MSPoweruser: February 2020

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Microsoft may cancel Build 2020 conference as Seattle-area confirms first U.S. death from Coronavirus

Until last Friday, there have been less than 100 Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases within the United States and there were no deaths. Yesterday, the first coronavirus death was reported in the U.S. and it was a Seattle-area man. In response to that, the US government yesterday announced additional travel restrictions affecting Iran, Italy and South Korea […]

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FBI says ransomware victims paid over $140 million to attackers

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was one of the attendees at the RSA 2020 conference which covers security and is attended by big companies like IBM and AT&T. This year, the conference lacked involvement from major tech giants due to the Coronavirus outbreak but FBI and others attended the event to talk about customer security. […]

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Tesla building up inventory of thousands of Model Y crossovers for delivery in 2 weeks

Tesla recently started sending our confirmation of delivery to some of those who pre-ordered the Tesla Model Y, Tesla's new crossover SUV, telling them to finalize their orders and confirm that they are ready to receive delivery. Now Insideevs reports that thousands of Tesla Model Y SUVs have been spotted in the car park of […]

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Microsoft releases Office Insider Build 16.0.12624.20052 for Insiders on Android, here is what’s new

Microsoft has released a new Office Build for Office Insiders on Android. The new Build 16.0.12624.20052 brings a number of new features to Word, Outlook, and Excel. You can read the official changelog below. Changelog Word Type with your voice You can now use your voice to create content. Using voice to dictate content is […]

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Deal Alert: Surface Pro 7 Type Cover Bundle heavily discounted at Microsoft Store

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro, the Surface Pro 7 is not only versatile and light but also comes with full Windows 10 and that means you can do pretty much everything with it. It's also a great computer for students, so if you're looking for a full-blown PC that you can take to your university, look […]

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Apple suspends Clearview AI facial recognition app on iPhones for developer violation

Clearview AI has been in hot waters for the last couple of weeks. The company that promised to provide a safe way for law enforcement to find criminals has been under the radar for malpractice. The company has also forced lawmakers to work on proper legislation to govern the use of facial recognition technology in […]

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Microsoft rolls out new system icons to all Windows 10 users

Back in December, Microsoft announced new modern icons for Windows 10 devices. The new icons included the ones for Mail and Calendar, Calculator, Photos and more. Last week, Microsoft rolled out the new icons to Windows Insiders. It looks like the company is now rolling the new icons out to everyone. The new update was first […]

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WHO joins TikTok to fight Coronavirus misinformation

Earlier today, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its own TikTok account. While TikTok is not really something WHO would be into, the organization aims to share updates using the platform to curb the spread of misinformation surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak. In their first video, Benedetta Allegranzi, technical lead of infection prevention and control shared […]

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Google will host a ‘digital experience’ in lieu of GDC appearance

In light of the postponement of GDC 2020, Google has announced that it will be hosting a 'digital experience' so those interested won't miss out on gaming announcements. The news was posted on the Google for Games website, with the company simply saying the following: We are supportive of the decision made by organizers to […]

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GDC 2020 is officially postponed

In the wake of multiple companies pulling out of the event over coronavirus related concerns, GDC 2020 has officially been postponed until later in the year. Speaking in a post on the official GDC website, GDC says that the "difficult decision" was made after "close consultation with [its] partners in the game development industry and […]

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Google Play Store gets dark theme toggle

2019 saw Google bringing system-wide dark mode for the first time to its mobile operating system — Android 10. While dark mode on Android 10 looks great, once you switch to the dark mode from the System settings, Google services like Play Store also respect the System settings. But what bothered many users was the […]

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Your Phone will soon allow you to drag and drop files

Microsoft announced the Your Phone app for Windows 10 users at Build 2018 and the app became popular pretty quickly. Microsoft has been consistent with the updates and the app recently enabled RCS messaging for Samsung smartphones. Microsoft has also been following up on user feedback as the company finally removed the 25 photo restriction […]

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Microsoft’s new Office Build 12619.20002 for Windows brings new features to Outlook and PowerPoint

Microsoft has released a new Office Build for Office Insiders on Windows. The new Build 12619.20002 introduces new features to Outlook and PowerPoint. Beyond that, it also adds plenty of fixes and improvements. You can read the official changelog below. Changelog Feature updates Outlook Incident Notification for IT Admins: Microsoft 365 tenant global administrators and Office […]

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Latest SwiftKey Beta adds support for 16 new languages and improves prediction quality for Japanese

Microsoft yesterday released a new update for SwiftKey Beta app for Android users. This latest v7.5.0.8 update adds support 16 new languages. You can now type in the following languages: Araona, Cavineña, Chácobo, Chamacoco, Chipaya, Chiquitano, Eastern Bolivian Guaraní, Ese Ejja, Guarayu, Ignaciano, Maka, Sirionó, Tacana, Trinitario, Tsimané, and Yuracare. This update also comes with a […]

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Facebook can now convert any 2D photo into a 3D photo

