Wednesday, July 31, 2019

CrxMouse Gestures brings mouse gestures to your browser

As iOS and Android move to more gesture-driven systems, applying the same philosophy to our desktop browsers sounds like an easy way to speed up navigation on the web. While some may prefer buttons most of the time, there's nothing wrong with having the choice to use gestures if you want to. CrxMouse Chrome Gestures […]

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Xiaomi about to overtake Apple as 3rd largest smartphone company

Apple's share price was up sharply yesterday on middling revenue growth of 1%, but it is certainly not due to the performance of their smartphone division. Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 2.3% year over year in the second quarter of 2019. Going by the IDC's numbers, Apple may have single-handedly been responsible for the smartphone market […]

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Getting false positives? Here’s how to add exemptions to Windows Defender’s Scan

Microsoft's Windows Defender is the best way to protect your PC from nasty bugs and viruses you can pick up on the internet. Sometimes though, it can be a tad too overzealous and pick up a file or file type as dangerous, calling it to your attention even though you know for a fact it's […]

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New Microsoft Edge Dev Build 77.0.230.2 brings screenshot markup, security improvements and more

Microsoft has released a new update (Build 77.0.230.2) to the Microsoft Edge Developer channel. This build contains a number of fixes and improvements, the most notable of which is the ability to mark up screenshots with ink, the blocking of the installation of extensions that are banned from the Chrome extensions store and additional text […]

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Samsung has an app which turns your phone into a contactless payment terminal

The vast majority of phones and banks now support contactless payments, but to the annoyance of many, many small traders still only accept cash. This is beginning to change however, with cheap accessories like the Square reader, and now Samsung is offering an app which does away with even that accessory, using the built-in NFC […]

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Google uncovers six dangerous iMessage bugs

Google's Project Zero researchers, tasked with uncovering potential zero-day bugs in software like Microsoft's and Apple's, have found six severe bugs in Apple' iMessage app for iOS. These would allow an attacker to take remote control of an infected iOS device without user knowledge. One of the bugs is said to be so severe it […]

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This is the Samsung Galaxy Active 2 Under Armour Edition

As with everything Samsung, all the details of the Samsung Galaxy Active 2 have already been leaked; including the fact that the smartwatch will come in three varieties- Bluetooth/Wifi version, LTE version and Under Armour branded version, which is particularly focused on fitness fanatics. Today Evan Blass has lifted the last veil on the device, […]

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Latest Outlook for Android update allows users to propose new time for meeting requests

Microsoft today released a new update to Outlook app for Android. The new update brings two new features related to meeting requests. First, when you receive a meeting request, you can now respond with a proposal for a new time to meet with a few taps. Second, when an invitee proposes a new meeting time, […]

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 “Air Action Gestures” revealed by Tab S6 launch

Each year Samsung tries to improve the stylus in the Samsung Galaxy Note stylus, and this year the stylus has a new enigmatic feature called "Air Action Gestures". Fortunately for Note freaks, Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 a whole week before the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, and the stylus appears to have […]

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Windows 10 201H1 Insider Preview Build 18950 released to Insiders in the Fast Ring with Snip and Sketch improvement, and more

Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18950 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. What's new  Japanese IME Improvements Thank you everyone who's shared feedback so far about the new Japanese IME. The development team has been working on improving the quality based on your feedback. Here are some improvements that you can try out […]

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Cyberpunk 2077 demake is as adorable as Keanu

Cyberpunk 2077 is going to be one of the most intensive games to release this generation, but have you ever thought what it would look like as a PS1 game? Created by YouTuber Barely Regal, the demake video is as cute as it is intriguing. Created over the course of five months, the video is […]

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Netflix tests using your motion sensors to “improve playback quality”, somehow

Netflix was spotted requesting access o a devices' physical activity sensors. This feature allows Android phones to feed data to apps like Google Fit and track their movement and steps. For a service like Netflix, it didn't make any sense. Upon being quizzed, Netflix told The Next Web the following: We are continually testing ways […]

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Facebook is working on an innovative streaming device for TVs

Last year, Facebook announced Portal devices with an emphasis on video conferencing. Portal devices offer advanced video calling features such as Smart Camera that automatically pans and zooms to keep everyone in view and Smart Sound that minimizes background noise and enhances the voice of whoever is talking, no matter where they move. Through software […]

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Microsoft revisits “Mac vs PC” days, mocks Apple’s MacBook in a new ad

I've lost count on how many "Mac vs PC" ads I've seen so far. Those ads were funny and most importantly, made by Apple. The purpose was to make everyone believe that Macs are better than Windows PCs. It's until recently that Microsoft started to respond to "Mac vs PC" ads with its own hardware, […]

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Deal Alert: Save $260 on Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Type Cover Bundle

Microsoft is now offering a discount of $260 on the Surface Pro 6 plus Type Cover Bundle in the US. This bundle comes with a Surface Pro 6 Intel i5/128GB variant and a Black Surface Type cover. You can grab this bundle for $799 after the discount. Additionally, you can save $20 on Office 365 […]

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Renders of Samsung Galaxy Note10 Aura White color variant leaked

Along with the stunning new "Aura Glow" color variant, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note10 series will come in different colors including Black, Green, Pink and White. Renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Aura White variant got leaked online today, you can check out the color in the image above. As you can see, the Aura […]

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Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab S6, its iPad Pro competitor

Samsung today announced its Galaxy Tab S5e successor and iPad Pro competitor, the rumoured Galaxy Tab S6. The Tab S6 is its flagship slate for the year, pitting it directly in competition with both Apple's iPad Air and Pro devices. It's designed to be used for work with Dex and an optional keyboard attachment, and […]

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Mixer for iOS and Android updated with leaderboards support

Microsoft yesterday released a new update for Mixer app on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This new update brings support for leaderboards. With Leaderboards, you can bring out your competitive side by checking out who contributed the most sparks or embers weekly, monthly and all time on your favourite channels. With this update, […]

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Jaybird VISTA is the best truly wireless headset for runners and athletes

Last month, Sony unveiled WF-1000XM3, the new noise canceling truly wireless earbuds that to take on Apple AirPods. Sony WF-1000XM3 is better than Apple AirPods in every other way, but it costs around $50 more. If you are looking for an affordable alternative to Apple AirPods, check out the new Jaybird VISTA truly wireless headphones. […]

