MSPoweruser: July 2018

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Microsoft releases Cumulative Update Build 14393.2396 for Windows 10 Anniversary Update users

Microsoft today released Cumulative Update Build 14393.2396 to Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Windows 10 Version 1607) users. This update does not include any new features, but it fixes an important issue which caused "Access Denied" errors and applications with COM activation to fail after installing July 2018 Security and Quality Rollup updates for .NET Framework. This […]

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Latest Outlook for iOS Insider update allows you to block external images in emails

Microsoft last night released the preview of the August 2018 feature update for Outlook for iOS for Office Insiders. This Version 2.16 (180731) update brings the following two new features for Outlook app for iOS devices. Events at a glance: Wondering about past and upcoming group events? Check out the group card and stay in the know! […]

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Microsoft posts Font Maker tutorial video

Microsoft recently released a new app into the Microsoft Store which lets users create their own custom font. The app was meant to be available for all users on the Fall Creators Update and above, but at the time was not available to download. A few weeks ago, however, the app became available to download to any Windows […]

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Xbox Alpha Skip Ahead members will soon be testing builds planned for 2019

Xbox Insiders in the Skip Ahead ring will soon be testing even more experimental builds. In a post thanking Skip Ahead members for their feedback on build 1810, it was revealed that they will begin testing builds planned for 2019 in the near future. "Very soon, we'll start moving Alpha – Skip Ahead users to […]

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Microsoft release RS5 Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17728 with YourPhone support

Today, Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17728 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. What's new in Build 17728 You love your phone. So does your PC. Coming soon, Microsoft is bringing the first set of features to Your Phone app for Windows Insiders with an Android device. Snap a pic on your Android, […]

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Tutorial: How to enable Picture-in-Picture mode in Google Chrome

Google rolled out a new update for its Chrome browser last week and with it, the company also added some new experimental features. We have already covered a bunch of different tutorials like enabling the new design and the new emoji panel. It looks like Google has added a pretty nifty feature for people who […]

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Sea of Thieves passes 5 million players, Cursed Sails update out today

Alongside Sea of Thieves' newest free content update coming out today, Rare revealed that the game had passed over 5 million players since launch. Despite its mixed reception, Sea of Thieves is enjoying a healthy playerbase. Nearly a week after launch, the game had passed 2 million players sailing the seven seas on their own […]

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Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17723 now available for download

Microsoft today released Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17723 to developers. This SDK can be used with the Windows 10 Insider Build 17723 or later. This updated SDK comes with bug fixes and changes to the API surface area. Microsoft has added several new APIs related to Windows Machine Learning, Light effects, and more. You can find […]

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Microsoft finally releases Windows 10 RS5 Build ISOs

For almost 5 months, Microsoft didn't release any new Windows 10 Insider Preview ISOs. Microsoft today finally released the ISOs of Windows 10 Insider Preview RS5 builds. The Windows 10 Insider Preview option now includes these editions: Pro, Enterprise, and Home China. The following builds are available for download: Windows 10 Build 17713 Windows 10 Build […]

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Microsoft release Windows Server 2019 Insider Preview Build 17723

Microsoft today released a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release in English. In addition, the first preview of Microsoft Hyper-V Server is […]

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Microsoft brings threaded comments to Excel

Microsoft recently announced support for threaded comments in Excel. With this update, Microsoft now offers consistent comments experience across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Threaded comments allows users to easily follow conversations in a document and directly interact with them. Users can reply using @mentions and nested replies. These improvements make it easier to work on […]

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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent are coming to Xbox One backward compatibility today

Larry Hryb has announced two more games joining the Xbox One backward compatibility catalogue starting today, and it's a good day to be a Splinter Cell fan. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today https://t.co/qPMRNs2ZLo pic.twitter.com/UdJvUmjn5a — Larry Hryb (@majornelson) July 31, […]

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Microsoft Garage releases a new data visualization tool for PC and Surface Hub

Microsoft Garage today released a new data visualization tool called Charts 3D for PC and Surface Hub. It allows users to to better visualize and explain complex graphs and charts using a more immersive, interactive 3D object. "Excel and PowerPoint have lots of amazing features that help you build rich and beautiful charts. However, we kept […]

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Microsoft may be gearing up to offer 1-year Xbox Game Pass subscriptions

Microsoft's popular Xbox Game Pass service may be gearing up to offer 1-year subscriptions similar to those that can already be purchased for Xbox Live Gold. I am not sure when they did it but Xbox Game Pass can now be purchased for a year at $99.00 instead of the monthly price of $9.99 which […]

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Latest update for Microsoft To-Do for Windows 10 brings search improvements to all users

Microsoft has pushed out an update for the Microsoft To-do app for Windows 10. The update takes the app to version 1.36.12011.0 and beings the improvements that have been tested by Insiders to regular users. The changelog reads: Introduced for all the innovations tested by Insiders – Improved search and a new icon for the […]

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Castaway Paradise is now available for Xbox One

Want to get a little taste of Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing but don't have a Nintendo system? Fear not! With Castaway Paradise, you're getting the best of both worlds, and it releases today for Xbox One. Features include: Relax: take a holiday to your own tropical island! Gardens feed the soul… and your stomach. Harvest […]

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You can now wake up to your favorite music on Spotify with the updated Google Clock app

With the updated Google Clock app releasing today, you can change the classic alarm sounds for your favorite song. You now have the ability to wake up to your favorite music on Spotify, and yes it works for both Free and Premium Spotify users. To set the new musical alarms, first update your Spotify and Clock […]

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Samsung promise to bring “cutting edge technologies” to the Galaxy S10 following low Galaxy S9 sales

Ahead of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch, the company posted its quarterly earnings. Samsung reported a revenue of 58.4 trillion won ($52.1 billion) for the period, and operating profit of 14.87 trillion won ($13.3 billion), which is up 6%. The company also acknowledged the fact that the sales of Galaxy S9 were slow. The company […]

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Apple working on dual-Sim iPhone models

The lack of dual-sim models affects the sales of iPhone in many developing countries like India. It looks like Apple has finally decided to fix this issue to improve its sales numbers. In the recently released iOS 12 developer beta 5 build bits, references to "second SIM status" and a "second SIM tray status were found. […]