Last year, Facebook announced a new feature which allowed users to view and post 3D photos. However, Facebook's 3D photos feature was limited to high-end smartphones that come with Portrait Mode. In order to deliver the 3D photos feature to more users, Facebook has now developed a new state-of-the-art machine learning technique that can convert […]

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Bill Gates reveals how to respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

The whole world is closely monitoring the recent outbreak caused by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Around 85,000 cases have been confirmed around the world with total deaths nearing 3000. As the governments around the world are taking steps to prevent further Coronavirus Disease infections, Bill and Melinda […]

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Google Pixel March feature drop might include scheduling dark mode and more

Back in December of 2019, Google released its first feature drop for Google Pixel phones. The feature drop brought new features and improvements to the Pixel users. Google also promised to release regular feature drops to Pixel users and it looks like we might get another one soon. First spotted by 9to5google (via Neowin), hints […]

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Tesla completes tree clearance at Gigafactory Berlin

Drone footage has confirmed that Tesla has managed to complete the tree clearance at the site of their new Gigafactory Berlin. The news is particularly important as if the clearance was delayed significantly Tesla would have run into issues of not disturbing nesting birds and bats which would have delayed the project for many months […]

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Microsoft and IBM agree to support the Pope’s AI ethical principles

The Catholic Pope has released a set of ethical principles outlined in a document titled "Rome Call For AI Ethics," and it found early support from Microsoft and IBM. The guidelines are designed to address ethical issues around AI technologies such as facial recognition, bias and job losses and promotes a regulatory approach around what […]

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Forget the Chrome Dinosaur game, the Edge Surf game is now available when you are offline

Microsoft recently made their Edge Surf game available to all Edge for Windows 10 users in the Dev ring, but Microsoft waited till today to reveal their biggest surprise. Did you catch the clue? No internet? No problem.Our offline error page now includes a link to the surf game! To see for yourself, disconnect from […]

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It’s official: Facebook removed its Windows 10 app from the Microsoft Store

We reported two weeks ago that Facebook was planning to remove its Facebook app for Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store on the 28th February 2020. That fateful day has now come, and the apps have been duly moved from the Store, with the listing saying the app is no longer available. Both the mainstream Facebook […]

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Leaked Surface Go 2 benchmark suggests the tablet is finally powerful enough

Microsoft is expected to hold a launch event for the Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 in the near future in New york. According to reports, the two devices will feature upgraded internals, with the Surface Go 2, in particular, receiving a much needed more powerful processor. Now Geekbench has leaked a benchmark (noticed […]

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Fan made render of “iPhone 12 Flip” shows what a foldable iPhone might look like

Apple is rumoured to announce the iPhone 12 lineup at its annual event. According to analysts, iPhone 12 lineup will see a massive redesign but Apple's notch is here to stay. The company is expected to create entirely new housing with flat metal edges sandwiched between glass on the front and back of the phone. […]

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Great news as Microsoft Surface Duo may launch as soon as Spring, and ship soon after

Microsoft's Surface Duo launch date may be nearing. The device is built on Google's Android, a pretty mature platform, and if rumours are true, this may have helped Microsoft complete their dual-screen smartphone project much sooner than expected. Surface Duo Launch date Windows Central reports that Microsoft may launch the Surface Duo as soon as […]

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Deal Alert: Cert. Refurb Galaxy S10+ is now available only at $440

Woot is now offering refurbished Samsung Galaxy S10+ at an incredibly low price point. The Galaxy S10+ is now available at a starting price of $440 at Woot. And if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you'll also enjoy free shipping. The Galaxy S10+ usually costs more than $1,000 at Amazon, so basically you're getting a […]

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Microsoft to integrate Mixed Reality with WCOS, reveals new job opening

The much-hyped WCOS, short for Windows Core OS, is currently being developed for "next-gen" Windows devices such as Surface Neo. While we don't know much about WCOS as of yet, new job opening on the official Microsoft website reveals an important feature that Microsoft is planning to develop for WCOS. According to the new job […]

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Microsoft announces updated Cortana experience by removing music, connected home and third-party skills

Microsoft today revealed the future of Cortana digital assistant. Microsoft is now positioning Cortana as your personal productivity assistant. So, Microsoft is removing music, connected home and third-party skills of Cortana. The updated Cortana experience in Windows 10 will be available as a free update to the latest version of Windows 10 this spring. For now, the new […]

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Microsoft Teams gets Outlook integrated experience and more in the latest update

Microsoft Teams is getting another major update. The new update brings a bunch of new features and improvements to the app. The new update introduces features like the new Outlook integrated experience, Targeted communication, new Chat & Collaboration tools and more. You can head below to take a look at the host of new features […]

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 gets a new update with improvements and full-screen gestures

In the past couple of years, Samsung has managed to improve its update record and is rolling out regular updates to both current and previous flagship phones. Today, the company has rolled out a new update to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 users. The latest update carries version number N97xFXXU2BTB5 and improves face recognition along […]

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Facebook sues OneAudience for harvesting user data