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Microsoft Edge Stable and Beta leak online. That’s not all good news

Microsoft pulled the plug in the development of the classic Edge browser. Going forward, the software giant will push the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge only. The Chromium Edge is currently available in two channels — Canary and Dev, with two more channels, Beta and Stable coming soon or at least that's what the official Microsoft […]

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Project xCloud Test Game appears on Microsoft Store

Microsoft's upcoming game streaming service may be coming soon as a Project xCloud Test Game appears on the Microsoft Store. Spotted by Twitter user h0x0d, the currently unusable program has recently been added to the Microsoft storefront. While the title's pre-release listing doesn't give us any unknown details regarding the project, it should be a […]

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Kill Twitter’s much hated Top Tweets forever with new Chrome extension

Twitter has been enraging regular users by tuning their new interface for occasional and casual users in recent months, first by launching a cartoonish and visually distracting redesign and secondly by defaulting and regularly reverting your Twitter feed to Top Tweets, their version of Twitter highlights which shows the most popular tweets in and out […]

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Microsoft Outlook for iOS will now let you search for calendar events within the app

Microsoft has pushed a new update to its Outlook app on iOS. Taking the app to version 3.34.0, the new update brings a useful new feature, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Talking about the new feature, the Outlook for iOS app will now let you take a glance at upcoming calendar events by doing a […]

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No Huawei bounce as Samsung’s Q2 profit down 56%

Samsung's financial numbers for the second quarter of the year were only a third of what they were in the third quarter of 2018. Figures came in at 56.13 trillion Korean won ($47.4 billion) in consolidated sales, and 6.6 trillion won ($5.58 billion) in operating profit, which represents a 56% drop. Samsung attributes its slow […]

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New picture leaks both the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and iPhone XR 2019

As expected, as we get closer to the release date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 we are seeing more high-quality pictures of the handset as it gets distributed to more carriers and suppliers. What we did not expect however was a picture which leaked not just one but two unreleased handsets – the Samsung […]

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Apple Watch and Airpods saved Apple’s Q4

Apple's Q4 earnings were higher than expected, with the company's revenue returning to growth after two straight down quarters. Their share price more than 4% in after-hours trading.  Apple also declared a cash dividend of $0.77 per share. Here's how the company did versus what analysts expected: EPS: $2.18 vs. $2.10 estimated by Refinitiv consensus estimates. […]

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Apple confirms August Apple Card launch

Apple was rumoured to be launching its Apple Card in the first half of August, and now the firm has confirmed it. Today, Apple's CEO Tim Cook told investors that the credit card would come to the US in August, though without any specifics. The card would enable iPhone users to easily access and manage […]

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Huawei sees sales surge despite trade ban

Despite the US's now limited ban on Huawei earlier this year, the firm still managed to pull out a win. It reported a revenue growth of 23.2% in 2019H1 when compared to what was pulled in last year. While we're not sure exactly how it performed in Europe and Africa, Canalys reveals that Huawei dominated the […]

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MediaTek G90 benchmarks show up on AnTuTu and Geekbench

Earlier today, MediaTek revealed a new range of performance processors designed for gaming-focused smartphones. The Helio G90 and G90T are powered by the Mali G76 GPU and include 8 ARM Cortex-A76 and A55 cores clocked at up to 2.05GHz. The processors also support up to 10GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Just hours after the launch, both […]

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You can play Street Fighter V for free in August

From August 1st until August 11th, you'll be able to play Street Fighter V throughout the entire month for the low low price of free! The free trial, available on both PlayStation 4 and Steam, will allow gamers to play as all of the game's original launch roster and all of the season 3 characters. […]

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Open source Windows Calculator app to get Always-on-Top mode

In March Microsoft announced that it is open sourcing Windows Calculator app on GitHub under the MIT License. The act has drawn a surprising amount of interest, with the project generating thousands of forks. Today Dave Grochocki, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft for NotePad and Calculator amongst others, announced that the app will be getting […]

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Google Chrome 76 comes out with safer incognito mode, website dark themes and PWA improvements

Google is rolling out Chrome 76 to users of the Chrome browser with some changes. The first significant change is a slight tweak to dark mode. From Chrome 76 onwards, websites will be able to detect if a computer is in dark mode and change their CSS dynamically to reflect that such that the web […]

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The Netherlands bans Microsoft’s mobile Office apps as non-GDPR compliant

Microsoft has once again run into problems with European data regulators after the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has declared Microsoft's mobile Office apps persona non grata for government use. They commissioned a report from the Privacy Company who found that while Microsoft's desktop Office 365 ProPlus applications respected GDPR rules Microsoft's mobile apps […]

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Yammer mobile experience gets a new look and several new features

Microsoft is creating a full-featured Yammer mobile app with new user experience. Today, Microsoft revealed the new look and the features coming to Yammer mobile apps. First of all, Yammer's icon has got a Fluent design makeover. Microsoft has also reduced visual clutter and improved information hierarchy & structure inside the app. Yammer mobile apps […]

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OneDrive for Business now supports 360° images

Microsoft has recently added support for 360° images in OneDrive for Business. With the new native 360° image viewer, you can pan and zoom images taken with a 360° camera in a panoramic mode, within OneDrive. When you upload a new 360° image that is taken with popular models of 360° cameras, OneDrive will automatically […]

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Windows 10’s Mail and Calendar app gets updated with many new features

Microsoft is rolling out a new update to Mail and Calendar, a default email app for Windows 10. The new update brings plenty of new features such as the ability to browse and select contacts from the Windows people picker, ability to switch to the people app from Mail and Calendar app and more. The […]

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Google’s big Android Auto update is now rolling out

Google today announced that the big Android Auto redesign that was revealed during Google I/O early this year is now rolling out to users. This Android Auto update comes with a new app launcher that will allow you to access your favorite apps easier than before. There is a button on the bottom left button […]

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Hurry: Nintendo Switch Lite handheld gaming device now available for pre-order

Nintendo recently unveiled the Nintendo Switch Lite, a compact, lightweight version of the hybrid console that's dedicated to handheld play. You can now pre-order it here from Amazon for $199. Available in three different colours (yellow, grey and turquoise) the long-rumoured mini Switch device is now a reality. Unlike its original counterpart, the Nintendo Switch […]

