Friday, August 31, 2018

Microsoft Your Phone for Windows 10 Insiders updated with fixes

Microsoft has posted an update for the Your Phone app for Windows 10 Insiders with a number of fixes. The Your Phone app will allow users to sync Photos, Messages and notifications from phones to Windows 10 PC. However, the app is still under development and only supports Photos sharing. The update takes the app […]

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Report: UWP version of Alexa app for Windows 10 coming

A number of OEMs are shipping PCs with the Amazon Alexa app pre-installed. Trekstor is one of them, and WindowsUnited.de managed to speak with their team at IFA 2018 this week about the app and service on Windows 10 PCs. There the Trekstor team revealed some of Amazon's development plans, including that they are planning […]

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As Microsoft continues to listen, Skype gets a number of usability improvements

Windows 8 was a disaster because the OS was developed in secret and Microsoft was determined to push their agenda without any feedback from end users. With Windows 10 Microsoft actually started listening and responding to end users, and that attitude has finally started infecting other parts of Microsoft, including the Skype team. In a blog […]

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WhatsApp Group Video Calling rolling out to Windows Phone users

WindowsArea.de reports that WhatsApp is in the process of rolling out group voice and video calling to WhatsApp users on Windows Phone. Previously available to WhatsApp beta users, an update to the mainstream Windows Phone app brings the feature now also to regular users. The change would let Windows Phone users have simultaneous voice or video calls […]

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Sale: Save $200 on ALL Surface Pro PCs for a limited time

Microsoft is running a limited time sale for their Surface Pro tablets, offering $200 off the usual list price for the next 4 days. This means you can pick up a Core i3 Surface Pro with 128 GB of storage for only $599 or a Core i5 LTE Surface Pro for only $1249. See all […]

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Microsoft shutters Surface Plus subscription program

13 months ago Microsoft launched Surface Plus, a financing/subscription program geared towards students and business customers. With Surface Plus, customers in the United States could buy any of the latest Surface devices with a 24-month payment plan at an APR of only 0%. Once you buy a Surface device with Surface Plus, you could choose […]

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Hands-on video of the new ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 laptop with ScreenPad and NanoEdge display

Yesterday at the IFA, ASUS announced the new ZenBook Pro laptop with ScreenPad. The laptop is powered by up to 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U processor featuring integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q discrete graphics. to meet your performance needs. It features a 14-inch NanoEdge FHD display and an ErgoLift hinge […]

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The US claims China is using LinkedIn to recruit spies

The US Counter Intelligence Chief told Reuters today that the Chinese government was using fake LinkedIn accounts to try and recruit Americans. Officials have reportedly contacted LinkedIn about the "super-aggressive" recruitment efforts. According to Willian Evania, the Chinese government would contact thousands of LinkedIn accounts at a time, this was done so individuals with US government […]

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WIndows 10 RS5 will offically be the Windows 10 October 2018 Update

Microsoft has finally announced the official title of windows 10 Redstone 5, which will be known as the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. The firm, which had previously indulged in themed updates like the Anniversary Update, Creators Update and Fall Creators Update has now stuck to a more sensible name schema since April of this year […]

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Hands-on of the new Lenovo Yoga Book 2

Yesterday at IFA, Lenovo announced the new Yoga Book 2 which was the successor to the first gen Yoga Book. The new Yoga Book comes with Intel processor. Lenovo has also added an e-ink display instead of the Halo Keyboard and it supports Stylus. Overall, Lenovo's Yoga Book 2 is a decent upgrade over the […]

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Microsoft rolls out cumulative updates for the supported versions of Windows 10

Just weeks after Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has rolled out cumulative updates for the supported versions of Windows 10. Today's update is rolled out Windows 10 users running versions 1803, 1709, 1703, and 1607. For people running April 2018 Update, KB4346783 is being rolled out by Microsoft and it bumps the build number to 17134.254. You can head below to […]

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Microsoft Photos app for Windows 10 updated with hardware acceleration support

Microsoft has updated the Photos app for Windows 10 to version 2018.18071.15310.0 . The update brings support for using your GPU when encoding video, which should speed things up nicely. The full changelog reads: Hardware Acceleration – There is a new entry in the Photo app settings that allows you to use video encoding with hardware […]

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Xiaomi India to store user data locally using Microsoft Azure cloud infrastrucutre

Xiaomi, India's No.1 smartphone brand, today announced that it is going to store user data locally inside India as per Indian government's recommendations. It is migrating user data across Xiaomi e-commerce platform (www.mi.com/in/), Mi Community (in.c.mi.com), Mi Cloud, MIUI (Xiaomi Market, feed, Mi Video, advertising, Mi Messaging, push notifications, etc) and Mi TV to Microsoft […]

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Microsoft releases Dolby Vision HDR support for Xbox Insiders

Microsoft today announced the release of Dolby Vision HDR support for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip Ahead and Alpha rings. With this update, Xbox Insiders on Xbox One S and Xbox One X with a compatible TV can watch Dolby Vision streaming content on Netflix. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can […]

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Doomed Slack CEO not worried about Microsoft, feels they could end up “as big”

Speaking to Bloomberg today, Chief Executive Officer Stewart Butterfield explained that the company was not worried about the threat to its enterprise collaboration business posed by Microsoft's Teams product. He notes that Teams has not really "shown up" in terms of market share, though the product does come up when negotiating Slack sales. This is […]

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First real-life images of the no-notch Pixel 3 leaks online

Just a week ago we saw the full-fledged post unboxing pictures of the upcoming Pixel 3 XL, the first pictures of the Pixel 3 leaked as well. The new Pixel 3 will be the smaller version of the Pixel 3 XL and will have the similar specs as Pixel 3 XL. The positive (or negative) thing […]

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New driver and firmware updates released for the Surface Studio and Surface Pro

Microsoft today released new driver and firmware updates for all Surface Studio devices and for all Surface Pro (Model 1796 & Model 1807) devices running Windows 10 Creators Update, build 1703 or greater. Find the full change log below. Surface Pro: Surface Mobile Broadband Update Device – Firmware: 18.07.20.1622 improves LTE stability when using e-SIM. […]