Facebook is not the best company to advocate user privacy but it looks like the company is trying to get its act together. Earlier today, Facebook filed a lawsuit against OneAudience for harvesting user data. In the lawsuit, Facebook alledges OneAudience paid developers to include its SDK into their apps, some of which were subsequently […]

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Spotify asks Microsoft to take down Xpo Music again

Back in July of 2019, we covered the Xpo Music app for Windows 10 which was a Spotify client but took the experience to a whole new level. The app has since improved and is one of the best Spotify clients on the Microsoft Store at the moment. While the app is great for the […]

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OxygenOS 10.3.2 for OnePlus 6 and 6T brings Android February security patch, fixes for screen flickering issue and more

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.3.2 update for OnePlus 6 and 6T smartphones. The latest OxygenOS update brings improved system stability, general bug fixes, fixes for screen flickering issue. In addition, the most important feature that OnePlus introduced in this update is the Android February security patch. You can see the official changelog below. […]

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Minecraft Earth has gotten a powerful new update

Minecraft Earth update R13 is now out for all eligible Minecraft Earth players and with it comes plenty of new boosts, new mobs, and bug fixes. 12 new and different Boosts have been added to the game which can be either purchased from the in-game store or activated by scanning a special Minecraft Earth NFC-enabled […]

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Apple will be launching the new Powerbeats wireless headphones soon

Apple and Beats Audio launched their last Powerbeats wireless headphones back in 2016. Back in 2019, Beats launched the Powerbeats Pro truly wireless headphones but it looks like the company is close to launching a successor to the Powerbeats3. A recent FCC filing (via Engadget) shows a new pair of headphones that share the design […]

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Apple’s iPhones dominate the list of 2019’s top 10 best selling smartphones

According to the latest report published by Counterpoint Research, Apple's iPhones dominate the list of top 10 best selling smartphones of 2019. The list contains as many as six different iPhones, while the rest are from Samsung and OPPO. With 3 percent of global smartphone sales, Apple's iPhone XR tops the list of 2019's best […]

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Vivo introduces Apex 2020 concept phone with zero ports and in-display camera

At MWC 2020, Vivo was expected to showcase the Apex 2020 concept phone. However, the company later confirmed its intention to not attend the event just days before GSMA cancelled the event altogether. While we wait for the company to reveal the device, Vivo has released a new video which gives us a peek at […]

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Microsoft does not think you should use Edge Canary as your default browser

Microsoft's new Edge browser is under constant active development, with the company regularly adding features in the various development channels, starting with the Edge Canary channel. The latest feature to show up in Edge Canary, noticed by Techdows, is a section which allows you to set the browser as your default browser, but in fact, […]

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Apple planning to release a Surface Type Cover style keyboard for iPad Pro

Apple might be planning to launch a new keyboard for iPad Pro which will come with a trackpad. The keyboard is expected to be similar to Microsoft's own Surface Type Cover. According to The Information, Apple is planning to launch the new keyboard along with new iPad Pro. Apple has already introduced mouse support for […]

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Android SwiftKey Keyboard updated with redesigned Settings and Dark Mode

SwiftKey Keyboard for Android has received a new update. Taking the app to Version 7.4.9.11, the update added a couple of new features including redesigned Settings, which makes it easier for you to find and customize things, support for Dark Mode for smartphones running Android 10. You can see the official changelog below. Changelog Your […]

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Microsoft release Windows 10 20H1 Insider Preview Build 19041.113 to the Slow ring

Today Microsoft released Windows 10 20H1 Build 19041.113 (KB4540409) to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. This Cumulative Update includes quality improvements. Key changes include: Addresses an issue that might block digital rights management (DRM) video playback in apps that depend on the Windows 8.0 or later PlayReady Store Framework for content protection. Updates the […]

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Spotify app for iOS gets a major design update

Spotify today announced a major design update for iOS users. This new updated Spotify app comes with a refreshed look that offers more streamlined, easy-to-use interface with fresh designs and actionable icons. Spotify mentioned that its goal was to make playing your favorite song or playlist as simple as the tap of a button. Read […]

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Microsoft Soundscape now works on Bose Frames audio wearable

Back in 2018, Bose announced Frames, a premium sunglass that includes the functionality of wireless headphones, along with the world's first audio AR platform. Frames can stream music and information, take and make calls, and access virtual assistants. While you will be hearing rich and immersive sound, others around you will hear practically nothing. Microsoft […]

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The Xbox Series X will continue where you left off after a reboot

Soon to be gone are the days of having to painstakingly exit out of your game and wait for your entire console to turn itself off and on again, as the Xbox Series X will have a feature where you can pick up exactly where you left off after a console reboot. As revealed in […]

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Google asks permission from the US Government to resume business with Huawei

The year 2019 was not a good year for Huawei as the company fought against the US government's decision to ban companies from doing business with Huawei. The decision had an adverse effect on Huawei who had to rush the development of their own OS for smartphones. Now, Google has applied for a special permit […]

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Microsoft release KB4535996 for Windows 10 May 2019 and November 2019 Update with battery improvements, more

