leaks, Samsung has finally unveiled the 2018 flagship device Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. The company revealed both the devices today during MWC in Barcelona. We already knew pretty much everything about the device, thanks to the detailed leaks but for those who missed it, head down to take a […]

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Nokia tries to take on Samsung Galaxy S9 with its new Nokia 8 Sirocco

Last year, Nokia first announced their high-end Android device, the Nokia 8. Even though it had flagship specs, it was not well received among the consumers because of the availability of better alternatives from Samsung and others. This year at MWC 2018, Nokia today announced their new flagship device, the new Nokia 8 Sirocco. Nokia […]

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Huawei unveils Matebook X Pro laptop with a stunning truly bezel-free display

At Mobile World Congress 2018, Huawei today unveiled the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, the world's first FullView Touch-screen notebook with a stunning 91% screen-to-body ratio. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro combines a metal uni-body design with a sandblast finish for contemporary finesse and it will be available in Space Gray and Mystic Silver. At 14.6mm […]

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Huff Post breaks embargo with full details of Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

It is somewhat appropriate that the most leaked phone ever should have a final leak even on its launch day. Step forward the Huffington Post, who seems to have fired off their article on the launch early, posting full details on the special features of the new handset. They note the device has a new […]

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Hacker claims to have booted full Windows 10 on ARM on Lumia 950 prototype

It seems the quest to install a new OS on only Windows Phones is going much faster than anticipated. We wrote recently that due to the crucial absence of specific firmware drivers it would be difficult to bring full Windows 10 ARM to Windows Phones, but that developers and hackers were working to investigate and address […]

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Saturday, February 24, 2018

Microsoft Research create Haptic Link to make VR controllers feel more real (video)

While the quality of the visual effects in virtual reality continues to improve with the power of PCs and GPUs used to render it, the same can not be said for most of the other senses we use to perceive reality, including the sense of touch. In particular, VR games and applications often require users […]

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Forget tomorrow’s event – Full Samsung Galaxy S9 launch video leaks

Samsung's Galaxy S9 and S9+ handsets are being launched tomorrow, but if you were going to miss the event, you can have an instant preview now, as Samsung's full launch video for the devices have leaked. The video does not have any surprises, with all of the information leaked already, such as the new Dex dock, […]

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Google’s ARCore 1.0 will bring Augmented Reality to 100 million smartphones

Google's AR Solution ARCore is finally getting launched this week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. ARCore 1.0will allow developers to– in conjunction with Google lens — use phone cameras to build apps that overlay information over the world. Think Nokia's Here City Lens, but more sophisticated, and available to more people. "Developers can […]

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Microsoft’s new Swiftkey beta adds custom sticker support

Microsoft has updated their Swiftkey beta app for android with a few new features. The firm has added custom stickers, a way for users to create their own stickers to share using the keyboard. You can use photos stored in your phone to create a new sticker. More importantly, Microsoft has added a new "Toolbar" […]

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Top 5 games coming to Xbox One next week include Deep Rock Galactic and Turok

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 February 26 through March 4 that we think you should check […]

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Review: Assassin’s Creed Origins: The Hidden Ones, Little Nightmares: The Residence and Past Cure — Roundup

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. Now with the holidays over, frequent releases are ramping back up again. Some of the games reviewed […]

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More real-life Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ pictures leak

Tomorrow Samsung will introduce the world to the 2018 flagship Galaxy S9 and S9 +.  Not many surprises are expected, as the handset has been heavily leaked, more the closer we get to the actual launch date. Today we have some more real-life images of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 +, showing the sleek […]

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Microsoft discovers palette of old Lumias, offers them for sale

There is hardly any reason anymore to buy a Windows Phone unless your company's solution is currently dependent on the platform and you have not quite managed to make the jump to a living platform yet. If you are in such a predicament, however, you may, however, be very happy to hear Microsoft appears to […]

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Power BI admins can now automatically install apps for end users