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Microsoft’s M12 invests in fintech startup BlueVine

BlueVine is a fintech startup that provides flexible working capital financing to small and medium-sized businesses, giving them quick access to funds needed to purchase inventory, cover expenses, or expand operations. BlueVine last month announced that it has closed $60 million in equity funding. Today, BlueVine announced that it has raised another $12 million from new investors including […]

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Cortana delivers an embarrassing result in Digital Assistant IQ test

Microsoft's home-grown digital assistant has delivered an embarrassing result in an independent test of its IQ. When compared against other leading digital assistants in a battery of 800 questions by Loop Ventures they found Cortana dead last in its ability to answer queries. In the test Google Assistant was able to answer 86% of the […]

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GPD Pocket 2 mini-PC crowd-funding campaign starts, already 750% oversubscribed

A few weeks ago we reported that GDP was ready to release a second generation GPD Pocket Windows 10 PC, the GPD Pocket 2. Now the company has opened up the crowd-funding site on Indiegogo, and have already raised nearly $750,000 from 1,300 backers, more than 7 times their original $100,000 target, with 30 more days […]

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Microsoft rolls out a new update for OneDrive app for Windows 10 users with new Activity Centre, more

Microsoft is rolling out a new update for the OneDrive app. The latest update has been pushed to users on April 2018 Update and it brings new features and improvements. You can head below to take a look at the changelog for the update. With the new update, OneDrive will stop the syncing the files […]

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Monday, July 30, 2018

WhatsApp now supports group calls for voice and video

WhatsApp users spend over 2 billion minutes on calls per day. To make the calling experience even better, WhatsApp today announced support for voice and video group calls for Android and iOS users. For now, WhatsApp will allow users to make a group call with up to four people. Here's how it works: Start a […]

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This week’s Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales feature Overcooked and The Escapists 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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Forza Horizon 2 and Dead Space 3 are now free through Games with Gold

Xbox Live Gold members can now download Forza Horizon 2: 10th Anniversary Edition and Dead Space 3 for free through the Games with Gold program. Each month four games are discounted across Xbox One and Xbox 360 and August begins with the best set of games in a while. You can download Forza Horizon 2: […]

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DayZ Game Preview pops up on Xbox Store, listed as coming soon

Bohemia Interactive recently released Vigor into Xbox Game Preview, but it doesn't look like the developer is stopping there. The studio's previous title, DayZ, was announced for Xbox One at E3 2015 with the intention of launching into the Xbox Game Preview program. Unfortunately, those plans haven't materialized as of yet, but a listing on […]

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Microsoft encouraging Windows 10 users on older versions of the OS to upgrade

Microsoft will stop supporting the March 2017 Creators Update in October and is understandably eager to get Windows 10 users on that version of the OS to upgrade. Now Microsoft has started using a banner in the Microsoft Store (above) to encourage users still on that version of the OS to upgrade their PCs. According to […]

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Magic Leap’s biggest secret, its Field of View, finally revealed

The number 1 issue of the Microsoft HoloLens and most mixed reality devices is the field of view, which is closely tied to immersion level. Having your virtual objects being cut off and disappearing when you turn your head slightly does nothing for making you feel they are really there. The Magic Leap headset promised […]

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Telegram’s Official Windows Phone app updated with Telegram Passport support

Telegram has rolled out an update for its Windows Phone app, bumping it up to Version 3.2 The update brings the same feature to the Windows Phone app which recently came to the iOS and Android app. Telegram Passport is Telegram's unified authorization method for services that require personal identification. Upload your documents once, then […]

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Review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance – From the Ashes, Guts and Glory, and Aces of Luftwaffe: Squadron — Roundup

New games release on Xbox One and PC each week, and it can be quite difficult keeping track of them all, especially during the summer when indie companies are trying to avoid the holiday rush. Some of the games reviewed this week you may not even have heard of. This time around, we're taking a […]

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Google releases Chrome browser for Daydream VR headsets

Google today announced the release of Chrome web browser for Daydream VR headsets. Google Daydream View and the Lenovo Mirage Solo are the first headsets on which Chrome will be available in VR. Chrome for VR comes with new a feature called "cinema mode" which optimizes web video for the best viewing experience in VR. It […]

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Official Clubs are available today for select titles on Xbox

Xbox Clubs are a great way to form a community around common interests in games or other topics. Announced today, developers can create Official Clubs for their games, a perfect way to stay up-to-date with your favorite game devs. Want to stay up to date with your favorite games & developers on #Xbox? Check out […]

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Bing Maps now allows users to customize itineraries to make them their own

Early this year, Bing Maps announced itineraries for popular travel destinations in the US and UK. Microsoft today announced the ability for users to customize these itineraries to make them their own. Bing Maps supports the following customizations for now. Add the attractions you want to visit Remove or re-order attractions to optimize your day […]

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Microsoft announces TypeScript 3.0 with a new scalable way to structure your projects

Microsoft today announced the release of TypeScript 3.0 with several improvements. TypeScript is an extension of JavaScript that aims to bring static types to modern JavaScript and it is one of the fastest growing programming language in the market. The TypeScript compiler emits clean readable JavaScript with constructs transformed and removed. The new TypeScript 3.0 release […]

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Xbox Game Pass tab on the dashboard is now live for everyone

Microsoft's push to promote its Xbox Game Pass service will see some changes coming to our dashboards today. After being tested by Xbox Insiders for a few months, a Game Pass tab will now be a part of the dashboard, replacing the previous Entertainment tab at the top. In a post on Xbox Wire, the […]

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Microsoft announces support for the Web Authentication in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft today announced the support for the Web Authentication spec in Microsoft Edge. With this support, Microsoft Edge users will be able to sign in with their face, fingerprint, PIN, or portable FIDO2 devices through Windows Hello, instead of passwords. With the recently released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723, Microsoft Edge supports the CR version of […]

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Windows 10 turns 3: Here’s how it grew over the last 3 years