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Review: A Short Hike is the break that your mind needs

Reviewed on PC. Sometimes, all you really need is a good walk to get you up on your feet and out of your head. A Short Hike is the virtual version of a refreshing walk, allowing you to declutter your brain and organise your thoughts without having to actually go anywhere. There's no pressure, no […]

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Apple has officially joined the Data Transfer Project to enable iCloud data portability

Last year,  Microsoft, Google, Facebook and Twitter announced an open project called Data Transfer Project (DTP). DTP project is building a framework with open-source code that can connect any two online service providers, enabling a seamless, direct, user initiated portability of data between the two platforms. It will use services' existing APIs and authorization mechanisms […]

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Gears of War 4 and Forza 6 headline August Games with Gold

Xbox's August Games with Gold have been announced and they are incredibly impressive. http://www.twitter.com/majornelson/status/1156218266362118145 Headlining the month's free games are The Coalition's Gears of Was 4 and Turn 10's Forza Motorsport 6. But there are also other goodies to get! August 1st – 31st: Gears of  War 4 A new saga begins for one of […]

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Antivirus on Microsoft Edge Chromium is responsible for add-ons being blocked

Users of the Canary version of Microsoft Edge Chromium have recently reported issues with the installation of add-ons. The problem has since been successfully pinpointed to the built-in Antivirus software. The virus check function has been found to block add-ons from being installed in the latest version of Canary.  Add-ons from the Chrome Store seem […]

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Microsoft will retire Skype for Business Online in 2021

Microsoft today announced that Skype for Business Online will be retired on July 31, 2021 and also revealed the retirement plan around it. To make it clear, Microsoft is only retiring Skype for Business. Skype for consumers and Skype for Business server will continue to exist beyond this date. Also, the current Skype for Business […]

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This is when Galxy Tab S6 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 will be released

A lot of rumors have been circulating about the release date of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2. Putting all the rumors to rest, in a teaser video, Samsung today has revealed the release date of two devices. According to the new teaser video, Samsung will launch the Tab S6 on […]

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Apple now offers art-based augmented reality experiences at Apple Stores

As part of the Today at Apple program, Apple Stores worldwide offer several creative sessions for consumers everyday. Apple today announced three new art-based Today at Apple augmented reality experiences, called [AR]T. These sessions will feature an interactive walk featuring works by some popular contemporary artists, an in-store session that teaches the basics of creating AR […]

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Review: Lovely Planet 2: April Skies is lovely, simply lovely

Reviewed on PC. What makes a lovely planet? One free from pollution? A world without war? One without cares? If you ask QUICKTEQUILA, the de facto judges on what makes a lovely planet – thanks to their quartet of Lovely Planet games – they'll say it should be a perfectly choreographed, lightning fast, pinpoint accurate […]

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The Outer Worlds is coming to Nintendo Switch

The Outer Worlds, the upcoming sci-fi RPG, is officially headed to the Nintendo Switch! The news was announced in a special video courtesy of senior producer Matthew Singh, which you can watch below. Obsidian has partnered with Virtuos to port the game to Nintendo's latest console. Virtuos has previously worked on porting games such as […]

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Xiaomi’s punch-hole front camera is now patent-approved

A couple of months ago, Xiaomi showcased its prototype for a smartphone with an under-the-display front camera.  The company have since been experimenting with other front-camera designs. Back in March 2018, Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software applied for a patent for a series of smartphones with a punch-hole front camera.  On the 5th July 2019, the […]

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Review: Monster Jam: Steel Titans is a lazy monster truck simulator with an identity crisis

Reviewed on PC. Monster Jam: Steel Titans is probably not the racing game most were excited about this season. This monster truck simulator certainly doesn't have to worry about sharing the market with any competitors. The first in the series since 2010's Path of Destruction, Steel Titans aims to deliver a niche but high-quality gameplay […]

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Xiaomi unveils Black Shark 2 Pro, a gaming phone with a powerful Snapdragon 855+ SoC, and UFS 3.0 storage

Xiaomi today has unveiled Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone in China. As teased by Xiaomi earlier, the gaming smartphone is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 855+ processor, which according to Qualcomm, will give a boost to the overall gaming performance in smartphones. The smartphone features 6.39-inch AMOLED display, with FHD+ resolution, it has a […]

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OpenXR 1.0 specification released, Microsoft will soon demonstrate OpenXR-based apps

Back in 2017, Microsoft joined the Khronos Group, the creator of OpenXR, a standard designed to improve interoperability between the various applications and hardware interfaces used in VR. Early this year, Microsoft released a preview version of OpenXR runtime for Windows Mixed Reality platform based on the OpenXR draft spec. Last week, Microsoft released the […]

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Wolfenstein: Youngblood looks pretty rough but it’s just about playable

The newest entry of the Wolfenstein series, Wolfenstein Youngblood, is out now on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. But how is that Switch version? Well, it's playable? The answer is: relatively, depending on your definition of playable. While the title aims for a 30fps target, rarely does Nintendo's handheld/console hybrid provide fluid performance. […]

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Nintendo Labo VR comes to Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Nintendo Labo VR is now coming to the underrated Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. Alongside the likes of Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildand Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker will now benefit from virtual reality. While, just like other Nintendo Switch titles, the VR experience here is fairly […]

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Emotional Care: Microsoft’s Cortana might understand your feelings better in future

I'd argue that Microsoft's Cortana sounds more human-like than any other available in the market right now, in fact, it is one of the things that Microsoft always highlights while discussing the benefits of using Cortana. However, Cortana's human-like voice didn't help in gaining market share as it lacked in skills. In other words, Cortana […]

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False alarm: Internet Explorer Mode is here to stay

Shortly after announcing IE mode at the Build 2019 developer conference, Microsoft decided to reconsider their decision to make Internet Explorer mode available to all users of their Chromium-based Edge browser.  Only IT admins could use the feature thereafter. No more sleepless nights for IE fans- the feature is now back, but a bit more […]

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare brings back traditional killstreaks

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will see the return of traditional killstreaks instead of the series' modern scorestreaks… It also has tanks. Announced through the game's official Twitter account, fans have been told that "Killstreaks are back". In the tweet, developer Infinity Ward teased three new killstreaks for the series. The new additions are as […]