Microsoft yesterday announced a new feature for Power BI admins that will allow them to automatically install apps for end users, making it easier to distribute the right apps to the targeted set of people. Generally, Power BI users have to find the app in Microsoft AppSource or follow an installation link. But with this […]

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Microsoft releases new cumulative update for Windows 10 Anniversary and Fall Creators Update users

Microsoft today released Cumulative Update Build 14393.2097 and Build 15063.936 to Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Windows 10 Version 1607) and Windows 10 Creators Update (Windows 10 Version 1703) users respectively. These updates does not include any new features, but they include several bug fixes. Find the full change log below. February 22, 2018—KB4077525 (OS Build 14393.2097): […]

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Friday, February 23, 2018

Microsoft releases new firmware updates for Surface Book to improve system stability and battery reliability

Earlier this month, Microsoft released driver and firmware updates for Surface Book to Windows Update. Yesterday, Microsoft released these updates on the Microsoft Download Center in MSI format. These updates provide improved system stability and battery reliability to Surface Book devices with Windows 10 Version 1703 (Creators Update) and above. Surface Embedded Controller Firmware (v90.2098.256.0) […]

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Microsoft collaborates with Tamil Nadu Government in India to enhance digital literacy across all levels

Microsoft today announced their collaboration with the government of Tamil Nadu in India to improve the integration of technology in teaching and learning. As part of this agreement, Microsoft will adopt seven schools initially to train their students and teachers around building 21st century skills which includes critical thinking, creative coding & gaming, app development, robotics, and […]

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Microsoft brings call snapshots feature to all Skype for Android users

Microsoft is rolling out a new update for Skype on Android. The latest update brings the call snapshot feature to all users. With this new feature, users can easily take a photo of a video call and share it with the person they are chatting with. During the video call, there's a new camera button […]

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HTC re-absorbs VR division, lays off 100 employees

There was a time when HTC's Vive VR division appeared to be the most viable part of the company, and there was serious talk about the company selling or spinning off the division. While HTC's phone division has not been re-invigorated, their VR division has not maintained its growth and market share either, with Facebook's […]

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Samsung patents improved wireless car charger for Galaxy S9

Samsung appears to be working on an improved wireless car charging dock for its 2018 range of  flagship smartphones. LetsGoDigital have noticed a new patent by the Korean company of an improved wireless car charger, likely for the Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note 9. Unlike the previous model (right) the device in the patent […]

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Google announces better Assistant integration, multiple language support and more

Google has today announced a couple of new features and improvements for its Assistant during MWC 2018. With the latest features, Google is aiming for a deeper integration of Assistant with OEMs, multilingual support and more. The Assistant is now available in many languages apart from English. The new languages include Danish, Dutch, Hindi, Indonesian, […]

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Chrome adds pull to refresh support for Windows 10 2 in 1s

Google is making its browser more friendly to touch-friendly users. Pull to refresh is a gesture that has been standard for refreshing content in mobile apps like Twitter and has even found its way to browsers on tablets and smartphones, but has yet to be implemented in the Chrome browser on Windows PCs — till […]

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Microsoft’s Andromeda device might be a modular Surface phone

Microsoft's Andromeda story has been traced out across the web in rumour, innuendo, and modular images, much like Bigfoot sightings. A new patent filing via (Thurrott), reveals a detachable Andromeda concept. Microsoft's filing features a modular hinge, recasting Andromeda as a foldable device which is modular. Both sides of the device would, therefore, be able to […]

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Microsoft will support multiple instance UWP apps in Windows 10 version 1803

Microsoft is going to be enabling multi-instance support for Windows 10 UWPs in the Windows 10 Spring Update. In a blog post on the Microsoft Dev site tweeted out earlier this week, the firm explains how developers can customise their apps for multi-instance support. Prior to Windows 10, version 1803, only one instance of a […]

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Here’s what’s new, fixed and broken in Windows 10 build 17107

