MSPoweruser: February 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Microsoft Surface Headphones now on sale in Germany

Microsoft recently announced that Surface Headphones will launch in eight new markets in March. These markers were Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and Switzerland. Now the Surface Headphones have gone on sale in Germany for 379.99 Euro. Surface headphones feature 4 beam-forming microphones, 4 active noise-cancelling microphones, 13 levels of noise reduction […]

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Twitter for the Web updated dreaded Algorithmic Feed, more (changelog)

Twitter's Progressive Web App team has pushed out another update for the app, bringing along a number of "improvements". The main new feature is the addition of the much disliked Algorithmic Feed, which lists tweets by most popular vs chronological order. Despite being allowed to express a preference, Twitter will still automatically switch you back […]

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No, you don’t have to worry about this screen protector for your Samsung Galaxy S10

The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ feature under-screen ultrasonic fingerprint readers, and a few weeks ago some rumours were going around that all screen protectors for the handset would need holes as present on the device above. Thankfully it seems Samsung has anticipated the issue and will be shipping all handsets with screen protectors pre-installed. On the […]

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Embrace the web life: How to use the new Gmail Offline

Haven't you heard the news? The desktop is dying. You spend most of your time on the web. Desktop apps are old and dull, creaky and probably smell funny. Unless you're super into Photoshop or niche productivity apps. Ok, that may be a slight exaggeration, but the truth is — you really don't need to […]

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Huawei’s CEO takes a jab at Samsung, calls Samsung Galaxy Fold “not good”

The debate over the notch design is now old. The year 2019 is going to be a year of foldable devices with one phone manufacturer taking a dig at its competitors. The tussle has already begun. Recently, in an interview with Business Insider, the CEO of Huawei's mobile business, Richard Yu has taken a jab at […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 18845 to Insiders in the Skip Ahead Ring (Change log)

Microsoft today announced the release of Windows 10 Build 18845 to Insiders in the Skip Ahead Ring. As you already know, this build is from the 20H1 development branch. This new build comes with support for Emoji 12.0 and several bug fixes. Read the full change log below. What's New in Build 18845: Emoji 12.0 […]

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You can now take a picture of a data table and turn it into a fully editable table in Excel

At Ignite 2018, Microsoft previewed a new feature that will allow you to capture a photo of a hand-drawn or printed data table and turn it into an Excel spreadsheet. Once the data is available on Excel, it can be edited, analyzed and shared. This image recognition feature eliminates the need for you to manually enter data. […]

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Spectre is a brilliant long exposure camera app for iPhone

The developer behind the popular iOS camera app Halide is back with another amazing camera app. The new app is called Spectre and it can be used to capture amazing long exposure photos. Spectre makes use of AI to process hundreds of shots over the span of a few seconds to create these brilliant photos. […]

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You will soon be able to say ‘Hey Cortana’ or ‘OK Google’ to wake up Bixby

Many tech giants believe that the war of digital assistant is just getting started and it doesn't matter if you come late to the war zone. Samsung is one such company that came late in the party with its digital voice assistant Bixby. Despite knowing the fact that Google Assistant is way ahead than Bixby, Samsung keeps […]

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Say it ain’t so, Weezer Island is now in Fortnite

Fortnite Season 8 is here and with it comes banana skins, pirates, and a strange new island in the sun. According to an article from Polygon, there's some sort of Weezer x Fortnite collaboration going on. There's a jukebox on an island in Creative Mode that apparently only exists to play Weezer songs. Sadly, there's […]

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New report reveals why Microsoft is testing its Windows 10 20H1 build more than a year early

Early this month, Microsoft surprised everyone by releasing a new Insider Preview build from the 20H1 development branch for Skip Ahead users. While Microsoft is still finalizing 19H1 build for Windows 10 consumers, everyone wondered why Microsoft wants to test 20H1 builds today, more than a year before its expected release date. Today, ZDNet reported […]

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The Division 2 shows off new Dark Zone in cinematic trailer

Ubisoft's The Division 2 is close to release, but that isn't stopping Ubisoft from teasing us some more. The game's new trailer Enter the Dark Zone, shows off the game's new interpretation of the Dark Zone. With lavish visuals and the promise of some difficult end game content, the Dark Zone looks to be more […]

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Google brings its powerful Routines feature to Clock app

Google has rolled out a new update for its Clock app on Android. The new update borrows a feature from Google Home devices. Called Routines, the feature allows Google Home users to execute a set of tasks when a certain phrase is used. Google tweaked the feature and added it to the Clock app. With the new […]

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Dissidia Final Fantasy NT will see a free-to-play release on Steam

"Epic brawler" Dissidia Final Fantasy NT will be coming to PC in an all-new free-to-play form. This Free Edition will be available on Steam come March 12th. With a weekly rotation of free characters, you won't have to pay a penny to try all 25 of them. If you're patient, that is. Individual characters and weapons […]

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Microsoft announces two new cloud-based security offerings to empower SecOps

Microsoft today revealed two new cloud-based technologies that will help security operations teams at enterprise organizations by reducing the noise, false alarms, time consuming tasks and various complexities. The two new offerings are Microsoft Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Threat Experts. Microsoft Azure Sentinel: Azure Sentinel is a native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool […]

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Anti-vaxxers are going digital in new Plague Inc update

Plague Inc will be receiving a new update that will add anti-vaxxers to the disease creation video game. After an online petition was posted on Change.org, developer Ndemic Creations claimed that if 10,000 signatures were reached they would add new scenarios to the game. Needless to say, 10,000 signatures were reached. With over 20,000 signatures […]

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Laptop speaker not loud enough? How to cast any audio from Google Chrome in three steps

Smart speakers and cast equipped devices are getting more common by the day, and every device has a natural way to interface with them. While Microsoft's Windows comes with its own Cast support, the Google Chrome browser for Windows has shipped with Google Cast support since 2016. This has trivialised the ability for users to […]

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Xiaomi announces Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India

In the interest of having a wider budget smartphone portfolio, Xiaomi today has launched two new super affordable smartphones in India – Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro. But it is the Redmi Note 7 Pro who steals all the limelight with a much better camera and hardware in general. The Note 7 […]

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Review: Trials Rising is another strong entry in a great action-puzzle series