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Lenovo takes on MacBook Pro with the new ThinkPad X1 Extreme

At its press event today at IFA 2018, Lenovo announced the new ThinkPad X1 Extreme to take on the Apple MacBook Pro and other high-end laptops. The new ThinkPad X1 Extreme is powered by up to Intel Core i9 processor, up to 64GB of memory and dual PCIe SSD storage option and NVIDIA GeForce 1050Ti graphics […]

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No surprises – iPhone XS and Apple Watch 4 leak in all their glory (pictures)

9to5Mac have managed to lay their hands on marketing renders of Apple's newest products which are due to be announced in a few weeks. Just in time to take our attention of IFA, the renders show the two new iPhone XS (short for excess) which features 5.8 inch and 6.5 inch OLED screens. The larger […]

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Lenovo announces new Windows 10 device powered by Snapdragon 850 processor

At IFA 2018, Lenovo today announced the industry's first Windows device powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 850 processor. The new Yoga C630 WOS will comes with an integrated LTE Advanced Pro for mobile connectivity needs. And Lenovo claims that it will offer up to 25+ hours of local video playback. The Yoga C630 WOS features a […]

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Lenovo unveils the new Yoga C930 convertible with integrated pen

At IFA 2018, Lenovo today announced their new flagship Yoga device, the Yoga C930. The new Yoga C930 is powered by 8th Gen Intel Core processors, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 512GB SSD and will offer up to 14 hours of battery life. It features up to a 4K wide-angle 13.9-inch display with […]

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Google announces multilingual support for Assistant

At IFA 2018 today, Google announced that it is adding multilingual support, allowing users to communicate with more than one language at a time with Google Assistant. Google Assistant already supports several languages, but users have to switch back and forth between languages. With this update, users can now speak two languages interchangeably with the Assistant. This […]

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Lenovo’s next generation Yoga Book revealed

Back in June, Lenovo confirmed that it is working on the next generation Yoga Book device. At IFA 2018 today, Lenovo revealed the final product for the first time. In this new Yoga Book C930, Lenovo has replaced the Halo keyboard with an e-ink display. In addition to displaying soft keyboard when needed, this e-ink […]

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Office 365 Home subscription is getting even beter

Microsoft today announced new changes to the Office 365 Home subscription that will make it even more compelling for consumers. Microsoft is making the following three changes: Increased device limit:  The Office 365 subscriptions currently include device install limits. For Office 365 Home subscribers, Office can only be installed on 10 devices in total (across […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 17744 to Insiders in the Slow Ring

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 17744 to Windows Insiders in the Slow Ring. Along with this release, Microsoft is also releasing KB4459375 which includes a fix for the issue causing PCs to bugcheck (BSOD) when logging out of your user profile or shutting down your PC. The full list of changes and improvements in […]

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Apple to reveal next generation iPhone on September 12

Apple today officially sent out its invite for the upcoming press event during which it will reveal the next generation iPhone and several other new products. The event will take place on Sep 12th at Steve Jobs Theater in Apple's new campus. Apple will be launching three new mobile devices based on the iPhone X's […]

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Post-apocalyptic rogue-lite Infected Shelter announced for Xbox One

Indie developer Dark Blue Games has announced the post-apocalyptic rogue-lite Infected Shelter, self-described as Dead Cells meets Castle Crashers with some executions thrown in. According to the developer in a press release, "every run is different because of the randomly generated content. By beating enemies players can loot more than 150 different blueprints of permanent improvements and […]

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Battlefield V delayed to November

Battlefield V will no longer be launching this October as Electronic Arts has decided to delay its release until November, pushing it further from both Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Red Dead Redemption 2. Oskar Gabrielson, General Manager of DICE, attributes this delay to ensuring that the core gameplay is as good as […]

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Quantum Break and more games join Xbox Game Pass in September

Xbox has revealed ten games joining Xbox Game Pass in September, and though we already knew about Halo: The Master Chief Collection, there's another Xbox-exclusive on the list that should make players happy. You can read the list of games coming in September 2018 below. Halo: The Master Chief Collection Quantum Break Aven Colony Snake Pass […]

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Intel releases a new graphics card update for Windows 10 devices

Intel is rolling out a new update for its graphics card. The latest update bumps it to v24.20.100.6286. The update brings a couple of fixes to playback issues with YouTube. The new update is available for 6th,7th, and 8th generation processors as well as some older Pentium, Celeron, or Xeon CPUs with Intel HD Graphics […]

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Google’s own Titan Security Keys now available for purchase

Google today announced that it is making its own Titan Security Keys available on the Google Store. Titan Security Keys are phishing-resistant two-factor authentication (2FA) devices and it work with popular browsers including Chrome and a growing number of online services including Gmail, Facebook and Twitter that support FIDO standards. These keys are built with a hardware […]

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ASUS announces new ZenBook Pro 14 featuring ScreenPad and NanoEdge display

ASUS today announced the compact version of its flagship laptop, ZenBook Pro 15. The new ZenBook Pro 14 also features the revolutionary new ScreenPad tech. It is powered by up to 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U processor featuring integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q discrete graphics. to meet your performance needs. […]

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Asus unveils the world’s most compact laptops featuring 95% screen-to-body ratio

At IFA 2018 today, ASUS today announced the world's most compact 13.3-inch, 14-inch and 15.6-inch laptops, the ZenBook 13 (UX333), ZenBook 14 (UX433) and ZenBook 15 (UX533). ZenBook 13, 14 and 15 feature a new frameless ASUS NanoEdge display, with ultraslim bezels on all four sides that offers a stunning 95% screen-to-body ratio. Despite the […]

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Wileyfox’s Windows Mobile adventure ends as handset finally ‘out of stock’

In April we reported that Wileyfox was once again selling Windows 10 Mobile handsets after going into administration in February 2018. The company was trying to sell off the last of their inventory and today AAWP reports that the company finally succeeded, admitting to a AAWP reader: "I do apologise we are not getting any […]

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Apple buys Akonia Holographics for Augmented Reality display tech

Apple seems to have gotten a bit more serious about their Augmented Reality headset project with the purchase of  Longmont, Colorado-based Akonia Holographics, a company which specializes in making displays for augmented reality glasses. Akonia Holographics, founded in 2012, claims a portfolio of more than 200 patents related to holographic systems and materials, and says its […]