This week, Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 17107 for PCs on the fast ring. In this build, the firm continues to polish up Windows 10 RS4 as it prepares for release. There's not much new, but there are a few fixes and even fewer known issues. Here's the full changelog as you decide whether […]

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Microsoft releases Windows build 17107 to the fast ring for Insiders

Microsoft has released a new update for Windows insiders on the Fast Ring for Windows 10. This build is for RS4 users, and is focused on cleaning up bugs in the experience as Microsoft builds up to release. The main feature included in this build are improvements to the Windows Update experience. "In an effort to […]

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Turok and Turok 2 are up for pre-order on Xbox One, release next month

Night Dive Studios' remastered versions of Turok and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil are making their way to Xbox One next month. A description of each game can be read below. "Turok is back and no dinosaur is safe! When it was first released in 1997, Turok introduced gamers to a world teeming with cunning […]

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Cuphead claims three DICE Awards while Breath of the Wild takes home Game of the Year

To culminate the week-long games industry gathering, the 21st annual DICE Awards took place last night in Las Vegas where dozens of games were honored at the event. While Nintendo was the big winner and snagged Game of the Year with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Microsoft also got in a few […]

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Ubisoft details Assassin’s Creed Origins: Curse of the Pharaohs expansion out next month

Ubisoft has released new details regarding Assassin's Creed Origins' upcoming major expansion, Curse of the Pharaohs. Tucked in at the bottom of this announcement was its release date, which appears to have slipped a week from the original date of March 6 and will now launch on March 13. Curse of the Pharaohs follows Bayek […]

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Microsoft rolls out a new update for OneNote for Windows 10

Microsoft has pushed out a new update for those on Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile users. The latest update available for Windows Insiders on Release Preview Ring and bumps the app to v17.9029.20992.0. You can head below to take a look at what's new with the latest update: OneNote users can send a copy […]

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Xiaomi signs MoU with Microsoft to collaborate on Cloud, AI and Laptops

Xiaomi today announced that they have signed a strategic MoU with Microsoft to collaborate in cloud support, AI and laptop devices. Both the companies are also planning to collaborate on digital assistants. Xiaomi mentioned that this partnership will help them to accelerate pace to bring more exciting products and services to their users. For Microsoft, […]

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Kylie Jenner wipes $1 billion dollars from Snapchat’s value with a single tweet

Snapchat's newest update has not been received well, and it may have just taken a financial toll on the company. This week, celebrity and person famous for being famous, Kylie Jenner tweeted out that the new Snapchat redesign was sapping her will to use the app, claiming that she doesn't open Snapchat anymore. The result […]

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Google’s Chrome OS shows us what to expect when PWAs hit Windows

While Google and Microsoft have both announced full Progressive Web App support for their desktop browsers, Google seems to be further along on the process. Google's take on Progressive Web Apps has debuted in Chrome OS's canary build, featuring web-apps that look all the more like a native app. Thurrott.com gave it a spin on […]

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Deal: Dell Inspiron 13 2-in-1 PC with 8th gen Intel Core i5 and 8GB RAM available for $549

You can now get Dell Inspiron 13 2-in-1 PC with 8th gen Intel Core i5 and 8GB RAM for just $549. Thanks to its 360-degree hinge, you can use this device in four different modes: tent, stand, laptop, and tablet. It features a 13.3-inch Full HD wide-angle display for great visual experience. With a performance […]

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Microsoft opens a new start up space in London, The Reactor

Microsoft has unveiled a new Reactor space in Shoreditch, London. The firm's Reactor spaces are used to develop start-up talent, and this one is no different "The Reactor is a $20m investment by Microsoft over the next 10 years," said Microsoft's UK CEO, Cindy Rose in a speech announcing the space. "It's a reflection of the […]

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Microsoft will no longer allow users of older Windows 10 builds into Windows Insider program

Microsoft is now going to be streamlining the number of upgrade paths for the Windows Insider program, allowing only Windows Insiders on builds like version 1703 and above to upgrade to the most recent builds like version 1803 and the recent RS5 builds. Microsoft's Jason Howard announced the change in a blog post earlier this month, […]