Reviewed on Xbox One X Looking back, I'm surprised at how vital the Trials series was to my childhood. From HD to Evolution to Fusion, the sheer number of hours I've poured into biking through its intense high-speed physics puzzles may be countless. Trials Rising is a return to form, a true successor to the […]

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Microsoft adds more Edge features to Chromium

Microsoft is getting ready to start testing of their Chromium-based Edge browser for Windows 10, and behind the scenes are working hard to bring their native Edge features to Google's browser engine. Based on commits by Microsoft's engineers, they are currently petitioning to add two new features to Chromium. One is support for Windows 10's system […]

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Visual Studio 2019 Release Candidate now available for download

Back in December last year, Microsoft first announced the release of Visual Studio 2019 Preview for PC and Mac. Yesterday, Microsoft announced the release of Visual Studio 2019 Release Candidate (RC). Microsoft will launch Visual Studio 2019 final version on April 2nd through a launch event online. Visual Studio 2019 is now faster, more reliable, more productive for […]

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Dropbox for Windows 10 updated with new design and more

Dropbox app for Windows 10 devices received a major update in Microsoft Store today. This new update is targeted towards S Mode and other non-Desktop devices. Dropbox has introduced a new clean design in this update. Also, the file viewer is now re-sizable and can be opened in a new window. Download the update here […]

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Motorola’s RAZR foldable phone is still in the pipeline but might not look like what you expected

Today marks the end of February and Motorola failed to deliver what it promised last month. The company reportedly planned to showcase their upcoming RAZR foldable phone at this year's MWC but it now truly belongs to Samsung and Huawei as far as the foldable phones are concerned as there was no sign of Motorola's […]

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Microsoft opens new quantum research lab in Netherlands

Microsoft has recently opened a new quantum research laboratory at the Delft University of Technology in Netherlands. The Microsoft Quantum Lab Delft was opened by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Microsoft will work with QuTech to research the building blocks for a quantum computer. "With the opening of this Lab, we see what is possible […]

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Spotify details exclusive features available in India

Spotify, the world's most popular music streaming service, was launched in India recently. This is not an usual availability expansion for Spotify as Indian music market is completely different from the western markets. To make it appealing for the local users, Spotify has built some exclusive features for India. Read about them below. The exclusive […]

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Microsoft Edge for Android updated with picture-in-picture mode

Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Microsoft Edge which brings support for Picture-in-Picture mode for Android devices. The update also bumps the app to v42.0.2.3333. You can head below to take a look at the official changelog for the update. Thanks for using Microsoft Edge! Picture-in-Picture mode is available with this update (on […]

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Apple’s next Watch might watch while you’re sleeping, know when you’re awake

Apple is working on a whole new portfolio of devices this year, ranging from updated iPhones and iPads to a new Apple Watch. While we've heard much about the former set of devices, this week Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed more information about the Apple Watch Series 5 (presumably.) This new Apple Watch is said to be gaining access to […]

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Snag into the Spider-Verse from Microsoft, get two weeks of Xbox Game Pass as well

The spectacular Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, movie swings into the Microsoft Store this week, and the firm is offering a bonus for early birds. Users who purchase the superior award academy winning movie will gain access to a two-week Xbox Game Pass subscription. The firm will send this amazing offer via way of a code to friendly […]

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Telstra brings eSIM support to Windows users before Apple’s iPhone

Australian carrier Telstra has announced the availability of eSIM support for Windows 10 laptops and tablets. The company has confirmed that both customers and businesses with Windows 10 devices that have eSIM support should be able to use Telstra. Telstra says that it's worked with Microsoft to bring the eSIM capability to life for laptops including […]

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Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Bixby button remap update is even better than expected!

We reported last week that Samsung will be letting you remap the Bixby button on the Samsung Galaxy S10 (and soon other Galaxy handsets on Android Pie) to let you use the button for something more useful. Samsung has now released an update for the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S10 which brings the promised Bixby […]

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Chrome OS gets a much needed Linux feature

Microsoft isn't the only one adding Linux support to its app portfolio. Google is doing the same with Chrome OS and has recently integrated Linux apps via Crostini into select Chromebooks. In the latest developer release, Google added a new feature flag intended at making it easier to have your data travel with you from day […]

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Review: Beacon is a stylish, challenging Rogue-lite that’ll always keep you on your toes

Reviewed on PC I think the revival of the rogue-lite genre may be my favorite gaming trend this decade. Games like The Binding of Isaac and Enter the Gungeon have taken the procedurally-generated dungeon crawling to a whole other level, set a high bar for creators trying their hand at creating unique spins on a classic formula, […]

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Google’s new Duo app is the latest manifestation of the Progressive Web App dream

Google yesterday quietly released its popular video calling app — Duo — to the web as we pointed out. This isn't a simple web-app, Google's Duo is a built on the PWA standards and immediately present users with an Install App option upon opening the site (learn how to install PWAs here if this option doesn't appear). […]

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Forget folding phones, THIS is what I really want!

The tantalizing promise of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X is that the screen will be large enough to allow you to get proper work done, but the truth, of course, is that for most desk-based work you do not need a large screen but a good keyboard. Enter stage left F(x)tec with their […]

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Xbox Live Games With Gold lineup for March 2019 is actually rather fantastic

During March, Xbox Live Gold members can receive four new free games as part of the Games with Gold program. The first game in the lineup is Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion, released in 2018. The game is an action-packed adventure that follows Finn and Jake as they set sail to find out why […]

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The Division 2’s first year of post-launch content revealed; free updates with paid early access

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 recently broke down its post-launch content in a new trailer. Focusing on the first year of post-launch support, The Division 2 is appearing to be well supported. With the first year of content being released for free, it seems like a steal. Those who purchase the game's season pass will […]

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This is what the Huawei P30 Pro looks like

Ahead of the official reveal next month, press renders of Huawei's flagship devices, P30 Pro, got leaked online today. The Huawei P20 Pro was one the best smartphones that was released last year and it also had one of the best camera system in the market. As you can see from the image above, Huawei […]

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Seeing Apple Music in your Google Home settings? Here’s why

The Google Home apps for iOS and Android yesterday displayed settings for Apple Music integration. While the account settings didn't do much, it was assumed it would be a matter of time before Google would roll this update out completely. Unfortunately for excited users, it appears that isn't going to be the case. According to […]