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Review: Pengo External Game Capture Card — Affordable quality

Gaming is becoming more mainstream than ever, and that has led to the rise of a new hobby and profession. Streaming and posting gameplay of upcoming titles or recently-released projects garners a lot of interest on platforms like Mixer and YouTube. In order to become an established name in this field, you have to post […]

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Deal Alert: Get a Surface Go tablet for only $339

Best Buy's eBay store is now selling a brand-new Surface Go for as little as $339.15. The usual retail price is $399, but discount code PREGAME15 will knock a solid $60 off the price. The Surface Go is not a performance monster but has been well reviewed for features such as style, build quality and features. If […]

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NVIDIA GPU Cloud now supports Microsoft Azure

NVIDIA today announced that Azure is now a supported platform with NVIDIA GPU Cloud (NGC). With this support, developers can accelerate their AI and HPC workflows with powerful GPU-optimized software that takes full advantage of supported NVIDIA GPUs on Azure. NGC offers pre-configured containers with GPU-accelerated software. Its deep learning containers are updated monthly to […]

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Xbox Insiders gets updated EA Access Hub app

Microsoft has made an updated version of the EA Access Hub available to Xbox Insiders on the Xbox One. The update features a new design, featured content, better game recommendations, and improved performance. Insiders with an active EA Access subscription can get the new app via the Xbox Insider Hub app using the following procedure: Launch […]

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Acer’s new Swift 7 is the world’s thinnest laptop with ultra-narrow bezel

At IFA 2018 today, Acer revealed the next generation Swift 7 which will retain the crown being the world's thinnest laptop. The new Swift 7 measures less than 10mm thick and it weighs less than 1kg as well. Despite its thin and light design, it packs the powerful 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor for […]

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Microsoft releases redesigned SharePoint mobile app

Microsoft yesterday released its redesigned SharePoint mobile app. The updated SharePoint app comes with new news layout, quick access to recent content and new Find tab. The new Find tab brings a new mobile search experience, with an understanding of what you most need at any given time. The new Find tab combines Sites, Links, People […]

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OneDrive iOS app updated with new Super Zoom feature

Microsoft recently released a minor update (v10.29.6) for its OneDrive app for iOS devices. This update comes with a brand new feature called Super Zoom which will make it easier than ever to view and find photos on OneDrive. With this update, you can now pinch in and out to zoom through your photos. Recently, […]

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Google announces an update for Wear OS ahead of Pixel launch

Earlier this year, Google announced a rebrand for the Android Wear platform. Now the company is rolling out a much-needed UI update for the Wear OS. The latest update brings UI changes for the home screen. Starting today, swiping right on the watch will take you to the Google Assistant feed where you can get […]

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How to enable Skype’s new dark mode on version 8

Microsoft recently replaced both the UWP and Win32 versions of Skype with a new Skype variant, version 8. This Skype update isn't the most popular, and the firm is keeping around the old classic app just for that reason – however, Microsoft has added (or changed depending on if you primarily used the UWP or […]

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Hands-on with the new Sticky Notes v3.0

Microsoft rolled out a new update for Sticky Notes last night and it's a major update for the app. The latest update brings dark mode, the ability to sync notes between PCs and more. You can check out the changelog for the update below. Sync (& backup) your notes across your Windows devices. If you […]

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Acer unveils unwieldy Predator Thronos gaming chair

I really don't have a lot of words for this monstrosity. Acer has unveiled the Predator Thronos gaming chair. The word chair being used loosely because as seen above, it's just an all-encompassing beast. The Predator Thronos weighs nearly 500 pounds and supports up to three 27-inch gaming monitors, with space saved for an integrated Predator gaming […]

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White Xbox One X Fallout 76 bundle and new white Elite Controller announced, available for pre-order today

After months of rumors, project Washburn has officially been revealed, and it is indeed another Elite controller. However, Microsoft also surprised us today with a few more announcements including an all-white Xbox One X console bundled with Fallout 76 that will be available this fall. The controller doesn't look to be a revised Elite or […]

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Acer announces the pricing and availability details of world’s lightest 15-inch laptop

Acer today announced the pricing and availability details of the Swift 5 (SF515-51T), the world's lightest laptop with a 15-inch display. The Swift 5 is powered by the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U and Core i5-8265U processors, up to 16 GB of DDR4 SDRAM, up to a 1 TB NVMe PCIe SSD, up to 10 […]

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Qualcomm might be working on its first laptop processor (benchmarks)

After dominating the smartphone SoC market, Qualcomm plans to work its way to the PC market as well. The company is working on a high-end processor for PCs running on Windows 10. The new SoC popped up on Geekbench listing a few days back. The new chipset is called Qualcomm "Snapdragon 1000" or "SC8180" and it […]

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Microsoft To-Do for Android and iOS updated with tweaks and improvements

Microsoft has pushed out an update for the beta version of Microsoft To-do app for Android and iOS, taking it to version 1.38. The update brings a number of improvements, mainly around usability. See the changelog below: Microsoft To – Do for Android updates to version 1.38.85 . Cancel operation – If you have lost […]

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Dell Mobile Connect app will soon support 3rd party app notifications for iOS devices

Early this year, Dell announced a complete wireless solution called Dell Mobile Connect that integrates iOS and Android devices with Dell PCs. Once connected, users can make this app to make calls, send texts, get notifications and even fully mirror their phones to interact with their mobile apps. More than 10 million phone calls and text messages […]

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Acer introduce second generation Windows Mixed Reality headset

Acer has launched their second generation Windows Mixed Reality headset, the OJO 500. The Acer OJO 500 is the first Windows Mixed Reality headset to include a detachable design in which the lens and head strap can be individually removed, making it easy to store and clean. For businesses that want to provide customers with […]

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Build 17746 might be the final Redstone 5 RTM build for Windows 10 users

Microsoft is just weeks away from rolling out Redstone 5 to Windows 10 users. The latest update is set to bring a lot of new features like dark mode to File Explorer and Your Phone app. However, Microsoft hasn't disclosed the final release date yet but is working on finalizing the RTM build. Although, it […]