Microsoft announced the public release of Windows 10 on 29th July 2015. However, the journey of developing Windows 10 started back in 2014. This is when Microsoft announced a new program called "Windows Insider Program". The program was revealed by Joe Belfiore in an event in San Franciso and was later headed by Gabe Aul and now […]

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Playground Games hires former BioWare, Rocksteady, Guerrilla, EA, and Ninja Theory devs for upcoming RPG

Playground Games' upcoming RPG—rumored to be Fable—will soon have a lot of new talent working on it from some of the biggest and best companies in the business. GamesIndustry.biz reports that the team at Playground has hired talent from EA Motive, BioWare, Rocksteady, Guerrilla Games, and Ninja Theory for its second studio that recently opened […]

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YouTube on the desktop now plays vertical video without borders

YouTube is rolling out a new feature on the web to accommodate the new influx of vertical video being uploaded on its site. The firm will now remove the borders and resize the video so it displays in a manner YouTube thinks will make the best viewing experience for your device. The announcement wasn't made […]

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Twitter wants to make itself less toxic, partners with Oxford

Twitter has been a toxic hell stew for years now, but after increasing backlash, the firm has acted to make itself more palatable to users. Twitter is working with university researchers to investigate how echo chambers and uncivil discourse can come to dominate a platform. Twitter will, in turn, look at how algorithms can be developed […]

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Apple new iPad Pro will come with more courage, fewer headphone jacks

Apple is launching a new iPad Pro later this year, and it'll be taking on some of the most contentious aspects of the iPhone X and bringing them to the iPad Pro line. According to analysts, the firm will be making an iPad with thinner bezels like the iPhone X. Due to these thinner bezels and […]

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Monster Hunter: World passes 8.3 million sales, Capcom reports most profitable first quarter in company history

Monster Hunter: World has been quite the success story for Capcom. The company has released its earning report for its first quarter this year indicating that it had its "most profitable first quarter since the company began disclosing quarterly results." Much of this success is attributed to Monster Hunter: World, which just passed 8.3 million […]

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Google adds Dark-mode for YouTube on Android device

Google has rolled out a new update for the YouTube app for Android devices. The new update brings the much-awaited Dark mode for Android users. The Dark mode debuted on iOS devices earlier this year and it has finally made it to Android as well. Google is rolling out the new update in phases so […]

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Secret of Dockless Dex Mode revealed in latest Samsung Galaxy Note 9 leak

As Samsung's Unpacked event on the 9th August approaches the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 leaks continue. We posted recently that for the first time the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will support Dex Mode ( a desktop PC experience designed for mouse and keyboard when connected to a big screen) without being placed in a dock […]

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Sunday, July 29, 2018

Xbox Insider Program clarifies where Avatars are visible, new update brings a few bug fixes

A new update went out today for Xbox Insiders in the Preview Alpha and Skip Ahead rings that fixes a few minor bugs from the previous build. In its patch notes, Brad Rossetti also clarified exactly where the new Avatars are visible for members because it appears there was some confusion over the wording. You […]

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Popular Windows Twitter client Tweetium Pro shutting down

Come August 16th Twitter is making a number of changes to their 3rd party client API, including removing APIs such as the Streaming API without any replacement. Unfortunately, this means some 3rd party twitter clients will no longer be competitive with Twitter's own client, leading to their developers exiting the market. One such app is the […]

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Microsoft patents head mounted blood pressure monitor

The next big sensor challenge for health-focused wearables is measuring blood pressure, ideally without a cuff inflating on your arm a few times an hour. A new Microsoft patent application has just been published explaining how this could be done using a set of wearable sensors mounted on eyeglasses. The device would incorporate optical sensors to continuously […]

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Microsoft files patent for a dual-screen device with focus on video calling

Microsoft has filed a patent for a dual-screen device made with video calling in mind. The new patent lines up with the rumours of Microsoft developing a foldable device codenamed "Andromeda". The patent titled "Three-way video calling on hinged multi-screen device" was filed on June 30, 2017, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published the patent on […]

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You can now send messages to WhatsApp groups using Siri

Back in 2016, WhatsApp added the ability to send messages and call others using Siri on iOS devices. Recently, WhatsApp delivered a new update for iOS users to improve the Siri integration. Apple iOS users can now send messages to WhatsApp groups using Siri. To send a group message on WhatsApp, tell "Send a message […]

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Microsoft Surface Go tablet now available for pre-order from Amazon

About 2 weeks ago the Microsoft Surface Go tablet became available to pre-order from Microsoft Store and now the tablet has also arrived at Amazon's variou web properties around the world. Microsoft is currently selling two different versions of Surface Go, one with 4GB RAM/64GB storage and another with 8GB RAM/128GB storage. Find the pricing […]

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Upcoming Google Pixel Stand might allow users to use their phone as a smart speaker

Google might be working on a new dock which will allow users to dock their phones and use it as a smart speaker. The leak comes from the source code of the latest Google app beta which points at a string about a "Pixel Stand." The code talks about what to show on the screen when you […]

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Dummies of the upcoming iPhones surface online

A couple of weeks back we reported that Apple might be working on three new iPhones to launch in September this year. The leaks did show some part of the upcoming iPhones but didn't reveal anything else. However, it looks like a new leak might give us more insights into the upcoming iPhones. The new […]

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Saturday, July 28, 2018

Hackers are using old Microsoft Office vulnerabilities to Distribute FELIXROOT and steal files

A new malware has emerged and it's using the olf Microsft Office vulnerabilities to access and steal data. Dubbed Felixroot, the malware is delivered to individuals in Ukraine using a weaponised phishing email claiming to contain seminar information on environmental protection. The backdoor was discovered back in 2017 but went silent for a few months. The […]

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WhatsApp will soon allow users to view images directly from the notification panel

WhatsApp has been working on an update to allow users to take a peek at the images directly from the notifications panel. The company has been working hard on the app to make sure they don't lose market dominance. The new report comes from WABetaInfo who spotted a new feature called "Notifications Extension" as a part […]

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Microsoft releases new driver and firmware updates for Surface Pro to improve system stability and reliability