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March lineup for PlayStation Plus revealed

On March 5th, two new titles will join the PlayStation Plus free game lineup. The first game in the lineup is one of the most critically acclaimed games in history: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered. The game was first released in 2007 as Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The player takes on the […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 18342 to Insiders in the Slow Ring (Change log)

Last week, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18342 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build is now available for Slow Ring Insiders. Microsoft also mentioned that PCs with the language ZH-CN will not receive this update due to an issue that's causing many common Chinese games to crash on launch. What's New […]

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Google rolls out grammar suggestions for G Suite users

People sometimes make typos while typing, that's a fact. While word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs have shipped with auto correct and basic spellcheck, Google is going a step further with AI integration in docs. The firm will use grammar suggestion to help users catch grammar errors which crop up in their work. Common […]

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Microsoft and Volkswagen share progress on development of Volkswagen Automotive Cloud

Back in September last year, Volkswagen and Microsoft announced a strategic partnership to develop the 'Volkswagen Automotive Cloud', one of the largest dedicated automotive industry clouds for all future Volkswagen digital services and mobility offerings. Volkswagen and Microsoft today provided an update on this partnership, read the summary of it below. Volkswagen intends to expand the […]

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Registration for Microsoft Build 2019 developer conference now open

Microsoft Build 2019 developer conference will be held May 6-8 at Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA. As usual, Microsoft will be sharing information about its latest developer tools and technologies at this event. Build 2019 registration is now open and the conference price is $2395, you can register yourself here. If you are attending the […]

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The final Fortnite Season 8 teaser is bananas

In the run up to Season 8, Fortnite has teased pirates, snakes, and fiery ash monsters. Now, just when it seemed like there was nothing else that could faze us, there's been a slippery twist. The fourth and final teaser for Fortnite Season 8, posted on the official Fortnite Twitter, features a banana. Not just […]

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Samsung announces Galaxy M30 with Super AMOLED display and triple camera for $210 in India

After launching their line of affordable Galaxy M10 and M20 handsets in India, Samsung today announced the next in the series, the Samsung Galaxy M30. The Samsung Galaxy M30 features 6.4″ Super AMOLED FHD+ Infinity U Display with more than 90% screen ratio. It also comes with a triple camera setup on the back. The […]

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Pokémon Direct announces Pokémon Sword and Shield

During today's Pokémon Direct, it was announced that two new games – Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield – are coming to the Nintendo Switch. The trailer was dropped during the Pokémon Direct presentation, showing a whole new world and three new starters. The three new starters are Grookey, the chimp Grass-type starter, said to be a mischievous Pokémon who is […]

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Microsoft rolls out a new update for Mail and Calendar app for Windows 10

Microsoft has rolled out a new update for the Mail and Calendar app for Windows 10. The latest update bumps the app to v16005.11231.20182.0. With the latest update, Microsoft has added the ability to remove the other folder from the Mail app. Earlier the company added the ability to automatically sort messages into two folders […]

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Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak wants Apple to manufacture folding iPhone

In an Interview with Bloomberg, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has shared his opinion on the folding smartphones. Interestingly, his opinion regarding this new technology is in contrast with many industry leaders who earlier claimed that folding phones are not quite there yet has a way to go. The Apple co-founder wants a folding phone and he wants […]

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Newly discovered Thunderclap vulnerability allows hackers to exploit PCs using Thunderbolt/ USB-C peripherals

A new vulnerability has been discovered that affects all the major platforms including MacOS and Windows. The vulnerability affects all the devices that use the Thunderbolt interface and allows hackers to exploit your PC by just plugging in a wire. The vulnerability was published earlier today by a group of researchers at the University of Cambridge, […]

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THQ Nordic decided to host an AMA on a Google-delisted website full of child abuse imagery

THQ Nordic did a very bad thing. Instead of hosting their recent AMA on a website like Reddit, Nordic's Q&A took place on 8chan. As a haven for ex-4chan users annoyed at the site's censorship and moderation, 8chan is a website infamously known for illegal images. While there are surely some innocent posts there, 8chan […]

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Super Smash Bros Melee is finally dropped by Evo, fans are split

Super Smash Bros Melee has been finally kicked from Evo's lineup. As part of the annual fighting games tournament's lineup for the past six years, Melee's removal is a huge deal. While there are usually talks of the game being dropped, it has always stuck around. Not anymore! A video was played during the official […]

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Researchers prove Microsoft does not care for Windows Home users, Automatic Update settings wrong for “97%”

We already know Microsoft cares little for Windows 10 Home users, for example testing patches on them before rolling them out to Enterprise users, but now researchers have conclusively proven that Microsoft gives little to no thought to the needs of non-Enterprise users. The most damning example is the above screenshot for Active Hours, during […]

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Review: DiRT Rally 2.0 fixes its predecessors problems but forgets to add anything new

Played on Xbox One The original DiRT Rally still holds up as one of the greatest racing simulation games of all time. It wasn't perfect for sure, but the overall driving experience was so good you could easily overlook its relatively minor flaws. When Codemasters announced it would be getting a sequel last September, I […]

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Facebook will finally launch its Clear History tool this year

Facebook is tackling one of its privacy issues with its Clear History feature. This feature is intended to help you retain control of your data on Facebook, and clear it when necessary. "In your web browser, you have a simple way to clear your cookies and history. The idea is a lot of sites need […]

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Tinder adds a Spring Break option so you can find your vacation flings

Tinder's getting ready to pull in users from the college demographic with a new update to its dating interface. The firm will be launching a new app update and bringing a new feature known as Spring Break Mode to the service. Want to optimise Tinder for your post-midterms adventures? Now you can. Tinder says: Get on […]

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Sticky Notes v3.1 updated with usability improvement

Microsoft today released an update for the Sticky Notes app for all Windows 10 users, taking the app to version 3.1.55. The update brings a minor usability improvement to the app, making it easier to delete notes, which are often after all of transient importance. Users are now able to choose whether confirmation is needed to […]

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Mozilla plans to bring support for Windows Hello on Firefox soon

W3C proposed the use of Web Authentication APIs back in January, following which companies started working on implementing APIs to allow users to use physical keys to log in on websites and apps. Now, Mozilla is planning to take it one step further by adding support for Windows Hello to Firefox. The company disclosed the news […]