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Dell unveils stunning new 27-inch Ultrathin monitor with up to 600 nits brightness

Dell today unveiled the newest member of its Ultrathin family, the Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin (S2719DC). This is the world's brightest 27-inch USB-C monitor offering up to 600 nits peak brightness and Quad HD resolution (2560×1440). It is VESA-certified DisplayHDR 600 and integrated with Corning Iris Glass light-guide plate (LGP) technology for a crisp, brilliant image. […]

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Dell announces redesigned Inspiron 2-in-1s with Alexa support

At IFA 2018 today, Dell announced the refreshed Inspiron 2-in-1 family with improved design offering great value to consumers. Read about the updated Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 and Inspiron 5000 2-in-1 family below. Inspiron 7000 2-in-1s: The new Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 family comes with a cool brushed aluminum exterior for a smooth feel and sleek design. This family […]

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Dell announces XPS 13 2-in-1 with new 8th Gen Intel processors and XPS 13 with i3

At IFA 2018 today, Dell is announcing its updated XPS lineup. Dell today announced the updated XPS 13 2-in-1 with new 8th Generation Intel Core processors and updated XPS 13 with Intel Core i3 processor. Dell is making its flagship XPS 13 even more affordable with the new model powered by the new Intel 8th […]

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Review: Razer Blade 15 — True power for a price

Razer was founded in 2005, and since then the company has strived to provide customers with a worthy portable gaming experience. There have been missteps along the way, but each iteration of its gaming laptops has been a step in the right direction. However, if you look at any of their accessories, even the Xbox […]

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Google may be looking to turn Windows 10 PCs into Enterprise Chromebooks

According to a recent upload to the Chromium developer site, Google is working on making your Google Account a credential provider for Windows, allowing you to login to your Windows PC using your Google Account, similar to how users can log in using a smart card or other credential providers. Credential providers are the primary […]

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Google’s Hangouts Chat gets emoji reactions in the latest update

Google has rolled out a new update for Hangouts Chat that brings emoji reactions. For those who don't know, Hangouts Chat is a business-focused app by Google which directly competes with Microsoft Teams. The app was released by Google after the unfortunate failure of both Google Hangouts and Allo. The latest update will allow users […]

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Intel announce new 8th Gen Intel Core Processors optimized for connectivity, performance and battery life

Today Intel announced two new additions to the 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processor family: The U-series (formerly code-named Whiskey Lake) and Y-series (formerly code-named Amber Lake) are optimized for connectivity in thin, light laptops and 2 in 1s for the first time, while also providing ultimate mobile performance and long battery life. Intel says the […]

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How to remote install apps to your Windows 10 device

Microsoft recently added the ability to install apps remotely to Windows devices via the Microsoft Store. While the utility of this is increased convenience for users who only managed their own devices, for those who manage others and help older family members or young children use Windows, it can be a godsend to simply send […]

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Sticky Notes 3.0 now available to Windows 10 Skip Ahead Insiders

Sticky Notes aficionados can rejoice as Microsoft has finally brought version 3 of the popular Windows 10  note-taking app to Skip Ahead Windows 10 19H1 Insiders. The news was announced by Dona Sarkar who said: IT'S TIME TO GET IT DONE #WindowsInsiders: https://t.co/dW0j9JUGI3 — Dona Sarkar (@donasarkar) August 28, 2018 The app has received a […]

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Bose takes on the Apple HomePod with the new Home Speaker 500

Bose today announced its new wireless smart speaker to take on the Apple HomePod. Thanks to Bose' extensive experience in making audio products, the new Home Speaker 500 has the widest soundstage of any smart speaker available today. This new smart speaker looks unique and it is made of seamless anodized aluminum. There are two custom drivers […]

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The new iPhones might be 40% more battery efficient

Apple's new iPhones for 2019 are rumoured to have everything and the kitchen sink, on the outside. But there are few stories that have delved into what we can see from them internally. According to Cult of Mac, the firm is working on delivering a huge performance boost to its iPhones with the A!2 chip. […]

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is coming to Xbox One backward compatibility today

We may only be getting one game today, but its name certainly makes up for it. Years of asking have finally paid off. Larry Hryb has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is joining the Xbox One backward compatibility catalogue starting today. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is coming to Xbox One […]

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Google fights back against Trump’s accusations of bias

Earlier this morning, the US President — Donald Trump — unleashed yet another incoherent screed on Twitter. This time, it was about Google, and how it was so very unfair to him — the most powerful man in the world. He had discovered that Googling himself would surface negative news reports (we can only imagine […]

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Big news! Azure AD B2B Collaboration now supports Google accounts

Azure AD business-to-business (B2B) collaboration feature allows organization using Azure AD to work securely with users from any other organization. Those organizations need not have Azure AD, and if the invited user doesn't have a Microsoft account or an Azure AD account, it will be created for them seamlessly. It is one of the fastest […]

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Google’s newest Assistant integrations will help you protect your home

Google is extending the usefulness of Assistant with support for smart locks like the Yale x Smart Lock. With Google Assistant, users will be able to lock or unlock their devices with just their voices. They're'; be able to check its status remotely as well. this will work on all Google Assistant enabled devices, including Home […]

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith explains how Gab came to his notice

Earlier this year, Microsoft broke into the news cycles for its content moderation policies when it decided that it would send a message to Gab.ai to warn them about their content. In an interview with the Verge, Microsoft's Bard Smith explained the behind the scenes decision making that went into the sending the message. "Literally […]

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Following account hacks, Instagram announces new tools to improve account security

Following the mass account hacking, Instagram today announced several new tools to keep the Instagram community safe. One of them is the support for third-party authenticator apps to log into your Instagram account. To enable this feature, go to your profile, tap the menu icon, select "Settings" at the bottom and then choose "Two-Factor Authentication." Select […]

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Samsung’s new Portable SSD X5 packs Thunderbolt 3 and NVMe technology in an attractive design

Samsung today announced the new Portable SSD X5, its first NVMe-based portable SSD that offers great data transfer speeds. According to Samsung, this new X5 takes advantage of NVMe and Thunderbolt 3 technologies to offer a read speed of up to 2,800 MB/s, which is up to 5.2 times faster than the normal portable SSDs […]