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Concept: I’m ready to forget Live Tiles if Windows 20H1 Start Menu looks this good

Windows 10 Build 8947, which was accidentally rolled out to all Insiders, confirmed that Microsoft is not only giving up on Live Tiles but also getting rid of them completely starting from Windows 10 20H1 release. The fanboy inside me didn't like the idea of getting rid of Live Tiles. Although these are early days, […]

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PlayStation has sold a whopping 100 million PS4s; no news on Xbox

PlayStation has announced that they have sold 100 million PS4s. Revealed through the company's latest financial briefing, Sony finished their latest financial quarter with a modest 3.2 million consoles sold. With the company's last financials bringing the total to 96.8 million, this quarter adds up to a healthy one-hundred-million. According to industry analysis David Ahmad, […]

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Forrester: Microsoft Power BI is a killer BI platform

Four years after its general availability, Microsoft Power BI has now emerged as a dominant BI platform for the enterprise. In the recent Forrester Wave report for Enterprise BI Platforms (Vendor-Managed), Q3 2019, Microsoft Power BI was recognized as a leader. Power BI also scored the highest score in both strategy and market presence. Some key points […]

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Qualcomm and Tencent Games sign MoU on cloud gaming, AR/VR and 5G gaming

Qualcomm China today signed a MoU with Tencent Games to collaborate in the field of digital entertainment. As part of this partnership, Tencent Games will optimize future projects for Qualcomm Snapdragon based mobile gaming devices and offer Snapdragon Elite Gaming enhancements. Both the companies will also work on cloud gaming, AR/VR, 5G gaming use case […]

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MediaTek announce gaming-focussed Helio G90 and G90T smartphone processors with “HyperEngine” technology

Budget smartphone process manufacturer MediaTek has announced a new range of performance processors designed for gaming-focused smartphones. The Helio G90 and G90T are powered by the Mali G76 GPU and include 8 ARM Cortex-A76 and A55 cores clocked at up to 2.05GHz. The processors also support up to 10GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The processors also […]

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Monday, July 29, 2019

Latest Microsoft Teams for Android update allows you to react on messages with emojis

Microsoft today released a new update for Teams app on Android.  This version 1416/1.0.0.2019072402 update brings several improvements to the app including improved search experience, ability to react on messages with emojis, improvements to @mention suggestions and more. Find the full change log below. React on messages with emojis to express love, surprise, and more […]

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HoloLens to be stranded on Windows 10 October 2018 Update

The HoloLens 1 was always considered somewhat of a prototype device, and today Microsoft made this somewhat more clear, announcing in the support documentation for the device that it will not receive any further OS updates. The release notes state: HoloLens (1st gen) is entering Long Term Servicing (LTS) state. Future updates will focus on […]

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EU rules 3rd party sites should protect users from Facebook data slurps

The Court of Justice of the European Union recently made a ruling that could place websites as liable for privacy violations stemming from any data transmitted to Facebook. To pull out the principle more broadly, the ruling states that since Facebook's Like buttons automatically transfer private data back to the privacy giant, the website hosting […]

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Developers rejoice: Microsoft introduces unified code samples browser

Today, Microsoft announced a new experience on docs.microsoft.com – a unified, company-wide code samples browser.  With this release, Microsoft aims to make it easier for developers to discover relevant code examples to get started, no matter what Microsoft product or service they're using. Not only are their samples very accessible to developers; but Microsoft also […]

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Wannacry 2 looms as more than one million NHS PCs still on Windows 7

Two years ago, the NHS was a victim of a crippling attack by malware which exploited unpatched vulnerabilities in poorly supported legacy PCs.  The attack disabled much of the NHS IT systems, leading to many essential healthcare-related services being cancelled and even emergency departments being forced to close, and ommunication having to revert to pen […]

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Windows Insiders can soon reinstall Windows from the Cloud

WalkingCat has reported on an upcoming Insider Build, that may soon give users the option to reinstall Windows 10 using data from the cloud. 18950 bootux :How would you like to reinstall Windows? > Cloud download : Download Windows > Reset locally : Reinstall my existing Windows operating system — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) July 29, 2019 […]

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Rockstar North has allegedly paid £0 in taxes over the last 10 years

According to a report from investigative thinktank TaxWatch, the studio behind big name games such as Grand Theft Auto V has paid absolutely nothing in corporation tax at all over the last 10 years. TaxWatch claims that Rockstar North, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, has also claimed £42 million in subsidies from the taxpayer over the […]

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Apple’s new MacBook may land in September with the iPhone XI family

Apple's rumoured 16-inch MacBook Pro may have just been giving a launch date. As per Digitimes, Apple wants this device ready for launch by September and has placed orders with Quanta. The new MacBook Pro will have the same chassis as the current MacBook Pro 15 inch, but it will have much smaller bezels allowing […]

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Huawei was going to launch a smart speaker at IFA before Trump ban hit

Google and Huawei were working on a smart speaker for just about a year before Trump's Huawei ban struck. The two were reported to be months away from launching the product. However, they were forced to severe ties and end it in May once the US trade restrictions meant that Google could no longer do […]

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YouTube TV gains access to PBS and PBS kids

Google is partnering with PBS to bring both PBS and PBS kids to its YouTube TV streaming service, the two companies announced today. This is a change for the American Network which had previously required users to purchase a discrete subscription to access content or use a regular old antenna. "We're excited to launch our […]

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses tops UK sales charts

According to a report from Ukie, the brand new Nintendo Switch exclusive Fire Emblem: Three Houses has found itself a very comfortable spot at the top of the UK charts. The latest instalment in the Fire Emblem series managed to beat Wolfenstein: Youngblood to the number one spot, which is deeply impressive for a platform-exclusive […]

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Google confirms $5 study was for Pixel 4 facial recognition research

Last week, we noted that Google had been spotted testing the Pixel 4's face unlock features, asking users in major US cities to offer up their facial data for $5. The firm confirmed the study today even as it announced more Pixel 4 features because why wait for a factory to leak it when you can […]

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Microsoft Azure continues to lag behind Amazon in the cloud infrastructure market

Research and advisory firm Gartner recently published its Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Worldwide 2019 report. According to the report, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud were the leaders in the market. Among the leaders, AWS was clearly dominating the market with a wide variety of services which are […]