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Launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold will be an exclusive “concierge-like” experience

Samsung is not about to let any riff-raff lay hands on the Samsung Galaxy Fold. According to Kate Beaumont, director of product, services, and commercial strategy at Samsung UK, Samsung will not be displaying the "super premium" device at most stores. "This is a super premium device, and we want to make sure it has a […]

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Microsoft is still struggling to get over from Windows 10 October Update fiasco

We are just a month or two away from the public release of Windows 10 19H1 update and sadly Windows 10 October 2018 update is still not the dominant version of Windows 10. According to AdDuplex data for the month of February, Windows 10 October Update is way behind its predecessor, managing only 21.2 percent share. […]

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Microsoft explains why you need to choose Microsoft Teams over Zoom

Skype for Business (Lync) and Cisco WebEx were dominating the enterprise conference market for years. In 2011, Zoom entered the market with software-based conference room solution and now it has become one of the leading players in the space. In fact, Microsoft recently published a document explaining why Skype for Business customers should migrate to […]

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Remember Google Duo? You can now access it on the web

Google, like everybody else, wants to bring its services to the web. Giving a fillip to the notion that everything should be on the web, the company has finally brought the Google Duo to the web. To get on board with the Google Duo on the web all you need to do is create a […]

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Ghost Recon Wildlands Special Operation 4 details revealed

Ubisoft has unveiled all the details of Special Operation 4, the last free and major update for the second year of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands' post-launch content. The update contains a brand new PvE mode called Guerrilla. Guerrilla is a unique challenge that will test players' endurance, skills, and tactics. It can be played […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 18346 for Insiders in the Fast ring (Change log)

Microsoft today announced the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18346 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build does not include any new features, but it comes with several bug fixes and some known issues. Read the full change log below. General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC We fixed an […]

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Hydrophobia and Marathon 2: Durandal now backward compatible on Xbox

The list of backward compatible games on Xbox One has just grown, with Hydrophobia and Marathon 2: Durandal being added to the lineup. Hydrophobia was first released in 2010 for Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 via the Xbox Live Arcade. The game takes place on a luxury ocean vessel in the mid 21st century, […]

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Stardew Valley coming to Android very soon

Everyone's favorite indie farming simulator celebrates its third anniversary today, and there's even a gift for Android users. The game will be heading to Android on March 14th. The news was announced in a tweet from creator ConcernedApe. hey everyone, happy Stardew 3rd anniversary, also want to let you know that Stardew Valley for Android […]

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Screenshots of Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser leaked

Back in December last year, Microsoft confirmed the leaks that they will be using Google's Chromium web rendering engine for the Edge browser, and would be contributing their developer expertise to evolving the Chromium and other open source web engines. Today, Chris Heilmann, Program Manager for Open Web and Browsers at Microsoft, accidentally tweeted a […]

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This is what Microsoft’s Lite Chrome OS killer looks like

We have heard a lot about Microsoft's Chrome OS competitor, Lite OS, which will apparently start again with new user interface designed for front-line workers who need to run only one app at a time. Petri's Brad Sams has been writing about the operating system and reports that the above mock-up is a faithful rendition […]

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Logitech announces new affordable 5.1 surround sound speaker with Bluetooth for just $129

Logitech today announced the new Logitech Z606, an affordable 5.1 surround sound speaker system with Bluetooth and 160 watts of peak power that can easily fill a room with great sound. This 5.1 speaker system includes left, right and center channels, two rear satellites, and one subwoofer. 160 Watts Peak/80 Watts RMS system with a 5.25" […]

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Third Fortnite teaser adds fuel to the fire

First, there were pirates. Then, there were snakes. Now, there's… fiery ash monsters? The third teaser for Fortnite Season 8 is a bit of a mystery. Like its predecessors, it's simply a tweet with a mystifying riddle and an image, but this time it's a little bit more confusing. Awaken beastsOf fire and ashBattle it […]

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LinkedIn can now offer personalized insights about jobs where you could make more money

Most of the professionals want to hear about salary in the first message from a recruiter. Back in 2016, LinkedIn Salary was launched, it offered salary insights on job listings. LinkedIn is now taking this feature to the next level by offering personalized insights about jobs where you could make more money. This feature will […]

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Spotify now available in India, pricing details revealed

After several delays, Spotify is now working in India. Even though Spotify has not officially launched the service, users in India can now sign-up for the service and start enjoying their favorite music. Spotify Premium will cost just 119 INR/per month and you can enjoy 1 month free trial as well. One year premium subscription […]

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Energizer announces a phone crossed with a power bank at MWC 2019

We have seen some pretty crazy stuff so far at MWC 2019 but Energizer took it to a whole new level today. The company which deals mostly with batteries has launched a new phone, USP of which is batteries. Called the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, the device's main highlight is a massive 18,000 mAh battery. […]

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Apple Music comes to the Google Home

Google has rolled out an update to the Google Home app on iOS and Android, adding support for Apple Music to the service. This means that users who have a Google Home speaker can now set Apple's music service as the default music player on their smart speaker, involving it with a simple "Hey Google, Play […]

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Microsoft releases Windows Server IoT 2019 and expanded silicon support for Windows 10 IoT

As IoT solutions have become more complex, you need more computing power, storage and connectivity. To tackle this problem, Microsoft today announced the release of Windows Server IoT 2019. Fixed function appliances using Windows Server IoT 2019 will be able to handle complex workloads like analyzing multiple video streams, store results locally or send to cloud server […]

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Huawei releases the first official video of Mate X

At MWC 2019 Huawei launched the new Mate X which was company's first foldable smartphone. The device is unarguably amazing but will set you back more than $2,500. While owning the phone might be expensive, there's no harm in checking it out. Today morning, Huawei has released the first official video of Mate X showcasing […]

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Controversy around HoloLens 2 Field of View continues

Usually, when Microsoft is being imprecise it is because they have something to hide. One issue which may Mixed Reality watchers have been waiting for has been exactly how improved the field of view of the Microsoft HoloLens 2 is, given that this was one of the main issues with the HoloLens 1. Microsoft has […]