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Google Gboard now allows you to create personalized emoji from your photo

Google today released a new feature called "Mini" stickers for Gboard app on iOS and Android. This new feature allows you to craft personalized emoji from your photo. This new feature uses neural networks, machine learning and artist illustrations to come up the best representation of you considering various characteristics like skin tone, hair color, eye color, […]

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Windows 10 Build 17738 ISO now available for download

Microsoft last week released Windows 10 17738 to Windows Insiders in the Slow Ring. Today, Microsoft announced the availability of ISOs of this build and you can download it here. This Windows 10 build comes only with bug fixes and minor improvements. Find the full change log below. General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC […]

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Donald Trump accuses Google of rigging search results

US President Donald Trump has accused Google of rigging the search results against him in a series of Tweets earlier today. Trump said that the news shown on Google were biased against him and called it a serious problem that needs addressing. Not only that, Trump also mentioned the names of several news agencies that […]

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Microsoft announces new AI capabilties in OneDrive and SharePoint

Microsoft today announced several new AI capabilities in OneDrive and SharePoint that will help uses in becoming more productive and make more informed decisions. Some of the new features that are announced today include video and audio transcription support, improved audio and video search capabilities, intelligent file recommendations and more. Read about them in detail […]

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Despite rule changes, Russia and Telegram remain at an impasse

Russia has banned the popular messaging app Telegram since April this year. This was done due to the refusal of the company's officials to hand over the encryption keys to their messages to the FSB so the organisation would have the ability to snoop through any and all messages Telegrams founder Pavel Durov had espoused his […]

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This week’s Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales feature Unravel Two and Dead Rising 4

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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September’s Games with Gold include Prison Architect and LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

Larry Hryb has officially revealed which four games will be free to Xbox Live Gold members next month in August. The group isn't as good as last month's in my opinion, but it's a solid lineup. On Xbox One players will be getting Prison Architect for free the entire month. Then starting on September 16 […]

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Plex update on Xbox One improves user interface and fixes various bugs

Plex, a free media player that organizes your entire collection, has received an update on Xbox One improving its user interface while also eliminating various bugs that have plagued the app. You can read the changelog below. NEW: Automatically sort dashboard buttons based on which types the user has access to Added menu in settings […]

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Twitter suspends more and more accounts for “divisive commentary”

Twitter last week suspended over 200accounts affiliated with |russia and Iran in conjunction with Facebook, now the form has gone off to kick just short of 500 accounts off its platforms bringing to a total of 770 accounts suspended.  The firm shared screenshots of what it termed as "divisive commentary,", highlighting images and screeds targeting the county's Republican […]

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Dimension Drive, Nefarious, and more are available to pre-order and pre-download on Xbox One

If you're looking for games that usually fly under the radar, several just went up for pre-order and pre-download on Xbox One that you may be interested in. Dimension Drive "This intense space shoot'em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one split screen. Unlock and power up a variety of weapons and […]

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MyTube for Windows 10 gains a full black theme

The MyTube team has pushed out an update to their apps for Windows users. The YouTube client, which offer s Fluent Design, offline videos and a premium YouTube experience foe those who rely on Microsoft's stores has now picked up two new features. The first is the new theme option which offers increased customisation, the […]

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Google stops supporting its first Chromebook Pixel

Google's Chromebooks have often been praised for their quick and seamless update policies which mean users can get most updates as soon as they roll out with little to no interruption of their work. This is also enabled by Google working to create discrete versions of ChromeOS for all devices so as little data is […]

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Google will be adding Hindi support to Assistant on Google Home smart speakers

Smart Speakers are a current area of interest among tech companies. Firms like Microsoft, Google and Apple now want to get into your home via these devices which let you hook into their services via their more respective voice assistants. Google Assistant features heavily on the Google Home speaker — one the most popular smart […]

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Listen to webpages out loud with the latest Google Go app

Last year, Google launched Google Go app, a lightweight and faster search app for Android devices. Today, Google announced a new feature in Google Go app that will allow users to listen to text content in webpages. This feature makes consuming long-form text as easy as watching TV or listening to the music. While you […]

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Harman Kardon announces a smart speaker with Google Assistant

Regular readers will be familiar with Harman Kardon's smart speakers from their Cortana-powered Invoke speaker, Now the company has announced a new smart speaker powered by Google Assistant. Called Citation 500, the speaker will be shown off at the IFA 2018 which is starting in a couple of days. The speaker has 200W stereo speakers […]

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Google Maps announces integration with RedBus, India’s largest inter-city bus ticketing service

At a press event today in India, Google announced several India-spcific product updates. One of them was for Google Maps product. The lightweight version of Google Maps, Google Maps Go, now supports turn-by-turn navigation and comes with brand new home screen with handy shortcuts. Google has also updated the Maps service to provide better guidance to […]

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Google rebrands India-first payments app Tez as Google Pay

Google launched its India-first payments app Tez last September. Since its launch, over 750 million transactions were done by users using this app. Now, Google is planning to bring the Tez experience outside of India. First of all, Google is unifying all of Google's payment offerings globally. As a first step, Tez will be rebranded […]

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New Windows Zero-Day vulnerability disclosed on Twitter

A frustrated security researcher has revealed a new zero-day bug for fully-patched Windows 10 PCs which would allow any software running on your PC to gain system-level privileges. In the now deleted tweet he said: Here is the alpc bug as 0day: https://t.co/m1T3wDSvPX I don't fucking care about life anymore. Neither do I ever again want to […]

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Monday, August 27, 2018

Xbox’s Aaron Greenberg says Xbox playerbase is made up of more hardcore gamers

Xbox's playerbase may be far less than that of PlayStation's in terms of raw numbers, but that doesn't make the community any less enthusiastic or supportive. In an interview with IGN Italia at Gamescom 2018, Xbox's marketing director Aaron Greenberg shared his own opinions on the Xbox comminuty, stating that he believes they're the platform […]

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The EU wants to stop the next Cambridge Analytica with legislation