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OneDrive for iOS updated with improved TouchID security

Microsoft is rolling out another update for the OneDrive app on iOS. OneDrive for iOS has been updated in the app store to version 10.4 with support for Symantec VIP authentication. Here's the changelog: Support for Symantec VIP multi-factor authentication. Fixed an issue where the Upload to OneDrive button was an unreadable color. Symantec VIP is […]

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SMITE Pro League and SMITE Console Series will be exclusive to Mixer viewers

More than 25 million people have played the hit battle arena game SMITE till date. Microsoft is now trying to capitalise on this popularity with a new partnership. Microsoft yesterday announced that they have partnered with Hi-Rez Studios to bring both the SMITE Pro League (SPL) and SMITE Console Series (SCS) exclusively to Mixer viewers. […]

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Annabelle Ransomware is new vulnerability you should be careful about!

It has not been long since we talked about Spectre and Meltdown. Now, a new ransomware has been spotted online. This ransomware is called The Annabelle Ransomware. This new ransomware was discovered by a Security Researcher named Bart. This is very suspicious as this ransomware boots along with the OS by overwriting the master boot record of […]

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Microsoft patents special Magnetic Lock for their Surface Phone

Microsoft has employed a lot of creative thinking in the development of their foldable phone/tablet device, believed to be code-named Andromeda. This has been evidenced by the number of patents which has been published, most filed in the summer of 2016. The latest to hit the web is for the "MAGNETIC BLOCK LOCKING OF AN […]

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Text.io will let you send text messages from your Windows PC

While Microsoft is working on a way to let users send and receive texts from their PCs, third-party app developers have long since found myriad ways to scratch that itch. Textto is a new web app/desktop app for texting on your desktop. It works with Android phones, and needs little but notification sync and an internet […]

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Gartner: Worldwide Smartphone Sales decline for the first time

The Smartphone market has finally plateaued in growth, experiencing its first decline last year in Q4 2017, reports Gartner. The research firm says this is a consequence of users picking more expensive/quality models (as is demonstrated with the iPhone X sales reports by Kantar) and keeping them longer, and the tendency for upgrading feature phone users […]

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Evleaks leaks the final pricing of Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung is just a week away from launching the Galaxy S9 during MWC 2018. While almost everything is already leaked, Evleaks just leaked the final pricing of the upcoming Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. In a tweet, Evleaks shared the pricing of both the upcoming Smartphones. According to him, Galaxy S9 will cost around 841 […]

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Microsoft wants to make Windows Updates faster

Microsoft has been working on increasing the speed of Windows Updates in PCs in Windows 10. When reached out on Twitter, Microsoft's Dona Sarkar informed users that fast updates were a priority on the platform. Now THIS is something we are pushing the dev team for, it'll benefit EVERY user. — Dona Sarkar (@donasarkar) February […]

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Google’s Reply app adds smart replies to Skype, GroupMe and other messaging apps

Google released a new messaging app extension this week with Reply, a smart reply generator for Android messaging apps. Reply works with apps like Microsoft's Skype and automatically generates replies for you, much like Google already does with its Allo app. The smart assistant will, once fully enabled be able to do things like read your […]

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Microsoft release stand-alone Edge Dev Tools for frustrated UWP developers

Microsoft has released a standalone version of the Microsoft Edge DevTools which can be used to diagnose JavaScript issues on applications running the Microsoft Edge layout engine. App developers can use the DevTools to easily diagnose layout issues, set JavaScript breakpoints, and optimize for memory and performance scenarios. The free app can be downloaded from […]

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Android O update resumed for Samsung Galaxy S8

Last week we reported that Samsung has halted the rollout of Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8. Now it looks like the company has finally sorted out the issues and the update has been resumed. If you don't remember, the company halted the Android Oreo update last week because of unexpected reboots happening to some […]

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Grab Dead Space for free on Origin