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Monday, February 25, 2019

LG and OnePlus aren’t bending to foldable desires just yet

LG once made the first flexible phones, but today it's turning down the chance to jump on and ride the foldables wave. While LG did launch a phone with a dual-screen display, it ducked out of the foldable rat-race — already making its intentions clear prior to MWC. In comments reported by the Korea Times (via […]

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Sony will make a 5G phone — when you can actually use 5G

What do you get if you buy a 5G phone in March 2019? Trick question, bragging rights and not much else. Sony is cognizant of this as it plans out its portfolio for 2019.. In a discussion with TechRadar, the firm revealed that it wasn't going to delve into 5G like other OEMs until the market […]

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New rumours offer new detail on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Most fans of high-end Samsung phones will not be buying the Samsung Galaxy Fold, but will probably be holding out for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, which should hit the market sometime in August 2019. Now new rumours have revealed some detail for the upcoming device. According to SamMobile, the device, with the model number SM-N975F, […]

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The second Fortnite teaser looks like part of a bigger puzzle

Yesterday, we reported on the first Fortnite Season 8 teaser that featured a pirate theme, a short riddle, and an image of a hand with a hook. Today, the tables have turned. A new teaser has slithered its way onto the scene, featuring a brand new riddle and an image of a snake. Sssomething shimmersWithin […]

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ZTE’s new flagship doesn’t bend, but it does come with 5G

While many of the most visible phones to come out of MWC feature foldable displays in one form or another, the other major innovation shared by top phones is 5G connectivity support. The Axon 10 Pro 5G is ZTE's own entry into the ring, and it will be shipping with 5G (but you already guessed […]

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Nubia Alpha: Is that a smartphone on your wrist, or are you on prison release?

Sometimes companies get a bit ahead of the technology merely for the right to say they were the first. We saw this for example with the Royale Flexpai, which was the first truly folding smartphone but was rather ridiculous, with Huawei showing the same idea could be implemented much, much better. Now Nubia has shown […]

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Google’s Messages app will also be getting AI integration

One of Google Allo's most touted features was its nifty integration with the Google Assistant. With that messaging app dead, Google is bringing the same messaging prowess to its other messages app — Messages. The Google Assistant will supercharge your threads, providing contextual and relevant information in suggestion bubbles. "Over the coming months, you'll be able to get […]

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Satya Nadella insists it is Microsoft’s corporate duty to support US Military

Microsoft has been involved in a low-level controversy around their $480 million contract to supply an augmented reality headset to the US Military to "increased lethality, mobility and situational awareness" in combat. The reason it has been a low-level issue is that Microsoft has been standing very firm on the issue and has declined to engage with the […]

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Microsoft finally brings Windows Defender ATP’s endpoint detection & response to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) is an unified endpoint security platform that is available for Windows 10 users around the world. As enterprises will have mix of Windows 7/Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 devices till they completely move to Windows 10, Microsoft last year announced that they will bring Windows Defender ATP Endpoint Detection […]

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The Division 2’s Open Beta is coming soon

Today, Ubisoft dropped the impressive and official trailer for the Open Beta for Tom Clancy's The Division 2. Players can try the upcoming game out for free between March 1st and March 4th. In the Open Beta, players will be able to explore the east side of Washington DC. They'll be able to play 3 […]

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More evidence that Microsoft is unifying gaming on Windows 10 and Xbox One

Microsoft has been at the top of its game lately and it appears it's not about to stop any time soon. According to an article from Thurrott, there's a chance that Microsoft is setting up their own emulation environment that will allow Xbox One games to play directly on Windows 10 instead needing to be […]

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Saints Row and Resident Evil games heading to Switch

There's good news for people who like ridiculous over-the-top mayhem and/or terrifying plagues of zombies! Saints Row: The Third – The Full Package and Resident Evil 0, 1, and 4 are all coming to the Nintendo Switch. Are you ready to head back to the City of Steelport? Saints Row: The Third – The Full […]

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Sony announces Xperia 1 flagship smartphone with 21:9 4K OLED display, Alpha camera features and more

At MWC 2019, Sony today announced its latest flagship device, the Xperia 1. The stunning 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED display and a pro-quality triple lens camera system are the two main highlights of this device, read about them below. 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED display: For a real cinema feeling, the Xperia 1´s 6.5" […]

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Here is what Google is doing to support Folding Android smartphones

Folding smartphones are already here, and will be hitting the market in the next few weeks or months. The Android OEMs appear to have the hardware pretty much worked out, but as is often the case the tricky bit is the software. Google, as the platform holder, would normally be expected to step up and […]

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Spotify won’t be releasing in India any time soon, thanks to a lawsuit by Warner Music

Spotify has been lurking around the Indian market for a while now and the company did work out an almost perfect plan for a grand launch only to be taken out at the last minute. After getting delayed by almost two months, the company is now facing an injunction filed by Warner Music. Like any story, […]

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New range of microSD cards with super fast transfer speeds coming soon

At Mobile World Congress, the SD Association today announced the new microSD Express range which will offer PCI Express and NVMe interfaces in addition to the legacy microSD interface for backwards compatibility. The new microSD Express range can offer 985 Mbps maximum data transfer rate while consuming less power. Also, these cards bring new options […]

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Missed Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 launch event? You can now watch it on-demand

As expected, Microsoft yesterday launched HoloLens 2, the successor to HoloLens at its MWC 19 press event. The pre-conference press event had Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, CVP Julia White and Technical Fellow Alex Kipman. In case you missed to watch the live stream, you can now watch it on-demand from the video embed above. We […]

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SanDisk and Micron announce the world’s first 1TB microSD card

MWC 2019 is in full swing and we have already seen all kinds of crazy technology from companies around the world and just when we thought we have seen the craziest things, SanDisk and Micron popped up with 1 TB MicroSD cards. I guess someone should tell the guys at SanDisk and Micron that the […]

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Microsoft pulls WDRT download links after getting hit by a critical bug

It looks like Microsoft's recovery tool has been hit by a critical bug forcing the company to remove the download links. Windows Device Recovery Tool or WDRT has been around for a while now and it allows users to reinstall Windows Phone or HoloLens firmware on their own without any outside help. However, the software […]

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Here are some HoloLens 2 titbits which are not in the official specs