Microsoft has recently released new driver and firmware updates for the Surface Pro (Model 1796) and Surface Pro with LTE Advanced (Model 1807) devices running Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and above. These updates include improvements to system stability and reliability, and also fixes several potential security vulnerabilities including Microsoft security advisory ADV180012 and ADV180013. […]

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Microsoft is rolling out a new update for SMS Organizer app for Android users

Microsoft is rolling out a new update for SMS Organizer app for Android users. The latest update bumps the app to v and brings mostly bug fixes for the app. You can head down to take a look at the official changelog for the update. Fix for custom ringtone on 8.0/8.1. Ability to copy partial […]

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EA is open to cross-play in key franchises, points to Fortnite’s success as reason

Fortnite isn't only inspiring other companies to develop battle royale modes, it's also pushing them to consider the benefits of cross-play. During Electronic Arts' recent earnings call, VP of investor relations Chris Evenden stated that they were open to the possibility of cross-play in key EA franchises, pointing to Fortnite's success with such support. "We're looking […]

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Microsoft Maps update with House Numbers support comes to Release Preview Ring

Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Maps app for Windows Insiders in the Release Preview ring. The latest update brings a couple of new features. You can head below to take a look at the new additions to the Maps app. View the house numbers directly on the map Save the places you […]

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Microsoft is testing a slightly tweaked version of Start Menu on Windows 10 19H1

Microsoft recently rolled out a new Insider Build for Skip Ahead Ring. The latest update had bug fixes and small improvements to prepare RS5 for RTM. However, it looks like Microsoft did slip a small change which went unnoticed. With the new update, Microsoft is doing A/B testing of a slight tweak in the Start […]

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Samsung has a second Wireless Charger Duo for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9

We have earlier seen pictures of the Samsung EP-N6100 Wireless Charger Duo solution for charging both your phone and Samsung Galaxy Watch but it seems Samsung has another, more compact dual-charging solution up its sleeve. Roland Quandt has posted some new pictures of the Samsung EP-P3100 Wireless Duo Charger. From listings around the web the […]

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Review: Adventure Time, Forsaken, and Mega Man X Collection — Roundup

New games release on Xbox One and Windows 10 every week, and it can be quite difficult keeping track them all, especially during the summer 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 […]

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MedApp uses the Microsoft HoloLens for Telemedicine

Polish company MedApp is using the Microsoft HoloLens to bring expert specialist medical opinions to even the most remote clinics in the world. Using the augmented reality that HoloLens provides, MedApp's Carna Life app helps cardiologists "visualize an individual patient's heart as it beats in their chest in real time," said Ralf Saykiewicz, Supervisory Board […]

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2018 not yet the year of Desktop Linux as Lower Saxony plans to migrate 13,000 OpenSUSE PCs to Windows 10

After Munich showed the road back to Windows another German authority has decided to struggle to maintain an open source desktop operating system on the desktop was just not worth it. German state Lower Saxony is in the early stages of moving 13,000 PCs at their tax office currently running OpenSUSE to Windows. The move is […]

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Magic Leap shows off some more beautiful renders

Magic Leap has showed the world a rare look at the user interface of the Lumin OS which drives their Magic Leap One device. The rendered screenshots are part of the developer documentation of the device and give us a quick tour of the look and feel of what Magic Leap hopes to achieve in […]

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Microsoft announces RS5 build 17720 for HoloLens with lots of new features

Microsoft recently released the new RS5 build 17720 for HoloLens with lots of new features and fixes from the past several weeks. With this build, you now have the ability to project to a Miracast-enabled TV or computer directly from your HoloLens. This will allow you to share your mixed reality experience with others. Also, […]

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Surface Go demo units now available at Microsoft Stores in the US

Microsoft's new Surface Go is set to hit store shelves in less than a week. In order to promote the device, Microsoft has now kept demo units of Surface Go at Microsoft Store retail locations across the US. In you are nearby a Microsoft Store, you can visit now to play with this device. Surface […]

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Microsoft Edge for iOS gets visual search feature and more

A few weeks ago Microsoft released a number of new features, including visual search, for Edge of iOS Preview users. Today these features cae to regular users in a version 42.3.6 update. Intelligent visual search gives you a cool new way to find contact info, identify landmarks, or find similar images based on a photo Support […]

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Microsoft plans to add a new filter section to Microsoft Store for Windows 10

Microsoft has added many new features to the Microsoft Store in the last couple of months. However, Microsoft Store still lacks some features and the good thing is, the team is listening to the feedback from the users. Starting from v11807.1001.4.0 which was released internally yesterday, Microsoft plans to add a new filter section to […]

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More Samsung Galaxy Note 9 secrets spilt

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is being unveiled in less than 2 weeks, leaving plenty of time to leak even more of the details of the unreleased device. A user on Reddit named Autopsy15 has posted some more information about the handset, including that Samsung expects it to achieve up to 4 days of battery […]

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Microsoft rolls out an update for Photos app for those on April 2018 Update

Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Photos app for those who are running April 2018 Update. The latest update bumps the app to v2018.18051.18420.0 and brings a couple of new features. With the new update, Microsoft has added Resize option to the Photos app. This new feature will allow users to resize the […]

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New Xbox Forums in the Microsoft Community are now live

A little over a month ago reports surfaced that the Xbox Forums would be integrated into the Microsoft Community to create a more unified experience for everyone. At the time, HTNovo reported that this news was communicated to the community moderators, though a specific date as to when this transition would occur was not provided. […]

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Vampyr is getting two new difficulty modes later this summer

Players unsatisfied with Vampyr's current difficulty will soon have the choice to turn it up a notch or focus more on its narrative. Publisher Focus Home Interactive announced that a content update later this summer will introduce two new difficulty modes to encourage replayability. "As well as bringing a host of optimization tweaks, the upcoming update […]

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OneDrive for Android now allows you to use your fingerprint to lock the app

Microsoft today released a new update for OneDrive app on Google Play Store. OneDrive already allowed users to lock their OneDrive app using a PIN code. With this update, users can use their fingerprint to lock the OneDrive app. In this update, Microsoft has also improved the grid view to help photos stand out and look […]