You can grab the beloved survival horror Dead Space for free right now on PC through Origin. EA is offering the game for free as part of its On the House program. Once you download the game, it's yours to keep forever. This isn't just a trial either, it's the full game. You can add it […]

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OneDrive iOS app receives a minor update with bug fixes

Microsoft today released a minor update (v10.3.3) for their OneDrive app for iOS devices. This update does not include any new features, but it includes some optimizations and fixes several bugs and crashes. Find the list of fixed bugs below. A bug with the title field being empty when trying to rename or create a […]

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HP’s first Snapdragon Windows 10 device now available for pre-order

Back in December, HP announced new ENVY x2, their first Snapdragon-based Windows 10 device at Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit. The new ENVY x2 is now available for pre-order in the US for $999. HP ENVY x2 is a detachable PC like Microsoft's Surface Pro but it is powered by Snapdragon 835 processor. This device is extremely thin […]

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Direct sharing to Twitter from Xbox One may be coming soon

A highly-requested feature may be gracing our Xbox One consoles soon. For a while now, fans have been asking for the ability to directly share videos and clips captured on Xbox One to Twitter just like how those on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch can. According to Jason Beaumont, Experience lead for Xbox and PC Gaming, this […]

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The NPD Group: Xbox One dollar and unit sales in January 2018 are the highest achieved for the platform in a January month

Microsoft may not officially reveal Xbox One unit sales anymore, but The NPD Group does give us a good understanding of how well the console is doing. According to the research firm, Xbox One dollar and unit sales last month were better than any January since its launch (via VentureBeat). "PlayStation 4, Switch, and Xbox […]

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Microsoft announces general availability of Compliance Manager tool for Azure, Dynamics 365, and Office 365

Microsoft today announced the general availability of Compliance Manager tool for Azure, Dynamics 365, and Office 365 Business and Enterprise customers in public clouds. Microsoft also announced the general availability of Azure Information Protection scanner. Compliance Manager will help organizations assess and manage their compliance risk. It is a cross–Microsoft Cloud services solution that does […]

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Watch Phil Spencer’s DICE Summit 2018 Opening Keynote

Yesterday DICE Summit 2018, an annual conference for those in the games industry, began with a keynote speech by Xbox head Phil Spencer. His entire speech encompassed the impact and power of games throughout the world, but it also focused on the importance of representation and diversity in the teams who make them. He explained […]

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Snapchat tells its complaining users to suck it up

Snapchat's algorithmic redesign of its app went over like a fart in the wind with its top customers. 1.2 million aggrieved users drafted and signed a petition, requesting that the firm revert the app design change to the older, more palatable. In a response to the petition, the firm said: We hear you, and appreciate […]

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Intel working with Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft to bring 5G laptops in 2019

Following the announcements by Qualcomm yesterday about the Windows 10 Always Connected PCs, Intel today announced that they are working with Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft to bring 5G laptops in the second half of 2019. These Windows PCs will be powered by Intel XMM 8000 series commercial 5G modems. Intel will demo its proof-of-concept 5G-connected 2-in-1 […]

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Qualcomm and Apple will improve their truly wireless headphones this year

Qualcomm has announced improvements to its TrueWireless Stereo technology, the tech that powers wireless Bluetooth connections in many devices. The firm's improvements to the TrueWireless are designed to work with its recent QCC5100 SoC to reduce power consumption for media and call streaming when using Bluetooth on smartphones and other hardware. It also allows smartphones to connect to […]

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Google reveals another “High Severity” unpatched Windows 10 issue

It has not been a good week for Microsoft when it comes to security, with Google's Project Zero continuing to hammer on Microsoft's operating system and browser, and the company not being able to keep up with the patching. Unlike the earlier Edge issues, the new flaw, discovered by Google's hit squad in November, affects […]

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Microsoft opens new campus in South Dublin