Microsoft released information about the HoloLens 2 in a rather scattershot fashion to journalists all over the internet, making it difficult to know many bits of crucial information. In this post, I am collecting a few relevant items which are not specifically called out in the official specs. The screen is capable of generating 500 […]

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Qualcomm brings Quick Charge tech to wireless charging pads

At MWC 2019, Qualcomm today announced that it is bringing its Quick Charge tech to wireless charging pads. This will enable consumers to wirelessly charge their devices quickly, safely and efficiently. Wireless charging pads powered by Qualcomm Quick Charge will work with the same Quick Charge 2.0, 3.0, 4 and 4+ adapters that are already available in […]

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Oppo made a folding phone just like Huawei Mate X but is too scared to sell it

It takes a brave company to enter a new device segment, and it seems Oppo simply does not have the cojones. The company showed off a variety of devices at MWC 2019, but in the end, not anything as groundbreaking as a folding phone. It turns out however that they company had a device nearly identical […]

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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 8cx 5G, the world’s first 5G platform for Windows PCs

Back in December last year, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8cx, the world's first 7-nm based processor for Always Connected PCs. At MWC today, Qualcomm announced Snapdragon 8cx 5G, the world's first commercial 5G PC Platform. Thanks to Snapdragon X55 5G modem, OEMs can now build Windows PCs that support multi-gigabit connectivity. "Our platforms were the first […]

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Google plans to follow Samsung’s path and integrate a dedicated Google Assistant button

Last night marked the beginning of MWC 2019 and we have already seen some amazing innovations from companies like Xiaomi and Huawei. While companies this year are focusing on foldable phones, 5G, pop-up cameras, and other important innovations, there's one thing they have all missed out on. With bigger screens and edge-to-edge displays, phone manufacturers […]

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Sunday, February 24, 2019

Lenovo announces ThinkPad X1 headphones to take on Surface headphones

At MWC 2019, Lenovo today announced the new X1 ANC Headphone to take on Microsoft Surface headphones. The X1 headphones is tuned by Dolby to offer enhanced audio capability and noise-cancelling features. The design of this headphones will look familiar for ThinkPad customers. Lenovo has also partnered with Synaptics AudioSmart to create a boom-less six mic […]

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Lenovo launches a 14-inch USB Type-C portable monitor

At MWC 2019, Lenovo has launched a new 14-inch monitor that comes with support for USB Type-C. The company has managed to create a sleek monitor that isn't bulky, hence perfect for carrying on trips. The monitor packs a 14-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and weighs just 1.3 pounds. The monitor, […]

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At MWC 2019 Lenovo expands Thinkpad range with new options

Today, at MWC 2019, Lenovo launched a range of new product – from PCs and smart devices to cutting edge Data Center technology and solutions. The latest lineup showcases intelligent devices, including new ThinkPad™, IdeaPad™ and IdeaCentre™ PCs, and the newest smartphones from Motorola, including innovations like the just launched new moto g family and moto z with the 5G […]

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You can’t afford a HoloLens 2, but you can download these HL2 wallpapers for free

Microsoft is selling the HoloLens 2 to only select customers, but everyday fans of the technology can still get a bit of the magic on their own PCs by downloading these new desktop wallpapers collected by the WallPaperHub. The three official images show the headset, in exploded form and an enigmatic look at the laser-based […]

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Microsoft has no plans for HoloLens 2 developer edition

With the 1st gen HoloLens, Microsoft had two different editions targeting developers and enterprise customers. With HoloLens 2, Microsoft will be selling only one edition and that is for the enterprise. Yes, an independent developer interested in developing for HoloLens will be finding it difficult to buy the HoloLens hardware. When I asked Microsoft about […]

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Magic Leap admits they have been leapfrogged by HoloLens 2

Given that the Microsoft HoloLens 2 has just been announced, and few people have tried both the HoloLens 2 and the Magic Leap headset, it is at this point not clear which is the better Mixed Reality headset. It is therefore helpful that the CEO of Magic Leap, Rony Abovitz, has helped clarify the situation by […]

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Microsoft allows anyone to customize HoloLens 2 to fit their needs

If you are an enterprise or a company with mixed reality solutions, here's a great news from Microsoft. You can now customize Microsoft HoloLens 2 based on your needs. Even though HoloLens has been tested and found to conform to the basic impact protection requirements of ANSI Z87.1, CSA Z94.3 and EN 166, some challenging […]

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Fortnite Season 8 teaser hints at a swashbuckling theme

Season 8 of Fortnite is on the horizon and, apparently, pirates might be too. The official Fortnite Twitter posted a cryptic, pirated-themed teaser. The teaser featured a short riddle and an image of a hand with a pirate hook. 'X' Marks The Spot Treasure aboundLoot that has been lostCan always be found. 4 days to […]

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Microsoft explains why HoloLens is enterprise-only

Microsoft announced the HoloLens 2 today, and while nearly every buzzword was heard today, the one exception was Consumer. In fact, while the HoloLens 2 is already on pre-order Microsoft will not be selling the device to end consumers at all. In a statement to the Verge Alex Kipman explains why: Why is it not […]

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Microsoft announces new Azure cloud services to allow developers build cross-platform AR apps

If a developer wants to build an AR app that can run on iOS, Android and HoloLens, there is a need for a cloud service that supports various platforms and also enables the developer to build an immersive experience. Microsoft today announced two new Azure mixed reality services which will enable such developers to build […]

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Microsoft promise HoloLens 2 will be an open platform for others to build on

At the launch of the HoloLens 2 at Mobile World Congress 2019 Alex Kipman promised that the Microsoft HoloLens would be an open platform other companies can innovate in. This is built on 3 principles – open stores, open browsers and open developer platforms. Specifically, Microsoft will let developers create their own app stores, meaning they […]

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Microsoft unveils Dynamics 365 Guides, a new mixed reality app that can help employees learn new tasks

Along with the announcement about Azure Kinect and HoloLens 2, Microsoft today announced a new mixed reality app called Dynamics 365 Guides, which joins the existing Dynamics 365 Remote Assist and Dynamics 365 Layout. Dynamics 365 Guides app can help employees learn new tasks. It improves learning of employees with step-by-step instructions that guide them to […]

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Microsoft HoloLens 2 pre-order, pricing and availability details