Microsoft has released an optional cumulative update (KB4535996) for Windows 10 1903 (May 2019) and 1909 (November 2019) with the following fixes and improvements. Windows 10, versions 1903 and 1909 share a common core operating system and an identical set of system files and therefore has the same changelog. See that below. Highlights Updates an […]

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LinkedIn is working on Snapchat-like Stories to liven up your LinkedIn feed

LinkedIn has just revealed on their blog that they are looking to add Snapchat-like Stories to their platform. The intention is to provide new ways to communicate in an ephemeral manner with people in the business context, with LinkedIn's Pete Davies arguing that there is a generation of LinkedIn users who grew up with Stories […]

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Partnership between Tesla and PG&E to replace Monterey County power plant with largest battery in the world

Tesla is partnering with disgraced Californian power utility PG&E to replace an outdated peaker plant with a new battery facility, making it the largest in the world. Peaker plants are normally natural gas-powered power plants which only ramp up during short periods to supply peak power (hence peaker plants) and they are normally the most […]

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Plague Inc. removed from the App Store in China

Popular pandemic simulator Plague Inc. has been removed from the China App Store after the creators were informed that the game "includes content that is illegal in China as determined by the Cyberspace Administration of China." A blog post on Ndemic Creations' website states that the "situation is completely out of [their] control" and that […]

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Epic Games backs out of GDC 2020 over ‘health concerns’

Another name has withdrawn from the GDC 2020 lineup, with Epic Games saying that "uncertainty around health concerns" is the reason behind the company backing out. Epic broke the news in a short but concise Tweet from the Unreal Engine Twitter account. For those who were looking forward to Epic's appearance at GDC 2020, don't […]

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The EU may force the return of the removable smartphone battery (including for the iPhone)

There was a time when all smartphones (except the iPhone) had removable batteries, and now that time may be coming back, according to a leaked report published by Dutch publication Het Financieele Dagblad. The newspaper has reportedly seen an EU proposal that all smartphones (including the iPhone) should have user-removable batteries, in an attempt to […]

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Microsoft’s new unified Office app already supports dual screen Android devices

LG yesterday announced its latest flagship smartphone, the V60 ThinQ 5G with LG Dual Screen. The LG Dual Screen doubles the available screen real estate to make multitasking, productivity, gaming and entertainment more enjoyable for consumers. To fully realize the potential of the dual screen capability in this device, developers have to modify their apps. […]

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Breaking: Facebook cancels its F8 developer conference due to Coronavirus outbreak

Facebook today announced that it is cancelling the in-person component of F8 2020 developer conference. The reason behind the cancellation is the growing concerns around Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Instead of a regular conference with thousands of developers around the world in a single place, Facebook is planning locally hosted events, videos and live streamed content. […]

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Microsoft To Do for Android updated with a new feature and a lot of bug fixes

Microsoft pushed a new update to its task management app, Microsoft To Do for Android. Taking the app to Version 2.11.149, the update adds a new feature, a lot of fixes and improvements. Talking about the new feature, the To Do app now has a new Today section in suggestions in My Day which will […]

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Microsoft Game Stack cancels GDC 2020 appearance

Microsoft Game Stack is the latest company to join the list of those withdrawing from GDC 2020 over concerns related to the recent coronavirus outbreak. Posting on the official Microsoft Developer blog, Microsoft Game Stack said that it's made the "difficult decision to withdraw" as the "health and safety of players, developers, employees, and […] […]

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Ex-Microsoft Engineer sentenced to 20 years in prison for embezzling millions in cryptocurrency

Earlier this week, Ex-Microsoft Engineer Volodymyr Kvashuk was convicted by the U.S. District Court in Seattle for embezzling $10 million from Microsoft in cryptocurrency. Volodymyr Kvashuk is a Ukrainian citizen based in the town of Renton, Washington and worked at Microsoft from 2016 to 2018. During his time at Microsoft, Kvashuk was involved in developing […]

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Unity pulls out of GDC 2020 due to ‘current conditions’ with coronavirus

Unity has issued a statement saying that the company has made the "difficult decision" to withdraw from GDC 2020 over coronavirus concerns. In a statement published on the official Unity blog, the company confirmed that it opted to cancel its appearance after deciding that COVID-19 (also commonly known as 'novel coronavirus') presents too much risk. […]

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Microsoft’s Github is having “elevated error rates”

Source code repository GitHub is having performance issues, with the partial outage going on for the last two hours. On their status page GitHub writes: We are continuing to investigate elevated error rates across GitHub.com and will provide updates when we have them. There appear to be issues with the APIs and Webhooks, meaning integration […]

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Latest OneDrive for iOS update fixes Personal Vault access issues

Personal Vault is a protected folder in OneDrive that you can only access with a strong authentication method or a second step of identity verification, such as your fingerprint, face, PIN, or a code sent to you via email or SMS. Recently, OneDrive iOS users had issues in accessing files insider their Personal Vault. Also, […]

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InnerSpace is going for free on the Epic Games Store