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Upcoming Amazon Echo Dot leaks online

Amazon launched the Echo devices back in 2014. Since then the company has added new Echo devices like Echo Spot to the lineup but never upgraded the original Echo devices. However, a leak has been doing rounds which shows Echo Dot 2 speaker. The image shows the Dot 2 speaker with fibre texture around it […]

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Microsoft Pix camera app updated with faster start time, document scanner improvements and more

Microsoft today updated its Pix Camera app for iPhone. This new v1.9 update comes with several improvements. Read about them below. Microsoft has reduced the app size to 125MB. Microsoft has improved the start time of the app. This app is now VoiceOver accessible Includes Business Card & Document scanner improvements Microsoft Pix app comes […]

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Vivo addresses NEX pop-up camera durability concerns with unique test

Vivo recently launched a new flagship lineup called NEX series. Called NEX A and NEX S, the full-screen devices come with high-end specs and are notchless and manages this feat by introducing a pop-up selfie camera. The mechanical part, of course, introduces concerns about long-term durability, and to prove that buyers need not worry, Vivo posted […]

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Microsoft Surface Go tablet unboxed by Dona Sarkar

Microsoft's new Surface Go Windows 10 tablet will be hitting shelves in less than a week, on the 2nd August 2018. Dona Sarkar from the Insiders team managed to get her hands early on the device and have posted an unboxing video on Twitter. We broke into where PR hangs out and unboxed a #SurfaceGo! […]

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Official Samsung Galaxy Note 9 accessories leak

Winfuture has been in the lead when it comes to Samsung Galaxy Note 9 leaks, leaving not much left for Samsung to announce on the 9th. Now the German site has leaked the list of official accessories which will be available when the device ships. Firstly the new Bluetooth-enabled S-Pen will be available in yellow, […]

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Slack really not worried about Teams, buys Atlassian

Microsoft recently intensified their attack on enterprise messaging service Slack by delivering a free tier of Microsoft Teams. While Slack has denied being pressured by the move the company's announcement today that they purchased Atlassian, developer off Hipchat, suggests that they are having to work harder to be competitive. Slack famously took out a full-page ad in […]

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Latest Skype Insider update for iOS and Android brings support for Color Filters

Microsoft today released a new Skype Insider Preview build for iOS and Android devices. This v8.27.76.16 update brings new Color Filters feature. In this build, Microsoft has included three new camera color filters using which you can enhance your photo messages to get just the right look you prefer. You'll have the choice of two […]

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Dex to go Dockless with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Like Continuum, Samsung Dex is a cool feature that does not get much use. With Dex, one of the reasons is that it requires a special and somewhat costly dock which not only provides ports and power but also much needed active cooling for the handset. Now according to Winfuture.de's sources, with the Samsung Galaxy […]

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Skype for Android updated with support for private conversations, more

Microsoft today released a new update for Skype for Android app, taking it to version 8.26.0.70. This update brings support for end to end encrypted conversation and other smaller improvements. The full changelog reads: Private conversations: Skype's private conversations give you enhanced protection through end-to-end encryption for your conversations with friends and family. Improvements made […]

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You can now send voice messages on LinkedIn

LinkedIn today added the ability to send voice messages up to one minute in LinkedIn Messaging for its members. To send a voice message, LinkedIn members have to simply tap the microphone icon in the messaging keyboard, then tap and hold on the mic icon in the circle to record their voice message and release […]

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Microsoft increases Office 2019 on-premises pricing for commercial customers

As part of its Modern Commerce strategy, Microsoft is making changes across to offer pricing and discounting of its volume licensing programs. This new pricing changes will reflect from October 1, 2018. Microsoft is making these changes to create more consistency and transparency across our purchasing channels. Right now, pricing of Microsoft's products and services for […]

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 makes its appearance in a short video

Samsung has been known to be working on two tablets based on Android. While we already know a lot about both the devices, we haven't actually seen either of the devices. However, a new leak shows Galaxy Tab S4 in a short video. The video not only confirms the existence of the device but also […]

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Google partners with GitHub to simplify CI process for your cloud

Ahead of Microsoft's acquisition, GitHub today announced its partnership with Google to simplify Continuous Integration (CI) process in the cloud. As part of this partnership, Google Cloud Build is coming to GitHub. Cloud Build will help developers create fast, consistent, reliable builds across all languages and easily set up CI through Cloud Build and automate builds and […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Build 17713 to Slow Ring users

Microsoft today announced the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17713 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. This build comes with several improvements for Edge web browser, Notepad desktop app, Inking experience and more. Find the full change log below. What's new in Build 17713: Microsoft Edge Improvements Per-site media autoplay controls: […]

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Over 80% of Windows devices are now running the April Update

Microsoft's Windows 10 April Update has been rolling out since the first half of this year and has reached most Windows 10 PCs this year. As per Ad Diplex's stats, 82% of Windows 10 PCs are now running the anniversary update, reaching the cast majority of Windows PCs. APp developers can now target the newest APIs […]

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Lenovo’s Smart Display with Google Assistant now available in the US

Lenovo has partnered with Google to bring an Amazon Echo Show competitor powered by Google Assistant to the market and your living room. The Lenovo Smart Display features a similar retro styling as the Echo Show but a larger HD screen (in a choice of 8 or 10-inch size) which can actually display YouTube video, features […]

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Samsung teases all day battery life for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Externally the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be largely the same as the Note 8, but internally one of the biggest improvements will be the new, much larger 4000 mAh battery (compared to only 3,300 mAh in the Note 8). Now in a teaser video for the 9th August announcement Samsung has highlighted this change, […]

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August’s Games with Gold include For Honor and Forza Horizon 2

Larry Hryb has officially revealed which four games will be free to Xbox Live Gold members next month in August. Players should be excited as it looks like the best month of free games in a while, and certainly beats last month's offerings. On Xbox One players will be getting Forza Horizon 2 for free […]

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No Man’s Sky NEXT appears to be causing some players to lose save files

Just as No Man's Sky received a well-earned second chance at life, it encountered another bump in the road. With its huge NEXT update, some players are reporting that their save files are being erased with no way to recover them on consoles unless they've been backed up to a USB. Even if your save […]