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Microsoft now allows you to easily create real-time polls in Outlook and Outlook.com

Microsoft today highlighted several new features that were added to Microsoft Forms service recently. Among the several new features, the one I liked the most is the new Quick Poll add-in for Outlook and Outlook.com. Quick Poll add-in allows you to create an instant, real-time poll with a few clicks. When you are typing an […]

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Windows 10 Users: Microsoft releases Ford Mustang RTR Formula Drift, a new theme pack for your PC

Microsoft expands its themes collection on the Microsoft Store by releasing a new theme pack for Windows 10. Microsoft today has released a new theme pack titled Ford Mustang RTR Formula Drift, which contains 18 high-quality wallpapers. The description of theFord Mustang RTR Formula Drift theme pack read as follows: Get ready to rock with […]

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Certification agency leaks new specs of Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

Previous leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 revealed leaked renders and a few basic specs.  Today,  the tablet passed IMDA certification with model number SM-T865.  More details about the inner components have also surfaced. The Galaxy Tab S6 has dual rear cameras- an 8MP sensor (f/1.9), and a 5MP depth sensor; and an 8MP […]

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Spyro Reignited Trilogy Switch pre-orders now open

Back in June, we reported on how the Spyro Reignited Trilogy was heading to Windows PC and Nintendo Switch. There's now good news for Switch players – you can now pre-purchase the Spyro Reignited Trilogy from the Nintendo eShop! That's not the only good news, though. Unlike some Switch games, the Trilogy hasn't been hit by […]

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Insider Program starts in August

Microsoft's gorgeous new entry in the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise will allow gamers to play very soon through the Microsoft Flight Simulator Insider Program. Just like the Halo Insider Program and the Xbox Insider Program, this tight-knit group of players will be able to help the developers through crucial feedback. Over the course of development, […]

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Microsoft acquires BlueTalon, a leading provider of data-centric security for enterprises

Microsoft today announced that it is acquiring BlueTalon, a leading provider of data-centric security for next-gen data platforms. BlueTalon helps enterprises to take control of their data by allowing them to give users access to the data they need, nothing else. BlueTalon already works with several Fortune 100 companies to eliminate data security blind spots […]

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The Mega Drive Mini is delayed in Europe and the Middle East

The SEGA Mega Drive Mini, one of the latest releases in the smaller-versions-of-all-your-favourite-retro-consoles lineup, will be launching in Europe and the Middle East two weeks after its previous predicted launch date. This means that the Mega Drive Mini will come out on the 4th of October, 2019, instead of the 19th of September. SEGA broke […]

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Google reveals the revolutionary new features coming to Pixel 4

Google today revealed the two new revolutionary features coming to Pixel 4 devices which will be released later this year. First, Google is including Soli motion-sensing radar in the Pixel 4 device. This new sensor will allow the phone to detect small motions around the phone including hand gestures. You can use this feature to […]

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Killer Instinct bug means that PC gamers can only play as Rash

According to an article from Eurogamer, PC gamers who download the Game Pass edition of Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition are finding themselves only capable of playing as Rash from Battletoads. Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition was added to both Xbox and PC Game Pass on the 25th of July. As the Definitive Edition of the game, […]

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Latest Microsoft To-Do for iOS update allows you to assign tasks to others

Microsoft today released a new update for Microsoft To-Do app in Apple App Store. This Version 1.62 update brings task assignment support. With this support, you can assign tasks to your colleagues, friends, family and others. To assign a task, tap on the detail view of a task in a shared list and then select […]

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Sony approached Microsoft for cloud tech collaboration

Microsoft's collaboration with PlayStation creators Sony was a surprise for many gamers. Even more surprising, it was Sony that approached Microsoft. Despite many employees at the Japanese company being shocked at the relationship's announcement, the introduction of the collaboration was fuelled by Sony. Revealed by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an interview with Fortune, Sony's […]

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Microsoft pushed a new update to the Surface App, brings many new features and bug fixes

The Surface app in Microsoft Store acts as a companion app for all Surface PC owners. Surface users can use this app to customize settings related to Surface devices and accessories. Now, Microsoft has updated this app in Microsoft Store with some new useful features. Aside from that, the update takes the app to version […]

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The company behind viral app TikTok is developing a smartphone

ByteDance, one of the largest social media company in the world, has revealed that it is developing a smartphone hardware. Last year, ByteDance licensed some patents from Smartisan and early this year it started hiring dozens on Smartisan executives and employees. This group of Smartisan employees are now working on smartphones hardware. ByteDance spokeswoman said […]

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Slack is down for many users

Slack is down for many users around the globe. Users are unable to send and receive messages. Slack acknowledged the issue some time back. Slack mentioned that some workspaces might be experiencing issues with messages sending and loading. Slack team is now investigating the case. We will update the post when have an update to […]

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Deal alert: Save $200 on Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphones

You can now buy a new Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus or a Samsung Galaxy S10e device and get a $200 discount from Microsoft Store US. In addition, you can also get a 10% discount instantly on chargers, car mounts, power banks, and more. Samsung on its part is offering a free 6-month […]

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Renders of Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pink variant leaked

Along with the stunning new "Aura Glow" color, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note10 will also come in pink color. Renders of this upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pink variant got leaked online, you can check out the color in the image above. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus will come with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED while […]

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Steve Sinofsky, the brain behind Windows 8 UI design criticizes the leaked Start Menu layout

Earlier this week, Microsoft pushed out an internal Windows 10 build to Windows Insiders by accident. The build 18947 revealed a new Start Menu layout with the absence of Live Tiles. The new change was quickly criticized on various social media platforms including Twitter. While most of the criticism came from users, there was one […]

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Microsoft patented an automated quick task system that works alongside Cortana

Soon, it will be faster and more efficient to respond to schedule-based task requests on your Microsoft device.  A recently published patent by Microsoft describes an automated, audio channel quick task system, that focuses on streamlining communication and feedback processes. Here's what it will look like: "You received an e-mail from Jan.  If you have […]

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Samsung Galaxy Fold spotted roaming in India streets

Since the launch of the Galaxy Fold, Samsung has been running into problems with the smartphone. Samsung canceled the launch of the device in March and has been busy fixing the numerous design issues with the device. This time around, the company will put the Galaxy Fold smartphone to the test just to make sure […]