Happy Thursday, everyone! Let's get right to it – this week, the Epic Games Store is offering up InnerSpace for the low low price of free. As per usual, you'll need an Epic Games account to claim your free game. Signing up for an account is just as free as the game itself. You can […]

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Microsoft’s newly launched Surface products create trouble for users

Surface Pro 7 and Surface Pro X users are now complaining about an issue that makes it harder for them to write using the Surface Pen. The issue is widely reported on both Reddit and Microsoft Forum, but Microsoft is yet to acknowledge it. Users are reporting about inaccurate detection of Surface Pen when palm […]

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Microsoft assures that Chromium Edge protects users from malicious extensions

Last week we reported how Google is showing a warning to Microsoft Edge users and asking them to switch to Chrome if they want to "use extensions securely". Google later said that the company is showing the message because Edge doesn't support safe browsing so it won't be able to detect and remove malicious extensions […]

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Deal Alert: Get the new Microsoft Surface Pro X starting at just $849

Microsoft's Surface Pro X is arguably the best looking 2-in-1 device you can buy right now. Apart from the good looks, the Surface Pro X is incredibly portable. It is also the first Surface to have an ARM-based custom SQ1 chipset that delivers great Always Connected battery life. Microsoft Surface Pro X is now available […]

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Samsung announces high performance Curved Monitor T55 with 1000R curvature

Samsung today announced the new T55 Series curved monitors with 1000R curvature. In comparison to conventional flat monitors, 1000R curved monitor closely fits the human field of view for less eye strain. The whole screen can be seen in just one glance to limit visual fatigue. TÜV Rheinland, a leading certification body, certified Samsung T55 […]

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Xiaomi CEO gives details about the company’s upcoming gaming phone

According to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, the company's upcoming gaming phone the Black Shark 3 will be unveiled on March 3. And as is the case with all the soon-to-be-released smartphones, we already know quite a lot about Xiaomi's upcoming gaming phone, thanks to previous leaks. And now courtesy of CEO Lei Jun, we know […]

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Tip: Here’s how you can create tiles for any Windows 10 application

Tiles have been around for a while now but recently we reported about Microsoft's plan to ditch live tiles soon. While we have no idea when this will happen but if you're someone who likes live tiles then we have a way to help you out. Thanks to the XDA Developer community, we have an […]

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Google Earth now works in Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Opera browsers

Google today announced that Google Earth now supports Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Opera browsers. Google earlier used Native Client (NaCl) technology which limited Google Earth support to Google Chrome browser alone. Google has now rebuilt Google Earth using WebAssembly, the W3C web standard for bringing native code to the web. Google is now polishing the Earth […]

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Microsoft To Do for iOS updated with lots of fixes and improvements

Microsoft's task management app called Microsoft To Do has received a new update on iOS. Taking the app to Version 2.12, the update introduces VoiceOver improvements, a lot of accessibility fixes, design improvements to make usability and accessibility better, and a lot more. You can see the official changelog below. Changelog We fixed a crash […]

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Samsung responds to criticism of the Samsung Galaxy S20 camera with official statement

The flagship tentpole feature of the Samsung Galaxy S20 range is its cameras, but so far its cameras have failed to impress, with PC Mag saying for example: I ran into some disturbing software bugs while trying out the camera. Focus pulsing is the most annoying; sometimes the focus just doesn't want to lock, or […]

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Facebook is cracking down on ads that promise to cure coronavirus

The Coronavirus outbreak has taken the world by storm and countries have been scrambling to control the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, the virus isn't the only thing that's spreading as social media platforms have seen a surge in content surrounding the outbreak. While the content is mostly harmless, people are seeing the outbreak as […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Build 19041.84 via WSUS

Microsoft yesterday released Windows 10 20H1 Build 19041.84 via Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). This new build includes all updated features, fixes, and security updates previously announced in 20H1. This build will help enterprises to prepare for releasing Windows 10 version 2004 in their organizations. They can validate line-of-business (LOB) applications, business-critical functionality, and policies, […]

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Microsoft announces new default background image on Azure AD and Microsoft 365 sign-in screens

Millions of enterprise users visit Azure AD and Microsoft 365 sign-in screens everyday. In order to improve the sign-in experience, Microsoft today announced the new default background image on the sign-in screens. Microsoft mentioned that this new default background is one percent the size of the previous image, allowing the page to load faster on […]

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Microsoft issue profit warning due to reduced PC sales

Microsoft has updated its financial guidance for this quarter (their FY Q3 2020) due to the impact of the Coronavirus on the sale of PCs by OEMs. Microsoft says that despite strong Windows demand, "the supply chain is returning to normal operations at a slower pace than anticipated" and therefore "we do not expect to […]

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Leak says Tesla is nearly ready to demonstrate its own “Project Roadrunner” game-changing battery tech

Many Tesla watchers have been waiting with bated breath for Tesla's Battery Day, which is supposed to be some time in April. At the event, Tesla is expected to announce the progress they have made into cheaper, denser and longer-lasting batteries. Now sources have told Electrek that we can expect even more – that Tesla […]

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Updated Instagram for Windows 10 app now available to all