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Sea of Thieves’ Cursed Sails update is on the horizon

Sea of Thieves' Cursed Sails update is on the horizon and due out in less than a week. Rare has now provided additional details about what players will encounter on July 31. We already knew that Cursed Sails would be throwing ships manned by undead skeletons into the mix, but we haven't really received much […]

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Microsoft’s M12 announces the global Female Founders Competition

M12, Microsoft's venture fund, in partnership with the EQT Ventures fund and SVB Financial Group, today announced the Female Founders Competition, to accelerate funding for women-led startups focused on enterprise technology solutions across the world. The top two winners of this competition will receive the following and also access to mentoring and more. $2M of […]

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Microsoft announces support for Python in the IntelliCode for Visual Studio Code

At the EuroPython conference yesterday, Microsoft announced the support for Python in the IntelliCode extension for Visual Studio Code. With this support, Microsoft is bringing the power of machine learning trained on over 2,000 open-source repos to Python developers using Visual Studio Code. When you start writing Python code, the IntelliSense code completion will offer […]

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Microsoft plans to add native support for Virtual Machines in Windows 10

Microsoft rolled out the first Skip Ahead build for the Windows Insiders last night. The latest build didn't have any major changes and was just focused on fixing bugs for the RS5 release in Fall 2018. However, it looks like Microsoft might have missed something from the official blog post. It looks like the company […]

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Microsoft is finally fixing the most annoying thing about Windows Update

Microsoft yesterday released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and Build 18204 (19H1) to Windows Insiders who have opted in to Skip Ahead. With this build, Microsoft is trying to fix one of the most annoying things about Windows Update process, reboots during unexpected time. Microsoft has now […]

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Samsung’s unbreakable smartphone display panel is now certified by UL

Current-generation flexible display devices attach a glass-covered window to their display that often breaks. Recently, Samsung Display announced that it has developed a flexible OLED panel with an unbreakable substrate and an overlay window securely adhered to it. Yesterday, Samsung announced that its unbreakable smartphone panel has been now certified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories) after […]

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Microsoft releases new firmware updates for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4

Microsoft yesterday released new firmware updates for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 devices. These updates improve the overall system stability and reliability. It also includes fixes for security vulnerabilities including Microsoft security advisory ADV180012 and ADV180013. Find the details about the updates below. Surface Pro 4: Intel(R) AVStream Camera 2500 – Camera v30.15063.6.6082 improves […]

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Get Chrome’s new Material Design UI now in the stable version of Chrome 68

If you don't want to mess around with Canary builds but still want to try out Chrome's new Material Design UI you can now activate it in the stable version of Chrome by just selecting a drop-down in the browser's settings. In the latest version of Chrome (68) type the following string into the address […]

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 and Build 18204 now available to Fast Ring and Skip Ahead

Today, Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and Build 18204 (19H1) to Windows Insiders who have opted in to Skip Ahead. Going forward, RS5 builds will come from the RS5_RELEASE branch. For Insiders who chose to "skip ahead", 19H1 builds will continue to come […]

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MSIX Packaging Tool is now available in the Microsoft Store

Microsoft today announced that the MSIX Packaging Tool is now available in Microsoft Store in Preview form. The MSIX format brings together the features of apps and MSI file packaging formats. This new MSIX installer will support all type of Windows applications including Win32, WPF, WinForm and UWP. MSIX Packaging Tool enables you to update […]

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Android P prepares to launch as final developer build launches

Google is launching Android P later this summer and has released the final test build of its new operating system to developers. Android P introduces a new more curved design language to the operating system (For users of stock Android at least), and offers more privacy settings as well as a way to keep track […]

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Microsoft encourages developers to put up more video trailers

Microsoft has just released a new set of tips for developers on its Windows Blog, advising them on how to improve their app's presentation in the Microsoft Store. The firm notes that the presence of video trailers improves downloads for developers by up to 11%. Not much, but for users of paid apps, that can […]

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You can now dark theme Outlook on the Web, here’s how to

Microsoft earlier this year promised to bring a dark theme to its Outlook Web app experience, the firm has now done so, rolling out the feature to web app users. "Dark Mode is a more-pleasant way to read your Outlook.com email if you prefer interfaces that are less bright or if you are in a […]

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Prey: Mooncrash gets a free update with themed skins for weapons and enemies

Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI may have overshadowed the other announcements from Bethesda's E3 presser, but that doesn't make them any less important. Prey, while it may not have been tremendously commercially successful, still found a lot of love among gamers, so it was great to hear at E3 that it would get post-launch […]

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YouTube VR app finally coming to Samsung Gear VR headsets

Until now, YouTube VR app was available only on HTC Vive, PlayStation VR and Google Daydream view platforms. Google has now finally decided to release an official YouTube VR app for Samsung Gear VR, the most popular mobile VR headset in the market. Millions of Gear VR headset owners can now download the new YouTube VR […]

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Microsoft recognized as a Leader in Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Tools

Gartner recently published its latest Magic Quadrant for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Tools. UEM tools combine the management of multiple endpoints like iOS, Android, Windows 10 and macOS devices in a single console. In this new report, Microsoft was recognized as a Leader with only VMWare placed ahead of them. As part of last quarter's […]

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Google Chrome gets a new Emoji Panel with the latest update

Google has rolled out a new update for its Chrome Browser. The latest update pushes the app to v68 and brings plenty of new changes. Among those new features is a new Emoji Panel. Chrome's Emoji panel works just like Windows 10 Emoji panel. However, Google's emoji panel is available as an experiment right now […]

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Microsoft announces SharePoint Server 2019 preview, comes with several new OneDrive features

Microsoft yesterday announced the preview release of SharePoint Server 2019. SharePoint Server 2019 will come with several new improvements including improved UI, modern team sites, communication sites, lists, libraries, pages, news and more. Microsoft today highlighted the new OneDrive improvements that will be part of this upcoming server release. Read about them below. SharePoint Server 2019 (preview […]

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Netflix profile icons are getting a makeover, characters from shows and movies can now be profile icons

