Saturday, March 31, 2018

Google is shutting down it URL Shortner next year

Google today announced in a blog post that the company is closing it Goo.gl URL shortner next year in favor of Firebase Dynamic Links. The company has given April 13 as the deadline for anyone who wants to use the service or has used the service as anonymous in the past. However, users who have signed up […]

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Microsoft Authenticator app for Android updated with new look and more

Microsoft has released a new update for its beta version of Microsoft Authenticator apps for Android devices.  The app lets users sign-in in a fast and secure way to your personal Microsoft account without using a password. When you try to login to your Microsoft Account on the web, you'll be able to select "use an […]

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Review: Far Cry 5 — Radicalism meets absurdity

Flying over Hope County on my way to arrest the game's main antagonist with a U.S. Marshal wasn't how I expected Far Cry 5 to begin. It sure did lead to a hectic opening mission. Walking into his compound, realizing this was exactly what he had wanted, and seeing the tides turn within a moment […]

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Top 5 games coming to Xbox One next week include TERA and The Adventure Pals

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 April 2 through April 8 that we think you should check […]

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Deal: Save up to $20 on an Xbox One X Enhanced game with the purchase of a new Xbox One X

Yesterday, Microsoft announced a new offer for Xbox One X console in the US. As part of this offer, for a limited time starting on April 1, you can save up to $20 on an Xbox One X Enhanced game with the purchase of a new Xbox One X. Play 130+ Xbox One X Enhanced […]

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How to backup and restore the Windows 10 Start Menu easily

With Windows 8, Microsoft provided a way for users to back up their start screen and start menu configurations. Come Windows 10, users no longer have that option. Restoring a Windows 10 PC means that you have to build up your Start Menu over again, which can be a load of work, especially if you […]

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Cisco announces the All flash Cisco Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack

Cisco last year expanded its Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Solutions portfolio by offering Microsoft Azure Stack on Cisco UCS via an integrated, validated system that enables business to deliver Microsoft Azure services from their on-premises data center. Yesterday, Cisco announced the newest configuration of their Cisco Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack. The new all-flash […]

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Another ex-Windows Phone exec weights in on the OS’s failure, blames OEMs and carriers

The departure of Microsoft's Terry Myerson has drawn out some commentary regarding the highest-profile failure during his tenure – that of Microsoft's Windows Phone initiative. Mr Myerson has already placed the blame firmly on the Windows CE kernel and the Windows Phone business model (though which part he did not explain), saying: We had a […]

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Samsung now allows you to play GIFs on Always-on display of S8 and Note 8

While Samsung has already launched this year's flagship, it looks like the company is still working hard to improve the user experience of last year's devices. With the latest update, Samsung has enabled the use of GIFs on Always-on display. According to SamMobile, users can now place a short GIF to be played when the […]

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Microsoft announces public preview of Remote Desktop web client

Microsoft yesterday announced the public preview of Remote Desktop web client which will allow users to access virtualized apps and desktops from a browser, without the need to install a local Remote Desktop client. Since this works within a browser, installation or maintenance costs can be avoided and users can also access it from anywhere […]

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Friday, March 30, 2018

Amazon’s latest Alexa update will allow users to record DVR using voice commands

Amazon is working hard to improve the Alexa capabilities and with the today's update, Alexa will be able to record DVR using voice commands. This new feature will allow Alexa to start recordings, launch an app, and carry out playback commands. Amazon also confirmed that multiple Dish TV operators like Dish, Verizon, TiVo, and DirecTV are working […]

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The Witness and Cars 2: The Video Game are now free through Games with Gold

Xbox Live Gold members can now download The Witness and Cars 2: The Video Game for free through the Games with Gold program. Each month four games are discounted across Xbox One and Xbox 360 and April starts off with a bang. You can download The Witness on Xbox One while Cars 2: The Video […]

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HP Easter Deals offers up to 50% off

HP is starting it Easter sale today with a number of great discounts on laptops, desktops and more. Startin today, and running up to the 22nd, you can now get 25% off on select consumer laptops $599 or more + free shipping. See that deal here and use the coupon code 25SPRING18 to secure the saving. […]

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HoloLens app brings the Stranger Things monsters to your own living room

A German developer has created an app which brings the monsters from the Stranger Things series to your own home. Powered by the Microsoft HoloLens, the app scans your room, adds the iconic structures and flying particles, and occasionally will present you with a monster jumping from the walls. Developer Cubera is using the app […]

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Microsoft release Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17125

Microsoft has released Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17125 to be used in conjunction with Windows 10 Insider Preview (Build 17125 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 17125 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The build works in conjunction with previously released SDKs and Visual Studio 2017. You can install […]

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Deal Alert: HTC’s Vive gets discounted to $500

The $800 HTC Vive has now taken a $300 price cut off its original price, available for $500 ($499 to be precise) at Amazon.com and Vive, among others. Here's what you get for $500 as per Amazon: FREE CONTENT WITH PURCHASE – Fallout 4 VR plus a two month free trial of Viveport Subscription included with […]

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Microsoft starts delivering Windows 10 Build 17133 (RS4) to Insiders in the Slow Ring

Earlier this week, Microsoft announced the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17133 (RS4) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build does not include any new features, but it includes some bug fixes. Today, Microsoft announced that it has started delivering this build to Slow Ring users. Since Microsoft is testing the […]

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Windows Mail and Calendar updated with UI changes

Microsoft has delivered an update to the Mail and Calendar app for insiders in the release preview. With this update, users can now control the space between the folder view, and the actual emails. Insiders can choose between spacious, medium or compact views. The calendar app also received an update for insiders on skip ahead, […]

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Microsoft Azure announces the general availability of Availability Zones

To catch up with Amazon, Microsoft announced last year that they will offer Availability Zones for Azure customers. Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of the service starting with select regions in the United States and Europe. Availability Zones increase Azure's resiliency capabilities and broaden options for customers to choose the business continuity solution that […]

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17-year Microsoft veteran thinks re-org means end of Windows as a core business for Microsoft