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Twitch streamer forced to take a break after cat destroys PC with “vomit-bomb”

Twitch streamer JadedBlue has been forced to take a break from streaming after a surprising sabotage by his furry friend. While many livestreamers are prone to the odd technical issue, JadedBlue's most recent Twitch stream was met with a technical disaster. In the midst of an engaging stream, Blue's cat started to speak – not […]

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AdDuplex: Windows 10 May 2019 Update doubles its usage share

AdDuplex has published their report for July, revealing how well various versions of Windows 10 are scoring. The report has finally brought some good news for the latest Windows 10 May  2019 update. As you can see in the above image, The Windows 10 May 2019 Update usage share now stands at 11.4 percent — […]

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Pillars of Eternity is coming to the Nintendo Switch

Obsidian Entertainment's CRPG Pillars of Eternity is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Fans of the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 title will soon be able to play the title on Nintendo's portable console. Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition will be making its Switch debut on August 8th. Every piece of DLC will be included […]

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DOOM Eternal will feature a hub area for Doomguy to chillax in

DOOM Eternal will allow players to take a breather between frantic shooting sessions in a newly announced in-game hub. Of course, players can still expect a great deal of shooting, ripping, tearing and general DOOMery. But why would you want to fight all the time? Doomguy needs to take a break: maybe he can sit […]

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Microsoft’s latest cumulative update KB4505903 quietly fixed the DPC latency issue in Windows 10 1903 Update

Although Windows 10 May 2019 Update didn't cause many critical issues and the roll-out was also smooth compared to that of the previous version, the latest update is not free of flaws. DPC latency was one of the issues that the latest Windows version of Windows 10 was facing and users were reporting about since […]

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New video shows exactly what a ‘bigger than 100% screen to body ratio’ means

We have heard, via reliable leaker Ice Universe, that a wave of handsets will be coming next year with bigger than 100% screen to body ratio. The concept is somewhat difficult to wrap your mind around until it is seen in action, which is exactly what we are now able to do after Oppo released […]

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

WunderMail for Gmail is a best gmail client for Windows 10

Google is probably never going to make a Gmail app for Windows, but WunderMail seems to be the next best thing. It's an app that's built directly on the Gmail API to bring an experience that's as close to Gmail's app experience as possible to Windows. It's built using Microsoft's fluent design principles, and it's […]

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Spotify wanted to take on Netflix with Spotify TV

Everyone's trying to take on Netflix. Amazon has Prime Video and its Originals, Disney has Disney Plus and its own selection of Disney movies, Star Wars and MCU films, Warner Brothers is preparing to launch its own service and so on. What no one really knew till today was that Spotify wanted to as well. […]

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Google tests giving Chrome OS it’s own separate settings app

It sounds weird to say, but Chrome OS doesn't have its own discrete settings app. Rather, even since its inception. Google had merged settings for the Chrome browser along with settings for Chromebooks. So you'd pick your new tab and chrome themes page from the same place you control your device resolution and access Linux […]

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Apple may release three more iPads this year (and we probably already know what they are)

Apple has filed regulatory numbers for more iPad models at the EEC this year, indicating that it intends to launch new devices. This brings the total number of mystery devices to 7. To be clear, these are SKUs and not all discrete devices. So we could have devices that are sim enabled, Wifi-only and so […]

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Apple’s 2020 iPhones will all come with 5G

Apple's 2020 iPhones are in the news again post the firm's Intel modem business purchase. While OnePlus, Huawei and Samsung currently offer 5G versions of their flagship phones, Apple doesn't offer one at the moment. According to an investor's note from Ming-Chi Kuo, the firm is likely to add 5G to its 2020 iPhones. Not […]

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Bethesda hasn’t forgotten about The Elder Scrolls: Blades on PC

The Elder Scrolls: Blades, the mobile dungeon crawler courtesy of Bethesda, is currently only available on Android and iOS. There are also PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch ports planned for later this year, but that's currently it. Todd Howard has said that he expects to see Blades released on consoles, PCs, and with virtual reality […]

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You can now run an Android port on the Nintendo Switch

Thanks to the smart folks over at XDA Developers, you can now use your Nintendo Switch as an Android device. The hard work put in by XDA Senior Member langer hans and XDA Junior Member bylaws means that any hackable Nintendo Switch can now boot LineageOS 15.1 directly from the SD card. Generally, any Switch sold prior […]

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Deal Alert: HP Spectre x360 13(8th Gen) convertible is at its lowest price on Amazon

Purchasing the premium quality HP Spectre x360 13 has become a lot easier as Amazon is now giving a handsome discount on the purchase of the convertible. HP's Spectre x360 is now down to $1,345 on Amazon US; the 2-in-1 is $555 cheaper today. And since we are talking about a 2-in-1, you get to […]

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Google files patent application for privacy-focussed Smartwatch

Losing smartphones does not make your sensitive information vulnerable to theft, thanks to advanced technologies like biometric-based locking system. However, wearables do not ensure this similar level of protection when you lose it or do not have access to it. Your smartwatch can be used by anyone, putting your privacy at a risk. Google recently […]

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Google Chrome now supports Global Media controls in the latest Canary build i8

A couple of weeks back we reported that Google is working on Global Media controls for Chrome which will allow users to control media from a single place. Unfortunately, the Global Media controls supported YouTube at the time. Last week Microsoft added the feature to Chromium-based Edge and the feature worked with almost all the […]

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Windows 10 May 2019 Update blocked on PCs with updated Intel RST driver

Windows PCs that are based on Intel were facing an issue, as a result of which users failed to install the latest Windows 10 May 2019 Update. Microsoft acknowledged the issue and suggested that updating the Intel RST driver to the latest version will solve the issue. It turns out that Microsoft's solution is of […]

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Adobe’s new mixed reality display promises to blend digital content and interaction with real and physical objects

Adobe has created a mixed reality display, which is capable of blending digital content and interactions with real and physical objects. Called Project Glasswing, the display will also show you media assets created in Adobe tools such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Dimension. And the best part is you need to […]

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Surface goes back to its roots with $10,000 desk