The European Commission is working on legislation to prevent another Cambridge Analytica like event reoccurring, especially around the time frame of the European Parliament's elections. The legislation would see EU political groups which benefit from data mined from entities like Cambridge Analytica fined up to 5 per cent of their annual budget, according to a report […]

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Halo gets official DIscord channel

Microsoft has just announced the launch of the official Halo Discord channel for fans of the game on Twitter. For those unfamiliar, Discord is a chat platform like Skype which has found popularity among gamers in recent times. On the Halo Discord Channel, gamers will be able to discuss events of the game, as well […]

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Apple might be getting ready to kill off superficial and inessential 3D touch feature

Apple is killing off one of the most defining features od iPhones, the 3D touch.3D touch is a feature that allows users to force touch on iPhone displays to gain access to more options and shortcuts. it is supported by many apps, including Microsoft's own Office apps as a way to quickly launch into certain pages […]

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Google is adding a single flag to enable all Chrome UI features

Google has been messing around with Google Chrome a new material theme, but that's not all the firm is doing. Google often changes many features cor Chrome on Windows and on ChromeOS devices, hiding them behind disparate flags. Now the firm has issued a single flag which allows users to enable all new features in […]

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Microsoft introduces US only Bing Spotlight to help you get a handle on the news

Microsoft wants users to get a handle of the world around them and keep track of the news easily. The firm is introducing a new Bing Spotlight feature as a way to make sure users are getting more than one side of the story without it feeling like a full time job. With Bing Spotlight, for […]

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Deal: Microsoft Surface Pro with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM and Alcantara Type Cover for $799

You can now get a Surface Pro device with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD and Platinum Signature Type Cover for just $799 in the US. The new Surface Pro delivers even more speed and performance thanks to the 7th Gen Intel Core processor and it offer 50% more battery life than Surface Pro […]

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Review: AVerMedia GS333 SonicBlast Gaming Soundbar — Worth the upgrade

Gaming is an immersive experience to say the least. Not only are high-fidelity visuals important, but so is the sound quality. Many individuals out there believe that only using the built-in speakers of your television is enough. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. Adding even a reasonably-priced soundbar can dramatically enhance anyone's gaming […]

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YouTube will now let you know how much time you waste on its app

Time well spent is one of the tech industry's newest initiatives to ensure that people don't just spend more time on their devices, but that they spend focused and meaningful time. Google is introducing a new page in its app to help fulfil that aim with the new Time Watched page. This page curates options from […]

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Google disclosed a fixed Fortnite installler bug, so of course Tim Sweeney got mad

The popular game Fortnite finally made its debut on Android as a Samsung exclusive a few weeks ago. Last week, Google identified a flaw in the installer that could be used to expose the phone to further vulnerabilities via a Man In The Disk attack. The firm allowed Epic games to fix the issue, waited a […]

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Samsung continues to support Gear VR with free adapter for Galaxy Note 9 buyers

Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 may not support the Gear VR normally, but the firm is making sure that users can still us the headset with their newest smartphones. Samsung will let users who own both a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and a Gear VR with controller pick up a fee USB-C connector by calling 18-00 Samsung.  This is necessitated […]

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Microsoft Bing’s new spotlight feature provides overviews of news topics

Microsoft today highlighted its latest feature on Bing which will help users in getting all sides of a news story easily. This new feature is called spotlight and it offers overviews of news topics that users can see right in the Bing search results when they search for major developing news stories. Take a look […]

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection receives a massive update complete with Xbox One X enhancements

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is receiving a massive update today complete with Xbox One X enhancements, improved matchmaking, and more. This is what the team at 343 has been building towards for a while thanks to help from community feedback, and it's ready to go live ahead of the game's Xbox Game Pass release […]

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The iPhone X succesors won’t support the Apple pencil after all

Apple will reportedly not be bringing the Apple pencil to the iPhones as previously reported according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. This is due to the peripheral not offering a "good user experience" for users. Apple has notoriously been against styluses, with Steve Jobs famously saying that "if you see a stylus, they blew it"," In […]

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Google is launching the next Pixels on October 9

While there has been a lot of news about the iPhone's upcoming launch, a smaller story flew under the radar. Google is reportedly introducing its Pixel smartphones in the next two months. "Alphabet Inc.'s Google also plans to debut new Pixel phones on Oct. 9 at a media event in New York City," Gurman said […]

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Microsoft is taking on scam calls in India with help from blockchain and Azure

Spam calls are a worldwide scourge, but they afflict some countries differently than others. Microsoft has partnered with Tech Mahindra to tackle scam calls in India using blockchain and the Microsoft Azure platform, Rajesh Dhuddu, Global Practice Leader of Blockchain at Tech Mahindra, said in a statement. Blockchain as a technology is a powerful tool […]

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How to customise Microsoft’s Teams notifications

Managing notifications in a messaging app, especially corporate messaging apps like Teams and Slack is an important part of managing a good work, life balance. By default, Microsoft enables email notification for chat messages in Teams. This means that an average user is notified on their email of messages received as well as by app […]

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Microsoft Authenticator companion app now available for Apple Watch

Microsoft today announced the public preview of Microsoft Authenticator companion app for Apple Watch. This new app supports both Microsoft personal and work/school accounts that are set up with push notifications. After you setup your account, you can use this app to approve sign-in notifications on your Watch without using your phone. Here's how to setup […]

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Microsoft reportedly shelved Xbox VR headset until better technology is available

When the Xbox One X—known at that time as Project Scorpio—was first announced, one of its advertised features was the ability to support VR. Things haven't exactly gone according to plan since then. CNET reports that while an Xbox VR headset was in development, it has since been shelved in the hopes that better technology […]

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Samsung launches Thunderbolt 3 QLED Quantum Dot curved display

Ahead of IFA 2018, Samsung has announced a new QLED monitor. The company showcased QLED monitors back in CES 2018 with Thunderbolt 3 as its USP. However, now the monitor has made its way to the market with more details about the specs. In the official announcement, Samsung revealed CJ79 QLED monitor. Samsung had already […]

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Facebook steps in to remove Myanmar Miliary officials from its platforms

Facebook has been taking steps to help tackle the conflict in Myanmar this year. The firm has been trying to stifle the spread of "hate and misinformation" on its platform and has engaged new technology to identify hate speech and more content moderators. Facebook has now taken a drastic action, removing a total of 71 […]