We posted earlier that we are more likely to hear the truth about Microsoft from ex-employees than incumbents. One such ex-employee is Tim Snead, a 17 year veteran of Microsoft who currently works for Google. Like many, he is alarmed by the recent reorganization at Microsoft which saw Terry Myerson leave, and he calls it […]

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Xbox One S 1TB PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds bundle officially revealed

Update: It appears that the bundle is now available in India as well. You can view a list of retailers where it can be purchased here. Land. Loot. Get your hands on the hottest game of 2017 and an Xbox One S 1TB console.Available now at your favourite… Posted by Xbox India on Monday, March 26, 2018 […]

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 gets updated to Oreo in the US

Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 is getting updated to Android Oreo in the US. Users from AT&T, Verizon and Sprint are beginning to see the updates roll out on their handsets. Android 8.0 Oreo was the last big update for Android devices, introducing support for notification dots in the launcher, picture in picture support, notification channels, […]

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Instagram restores gif functionality after racist furor

Earlier this year, Instagram added and then removed GIPHY gif integration from their platform due to a proliferation of racist gifs spawned by poor moderation practices. The gig integration would have allowed users to create gif stickers from images sourced from GIPHY's extensive library but was temporarily shut down. The firm took down Giphy integration pending an […]

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Facebook is fine with terrorist attacks planned on the platform as long as it continues to connect people

Facebook isn't having the best week, and it just got worse for the firm. A few hours ago, a memo by Facebook VP  Andrew "Boz Bosworth emerged, advocating a  belief that growth was good for Facebook, despite anything that could be negative. We connect people. Period. That's why all the work we do in growth is […]

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Twitter adds a new Timestamps feature for video

Twitter is making it easier for creators to share live video on the platform. with timestamps. Timestamps lets you share a live video with a specific time attached, and an audience will be able to  — upon clicking the link — see exactly what you wanted them to see. If this feature sound familiar, it's becaus Google […]

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Huawei joins the folding phone patent bandwagon with their own unique solution

Like the train in the matrix, folding phones appear to be bearing down on us with an unavoidable inevitability. The big issue holding the devices back is the wear and tear on flexible screens from being folded repeatedly, an issue exacerbated by how acute the folding radius is – the tighter the fold the more difficult […]

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Microsoft Planner now supports Guest Access

Microsoft Planner service allows you to easily create a plan, build a team, assign tasks, and update status. Yesterday, on the Office 365 Message Centre, Microsoft announced that the project management app now supports Guest Access. Guest access in Office 365 Groups and Microsoft Teams enables end users to collaborate with people from outside your […]

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

Windows 10 Build 17634 brings support for Google’s QUIC fast internet protocol

The latest build of Windows 10 RS5 17634 appears to contain a number of surprises beyond the official changelog. Persistent Microsoft leaker WalkingCat has discovered, besides the new screen clip feature, Windows 10 RS5 also appears to bring support for Google's QUIC internet protocol, which promises to deliver super-fast network connections for web applications. QUIC is […]

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Ring Video shuts the door on their Windows Mobile app, and this time it’s Microsoft’s fault

One of the reasons I chose a Ring Video Doorbell for my home was its good support for Windows and Windows Phone. From the 10th April 2018 however, for Windows 10 Mobile at least, this will be a moot point, as the app will no longer be working. Ring, who was recently purchased by Amazon, […]

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Samsung’s upcoming software update will enable FM Radio on Unlocked Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+

Samsung's latest flagship S9 and S9 Plus sure do come with plenty of new features and enhancements. However, there's one thing they lack, FM Radio. While you might think that no-one will use a radio in 2018, there are still people who prefer that option. Samsung has always skipped FM Radio in their devices especially […]

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New screen clipping experience coming to Windows 10 RS5

Microsoft is working on a new screen clipping experience for Windows. The information was revealed by Microsoft watcher WalkingCat, who found the resources in the new RS5 build of Windows 10. the new ScreenClipping experience should be mostly complete in 17634, wonder if its enabled ? — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) March 29, 2018 The experience would […]

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New Windows 10 RedStone 5 Insider Preview available in the Skip Ahead Ring

A new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build is now available for Windows 10 Insiders on Skip Ahead The RS5 build number is 17634 (RS5) and brings the following changes: Search is now available in Calendar for Windows 10! Now you can find past or future events by searching for the name, location, people included or words in […]

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Microsoft announces new cloud-connected data types in Excel

Microsoft today announced new cloud-connected data types in Excel. Stocks and Geography are the first two cloud-connected data types they are adding. With this new support, Microsoft Excel will be able to recognize rich data types beyond numbers and text strings. When you type "France" for example, Excel will recognize it as a country and […]

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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is coming to Xbox One backward compatibility today

Larry Hryb has revealed another game coming to the Xbox One backward compatibility program starting today. While it's only one title this time and not a batch of games, the name alone should make it worth it for some people. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today (it […]

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Quantum Break is currently 75% off on Windows 10

Quantum Break is currently 50% off on Xbox through the console's annual Spring sale, but Microsoft is running an even sweeter deal for Windows 10 users. For the next twelve days, you can pick up a PC copy of Quantum Break for just $9.99 on the Microsoft Store. That's a total savings of $30.00, 75% […]

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Outgoing Windows chief blames Windows Phone’s failure on Windows CE

Much has been written about the failure of Windows Phone, but we often hear a version closer to the truth when staff leave Microsoft than while they are still in the employment of the Seattle software giant. One of the biggest departures in recent years from the Windows software team has been Terry Myserson, who […]

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Microsoft announces big leadership changes

Microsoft today announced major changes to its executive leadership and announced the formation of two new engineering teams. Developing…. You can read the full email Satya sent to Microsoft employees below. From: Satya Nadella Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 7:29 AM To: Microsoft – All Employees; All MS Store Employees FTE Subject: Embracing our future: Intelligent […]

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Microsoft Garage’s Functions Translator add-in allows you to use localized functions and formulas in Excel