In December Facebook started replacing their Windows 10 OSMeta app for Instagram with a Progressive Web App. While in theory, the PWA will be less powerful than the OSMeta app, Instagram has not updated the older app for more than 18 months and has also been adding features to their website such as Direct Messaging. […]

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Both Facebook Messenger and Messenger (beta) for Windows 10 updated with Fluent design menus and other improvements

Facebook has released an update for both their Facebook Messenger and Messenger Beta apps, adding some attractive new features. Both apps now feature transparency in the right-click menu, which is a major improvement on the old Windows XP-style menus of the earlier version. Both apps now also make it a lot easier to access Reactions […]

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Microsoft release new Edge Dev update with Surf game to Windows 10 Insiders

Microsoft has released an update to the Dev channel of the Edge browser, taking it to version 82.0.432.3. The most exciting news is that the edge://surf game from November's #FindWhatsNext campaign is now available for everyone to play just by going to edge://surf. See a video demo below: The edge://surf game is now available as […]

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Deal Alert: Get a massive $522 discount on Galaxy Note9 purchase

Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 series a few days ago. The most expensive S20, which is S20 Ultra, costs more than $1500 and except for a stunning display and more power, there isn't anything exceptional about the S20 Ultra. And this is why the older Galaxy phone should be one of your buying options if […]

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After four years break, Google Translate finally adds support for new languages

In the past 4 years, Google did not add support for new languages in Google Translate. After the long break, Google today announced that it is adding support for five new languages: Kinyarwanda, Odia (Oriya), Tatar, Turkmen and Uyghur. Together these five languages are spoken by more than 75 million people worldwide. Google Translate will […]

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GOG.com’s new refund policy is even more lenient

GOG.com has updated its refund policy to what may be the most lenient refund policy in all of gaming history, as gamers can now claim a refund up to 30 days after purchase – even if they've played the game. The company says that it's "always believed in a 'gamers-first' approach" and that this update […]

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OneNote for Android updated with modern inking experience, dark mode and more

Microsoft recently released a major update for OneNote app in Google Play Store. The updated OneNote app for Android devices comes with several new improvements including dark more support, modern inking experience, drag to sync support and more. Read about them in detail below. Dark Mode allows you to toggle your background from light to dark. […]

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Square Enix’s next-gen exclusives will happen “farther down the road”

Japanese developer Square Enix is committed to maintaining its current-generation audience for the time being as the company claims it will not be releasing any next-gen exclusives anytime soon. Revealed through the company's Q3 FY2020 earnings, thanks VG24/7, Square revealed the company's synergetic thoughts on releasing exclusively for Xbox One X and PlayStation 5 systems. […]

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Update: PlayStation Plus March 2020 lineup confirmed

PlayStation has officially confirmed the PlayStation Plus free games lineup for March 2020 and it turns out that the Reddit leaks were spot on. All PlayStation Plus subscribers can pick up Shadow of the Colossus and Sonic Forces for free at any point between March 3rd and April 6th, 2020. Shadow of the Colossus and […]

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Leaked PlayStation Plus March 2020 games include Shadow of the Colossus and more

The PlayStation Plus March 2020 games are still quite a ways from Sony's official announcement, but a leaked lineup has started to make the rounds and, well, they're quite a doozy. Spotted by Reddit user Zioman, Sony's PlayStation Plus March 2020 lineup is an impressive selection of two games compared to Xbox Live's four games […]

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You’ll soon be able to browse Reddit privately

American social aggregation company, Reddit is working on a number of new features, according to famous reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong. Thanks to Wong's reverse engineering skills, we now know about the features that are currently in the development phase. Reddit is currently working on as much as three new features including Phantom Mode, which will allow […]

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Microsoft to soon reveal Universal Print, a cloud-based print infrastructure service that eliminates Print Servers

All large organizations require Print Servers which connects printers to client computers over a network. Print Servers manages the jobs initiated by users based on the printer availability. Microsoft is now working on a new service called Universal Print that will eliminate the need for Print Servers. Universal Print is a cloud-based print infrastructure that […]

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Microsoft might be planning to retire Live tiles soon

Microsoft introduced Live Tiles with Windows 8 and they have been a part of the OS ever since. Now it looks like Microsoft might be planning to do away with Live tiles and introduce a new Start Menu with static icons. According to a report published by Windows Latest, people familiar with the development of […]

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LG announces V60 ThinQ 5G smartphone with LG Dual Screen and advanced camera features

LG today announced its flagship smartphone, the V60 ThinQ 5G. The design of the V60 ThinQ 5G featuring metal and glass looks identical to its predecessor. The new V60 comes with 6.8-inch, 20.5:9, FHD+ P-OLED display that offers great viewing experience. Also, the LG Dual Screen's 2.1-inch Cover Display allows users to have a glance […]

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OxygenOS Open Beta 5 for OnePlus 6 and 6T brings Android February security patch, one-handed mode to the dialer app and more