Microsoft's Surface Hub has been an unexpected success in boardrooms around the world, selling so fast that Microsoft even ran into production problems and shortages. With the introduction of the Surface Hub 2S, Microsoft expanded on this success by partnering with office furniture specialist Steel Case to release a special stand for the device.  The […]

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Dragon Quest Builders 2 suffers from some of this generation’s worst performance issues yet

Square Enix's Dragon Quest Builders 2 currently suffers from some of the worst performance issues we've seen this generation. Revealed through Eurogamer's Digital Foundry analysis, the RPG-focused Minecraft-inspired game has a tendency to drop into single-digit framerates during gameplay. While the game's main story mode generally performs quite well, the surprising performance issues rear their […]

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FIFA Ultimate Team microtransactions outsell full game; makes up 28% of EA revenue

FIFA Ultimate Team microtransactions now outsell the full FIFA experience. Announced via EA's latest financial report, the sales of FIFA packs made a substantial amount more than full game sales. The gambling-esque mechanics of the Ultimate Team mode have certainly sunk their teeth into many FIFA players, but the mode is now more profitable than […]

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Terry Crews wants to star in a Gears of War movie alongside Dave Bautista

While WWE superstar Dave Bautista has been very vocal about wanting to play Marcus Fenix in an upcoming Gears of War movie, a surprise fan also wants to get in on the action: Terry Crews. While it's no news that Crews is certainly a gamer – the actor has been vocal on the matter for […]

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Fallout 76 Wastelanders will be more like Fallout 3, includes sub-factions

Fallout 76's upcoming Wastelanders expansion isn't just aiming to improve upon the disastrous 76 mmo-like, it's also aiming to improve upon Fallout 4. Announced during a QuakeCon panel, Bethesda announced that the upcoming narrative update will be closer to Fallout 3. "This isn't the Fallout 4 dialogue system, project lead Jeff Gardiner announced."This is more […]

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Microsoft has released new Office Insider Build, comes with new features and a lot of fixes

Microsoft has released a new Office Build for Office Insiders on Windows. The new Build 11916.20000 has introduced new features and coauthoring improvement to Microsoft Word. The new Office Insider Build brings a lot of bug fixes and performance improvements too. You can read the official changelog below. What's New: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Create more accessible PDFs […]

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Microsoft had plans to acquire Spotify

A new book "Spotify Untold" was recently released in Sweden, this book tells the story of Spotify's rise from a small start-up to the biggest music streaming company in the world. This book has revealed several new information about Spotify. For example, Spotify had plans to enter video streaming market to compete with Netflix and […]

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Saturday, July 27, 2019

How to invert touchpad scrolling on Windows 10

While Microsoft's Windows users may be used to moving their touchpads in the default scrolling direction, other operating systems have what one may consider reversed styles of scrolling. My Chromebook, for example, had an inverted style of scrolling by default. Left-handed users may also prefer an alternate direction of scrolling, and so on. Microsoft offers […]

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Xpo Music takes Spotify’s Progressive Web App to the next level on Windows

Microsoft's Windows 10 app ecosystem is spawning great new Spotify clients, and Xpo Music is another example of them. Built off of the firm's Progressive Web App, the app is an example of what Microsoft probably wants to see from Progressive Web Apps in the store. Aside from its integration with native Windows features like […]

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How to pause automatic updates in Windows 10

Microsoft's Windows 10 has often relied on fast and automatic updates. The firm finally added (with the last Windows 10 update) a new feature that allowed users to pause updates temporarily. Microsoft only lets you do this for a little more than a month and its a feature that's intended to help you avoid buggy […]

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YouTube and Netflix apps coming soon to Tesla cars

The inside of Tesla cars is unlike any other cars, Model S for example comes with an expansive 17-inch touchscreen while the Model 3 comes with a 15-inch touchscreen. Recently, Tesla announced Arcade experience which brings games like Beach Buggy Racing 2 and Chess to Tesla cars. Today, Elon Musk announced that Tesla will soon […]

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“Reveal Password” button available in Edge Canary

The Edge Canary update from a few days ago improved its UI to make inPrivate Windows more clear.  Today's update -continuing with the privacy-related theme- will implement a universal "reveal password" button. The feature is one of many included in the "controlled feature roll-outs". Implement the reveal button for <input type=password> This change implements the […]

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Confirmed: Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 Pro is real, and it will pack a powerful Snapdragon 855+ SoC

Xiaomi's Black Shark 2 Pro is now officially confirmed and is now slated for a July 30 release. The gaming smartphone will be equipped with the latest Snapdragon 855+ processor, which according to Qualcomm, will give a boost to the overall gaming performance in smartphones. In an official teaser released earlier today, Xiaomi confirmed the […]

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I wish Apple’s iPhone XI looked this good!(concept)

Apple's iPhone is considered to be "the smartphone" that changed the smartphone business forever and while there should not be an iota of doubt given the innovation iPhone brought to the market, Apple's recent iPhone releases are merely about introducing what others have introduced earlier. Worse, the company sometimes failed to correctly implement what others […]

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Instagram critiqued for letting young users expose data for detailed analytics

Instagram has fallen under some criticism this week for its privacy policies. This time, it's not entirely Instagram's fault. It's more a quirk of the system and how it interacts with teenagers and their need to be noticed. The firm allows users to convert their accounts into business accounts, a feature intended to be used […]

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[UPDATE] DOOM I and II on Switch will no longer require a Bethesda.net login in order to play

UPDATE 27.7.19 4:45pm BST: Bethesda have issued a Tweet that says that the login requirement was 'included for the Slayers Club', which would reward members for playing the classic DOOM games. Update on our new classic DOOM releases: The BethesdaNet login requirement was included for the Slayers Club, to reward members for playing the classic […]

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses voice actor to be replaced in the wake of sexual assault allegations

The voice actor for the main male protagonist in Fire Emblem: Three Houses is set to have his voice removed from the game in the wake of sexual assault allegations and his violation of a non-disclosure agreement. Chris Niosi, who voices the male avatar Byleth, posted a statement on his personal Tumblr blog in which […]

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Google Assistant has started to take charge of ‘Voice search’ in Google app

The ability to search the web with the voice came way earlier than digital assistants. And now with digital assistants, users are able to not only use their voice as a means to search the web but also get to use it by typing on the keyboard, thereby eliminating the need to have a standalone […]