Netflix introduces the concept of Profile?s back? in 2013. Profiles allow different members of your family to have their own personalized Netflix experience, built around the TV shows and movies they enjoy. Even if you don't share your account with others, you can use profiles to create personalized Netflix experience based on your mood. Today, […]

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Facebook launches Watch Party to all Facebook Groups around the globe

Facebook today announced that its Watch Party feature is now rolling out to all Facebook Groups around the globe. Watch Party enables people to watch videos on Facebook together in real time. During a Watch Party, participants can watch videos from their new feed, live or recorded videos, and they can also interact with one […]

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Microsoft rolling out call recording feature to Skype Insiders on Windows

Last week, Microsoft announced that it is working on several new features including call recording for Skype for Windows users. This Call recording feature is now rolling out to Skype Insiders. With this feature, you can now record the Skype calls. Since this feature is cloud-based, as soon as you start recording, everyone in the call […]

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The Xbox Adaptive Controller’s packaging is just as accessible as the hardware

Back in May Microsoft announced the Xbox Adaptive Controller for people with limited mobility. This is a truly incredible piece of hardware to empower those who cannot play games as well with a standard Xbox controller. Microsoft's efforts to make gaming more accessible to everyone isn't just stopping on the hardware front, though. Today the company […]

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Steam finally gets the much needs Chat system upgrade, now allows in-game voice chats and more

Valve has released a new update for Steam which brings the much-needed update to Chat System. The new update brings several features and the end to Discord's dominance over in-game communication. There was a time when Steam was the only way gamers could communicate with each other. However, as gaming became popular, we saw companies […]

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Note 9 could hit shelves weeks earlier than expected

Samsung is launching the Galaxy Note 9 on August 9th in New York. However, this will be the first time that Samsung is launching Galaxy Note device this early. This has to do with the fact that Apple is all set to launch 3 iPhones in September and will give tough competition to Samsung. To […]

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The EU once again comes to the rescue of PC buyers with big laptop price-fixing fines

Competition is good and tends to bring prices down, and one of the European Commission's missions is to ensure there is an adequate level of competition in the market. Collusion between companies to keep prices high is however bad, which explains why the EU has just fined Asus for stopping retailers from selling their laptops […]

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Deal Alert: Get a refurbished Acer Windows Mixed Reality headset for only $150

If the price of the headset has been the only thing which has been keeping you from trying out VR, Acer has an amazing deal for you. They are offering a factory refurbished Acer Windows Mixed Reality headset with the controller for only $149.99. The re-certified headset also comes with a 90-day warranty, meaing you have peace […]

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The Document Foundation denies any knowledge of Microsoft Store LibreOffice edition

We reported two days ago on the arrival of the popular open source office suite LibreOffice in the Microsoft Store. LibreOffice includes several applications that make it the most powerful Free and Open Source office suite on the market: Writer (word processing), Calc (spreadsheets), Impress (presentations), Draw (vector graphics and flowcharts), Base (databases), and Math […]

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Convicted serial monopoly abuser Google found to slow down Edge and Firefox on YouTube

Clearly having to pay more than $7 billion in fines to the EU for anti-trust violations has done nothing to change the culture at Google. The company has just released a new design for YouTube which is up to 5 times slower on Edge and Firefox than on Chrome, and this is not due to […]

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No Man’s Sky is now available on Xbox One, supports 4K on Xbox One X

No Man's Sky is now available on Xbox One for the first time, complete with its gigantic NEXT update that drastically changes the experience. Hello Game took a ton of heat for the way No Man's Sky launched on PS4, but the studio plans to gain back some good will with this release. You can […]

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Silent Hill: HD Collection and Silent Hill Homecoming are coming to Xbox One backward compatibility today

Hardcore Silent Hill fans should be happy as Larry Hryb has announced that Silent Hill: HD Collection and Silent Hill Homecoming are joining the Xbox One backward compatibility catalogue starting today. Silent Hill: HD Collection and Silent Hill Homecoming are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today https://t.co/qPMRNs2ZLo pic.twitter.com/dpc14O2YFa — Larry Hryb @ SDCC (@majornelson) […]

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Microsoft release a new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (changelog)

Microsoft has released another Cumulative Update for the latest version of Windows 10 April 2018 Update, taking the OS to version 17134.191. Delivered via KB4340917 it contains the following fixes: Addresses an issue that causes devices within Active Directory or Hybrid AADJ++ domains to unexpectedly unenroll from Microsoft Intune or third-party MDM services after installing provisioning package […]

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Apple confirms MacBook Pro throttle-gate, fix coming

We wrote recently that new MacBook Pro was returning their laptops after finding out the devices were unable to reach their advertised performance due to thermal throttling. Apple's new MacBook Pro comes with the brand new Intel Core i9 processor. However, instead of giving better performance, users are facing heating issues. The heating issue was […]

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Microsoft releases previews of Exchange Server 2019 and Skype for Business Server 2019 with several new features

Following the announcement about Office 2019 for Windows and Office 2019 for Mac early this year, Microsoft today released the previews of Exchange Server 2019 and Skype for Business Server 2019. Microsoft recommends Office 365 service for complete Office experience, but these releases are targeted for people who aren't yet ready to move to the […]

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Gay Tony returns in GTA Online nightclub update, available now

Update: GTA Online: After Hours is now available. Original: Fan favorite character Gay Tony is returning to Grand Theft Auto in GTA Online's upcoming nightclub update. "Los Santos is a city of bright lights, long nights and dirty secrets, and they don't come brighter, longer or dirtier than in GTA Online: After Hours. Partner with […]

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Learn quantum computing through a series of programming exercises from Microsoft

Microsoft yesterday announced the release of Quantum Katas, a series of self-paced tutorials through which one can learn the elements of quantum computing and Q# programming at the same time. It includes many programming exercises that provide immediate feedback as you progress. Each kata offers a sequence of tasks on a certain quantum computing topic, starting from […]

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Microsoft signs agreement with RTO Wireless to bring internet access to unserved rural regions of New York and Maine

Microsoft today signed an agreement with RTO Wireless to bring internet access to unserved rural regions of New York and Maine using TV white spaces and Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS). During the initial roll out phase, RTO Wireless will deliver fixed and mobile wireless services across 16 counties in Maine and 20 counties in New […]

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Microsoft Outlook for iOS now lets you start an email on your PC and finish it on your phone.

Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Outlook app for iOS devices. The latest update brings a couple of new features to the app. The new app now allows users to synchronize drafts on Exchange and Outlook.com accounts between the mobile device, Outlook desktop and the Web. With the latest update, Microsoft is allowing […]

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Quick Take: I don’t need a Streaming Xbox, I need game streaming on my PC

We heard yesterday that Microsoft is working on a new generation of Xbox devices which would be called Scarlett, and which would support the Scarlet cloud, which would let games render mostly in the cloud but in part on the device, producing a latency-free high-quality gaming experience. Now, this sounds fine and good, but I […]

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These are the websites your clean-install Windows PC connects to by itself

Since the release of Windows 10, Microsoft has been accused of breaching privacy and connecting users to services without proper disclosure. The company now has released a list of websites and services that a Windows PC connects to after a clean install. The list mostly consists of Microsoft services which provide data endpoints to the […]

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Next version of Chrome browser will make final push for Encrypted by Default web

Google has continued its offensive against insecure and unencrypted web connections. The company has been pushing web companies to encrypt their connections both by penalizing unencrypted websites in search and also marking them as insecure in the address bar if they take credit card information without encryption. Now Google is getting ready for its next push. […]

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Monday, July 23, 2018

This week’s Deals with Gold feature Drawful 2 and Farming Simulator 15

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Microsoft release Cumulative Update for the most recent Windows 10 Insider Fast Ring build

Microsoft has released a new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Insiders on the Fast Ring which takes the OS to build 17713.1002 . The Cumulative Update does not bring any new features and in fact, brings a new issue – Windows Defender Application Guard will no longer work after installing the Build 17713.1002 Cumulative Update. The Update […]

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Microsoft opens up Skip Ahead registrations for Windows Insiders who want to try RedStone 6

With the release of Build 17713, Microsoft reset the Skip Ahead Ring and moved all the Windows Insiders from Skip Ahead to Fast Ring. This was a calculated move as the company moved forward with finalizing the RS5 update. However, Microsoft said that they would open Skip Ahead again once they're ready with the new Branch. […]

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Microsoft has started compiling Windows 10 RedStone 6 builds

Buildfeed has detected that Microsoft has started compiling RedStore 6 builds of Windows 10 internally, laying the ground for the version of Windows 10 which will hit PCs sometime in Spring next year. Microsoft has started polishing RedStore 5, or what will be called the October 218 Update, over the last few weeks, which has […]

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You can now build and run flows in Excel

Microsoft today announced the ability to build and run flows inside Excel. With the Flow button, you can create and trigger automations on your data in Excel to automate processing or the copying/importing of data. You can also run on-demand flows for particular rows in any Excel file stored in SharePoint or OneDrive for Business. […]

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New report provides details regarding Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox streaming service

Back in June shortly after Microsoft's E3 presser, Thurrott reported that Microsoft was planning a "family of devices" for Xbox's next-generation console, which is codenamed Scarlett. Now Thurrot reports new details regarding Xbox's Scarlett's game streaming service specifically. Aside from the main piece of hardware, the specs of which are unknown, Microsoft appears to be […]

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price and more leaks online

Samsung is scheduled to launch the new Galaxy Note 9 on August 9 in New York. The device will be the successor to the existing Galaxy Note 8. Thanks to all the leaks, we now know almost everything about the device. A new leak now claims that Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be available starting €1049 […]

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Microsoft finally releases Windows UI Library for Windows 10 UWP app developers

Microsoft today finally released the preview of Windows UI Library (WinUI) for Windows 10 UWP app developers. In the past, Microsoft was shipping the UWP XAML app development framework as part of Windows and the SDK. So, developers were able to update their apps with new features and fixes only when a new Windows update […]

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Samsung leaks its own Galaxy Watch

Samsung has been leaking like a sieve recently, which makes their latest mess-up rather unsurprising. The Korean company has just confirmed its much-leaked Samsung Galaxy Watch on their own website, via a listing which has now been pulled. The listing confirms the watch, model SM-R810NZDAXAR, will have a 42mm face and be available in Rose Gold. […]

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Hands-on with Bohemia Interactive’s Vigor

Vigor was a surprise announcement at this year's E3. There's usually a lot of rumors and leaks leading up to the annual event, but this Xbox One exclusive from DayZ developer Bohemia Interactive managed to avoid any unwanted premature attention. Admittedly I was a bit confused as to what type of game Vigor was trying […]

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Visio Visual for Power BI now available for everyone

Last year, Microsoft announced the preview of the Visio visualizations in Power BI. The Visio custom visual allows anyone to visualize data using Microsoft Visio diagrams from within Power BI dashboards and reports. Microsoft today announced the general availability of Visio Visual for Power BI. Based on the feedback collected from the customers during the preview […]

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Dark Mode now available for Outlook.com beta

Two weeks ago Microsoft announced that they were planning to add Dark Mode to Outlook.com soon. A Dark Mode for Outlook.com has been one of the most requested features on UserVoice. It has been upvoted by over 1,000 users. It now looks like the feature is rolling out to Outlook.com beta users, according to HTNovo, […]

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Microsoft announces hundreds of new capabilities and features across Dynamics 365 applications

In order to lower upgrade costs, provide all users access to the latest features, performance improvements and offer a better support experience, Microsoft earlier this month announced that it will release two major releases per year going forward. The two major updates with new features will be released in April and October. Microsoft today revealed […]

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Qualcomm-based smartphones offer up to 192% faster data speeds than Intel-based Apple iPhone

Ahead of the next generation iPhone launch next month, Qualcomm today published a blog post highlighting how iPhones with Intel-based modem offer far inferior data speeds when compared to Snapdragon 845-based Android devices. According to a recent study by Ookla, the company behind Speedtest.net, Snapdragon 845 Android smartphones offer double-digit gains in latency and triple-digit gains […]

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