Finding a correct Function name in your local language to use it in a localized version of Excel is a tedious job. Microsoft Garage today announced a new project called Functions Translator which is an Office add-in that solves this problem. Using this add-in, you can easily find the equivalent localized functions and formulas in […]

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No Man’s Sky will debut on Xbox this summer with a massive update

Hello Games today confirmed that No Man's Sky will debut on Xbox this summer and will bring a massive update with it. Named as 'Next', the update will be the biggest update till now. The company, however, hasn't disclosed what new is coming in the update so we will have to wait for the roll-out. […]

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Survey finds no-one owns a Cortana speaker

The Harman  Kardon Invoke is the singular of a rare species – that of the Cortana-powered smart speaker. It appears it is also rare in other ways, as a survey by Kantar found no-one owned one. The survey of 1,097 Americans fielded via Lightspeed's millennial panel, VICE Voices, showed that the Amazon's smart-speaker devices – which […]

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Samsung might be planning to add a bigger battery in Galaxy Note 9

Just yesterday we reported that benchmark results of Samsung's upcoming Note 9 were leaked on Geekbench. Now according to another set of leaks, it looks like Samsung is planning to give a battery boost to Note 9. As per the latest leak, Samsung is planning to add a 3,850 mAh battery on Note 9 which […]

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Facebook lets users post private comments on public posts

Facebook's newfound love for privacy is going to new lengths this week as the firm has cut partner categories, introduced privacy tools and more. Now, some users have found that they are able to make comments on public posts visible to only friends or certain groups of friends. In essence, this lets you start a private […]

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Facebook will no longer let advertisers use third-party data to target ads

Facebook will be shutting down Partner Categories as it aims to tighten up privacy protections. The firm told advertisers yesterday in a post: We want to let advertisers know that we will be shutting down Partner Categories. This product enables third party data providers to offer their targeting directly on Facebook. While this is common industry […]

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Google acquires the gif search engine, Tenor

Google this week announced that it would be purchasing gif aggregation company, Tenor. Tenor, for the uninformed, is a service that integrates with several popular messengers, including Facebook Messenger most prominently. Google is purchasing it to increase its support of gifs on its messaging and keyboard apps like Allo and Gboard. "We've continued to evolve Google Images to […]

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Telegram is down in Europe, the Middle East and Asia

If you're wondering why all your Telegram messages are;t being sent or received, its because the service is down in several regions. According to Telegram, the service is experiencing some disruption in Europe, the Middle East, and CIS regions. The service will probably be back in a matter of hours, but as of now, access […]

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Microsoft adds an option to release apps to private audience before the official release

Microsoft has rolled out a new update to the Dev Center that allows developers to release apps to a certain set of people before a public rollout. Microsoft has named this new feature as "private audience" and will allow developers to add MSA of users they want to allow downloading the app. This will allow […]

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LinkedIn announces Video for Sponsored Content and Company Pages

Following the roll-out of native video support for millions of LinkedIn members, LinkedIn today announced video support for Sponsored Content and Company Pages. With this new support support, advertisers can use video for Sponsored Content ads that live directly on the news feed as standalone posts. LinkedIn launched the private beta of this feature in […]

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Ola in talks to acquire Uber India with Softbank as the matchmaker

While both Ola and Uber are currently busy handling driver strikes across the nation, Ola might be venturing to buy Uber India. The talks are still in progress and Japanese based Softbank is expected to be the broker for the merger. Softbank currently holds a controlling share in both the companies and had invested around […]

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WhatsApp for Windows Phone updated with a number of improvements

WhatsApp has rolled out a new update to its messaging app, taking it to version 2.18.44. The update brings some features that were in the Beta build to the mainstream version, including: Descriptions for groups – WhatsApp now allows you to add a description of 512 characters visible to all group members New "search" field for […]

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Galaxy Note 9 benchmarks test results leaks online

Samsung just released the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus a month back and we are not expecting any more devices from Samsung for a few months. However, Samsung is working hard to launch the Note 9 this fall and it is rumored to have some great specs. This can be backed by the recent appearance […]

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Microsoft’s Meltdown patches made Windows 7 and Server 2008 less secure

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Microsoft to move to more boring Windows code names

Goodbye Redstone, Threshold and more, as Microsoft moves away from themed codenames for Windows Insider Builds. According to news bubbling up from the WC, Redstone 5 will be the last version with an interesting internal codename. After this Windows internal code-names will be simply date based – e.g. 19H1, 19H2, 20H1, 20H2 etc, where the first […]

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Facebook delays its Smart-Speaker in the wake of ongoing Data crisis

Some time back we reported that Facebook is working on launching its own Smart Speaker to take on Google Home and Amazon Alexa. While this meant Facebook would be tapping into the hardware market, the company was determined to reveal the smart speakers during a conference in May. However, it seems that the smart-speakers won't […]

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Microsoft now allows developers to publish an app or game to a private audience in Microsoft Store

Microsoft today announced that they are adding the ability for developers to share an app or a game in Microsoft Store to a private audience. This new private audience capability in Dev Center will help developers to publish an app or game that will be visible only to the people they specify. Others can't see […]

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Microsoft one step closer to working Quantum Computer

Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize computing, solving problems that would take traditional computers millions of years to complete. Now Microsoft's researchers at Delft University of Technology have announced that they have come one step closer to making the elusive computer real by creating  Majorana fermions in a tiny wire that is composed of both […]

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Microsoft one step closer to working Quantum Computer

Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize computing, solving problems that would take traditional computers millions of years to complete. Now Microsoft's researchers at Delft University of Technology have announced that they have come one step closer to making the elusive computer real by creating  Majorana fermions in a tiny wire that is composed of both […]

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Latest SwiftKey for Android update allows you to easily share your current location with others

Microsoft today updated the SwiftKey app for Android app with three new features. First, you can now quickly insert the address of your current location to share with others. This feature is available only in US and India for now. Second, SwiftKey has made it easy to share your calendar events from your keyboard. Third, […]

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Skype Interviews adds new shared whiteboard feature