After releasing the OxygenOS Open Beta 4 update back in December, OnePlus is now rolling out the Android 10-based OxygenOS Open Beta 5 update to OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones. The new update brings a number of new features including a few important ones like the Android February security patch, one-handed mode in the dialer […]

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Microsoft Surface Duo’s brand new Peek feature leaked (video)

Peek pic.twitter.com/vnawzLrf6k — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) February 26, 2020 Back in October, Microsoft announced the Surface Duo but confirmed that the device won't be coming out until holiday 2020. Last month Microsoft announced the general availability of Surface Duo SDK Preview for developers. Using this preview SDK, developers will be able to develop new dual-screen app experiences on Android […]

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The Mass Effect Mash-up pack is coming to Minecraft

The Mass Effect Mash-up pack is now available in Minecraft Bedrock, bringing all the joys of BioWare's best sci-fi RPG to everyone's favourite block-based game. The pack contains an entire 36 unique skins, including everyone's favourites such as Commander Shephard, Liara, The Illusive Man, Garrus, and many more. You'll also find custom-made game textures, Mass […]

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Microsoft cancels Ignite Tour at multiple locations due to the Coronavirus outbreak

Microsoft Ignite Tour is the company's developer-focused event that is hosted in major cities around the world. The aim of the event is to help developers and IT professionals in a region, many of which can't attend Microsoft's flagship Ignite conference that takes place in the US. However, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Microsoft has […]

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Stadia Pro users can get three more free games in March – but they’ll also lose one

Stadia Pro subscribers will be able to pick up three more games for free in March as part of their subscription, but will also lose access to Farming Simulator 19 unless they claim it before February 29th. For clarification: those who have already picked up Farming Simulator 19: Platinum Edition and added it to their […]

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Horizon: Zero Dawn PC listed by Amazon

Update: Amazon France has created a listing for Horizon: Zero Dawn PC, the long-rumoured port out Guerrilla Games' PlayStation 4 exclusive. While the listing doesn't supply any details for the port outside of its platform – Windows, of course, – the listing is just another smidge of evidence towards the eventual release of Horizon Zero […]

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Konami code creator Kazuhisa Hashimoto has passed away at 61

Kazuhisa Hashimoto, creator of the Konami code, has passed away at the age of 61. Revealed through a tweet by a former colleague of Hashimoto, the Japanese programmer passed away last month. No cause of death has been revealed. "Programmer Kazuhisa Hashimoto, the creator of the Konami command "Top, Bottom, Left, Right, Left, and Right […]

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RSA, ServiceNow, and others join Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) is a membership program for ISVs that allows them to integrate their solutions with Microsoft security products to better defend against threats. MISA was launched in 2018 with 26 members. At RSA Conference this week, Microsoft announced that MISA now has 102 members. Some of the new members who […]

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Microsoft Edge for Android gets Tracking Prevention and Contextual Search with latest update

Microsoft Edge beta users have received an update that brings some useful new features including Tracking Prevention, and contextual search. The Tracking Prevention feature helps users safely browse the internet. The feature gives three levels of prevention — you can select between Basic, Balanced, and Strict. Microsoft recommends switching to Balanced in order to browse […]

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Brave brings native support for Wayback Machine

Brave is a popular web browser that has always tried to fill in the gaps created by big companies like Google, and Mozilla. While Brave doesn't hold a huge market share, it's a popular browser and comes with plenty of nifty features for everyone. The browser was recently updated to 1.4.95 which brings native support […]

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Microsoft Outlook for Android now lets you draw on photos and documents from within the app

Microsoft Outlook for Android has received an update. Taking the app to Version 4.1.31., the update brings an important new feature and no bug fixes and improvements. Talking about the new feature, with the latest update installed, Microsoft Outlook users on Android will now be able to annotate their photos and documents just by drawing […]

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GameCore based test game show up in the Microsoft Store

The development of Windows Core OS currently appears to be progressing apace, with Microsoft finally making progress in bringing this unified kernel and operating system base to market. One Windows Core OS instance is believed to be GameCore, what is expected to be the OS for a future version of the Xbox. Previously Thurrott.com states […]

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Microsoft releases the ISO file of 20H1 update

Microsoft released Windows 10 build 19041 back in December of 2019. The build is expected to be the final 20H1 build which is expected to roll out in spring of 2020 to Windows 10 users. Microsoft is expected to roll out some optional updates to Windows Insiders to finalize the 20H1 for release to the […]

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Microsoft starts rolling out Chromium-Edge to Release Preview ring

At Ignite 2019, Microsoft announced the general availability of Chromium Edge for both home and enterprise users. The company has since perfected the browser and has started rolling it out in batches to Windows 10 users. The update will be replacing the old Edge browser. Starting today, Microsoft will be rolling out Chromium-Edge to Windows […]

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First firmware update for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra delivered camera fixes

We have not been overly impressed by the results of from the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, and it seems we were right to expect more, as Samsung has just released an update for the device which mainly brings improvements to the snapper. Noticed in Korea by TizenHelp, firmware version G988NKSU1ATB delivers camera improvements and the […]

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Microsoft Sudoku stealthily rolls out on iOS