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DOOM I and II on Switch require a Bethesda.net login in order to play

Yesterday, Bethesda dropped the first three DOOM games on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The games were supposed to be a celebration of DOOM's 25th anniversary, with the original game coming out back in 1993. However, jubilation quickly turned to anger after Switch players realised that the first two games required an internet […]

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Google is shrinking Chrome OS’s giant dock to make it more laptop friendly

Microsoft isn't the only one rolling back on changes made to its desktop OS to make it more tablet friendly. Last year, Google redesigned the Chrome OS shelf (its dock/taskbar analogue) to make it larger and more touch-friendly. While it was easier on the eyes and very useful for tablet users, icons took up more […]

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EA Access is now live on PlayStation 4

EA Access is officially available on PlayStation 4 consoles. EA Access is a video game subscription service that gives you deals, bonuses, special offers, and access to a selection of handpicked games from EA. As a subscriber to the service, you can get access to new EA games before they're even released, 10% off on […]

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Samsung to release refreshed Galaxy Buds with “Aura Glow theme” to coincide with Galaxy Note 10 launch

Samsung is releasing a new range of accessories in time for its new Galaxy Note 10 series, which is due to launch in a month's time. The headphones look more like jewellery than headphones at first sight, with their silver exterior and "Aura Glow" theme; which matches the "Hero" colour of the Galaxy Note 10 […]

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Facebook prepares to roll out WhatsApp payments in India even as authorities grow concerned

WhatsApp has been working on rolling out its UPI based payments system in India, and authorities are concerned about how the firm's parent company may impact on user privacy, especially with something as sensitive as payments. "Indian authorities are concerned that WhatsApp's payment service might share user data with group companies Facebook and Instagram, compromising […]

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DOOM 64 may be re-released for the first time since 1997

The hidden gem of id Software's influential shooter franchise DOOM, DOOM 64, may be making its way to modern hardware. With Bethesda's recent re-release of the original DOOM trilogy launching last night, the publisher is certainly going ham for the series' 25th anniversary. But what about the 1997 Nintendo 64 exclusive? According to a recent […]

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You’ll soon need a Facebook account to play Messenger games

It's becoming increasingly popular to deactivate your Facebook account, while still using Messenger to contact your friends. Soon, you'll no longer be able to enjoy all the same features from the app alone, unless you have an active Facebook account. Instant games, like Space Invaders, will migrate from the Messenger app into the Facebook Gaming […]

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What happens on your iPhone doesn’t necessarily stay on your iPhone after all

There has been a lot of debate surrounding the privacy of users while using smartphones. This prompted Apple to launch a series of privacy-focused ads since CES 2019. The company even went and bought a domain " PrivacyIsImportant.com" to show that they do take privacy seriously. As it turns out, while Apple was advocating the […]

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FYI: Here’s how you can get the old Twitter UI back

Two weeks back, Twitter rolled out the new web UI and the company received backlash from the users around the world. Just after the new UI was rolled out, users found a way to get the old Twitter UI back using cookies but it was fixed soon. Recently we covered an extension that can allow […]

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Friday, July 26, 2019

Microsoft release new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 May 2019 Update

Two weeks ago Microsoft released Cumulative Updates for older versions of Windows 10 and today they have released the same for the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. KB4505903 will take to the OS to Build 18362.267 and will bring the following fixes and improvements: Updates an issue that prevents Windows Hello face recognition from working […]

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 pass through the FCC, leaking new pictures

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is expected to be launched with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 on the 7th August, but before the device can be sold in the USA it, of course, needs to pass through the FCC. Normally companies try to keep this rather quiet, but in the case of both the Samsung […]

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Google’s Pixelbook 2 makes a stop at the FCC

Google's Pixelbook 2 appears to be getting closer to launch, as an FCC ID of the device has just appeared. Quanta Computer, the ODM for Google Made Chromebooks, was spotted adding a new listing to the FCC with a request for a device ID'd as HFSG021A. While this string of letters and numbers may seem […]

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Twitter is planning to fix the horrible user interface of their new web app

Twitter is very proud of the work they put in to revamp their website, which is now also a web app. Unfortunately, their efforts have not been well received, with users complaining of the cartoonish user interface which often allows only one tweet to be seen per screen, even with a 4K screen. Thankfully twitter […]

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Instagram’s upcoming app photo features leaked

Reverse engineer Jane Wong has been busy with Instagram's latest update, revealing app features well before the photo-sharing company was ready to unveil them. Today she posted three new upcoming features and also a warning. Instagram is testing "Suggested Photos" section in the new Post Creation Camera Roll Picker pic.twitter.com/h0sirdLNt1 — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) […]

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See the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 from every angle in new video render

Anticipation is building for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 around 2 weeks from now. We have been hoovering up each leaked picture and spec, and today we have a new render by YouTuber Waqar Khan from every angle and in every colour. The full specs of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 have […]

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Developer: “GitHub blocked my account and they think I’m developing nuclear weapons”

Microsoft has once again been caught up in another geopolitical tangle after US imposed trade controls sanctions that affected Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria.  This week, Anatoliy Kashkin, 21-year-old Russian citizen, was personally affected by these. Kashkin is a fan of both GitHub and GameHub- a launcher for Linux systems that combine games […]

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Microsoft expands Your Phone app’s Phone screen feature to Samsung Galaxy A series devices

Phone screen feature will bring your phone's screen to the Your Phone app allowing you to control all your mobile apps from your PC. You can use your mouse and keyboard to interact with the apps. This feature requires you to be running the latest Windows Insider builds and it was limited to a small […]

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Windows 10 201H1 Insider Preview Build 18945 released to Insiders in the Fast Ring with Cortana improvements, more

Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18945 (20H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. What's new in Build 18945 Introducing a new Cortana experience for Windows 10 Microsoft is beginning to roll out a new Cortana experience for Windows 10 as a Beta to Windows Insiders in the U.S. This new experience […]

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Former Nokia engineer explains why Windows Phone failed

Many tech pundits term Windows Phone as a colossal failure; some even hold the view that the demise of Windows Phone is the biggest failure of Microsoft. Some, including the former head of Windows and Windows Phone Terry Myerson, expressed their views on what went terribly wrong with Windows Phone so much so that Microsoft […]

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