Microsoft today officially announced the HoloLens 2 at a press event in Barcelona. The HoloLens v2 comes with improved Field of View, much better comfort, eye-tracking support and more. You can read the full technical specifications of HoloLens 2 here. HoloLens 2 available countries: United States, Japan, China, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Australia […]

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See Microsoft’s official HoloLens 2 launch videos

With the launch of the Microsoft HoloLens 2, Microsoft has also released a series of videos showing off the device and its applications. See the videos below:

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Full tech specs of Microsoft HoloLens 2

Microsoft today officially announced the HoloLens 2 at a press event in Barcelona. The HoloLens v2 comes with improved Field of View, much better comfort, eye-tracking support and more. You can read the full technical specifications of HoloLens 2 below. Technical Specifications: Display: Optics – See-through holographic lenses (waveguides) Resolution – 2k 3:2 light engines Holographic Density […]

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Microsoft announce the HoloLens 2

Today at Mobile World Congress 2019 Microsoft finally announced the successor to the 2015 HoloLens. As expected, the device corrects many issues of the older version. The biggest is the field of view, which is now much improved. Developing…

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Microsoft announces Azure Kinect

At a press event today, Microsoft today announced Azure Kinect. The new Azure Kinect is a connected depth camera that enables enterprise to build AI vision solutions. Azure Kinect features best in class depth sensor, high definition 4K camera and a microphone array (7 mics). Azure Kinect costs $399 and developers can pre-order it today.

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Watch Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 launch event right here

In next 1 hour, Microsoft is expected to launch the successor to HoloLens at its MWC 19 press event. The pre-conference press event will have Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, CVP Julia White and Technical Fellow Alex Kipman. You can watch the live stream from the video embed below. And the live stream will start at […]

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Nokia 9 PureView with an impressive 5-camera array announced

At MWC 2019, Nokia today announced its flagship smartphone, the Nokia 9 PureView. The main highlight of this device is its 5-camera setup on the back that enables numerous imaging features. The five 12 MP cameras can collect up to 10 times more light when compared to a single smartphone camera color sensor. As a result, […]

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Huawei announces new MateBook 14 with 65W charger that offers 3 hours of power in just 15 minutes

Along with the new Matebook X Pro and the Mate X, Huawei today also announced the new Matebook 14, the latest addition to its laptop lineup. The Matebook 14 features a FullView 14-inch display with 90% screen-to-body ratio. Similar to what we saw in other Matebook series laptops, the Matebook 14 features an innovative recessed […]

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Huawei’s Mate X just absolutely demolished the Samsung Galaxy Fold

Huawei just had its Mobile World Congress 2019 launch event, and there officially announced the Huawei Mate X. Huawei appears to have been conscious that they will be going second after Samsung's Galaxy Fold announcement in the middle of last week and used that time to focus on the competitive advantages of their device. They […]

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Huawei Mate X officially announced, looks impressive

As expected, Huawei today officially announced the Huawei Mate X, the world's fastest 5G foldable phone. A few days back, Samsung officially revealed its foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold. Even though both Huawei Mate X and Galaxy Fold are foldable phones, they are quite different in the way they fold. While the Galaxy Fold folds inwards […]

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Huawei announces updated MateBook X Pro with NVIDIA GeForce MTX 250

At MWC 2019, Huawei today announced the updated Matebook X Pro laptop with improved specs and more. The updated MateBook X Pro has the same design as its predecessor and is just 14.6mm thick and, weighs only 1.33kg. It features touch screen with 3000 x 2000 resolution and 100% sRGB for immersive viewing experience. It […]

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See Huawei’s MWC 2019 Mate X keynote here

Huawei's Mobile World Congress keynote is just kicking off. See it embedded here and watch out for their Mate X foldable phone announcement.

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LG V50 offers a rather unique solution for those who demand a second screen (video)

Despite being the first to release a roll-up TV, we have heard that LG did not feel the time was right to launch a folding smartphone to compete directly with arch-rival Samsung. Instead, LG was rumoured to be planning to release a second-screen accessory for their flagship LG V50 5G device, and now the somewhat […]

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Gorgeous 5 minute Samsung Galaxy Fold video makes a good case for splashing out $2000

Samsung has posted a promotional video for the Samsung Galaxy Fold which gives us our best look at the handset yet, allowing us for example to finally see the real turn radius (above) and also the rather odd narrowness of the handset when folded. That is not to say the video has done anything to […]

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Folding Huawei Mate X looks amazing in new hands-on pictures

As leaked by their own billboard, Huawei has today shown off their folding smartphone, the Huawei Mate X. The device uses an outward-folding design which is generally easier to build but usually bulkier, but the company appears to have overcome this issue with a design which looks thin both when folded, but especially when opened. […]

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Saturday, February 23, 2019

MWC 2019: Microsoft HoloLens 2 images leaked

Ahead of the official announcement at MWC 2019, images of upcoming HoloLens v2 got leaked now. As you can see from the images included in the post, HoloLens will remain standalone computing unit unlike Magic Leap's mixed reality solution. Also, it seems that Microsoft has reduced the overall footprint of the device on the front. […]

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TCL shows of DragonHinge folding phone concepts at MWC 2019

TCL has joined the folding phone bandwagon, showing off a number of new designs for folding handsets at MWC 2019. Two specific concept devices were shown off – one looking like a somewhat better version of the Galaxy Fold with an external screen and a folding internal screen, with much less bezels than Samsung's Galaxy […]

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Metro Exodus is getting positive reviews, but there’s a catch

On the surface, Metro Exodus players appear to be pleased with the game and are leaving heavily positive reviews. There's just one catch though – all the reviews are on Steam. A while ago, we reported on how Metro Exodus had become an Epic Games Store exclusive. Existing Steam pre-orders were honored and the game's […]

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Mysterious Xbox Gaming Services app show up in the Microsoft Store

Microsoft's new Xbox Gaming Services application has stealth-launched onto the Microsoft Store. While currently unknown, the mysterious application is thought to be test software designed to make UWP less of a chore. Posted on Twitter by user h0x0d, Gaming Services is a free application available under utilities and tools. It was part of the recent […]

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Hands-on with Oppo’s super-zoom smartphone (video)