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Xbox All Access has been announced

Xbox All Access' official announcement appears to have gone live a tad earlier than intended. Though an article did pop up on Xbox Wire that revealed the rumored service, the news post has since been taken down. But this is the internet, so nothing's ever really deleted (via VentureBeat). As earlier reports suggested, players will […]

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Google is making it easier to find cheaper flights and hotels this holiday season

Google is making changes to its web apps today to make it easy for users who are booking flights this holiday season to find the best deals. Google is making use of its own Google News Labs ad Polygraph to show users now prices change over time periods around the holiday seasons to help them better save […]

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Apple is launching three iPhone X succssors next month

Apple next month is launching three new handsets based on the iPhone X's design. The firm has repeatedly had its handsets leaked, and now a new report originating from Bloomberg has revealed more details. Apple's goal is reportedly not to sell gangbusters like previous releases, the firm hopes to raise the average pricing of iPhones […]

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Mysterious CD Projekt RED livestream teases Cyberpunk 2077 announcement

CD Projekt RED has begun a mysterious livestream that appears to be teasing an announcement related to Cyberpunk 2077. Watch live video from CD PROJEKT RED on www.twitch.tv The title of the stream is currently called "Data Transmission in Progress." As of the time of writing this, over 44,000 people are tuning into a black […]

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New patent suggests that Microsoft might be working smart batteries for Surface devices

Microsoft has always advertised Surface devices as those with an amazing battery. While Surface devices do have great battery life, they take a lot of time to charge which can be annoying for people who are always on the move. However, it looks like Microsoft is finally working to solve the problem. According to a […]

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Telegram desktop app updated with night theme and more

Popular privacy-focused messaging app Telegram has been updated in the Microsoft Store to version 1.3.13. The update brings a large number of improvements including improved security, the ability to export your chat data and more, but probably the main consumer-facing feature is a new night theme. The full changelog reads: Export data from the chats […]

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Palmer Luckey: Magic Leap “does not deliver on almost any of the promises”

Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus VR and designer of the Oculus Rift, is a divisive figure, but when it comes to VR and AR he knows what he is talking about, and he's not too impressed with Magic Leap's ML1 headset. He has a number of criticisms of Magic Leap's controller and operating system, calling the first […]

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Sunday, August 26, 2018

After latest update Microsoft Teams for Desktop now supports Quiet Hours, more

Microsoft Teams is Microsoft's Slack competitor which offers a chat-based collaboration platform that brings your team's conversations, files, and tools in a single workspace. The service is available on the desktop and mobile, and in a paid and free version. Microsoft Teams (free) is intended for use by organizations, such as small businesses or groups of […]

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Several fatalities reported at Madden NFL 19 tournament in Florida

A gunman opened fire today at a Madden NFL 19 tournament taking place in Jacksonville, Florida, reportedly killing at least 4 people, including himself, and wounding several others. These numbers may change as the police work to identify the victims. Speaking with the Los Angeles Times, Steven "Steveyj" Javaruski , a competitor at the tournament, […]

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Deal: Surface Book 2 with Intel Core i7 and NVIDIA GeForce discrete graphics for $1699

Microsoft Store is now offering up to $300 discount on a specific Surface Book 2 model in the US. This Surface Book 2 SKU comes with an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Surface Book 2 comes with 8th gen Intel Core processors allowing you to run professional-grade software, apps, […]

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Amnesia: Collection is coming to Xbox One next week

Before Frictional Games developed the haunting survival horror SOMA, the studio's claim to fame was its Amnesia series. According to Xbox Wire, the Amnesia: Collection appears to be receiving a surprise release on Xbox One next week, as nothing was previously announced beforehand but it has been included in the website's list of games coming […]

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Microsoft enables carrier billing for Xbox games in UAE

In many parts of the world paying for electronic goods can be difficult due to the lower penetration of credit cards. This is especially true for younger users. Today Microsoft announced that they have enabled carrier billing for Xbox items for Etisalat UAE customers. Gamers in the UAE can now pay for content through their Etisalatt mobile […]

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‘Nokia’ now once again owns the Pureview brand

Pour one out of you have been holding out for a new Microsoft smart mobile device with a Pureview camera. HMD Global, who makes Nokia phones under license, and seems to be doing a good job carrying forward the brand promise of the historic company, has managed another small landmark in taking on the robes […]

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WPS’s free Office Suite comes to the Microsoft Store

Kingsoft Office Software has brought their free WPS Office Suite to the Microsoft Store.  The software offers a low-budget, non-commitment, highly compatible solution for those with desktop productivity needs. The suite consists of  Writer, Presentation, Spreadsheets, and PDF, offering solutions for generating Memos, Documents, Spreadsheets and Presentations. It features: Fully compatible with Microsoft Office( Word, PowerPoint, […]

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Tip: How to get rid of that annoying Windows 10 On-screen Volume Display

One of the most annoying features of Windows 10 is the on-screen volume display, due to the way it covers a significant segment of what you are viewing, and due to how long it hangs around on your screen doing it, is reminiscent of the similarly annoying iPhone volume display. There is, however, a little […]

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

Popular MP3Tag editor is now in the Microsoft Store

Microsoft's built-in tools for editing and correcting MP3 tags have never been the best, and with Windows 10 this has only become worse. Fortunately there are plenty of good 3rd party applications up to the job, including the popular MP3Tag app by Florian Heidenreich. The app is a powerful and easy-to-use tool to edit metadata of […]

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New Zealand teacher uses HoloLens to teach maths to his class

We have heard stories of companies like Mercedes-Benz using HoloLens to train their employees. However, it's rare to see teachers using the same tech to teach students. That said, Subash Chandar K, a teacher has been using HoloLens to teach maths to his class. The experience of using HoloLens is something very different from traditional […]

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Apple’s upcoming new iPad Pro has a mysterious new component

Apple's rumoured iPad Pro has leaked a couple of times this year, but a new leak offers a look at what could be a major hardware change. Courtesy of Slashleaks, a shot of one of the new cases for the new iPad Pro shows what appears to be a cut out on the back of […]