Following the release of the real-time code editor in Skype Interviews last year, Microsoft today announced the new shared whiteboard feature. This new whiteboard feature allows attendees to visualize their thoughts and ideas, sketch out complex scenarios, showcase flows, etc. They can also save the final whiteboard for future purpose. Whiteboard features: Pencil tool—Use the […]

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New AV1 video format enables cross-platform, 4K UHD or higher online video

The Alliance for Open Media is a consortium founded by Microsoft, Google, Mozilla, Cisco, Intel, Netflix, and Amazon in 2015. It focuses on developing next-generation media formats, codecs and technologies in the public interest. The Alliance committed its collective technology and expertise to meet growing Internet demand for top-quality video, audio, imagery and streaming across […]

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Logitech announces the new PRO Gaming Headset targeting professional gamers

Logitech G today announced the new PRO Gaming Headset targeting professional and competitive gamers. This new headset is lightweight, strong and designed to be extremely comfortable for extended gameplay. It features Logitech G Pro-G drivers for great audio experience and it comes with premium leatherette ear pads for noise isolation and a pro-grade condenser microphone […]

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Windows 10 Build 17127 ISO now available for download

Microsoft last week released Windows 10 RS4 Build 17127 for Insiders in the Fast ring. This build came with a new profile page UI for Cortana, improved Cortana Notebook for more users, new tips and more. This Windows 10 Build 17127's ISO is now available for download, you can download it here. This build comes […]

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The Microsoft Business Applications Summit is coming this summer

Microsoft today announced a new enterprise-focused conference named Business Applications Summit that will be held during July 22-24, 2018 in Seattle, WA. This event is the convergence of events such as the Data Insights Summit, Convergence, and Dynamics 365 Technical Conference. Event attendees can learn how Microsoft spans the breadth of business process applications powered […]

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April’s Games with Gold include The Witness and Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

Next month's Games with Gold titles are some of the best ones we've received in a long time! Xbox's Larry Hryb has revealed the four games on Twitter,and you can check out the announcement trailer for April's games to judge for yourself. On Xbox One, players will be getting The Witness for free the entire month. Then […]

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DOOM will be Xbox One X enhanced with 4K resolution in May

DOOM's Xbox One X enhancements have been in limbo for a while now, with no one knowing when they were planned to release. Bethesda has now come out and stated that DOOM will get the 4K treatment on Xbox One X this May. "Every blast of the BFG, every demon glory kill and every chainsaw […]

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Upcoming Google Chrome feature will make it easier to stream a local audio/video file to your Cast device

Google Chrome team is currently working on a new feature to make it even easier to stream a local audio/video file to your Cast device from Chrome desktop browser on Windows. They have added a new "Cast file" action to the Google Cast Extension modal window. Here's how it works: Click "Cast…" (or the Cast […]

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AdDuplex: On the eve of the Spring Creators Update, Microsoft’s Fall Update reaches 90% of Windows 10 PCs

As the Windows 10, Spring Creators Update approaches, Microsoft has now reached over 90% of Windows PCs with its Fall Creators Update. "The Fall Creators Update is undeniably the fastest spreading update in a long time." AdDuplex comments in its report. With the Windows 10 SCU on its way in a matter of weeks, we […]

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LEGO The Incredibles game officially announced, coming to Xbox One in June

The rumors that have been floating around for the last couple of months are true! A LEGO Incredibles game is indeed on the way and set to release this summer. "Inspired by both films, LEGO The Incredibles allows players to tackle crime as the super-powered Parr Family. You'll get to explore action-packed story levels and […]

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Sea of Thieves passes 2 million players, becomes “fastest-selling first-party new IP of this generation”

In just under 48 hours, Sea of Thieves passed 1 million unique players. A week later, that number has now doubled to 2 million. According to Rare studio head Craig Duncan, the hype over the game has made it one of the most successful new first-party IPs this generation. "The worldwide excitement for Sea of Thieves has […]

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Facebook is making its privacy tools easier to find

Facebook is making its privacy tools easier to find for users in response to an outcry over Facebook and privacy that spanned the past week and a half. The firm has redesigned its privacy settings on mobile to move all the settings into one page. The firm is now making it clear as well, exactly what […]

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Microsoft is removing Telegram app Unigram from the Store because reasons

Microsoft's ever-evolving store policies are about to claim another beloved third-party Windows App — Unigram. The developer for Unigram was met with a nasty surprise today, warning him that his app was at risk of being removed from the Microsoft Store due to not being published by a company or business account. While Unigram has […]

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How to manage Windows 10’s automatic maintenance feature

Windows 10's automatic maintenance feature is one of the features Microsoft uses to keep your PCs in tip-top shape. Microsoft typically runs all maintenance features once a day, a time it determines you aren't actively using your PC, though if you're on your PC 24/7 or you shut your PC off to save battery, it's […]

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Huawei’s Porsche Design Mate RS takes in-display fingerprint readers “mainstream”

The pressure on Samsung to include an in-display fingerprint reader in the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has just been ratcheted up a notch with Huawei's announcement of the Porsche Design Mate RS, their new high-end flagship. The device features several high-end features, including the option of 512 GB storage, 6 GB of RAM and  3 […]

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Updated Microsoft Terms of Service invasive, draconian and likely unenforceable

In the wake of the passage of the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA) and the Stop Enabling Sex-Trafficking Act (SESTA), which hold ould hold online platforms responsible for users' speech, illegally shared content, and anything that might be construed as trafficking, Microsoft has updated their terms of service to include language which has raised alarm […]

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Nokia Moonraker smartwatch late prototype revealed in detail

Nokia's cancelled 2014 smartwatch, the Moonraker, has been leaked multiple times, but the device has never been as closely characterized as today, by Protobetatest.com, who have examined the hardware and software of a late version of the smartwatch, just before it was ultimately cancelled. They found the device extremely comfortable, fast and flexible to use […]

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Foxconn goes on a shopping spree with the acquisition of Belkin, Linksys and Wemo