Microsoft has opened a new headquarters in South Dublin Ireland. One Microsoft Place in Leopardstown took three years to construct according to RTE.IE. "Really since Satya Nadella took on as CEO of the company and redefined our mission, which is to empower every individual and organisation on the planet to achieve more," Microsoft's Cthoriana Hallahan said, […]

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Plex updated for the Xbox One

The Plex app for the Xbox One has been updated in the store. The new update is mostly a bug fix update, but it adds support for new codecs like wmv2 vcl and wmav codecs which are wrapped in wmv containers. These are all files which are generated in Microsoft's Windows Media video compression technology […]

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Twitter cracks down hard on bots

Twitter is cracking down hard on bots and automated tweets in response to recent criticism of the company and recent revelations in the US's Russia investigation last week. Yesterday's Twitter's Yoel Roth issued an update to API policy regarding limitations of what users are allowed to do on the platform with automation and apps that […]

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New Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS) Messaging Extension released for Microsoft Teams

Microsoft yesterday announced the release of new Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS) Messaging Extension for Microsoft Teams. This VSTS messaging extension will allow users to search, find, and discuss specific work items in a channel or private chats. This will enable teams in software companies to have group conversation about their work, without leaving Microsoft Teams. Everyone on […]

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Facebook Messenger will now let you easily join group video calls

Facebook is making it easier to add more people to a group chat on Messenger. Previously, users on Messenger could only start group calls from scratch. if they were in an existing call, this was done by dropping their already existing call and looking for the members they want to add. With Messenger's new update, users […]

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Qualcomm shows off reference design for powerful VR headset with inside-out tracking

When Qualcomm announced their Snapdragon 845 processor they promised many VR-related capabilities, and now the company has unveiled a reference design which implements the chipset and which can be easily replicated by OEMs looking to deliver the technology to users. The reference device is based the Snapdragon Mobile VR platform but with twice as much […]

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Microsoft’s chatbot technology finds a home in new Japanese travel app for tourists

JTB Corp. has just released a new app for foreign tourists to Japan (which number more than 28 million per year) to help them navigate the country and assist them during their stay. The application uses technology from navigation firm Navitime Co. and Microsoft Japan, who power the chatbot built into the application. Miko, the chatbot, […]

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Microsoft Research develop technology which would let you game longer on your phone

The best high-end mobile games rival console games, but the price of these high-end graphics is high power consumption by the GPU, meaning your gaming session will be severely limited if you want to make it to the end of the day. Now Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA) and Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) […]

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Microsoft launches new Surface Pro in India

Microsoft today announced the launch of new Surface Pro in India. Unlike the Surface Pro 4, the Surface Pro will be available from various retailers in India including Microsoft stores (Amazon and Flipkart) as well as Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, and other authorized retailers in India. For commercial customers, it will be available through more […]

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MR Guide is the HoloLens tour authoring tool your local museum has been waiting for

We have long promoted the Microsoft HoloLens as the ultimate guided tour device for museums and exhibitions, and now a new application has arrived from Russian startup Hologroup designed to make it even easier for museums and other institutions to get up and running with creating a Hololens-powered experience. Their application, MR Guide for HoloLens, lets […]

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Latest Insider build of Office 2016 for Mac brings Outlook improvements, Excel fixes

Microsoft today released a new Insider Slow build for Office 2016 for Mac. This Version 16.11 is a minor update with most of the suite not receiving any updates or features. Outlook for Mac is the biggest beneficiary, however, with improvements to the People experience and more. Find the full change log below. Outlook for […]

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Tinder vulnerability that lets hackers steal your account patched

Tinder was made vulnerable to an attack that would have let hackers take over a user account with the user's phone number. This attack exploited Facebook's account kit system and a unique vulnerability introduced in Tinder's implementation of account kit. Tinder wasn't checking user's account tokens generated by account kit against their associated client IDs, […]

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Cloud-computing system Shadow gives low-end PCs high-end performance

Usually when you hear about a subscription service for gaming, you imagine a Netflix-type model that lets you play hundreds of games for a low monthly cost. This one, however, is a bit different. French startup Blade has developed a cloud-computing system called Shadow which essentially turns players' low-end rigs into high-end gaming PCs (via Engadget). […]