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Top 5 games coming to Xbox One next week include Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Strange Brigade

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 August 26 through September 1 that we think you should check […]

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AdDuplex: Surface Go has already captured 1.24% of the market

AdDuplex has released their monthly Windows 10 usage report. The report is based on the data collected from apps running on AdDuplex SDK v.2 or higher. According to the report, Windows 10 April 2018 Update is seeing a steady growth. The latest report indicates that Windows 10 April 2018 Update is now installed on 86.7% of […]

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Fortnite for Android’s installer left devices briefly vulnerable to exploits

Fortnite made its Android debut a few weeks ago and chose to avoid the Google Play Store citing high minded principles of openness and "$uc£$$ ba$£d on m£rit." However, critics pointed out that Epic encouraging users to bypass the Google Play Store for their own solution could lead to trouble later down the line. A […]

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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 July update comes complete with game breaking bugs

Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 is once more experiencing bugs, once again caused by Microsoft's inadequately tested Windows updates.Many users have reported the Surface Pro 4's touch functionality to have debilitated after the update, including touch and pen support. The thread maker on Microsoft forums describes the issue as follows: All of the keyboard/pad functions are working […]

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Microsoft met wth the DHS to discuss election security

Microsoft and Facebook met with the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) and the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) to discuss election security issues. This meeting was reportedly largely informative, according to TechCrunch, who report that the Facebook and Microsoft provided insights into their efforts […]

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Word, PowerPoint and Excel all now have more than 500 Million installs on Android

In June 215, Microsoft released their Office suite for Android phones. The decision signalled the end of Microsoft's homegrown mobile ambitions, with Microsoft announcing a month later that they will be writing off their acquisition of Nokia's phone business. Now little more than 3 years later the company's headline productivity apps have reached more than […]

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Microsoft Your Phone is now available for Windows Insiders on Release Preview

Last week Microsoft released Your Phone app for Windows Insiders on Skip Ahead. Before that, the app was only available to Insiders on Fast Ring. Following the slow rollout trend, Microsoft has now made the Your Phone app available for Windows Insiders on Release Preview Ring. Your Phone app will allow users to sync Photos, […]

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Friday, August 24, 2018

Windows 10 KB4100347 Spectre patch causing serious issues

Windows 10 users are reporting that a Windows 10 security update is once again causing issues on their PCs. The update in question is KB4100347 for Windows 10 April 2018 update which Microsoft describes as such: Intel recently announced that they have completed their validations and started to release microcode for recent CPU platforms related to Spectre Variant […]

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LucidSound’s LS35X headset has been delayed until October

LucidSound's LS35X headset has been delayed until October from its previous release date in just over a week on September 1. Regarding the delay, the company said in a statement, "We know you're anxious to get an update on the LS35X. The product is ready to go into production, we're just waiting on the last few […]

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Microsoft releases new firmware updates for Surface Book to improve system stability and graphics performance

Microsoft recently released new driver and firmware updates for Surface Book devices running Windows 10 Fall Creators Update version 1709 or above. These updates improve system stability, graphics performance, and includes fixes for some security vulnerabilities including Microsoft security advisory ADV180012 and ADV180013. Find the full change log below. Intel(R) AVStream Camera 2500 v30.15063.6.6082 improves […]

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Microsoft applies for patent on combining Pen and Touch on Mobile Devices

In May last year Microsoft user interface research lead Bill Buxton and colleagues showed off a concept of how combining pen and fingers can improve the usability of Windows tablets and enhance productivity. The video shows the benefit of how simply using the thumb of the hand holding your tablet can still allow powerful improvements in […]

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Review: Airheart: Tale of Broken Wings, Shenmue I & II, and Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr — Roundup

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

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GLAS Thermostat now available for order from Microsoft

Johnson Controls' GLAS Thermostat is now available for order from Microsoft Store US for $319. The main hightlight of this thermostat is its sleek design that features a simple interface on a translucent OLED touchscreen. GLAS can track your energy, learn your temperature preferences, and even update itself. Adjust the heating and cooling straight from your smart […]

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Microsoft Teams now has all the features and functionalities of Skype for Business Online

Back in October 2017, Microsoft first provided the roadmap for Skype for Business features coming to Microsoft Teams. Microsoft today announced that this feature transition is now complete and the Teams now has all the previously missing calling features like inbound and outbound calls to PSTN numbers, hold, call transfer, and voicemail. Microsoft highlighted that […]

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Review: Dead Cells, Phantom Doctrine, and TerraTech — Roundup

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

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Microsoft push new RS5 Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17746 with a number of fixes

Microsoft has pushed out a new update for Windows 10 Insiders on the fast ring with a new Windows 10 RS5 Insider Preview Build 17746 which brings no new features but a number of fixes. The new build offers: Microsoft fixed an issue where Narrator would incorrectly report some standard combo boxes as "editable combo […]

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Deal: Samsung Galaxy Note9 now available for order

Samsung Galaxy Note9 is now available for order in the US. If you are looking for a good deal to buy this as an unlocked device, check out this listing on Amazon US. You can get the Samsung Galaxy Note9 Factory Unlocked device with 128GB storage (U.S. Warranty), DeX Pad and Wireless Charger Duo for just […]

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Google’s latest Android Pie release supports Xbox One controllers

Android gamers now the ability to play some of their favorite mobile games with an Xbox One wireless controller without any problems. Though Microsoft added bluetooth to its model a couple years back, it was still incompatible with certain games on Android devices because of a controller mapping issue. According to XDA-Developers, an engineer has […]

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Movies and TV app update with Timeline and Movies Anywhere support now available to all

A few weeks ago Microsoft updated the Movies and TV app (Films and TV) with Windows TimeLine and Movies Anywhere support.  That update has now come to the Production Ring ie. to everyone who are not Insiders. With Windows Timeline support a searchable history of your activity in the app will be generated, also available […]

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Microsoft responds to new Skype (version 8+) criticism

Microsoft last month announced that it will discontinue Skype classic app from September 1, 2018. Microsoft's plan was to roll out an updated version of Skype (version 8.0) for desktop that will replace Skype version 7.0 (Skype classic). Based on the customer feedback, Microsoft this month announced that it will support Skype classic app beyond […]

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