Taiwanese contract manufacturer, Foxconn today announced the acquisition of popular smartphone accessories manufacturer Belkin. With this acquisition, Foxconn Interconnect Technology, a subsidiary of Foxconn now own Belkin which owns Linksys and Wemo. For those who don't know, Belkin is a popular computer and smartphone accessories manufacturer and has been in the market for around 35 years. […]

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The Microsoft Store Spring Sale includes deals on Surface devices, Windows PCs and more

The Microsoft Store Spring Sale starts today and you can get great deals on Surface devices, Windows 10 PCs, apps and games in Microsoft Store and more. This Spring Sale ends on April 2. Find the deals available below. Save $200 on Surface Pro i5 devices Get 20% off the Surface Arc Mouse Save up […]

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Sea of Thieves is currently unavailable for Xbox Game Pass subscribers

Sea of Thieves released into Xbox Game Pass the same day as its global launch and it's been mostly smooth sailing for Game Pass subscribers… until today. Due to an error, Sea of Thieves is currently unavailable for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Trying to launch the game through Game Pass will cause a screen to […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 RS4 Preview update for HoloLens with several new features

After a long gap, Microsoft today released a new Windows 10 build for HoloLens devices. This new HoloLens RS4 Preview (Windows Holographic 10.0.17123.1003) update comes with several new features for consumers and developers. If you install this preview on your HoloLens device, you will lose all your content and the device settings will change to […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 17133 (RS4) to Insiders in the Fast Ring

Microsoft today announced the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17133 (RS4) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build does not include any new features, but it includes some bug fixes. Read about them below. Bug Fixes: We fixed an issue resulting in certain devices with BitLocker enabled unexpectedly booting into BitLocker […]

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Xiaomi unveils Mi MIX 2S, says it has better features than iPhone X for half the price

Xiaomi, today unveiled the new Mi Mix 2S just barely after launching Mi Mix 6 months back. The latest device comes with some great specs and is a decent upgrade over the older Mi Mix. The Mi Mix 2S will be available in China starting next week, with the rollout to Xiaomi's other markets soon but […]

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Silicon Valley’s fifth season sees cast using Surface Book on-screen

Microsoft is known for product placements on TV and NFL in the past. Now it looks like the company has struck a deal with another TV show to use Surface devices. The premiere of the fifth season of Silicon Valley sees crew using Surface Books in the background. It looks like Microsoft has signed another […]

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Asymmetrical multiplayer shooter Aftercharge will feature cross-play between Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch

Chainsawesome Games, the developer behind Knight Squad, is busy working on an asymmetrical shooter-brawler by the name of Aftercharge. It isn't quite ready for release just yet, but the developer has announced that in addition to releasing for Xbox One and PC it will be coming to Nintendo Switch. Even better, it will feature three-way […]

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Apple announces new iPad with stylus support to take on Windows devices in the Education market

Apple used to be an undisputed leader in the US education market. Following the release of Chromebooks and highly affordable Windows 10 devices, Apple's market share in the education market is declining day by day. Apple is now trying to reverse the trend by announcing a more affordable iPad with Apple Pencil support. The new […]

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Apple might be working on a competitor for Paint 3D and a Mixed Reality Headset

According to a patent filing last week, Apple might be planning to include a feature in iPads similar to Microsoft Paint 3D. The patent was filed back in Q3 of 2017 and was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office last week. The patent shows off a concept which will work with Apple […]

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Huawei unveils the P20 Pro with the world’s first Leica triple camera system

At an launch event held today in Paris, Huawei unveiled the much-anticipated HUAWEI P20 and HUAWEI P20 Pro. The HUAWEI P20 Pro is the real highlight of the launch, thanks to its world's first Leica triple camera system that will allow you to take up to 40MP photos. The HUAWEI P20 Pro's Leica triple camera […]

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Firefox releases Facebook Container Extension that makes it harder for Facebook to track your web activity

Mozilla Firefox today announced the release of the Facebook Container Extension which will help users have more control of their data on Facebook. This extension protects user's web activity from Facebook by isolating user's identity into a separate container making it harder for Facebook to track your activity on other websites via third-party cookies. Here's […]

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Far Cry 5 is now available on Xbox One

Far Cry 5 is now available on Xbox One. Jump into the world of Hope County, Montana as a radical cult threatens the town's peaceful existence. When preacher Joseph Seed and Eden's Gate move in, the citizens of Hope County form a resistance movement to fight for their lives. Far Cry 5 features a robust […]

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Microsoft planning to release USB-C adapter for Surface devices later this year

Two of the recently introduced Surface devices: the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, do not include a single USB Type-C port. A lot of users are disappointed by the fact that Microsoft is still sticking to Type-A ports, but Microsoft said last year that they working on a USB Type-C dongle for the Surface that […]

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How to configure Windows 10 startup apps in the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update

With the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, Microsoft has moved startup apps from the Windows taskbar to the Windows 10 Settings app. That is not to say that the firm still doesn't offer users the option to use the old style settings app, it still does. However, as part of the modern experience, users can […]

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Xiaomi announces new Mi Gaming Laptop with NVIDIA GTX 1060 graphics

At a press event today, Xiaomi today announced the new Mi Gaming Laptop. This Mi Gaming Laptop features 15.6-inch full HD display and is powered by up to 7th Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and up to NVIDIA GTX 1060 graphics. On the storage front, it comes with 256GB SSD+ 1TB HDD as a […]

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Another take on the folding smartphone (concept video)

We have all been rather preoccupied with Microsoft's Project Andromeda "Surface Phone" concept, which turns a smartphone into a mini-tablet, but once flexible screens are more mature they may find a more suitable application in simply making our existing giant smartphones smaller. Techconfigurations have posted a concept of Motorola RAZR V4 Introduction, a new take on the […]

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Monday, March 26, 2018

Review: Gunmetal Razer Blade Stealth — Challenges and improvements

Since its inception, Razer has been known for its incredible gaming hardware. Not only that, but the attention to detail the company gives to every product rivals Apple and Microsoft. If you look at any accessory, even the Xbox One controllers, the build quality is phenomenal and even surpasses Microsoft's entry-level accessories. Razer's gaming laptops […]

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This week’s Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales feature Metro 2033 Redux and Furi

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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SMS Organizer beta app updated with new UX and improved dark mode

Microsoft today released an update to its SMS Organizer beta app in Play Store. This is a major update with several improvements. First of all, they have improved the overall user experience of the app. They have moved the main navigation bar from the top to the bottom of the app's home page. This move […]

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The FTC launches an investigation into Facebook’s Privacy Scandal.