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Microsoft Edge for iOS updated with 3D Touch support, more

Microsoft today released a new update for its Edge for iOS users. This new update brings the app to version 41.10 and delivers a number of new features. The update has the following changelog, which Microsoft says is based on user feedback: 3D touch pop and peek Find in page (it's in the "…" menu) Set […]

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XCOM 2 is now Xbox One X enhanced

XCOM 2 is now Xbox One X enhanced thanks to the game's latest update. The update is available for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen on consoles and also brings with it a number of fixes and gameplay optimizations. Its Xbox One X enhancements not only bump up the resolution to 1440p but they also increase […]

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Intel tries again with new Spectre patch for SkyLake, Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake processors

Nearly two months after the Meltdown and Spectre processor flaws were revealed, and a month after Intel recommended users avoid their first round of processor patches, Intel is back with a new set of patches for Skylake, Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake processors and also for the X-series. PC users have been complaining that Intel's […]

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AdDuplex report: Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has reached 85% of PCs

According to the latest report by AdDuplex, Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has reached 85% of PCs. This is an impressive number because Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Windows 10, version 1709) was released just 4 months back. After gaining impressive numbers in the last two months ago, FCU's growth has slowed down to 10% […]

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Microsoft to offer technical support to Blind and Low Vision customers through Disability Answer Desk

Be My Eyes is a fast growing app among blind or low vision community of people. This app connects blind or visually impaired users with a sighted volunteer, who can assist the blind or visually impaired, through the video connection from the blind or visually impaired user's rear-facing camera. Over 900,000 people across 150 countries […]

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Deal: Titanfall 2 for PC now available for just $4.99

You can now get Titanfall 2 for PC for just $4.99 from Amazon US. Pilot and Titan unite as never before in Titanfall 2. You can experience a single player campaign that explores the unique bond between man and machine. Game Description: Advanced , Action-Packed Gameplay – Whether fighting as a Pilot, the dominant force on […]

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Google’s Chromebooks will soon support split screen Android apps

Google's Chromebooks will soon support split screen for Android users. While Google's Francois Beaufort teased the feature last year, it is now available in ChromeOS Canary. Once enabled via using the chrome://flags/#enable-split-view flag you'll now be able to snap apps to either the left or the right. It works only in tablet mode of course, and […]

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Leading retailers around the world to sell Windows 10 Always Connected PCs

In addition to the announcement about support from major mobile operators, Qualcomm and Microsoft today announced that major retailers around the world will sell Always Connected PCs to consumers. Beginning this quarter, the Always Connected PCs are expected to be available online and hitting store shelves at the following retailers: U.S.A – Amazon, Microsoft Stores Australia […]

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Major mobile operators announce support for Windows 10 Always Connected PCs

Last year Microsoft and Qualcomm announced Microsoft's Windows 10 on Snapdragon Always Connected PC initiative which would deliver laptops with 20-hour battery life which would only have to be charged once per week and which would deliver faster than WIFI Gigabit LTE connectivity anywhere in the world. At CES, Qualcomm announced that the following carrier […]

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Microsoft announces support for e-mail addresses in Indian languages

On International Mother Language Day, Microsoft today announced support for Email Address Internationalization (EAI) for 15 Indian languages: Hindi, Bodo, Dogri, Konkani, Maithili, Marathi, Nepali, Sindhi, Bengali, Gujarati, Manipuri, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, across most of their email apps and services, including Office 365, Outlook 2016, Outlook.com, Exchange Online and Exchange Online Protection (EOP). […]

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New real-life Samsung Galaxy S9 pictures show a sleek monolith

There's just a week left before Samsung introduces the world to the 2018 flagship Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. While everyone's in anticipation of what Samsung might have in store for us, there are new leaks almost every day. Today we have  some of the first real-life images of the Samsung Galaxy S9. The image […]

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