Today at Mobile World Congress Oppo teased their new smartphone with 10x optical zoom, using a periscope system which allowed the company to have optical zoom without a protruding lens setup. Roland Quandt from Winfuture.de has posted a hands-on video of the device in action, and it is still surprising to see such a capable […]

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Oppo shows of futuristic periscope camera module with 10x optical zoom

At their Mobile World Congress press event today Oppo unveiled an amazing new camera module which brings proper optical zoom capability to smartphones without the bulk of a protruding lens. Best appreciated vertically, the module would use a prism to bend the outside light vertically and direct it down a stack of lenses meaning the depth […]

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Oppo is working on its own folding phone, and it has an interesting solution for the camera

You are not a smartphone company if you are not working on a folding phone, and Chinese OEM Oppo certainly does not want to be counted out. The company has been filing patents for folding phones for some time now, but their latest Global Design Database registered with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) in December […]

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Deal: Save up to $100 on Xbox One consoles and get a bonus Gears of War 4 digital code for free

Now is the best time to jump in with Xbox One. Enjoy over 100 games right out of the box with Xbox Game Pass, and access all your favorite entertainment through apps like YouTube, Netflix, and more. Watch 4K Blu-ray movies and stream 4K video on both Xbox One consoles and experience immersive true 4K […]

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(If you don’t see all the numbers) Here’s how to switch on Windows 10’s secret Colorblind mode

There is a number in each one of those circles, and if you don't see one in all of them you may be one of the 10% of men with some degree of colour blindness. (You are meant to see 45 8 29 in the first row and 56 6 25 in the second) Thankfully Windows […]

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Friday, February 22, 2019

Microsoft adds Calendar category colors in the latest Outlook for iOS Insider update

Microsoft recently released a new update for Outlook for iOS app to Insiders. This v3.12 update brings support for Calendar category colors. Outlook for iOS app now allows you to set category colors on your Office 365 account and these colors will be now reflected in your calendar too. You can download this update from […]

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Microsoft employee protest against HoloLens contract with US Military is absurd

Back in November last year, Microsoft signed a $480 million contract to supply prototype augmented reality systems to the US Army for use on combat missions and in training. A group of Microsoft employees are now protesting against this deal claiming that Microsoft is providing weapon technology to the army. Similar protests have happened in […]

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Mysterious leaked updated Fitbit Versa gets a name

Three weeks ago Technobuffalo leaked some marketing renders of what they claim is the Fitbit Versa 2. The device appears to be identical to the current Fitbit Versa, but with new colours not available in the current range. Besides the Rose Pink above and Silver below, the smartwatch will also be available in Purple and Cyan Blue, […]

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Microsoft release three new seasonal wallpaper packs for Windows 10

Microsoft has released three new wallpaper packs for Windows 10 in the Microsoft Store. The three packs are: Umbrellas Keep dry, stay cool, and shield the sun with umbrellas of all types in this 18-image set, free for Windows 10 Themes. Ski Paradise Whether it's the Bunny Slope or Double Diamond, imagine the thrill of […]

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YouTube’s child friendly app hits 13 new countries

YouTube is bringing its child-friendly YouTube Kids app to more countries, allowing users to download apps in those regions. These countries are all located in Europe, with Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and Ukraine gaining access to the app on both iOS and Android. With the […]

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Rumour: Microsoft’s folding phone may still be on the way, but it wont run Windows

With actual real-life folding phones being announced, in some ways, Microsoft's own folding phone has never been both nearer and further away. The concept of a device that turns from a phone into a tablet is appearing on actual shelves in the next few weeks, but we are hearing increasing rumours that Microsoft's Andromeda shell […]

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Fallout 76 has dedicated plans for 2019

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry, as we've seen with Fallout 76's track record. However, despite the game's many flaws, it seems that Bethesda are finally getting back on track. In a blog post, the company thanked fans for their feedback, apologized for the game's 'difficult launch', and confirmed that they're […]

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Huawei’s folding phone leaks ahead of MWC

It looks like Samsung will not be able to hold on to the title of the world's only (practical) folding phone for very long. A billboard at MWC 2019 has leaked Huawei's own competitor, the Huawei Mate X 5G handset. #Huawei #MWC2019 #MWC19 huawei Mate X pic.twitter.com/cUV7POgF6r — ?????? (@gimme2pm) February 22, 2019 The screen does […]

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Microsoft release Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18343 (19H1) to the Fast ring.

Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18343 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC Microsoft fixed the Connected Standby issue that resulted in them blocking PCs with Intel64 Family 6 Model 142 and Intel64 Family 6 Model 158 processor model. If your PC was unable to take […]

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Microsoft release Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18841 20H1 to the Skip Ahead

Microsoft has today released a new 20H1 Build 18841 to Windows Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. The Build brings the following General changes, improvements, and fixes for PC Windows Sandbox now supports configuration files! These files allow users to configure some aspects of the sandbox, such as vGPU, networking and shared folders. A blog […]

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Samsung won’t be offering free Galaxy Buds to Indian customers with the Galaxy S10 but there’s a silver lining

After a long wait, Samsung Galaxy S10 is finally here and the company is leaving no stones unturned to make sure the device is anything less than a huge success. In the interest of that, Samsung offered a sweet deal to anyone who pre-ordered a Galaxy S10 to make sure it receives a good amount […]

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Microsoft’s latest patent will enlist the help of AI to solve crime

Fighting crime is one job can use some help from Artificial Intelligence and it looks like Microsoft might have found a way to make it work. The company's latest patent filing focuses on using AI to help law enforcement solve cases faster. The patent US2019057286 was filed by Microsoft at EPO (European Patent Office) and was granted […]

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Sony Xperia 1, Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, and Xperia L3 leaks online

Remember Sony Xperia? It looks like the company is planning a grand comeback to the smartphone world at the MWC 2019. The company is having a rough time with its smartphone division, thanks to the value for money Chinese brands. However, it looks like the company is making a grand comeback with not one but […]

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Samsung Galaxy S10 might have a weird problem

Samsung Galaxy S10 is finally out and it somehow managed to launch with several controversies. Just before the launch, a rumour broke out which claimed that the Galaxy S10's fingerprint scanner doesn't work over screen protectors. Samsung is not the first company to launch a device with an in-display fingerprint sensor and we have seen […]

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