Facebook is under investigation by the US's Federal Trade Commision over whether the firm's privacy practices violated a 2011 consent decree as regards the Cambridge Analytica scandal. "The FTC takes very seriously recent press reports raising substantial concerns about the privacy practices of Facebook. Today, the FTC is confirming that it has an open non-public investigation into […]

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Xbox’s Spring 2018 sale is now live, offers deals on hundreds of titles

Xbox's annual Spring sale has begun this year and it offers deals on hundreds of the most popular titles. Everything from recent AAA games to indies are on sale, and Gold members get an extra 10% off the discounted price as usual. You can read the list of games on sale on Xbox One below. […]

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Box kills their Windows and Windows Phone apps

Cloud storage provider Box has discontinued their Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile apps, with the apps no longer available for download. The move has actually been pre-announced in November last year but without much publicity. Writing on their support forum Box says: As of March 1, 2018, Box will no longer support our Box […]

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Twitch app on Xbox One will be overhauled soon

The Twitch app on PlayStation 4 received a much needed update today, but Xbox One users haven't been so lucky. Fortunately while the app hasn't been updated just yet on Xbox, it will be very soon. Tom Robertson, Twitch's Senior Director of Product, took to Twitter to assuage Twitch users on Xbox. According to him, […]

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Microsoft predicted to hit $1 trillion valuation within 12 months

If you ask Morgan Stanley how Microsoft is performing, they would say the company is doing nearly everything right, as they have just predicted the company will hit a trillion dollar valuation within the next 12 months, a year earlier than the rather optimistic 2017 prediction by Evercore ISI, which said the company will hit the […]

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Microsoft Bing retires Sidebar Text Ads in the US

Microsoft Bing today announced that they are removing sidebar text ads from Bing inventory in the United States from today. Microsoft found that search results page layout excluding sidebar text ads drove overall click gains for advertisers, particularly for existing Mainline Text Ads and Product Ads, with an immaterial impressions impact. Microsoft also announced that […]

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Chrome on Windows 10 may soon get scrolling and zooming as good as Edge

One of the few reasons to use Edge over Chrome is the very good zoom and scroll support on Windows 10. This is due to the browser supporting Precision Touchpad drivers, which allows very precise control over how an app responds to multi-touch gestures. Without this, the browser only receives intermittent mouse wheel events, which will […]

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Review: Razer Blade Pro — Capable and expensive

Nowadays, there's a fierce debate among players between consoles and gaming rigs. Which one truly offers a superior experience? While the answer to that question – if the price tag isn't a factor – is clear, what happens when you do factor it in? Can a gaming laptop, even one with less impressive specifications, compete […]

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Microsoft now allows developers to create custom Linux distro packages for sideloading on Windows 10

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) feature in Windows 10 enables anyone to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows, alongside traditional Windows desktop and modern Microsoft Store apps. Microsoft first partnered with Canonical to bring Ubuntu to the Microsoft Store. Later, they worked with others like SUSE, Debian, Kali and Fedora to bring […]

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Microsoft finally announces Serial Console access for both Linux and Windows VMs on Azure

Serial Console access is one of the top requested features on Azure ever since Virtual Machine (VM) platform was made available. Even though there are several tools from Microsoft to manage, deploy, configure and secure VMs, to diagnose and fix issues, Serial Console access was missed by Azure users. Microsoft finally listened to the feedback […]

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Microsoft Bing announces improved intelligent search features

Back in December last year, Microsoft Bing announced several new intelligent search features powered by AI technologies. Today, Microsoft announced improvements to those features, and also announced new scenarios that get you to your answer faster. First of all, they have expanded the intelligent search features to UK and they have improved our quality and […]

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Microsoft Edge web browser comes to Apple iPad

Following the beta testing, Microsoft today announced the release of Microsoft Edge browser for Apple iPad devices. This version 41.13 update for Edge iOS app also comes with improvements to user sign in/out experience. Microsoft has also included some performance improvements to offer better experience to the users. Download the update from App Store here

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Microsoft announces CAD support for Simplygon to bring more 3D content into mixed reality

Microsoft today announced that Simplygon has added compatibility for popular CAD file formats, JT and STEP. Simplygon is a premier developer of automatic 3D data-optimization solutions which Microsoft acquired last year. Simplygon is a leader in 3D game optimization, dedicated to helping creators and users of 3D data across industries optimize content pipelines and streamline […]

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Sea of Thieves tops UK sales charts, A Way Out follows at No.2

Despite mixed reviews from players and critics, Rare's Sea of Thieves has topped UK sales charts following its release, debuting at No1. Hazelight Studios' co-op prisonbreak game A Way Out followed at No2. It should be noted that GFK Chart-Track only tracks physical sales. Any digital sales will not have been included in its analysis, […]

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Cities: Skylines, theHunter: Call of the Wild and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in April

A couple of weeks ago during the premiere episode of Inside Xbox, players received a quick tease of the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April. In addition to the previously announced Cities: Skylines, we now know the seven other titles joining it. Xbox Wire unveiled the full list and it includes game like […]

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Microsoft inaugurates Garage at its Hyderabad office in India

Microsoft today inaugurated The Garage at their corporate office in Hyderabad. The Garage is a concept by Microsoft where the company allows its employees to experiment, work on ideas and build prototypes together. The company provides employees with the required tools and hardware such as 3D Printers, IoT modules, etc. The company has also planned […]

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Microsoft is taking over the enterprise antivirus market

Writing on their blog, Brad Anderson, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Mobility + Security at Microsoft revealed that Microsoft 's Windows Defender antivirus solutions have been rapidly taking market share in the enterprise, and when it comes to protecting Windows 10 solutions, currently has more than 50% market share in companies both big and small. According to […]

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Sunday, March 25, 2018

Titan Quest developer accidentally lowers frame rate on Xbox One X

PC classic Titan Quest recently released on Xbox One with solid performance… until a patch botched it. Originally running at 60FPS, the update accidentally lowered the frame-rate to 30FPS. A developer working on the console ports has come out and stated that they are working on a fix for this issue in a Reddit post. […]

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Facebook slurped up phone and sms data from Android phones

Facebook has been uploading SMSs and phone logs of Android users, an Ars Technica investigation found this weekend. When a user's download of his Facebook data yielded a pretty comprehensive look at his call logs and SMS, eyebrows were raised regarding Facebook's transparency about its level of access. Some backstory: Google's Android 4.0 and below had […]

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Facebook apologizes for data breach in US, UK ads

Facebook has been in hot water recently due to its data practices in the wake of Cambridge Analytica. The firm took out a full-page ad in the UK's Sunday Telegraph and the US's New York Times, apologising for its error and promising to make things right. "We have a responsibility to protect your information, if we […]

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Microsoft Store Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 to start getting Oreo very soon

If you purchased a Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ or Note 8 from the Microsoft Store, you can expect to start seeing the Android Oreo upgrade on your handset in the very near future. XDA-Developers report that the unlocked versions of the handset (such as those being sold by the Microsoft Store) will be receiving the OS […]

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Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has been listed on the Microsoft Store

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has been listed on the Microsoft Store for Xbox One. This listing comes just three weeks after a Taiwanese ratings board outed the former PlayStation exclusive for Microsoft's system. You can view its listing on the Microsoft Store here. As of the time of writing, it hasn't been pulled yet. The store […]

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Microsoft Launcher gets a new update in the beta channel

Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Launcher in the beta channel. The latest update bumps the app to v4.7.5 and is focused on bug fixes and performance improvements. You can head below to take a look at the official changelog for the update. What's new for 4.7.5: 4.7.5 is a quality release focusing […]

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How to disable Microsoft’s built in keylogger with the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update

Microsoft has come under fire for shipping a keylogger with Windows 10, hoovering up user data from typing users and uploading it to Redmond servers. Naturally, Microsoft did not have an actual keylogger, it would use Windows diagnostic service to improve its keyboard prediction service and inking recognition for future updates. Users complained about this […]

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Windows 10 on ARM extensively benchmarked natively and with x86 emulation

Microsoft is currently in the process of launching a new platform, Always Connected PCs, which rely largely on devices running Windows 10 on ARM-based Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm. With Windows 10 on ARM Microsoft is trying to negate the main disadvantages of Windows RT by offering emulation of x86 processors for regular Windows apps, thereby […]

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Saturday, March 24, 2018

Latest Preview Alpha build for Xbox Insiders fixes 4K game crashes and more

A new Preview Alpha build is going out to Xbox Insiders today that fixes several issues present in the last system update. Among them are fixes to 4K game crashes and resolving an issue in which some games and apps would not appear in your collection. While it offers new fixes, this update unfortunately doesn't bring […]

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Qualcomm defends ARM-based Always Connected PCs with new series of videos

The first reviews of ARM-based Always Connected PCs have come in, and the general impression is that you pay a steep performance price for the long battery life and other advantages of Snapdragon 835-powered Windows 10 laptops. Now Qualcomm has struck back at critics with 3 videos demonstrating why an ARM-based Windows 10 PC may […]

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Foobar2000 is now in the Microsoft Store

Foobar2000is a freeware audio player for Windows, well known for its highly modular design, breadth of features, and extensive user flexibility in configuration, including a very customizable user interface. Foobar2000 supports a large number of audio file formats, has many features for organising metadata, files, and folders, and has a converter interface for use with […]

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EA is working on an open-world Star Wars game according to a job listing

Yes, ignoring EA's track record, the title of this article is obviously appealing. But make sure to temper exceptions as we should have learned by now. Especially after Star Wars Battlefront II. According to a job listing posted on the company's internal jobs board, EA Vancouver is looking for a lead online engineer to "lead […]

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Review: Beast Quest, Surviving Mars, and Turok — Roundup

New games release on Xbox One every week and it can be difficult keeping track of them all, especially during the spring 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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Top 5 games coming to Xbox One next week include Far Cry 5 and PixARK

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 March 26 through April 1 that we think you should check […]

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Review: Sea of Thieves — Untapped potential

Sea of Thieves' long-awaited release has arrived and its reception has been quite contentious between Xbox fans. Those who hate it have been accused of being unfair. Those who love it have been accused of being biased and blinded by brand loyalty. As usual, Sea of Thieves has its fair share of pros and cons. […]

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Report: Windows 10 is more secure than Windows 7 for Home users

Since Windows 10 was launched back in 2015, Microsoft has been advertising it as the best Windows yet in terms of security. The claims, however, weren't backed by an independent firm until now. A security report published by Webroot for malware in 2017 showed what Microsoft has been advertising. The report shows a significant difference between malware […]

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Microsoft Store app gets a dedicated hardware section

The Web version of the Microsoft Store already sells both hardware and apps, and now the desktop store app has been updated to also offer Microsoft's latest PCs and laptops with a dedicated tab. Version 11802.1001.11.0 of the app now offers Devices next to Games and Movies and TVs, with hardware such as Xbox consoles, gaming computers,  […]

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Telegram desktop app updated with Sticker improvements and more

Popular privacy-focused messaging app Telegram has been updated in the Windows Store to version 1.2.14. The update brings improvements to how stickers are discovered in the app. Now when you type one emoji you will see suggestions from popular sticker sets. Suggestions from your already installed stickers will come first. You will now also be […]

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Friday, March 23, 2018

Microsoft announces SMB licensing partnership with ClearSky

Microsoft today announced their new licensing agreement with ClearSky Data to enable access to Server Message Block (SMB) file transport technology for ClearSky's on-demand, hybrid cloud storage service for backup and disaster recovery (DR). The move will enable users to seamlessly transfer multiple files or programs between ClearSky's service and Windows tools simultaneously. "We are […]

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Review: Fe, Pure Farming 2018, and Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet — Roundup

New games release on Xbox One every week and it can be difficult keeping track of them all, especially during the spring when so many blockbuster titles are taking up people's attention with their expansive marketing campaigns. Some of the games reviewed this week you may not have even heard of. This time, we are […]

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Twitter app replaced with Progressive Web App on Windows 10 RS4

Twitter has updated their poorly supported Windows 10 app (which still had the 140 character limit for example) to a Progressive Web App (PWA) on Windows 10 for users on RS4 (meaning only Insiders at present). The web app is identical to the website, but does support notifications, with more improvements expected later. The web […]

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Review: The Council: The Mad Ones, de Blob 2, and The Raven Remastered — Roundup

New games release on Xbox One every week and it can be difficult keeping track of them all, especially during the spring 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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Microsoft’s data jurisdiction problems may have been resolved by new Trump law

Microsoft has been involved in a long-running battle with the DoJ over access to data Microsoft held about a suspect which was stored overseas in Ireland. The DoJ wanted Microsoft to hand over the data directly on the delivery of a warrant, while Microsoft wanted the DoJ to request the data via international treaty arrangements […]

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Microsoft’s numbers once again suggest there are less active Windows users than we think

Microsoft has updated their developer portal with some new Windows operating system market share numbers. The numbers are presumably the most accurate available and show that worldwide, in terms of active devices, Windows 10 is now clearly ahead of Windows 7, in February 2018 having 48% market share vs 39% for Windows 7. The numbers […]

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Microsoft uses the HoloLens to bring Cuban art to the USA

Microsoft has partnered with the Cisneros Fontonals Art Foundation (CIFO) to bring difficult to transport Cuban art exhibits to an exhibition in the USA. Using high-resolution 3D scans of the items, some of the animated, attendees at the Triángulo in Miami are able to use the HoloLens to view rarely seen exhibits in the way the artist […]

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Apple might be working on a foldable iPhone

There is no surprise that companies are working on a way to make foldable devices a reality. While Samsung is currently leading the race, it looks like Apple might be the latest addition to the list of companies working on foldable devices. The news comes from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, a Wall Street firm, who […]

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Microsoft push Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17128 (RS4) to Fast Ring users with Cortana improvements, more

Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview for Insiders on the Fast Ring. Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17128 (RS4) brings the following improvements: Introducing Cortana Show Me Cortana Show Me is a new feature that guides users to Windows 10 settings and allows them to make the needed changes. The app is now […]

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Outlook for Android updated with improved conversation experience

Microsoft today released a new update for the Outlook app on Android. This v2.2.121 update comes two new improvements related to Conversation view. First, all the email messages now appear uncollapsed in conversations, with clearer separation between them for easy scanning and readability. Second, when you tap on a conversation, Outlook will now automatically position […]

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Google Chrome will finally block autoplay videos with sound in the next update

After blocking annoying Ads, Google is working to make the internet a better experience by blocking autoplay videos with sounds. With the upcoming version 66 update, Google will finally block autoplay videos with the sound turned on by default. Google Chrome will identify if the video has the sound turned on by default or not […]

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How to run custom commands with Cortana

Microsoft's Cortana is built with a large number of commands in the Windows 10 app. With the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, you'll be able to do even more with Cortana, and it'll be a springboard for timeline and activities. Sometimes, however, Cortana doesn't do just what you want it to do. Perhaps Microsoft hasn't […]

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Developers: Get $2,500 worth of gaming services for free from Microsoft

Earlier this year, Microsoft acquired PlayFab, a leading backend platform provider for cloud-connected games. To celebrate PlayFab's first year at GDC as part of Microsoft, Microsoft announced a special offer for game developers. As part of this offer, game developers can get more than $2,500 worth of PlayFab, App Center, and Azure services free for […]

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Microsoft starts selling the most affordable Surface Book 2 in more markets

Last month, Microsoft started selling a new entry-level Surface Book model in the US. To make the Surface Book 2 more affordable, Microsoft reduced the SSD storage to 128GB from 256GB. This change made the Surface Book 2 $300 cheaper. So, you can buy the new Surface Book 2 – 13.5″ Display / 128GB / […]

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Fitbit app for Windows 10 updated with support for new smartwatches

Fitbit has released an update to their Windows 10 UWP app, taking it to version 2.31.1479. The update support for the new Fitbit Versa, Fitbit's smaller and cheaper smartwatch designed for the mass market. Fitbit has continued with their good support of Windows and Windows Mobile,  meaning the popular fitness tracker should likely be the […]

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New rumor suggests Galaxy Note 9 will have in display fingerprint sensor

Some time back we reported that Samsung was not able to pull off an in display fingerprint scanner. Now a new report suggests that Samsung might have succeeded after all. The latest report comes from Ming-Chi Kuo who holds a decent track for correct predictions focusing mainly on iPhone and Apple. Samsung Display has prepared three […]

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

Microsoft today released OS Build 14393.2155 and OS Build 15063.994 to Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Windows 10 Version 1607) and Windows 10 Creators Update (Windows 10 Version 1703) users respectively. These cumulative updates does not include any new features, but they include several bug fixes. Find the full change log below. March 22, 2018—KB4088891 (OS Build […]

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Skype for Windows desktop app is now available again

A new security vulnerability in Skype for Windows desktop app was revealed last month. The issue was in the Skype Updater tool that keeps the Skype app on Windows always up-to-date. In order to prevent new users from downloading the vulnerable app, Microsoft pulled the app from the web. Microsoft has now fixed the issue […]

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Microsoft announces the general availability of Azure Databricks

At Connect() developer event last year, Microsoft announced the preview of Azure Databricks service for highest-performance streaming analytics projects. Azure Databricks is an Apache Spark-based analytics platform that delivers one-click setup, streamlined workflows and an interactive workspace. Azure Databricks also comes with native integration with Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure […]

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