It's a good day for those who enjoy sudoku and have iOS devices, as Microsoft Sudoku has officially – and rather stealthily – rolled out on the Apple App Store. While the game received a soft launch back in December, it was only in certain countries. Now, with update v1.2.02130, it appears that Microsoft Sudoku […]

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Don’t ignore that notification: Update Chrome now before you get pwned

If you are on your desktop you may see a little red arrow on the top right of your screen. That is Chrome telling you that it needs to restart to install an update, and it may be in your interest not to ignore it any further. Google has just released an update for Chrome […]

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EA opts out of GDC due to coronavirus concerns

Another gaming company has pulled out of GDC 2020 over coronavirus fears, with EA citing the wellbeing of its employees as a priority. EA issued the following statement regarding its presence at GDC 2020: "Having closely followed the global situation with coronavirus and with the recent escalation of cases in new regions, we have decided […]

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GitHub Student Developer Pack adds 14 new offers

Real world developer tools will cost a fortune. So, it is not possible for most students to get hands-on experience with most developer tools. To solve this problem, GitHub introduced Student Developer Pack six years ago. GitHub Student Developer Pack give students free access to the best developer tools in one place. The GitHub Student […]

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Qualcomm announce new Snapdragon XR2 5G Mixed Reality Reference Design

Today Qualcomm unveiled a new Mixed Reality reference design headset based on the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ XR2 Platform, making it the world's first 5G-enabled XR reference design. Qualcomm says it offers superior performance, immersion and interactivity by simplifying complex technologies and enabling customers to bring the next generation of premium-quality augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) […]

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Resident Evil 3 Remake demo will release soon

Capcom will be releasing a Resident Evil 3 Remake demo for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC gamers to test out the upcoming survival horror game. Announced back in December, Resi 3 Remake will see players return to Raccoon City in the shoes – or boots – of Jill Valentine. While it's more action-focused than […]

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Here are your March 2020 Xbox Games with Gold

March 2020 is almost here and, as per usual, all Xbox Live Gold members will be treated to four free games to play and enjoy thanks to Xbox Games with Gold. The two Xbox One games up for offer next month are Batman: The Enemy Within – The Complete Season and Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. Meanwhile, […]

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 series becomes the first smartphone to receive USB Fast Charger certification

The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S20 series has become the first smartphone to receive USB Fast Charger certification. To receive USB Fast Charger certification, the smartphones must support the Programmable Power Supply (PPS) feature of the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) 3.0 specification. This feature allows the smartphone to better manage the thermals while charging, […]

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Qualcomm: These mobile operators will support 5G PCs powered by Snapdragon processors

Qualcomm today announced that over 17 mobile operators around the world will support the upcoming 5G PCs powered by Snapdragon processors. You can find the list of mobile operators at the end of this article. The first Snapdragon powered Always on, Always Connected 5G PCs will be launching later this year. Users in the following […]

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Reason to use Firefox: It now protects US users from DNS snooping by default

While HTTPS protects the content of your Internet traffic, snoops like your ISP can still see exactly which websites you visited by knowing which DNS addresses you are looking up. Now Mozilla has however enabled DNS over HTTPS (DoH) by default for US users. DNS over HTTPS is an internet privacy technology which encrypts DNS […]

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OneDrive for Android for updated with dark mode, enhanced search and several new features

Microsoft today released a major update for OneDrive app in Google Play Store. This version 6.0 update comes with refreshed look with fluent design elements including updated icons, polished files list and grid views and more. This update also brings dark mode to OneDrive app. The new Dark Mode feature is now available on OneDrive […]

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OPPO Vice President gives details about the Find X2 display ahead of the launch

OPPO was supposed to launch its Find X successor dubbed Find X2 at the MWC event, but since the event is canceled, the Find is X2 will probably be released next month. But before the launch event takes place, the OPPO Vice President Brain, Shen has given us some details about the display of the […]

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Microsoft announces new datacenter region in Spain, expands partnership with Telefónica

Microsoft today announced that it will open a datacenter region in Spain that will help Microsoft's local customers to meet data residency requirements to store data within Spain. Microsoft will deliver its cloud services including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform from new datacenter regions in Spain. Microsoft today also […]

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Black Desert Online will be updated for console parity and performance

After the announcement of Black Desert Online's cross-play functionality, many fans of the Korean MMO were upset at the presumed lack of focus on keeping content and performance up to snuff for PS4 players. We've been told by a Pearl Abyss representative that Black Desert Online for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will see updated […]

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Samsung mass producing 16GB LPDDR5 RAM for next gen flagship smartphones

Samsung today announced that it has started the mass production of industry's first 16GB LPDDR5 DRAM for next generation flagship smartphones. Samsung believes that this new high capacity RAM enables improved 5G and AI features. Highlights of 16GB LPDDR5 RAM: Built on third-generation 10nm-class (1z) process technology. Data transfer rate is 5,500 megabits per second […]

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AdDuplex: Windows 10 v1909 is now installed on 22% of Windows 10 devices

AdDuplex has released the numbers for February 2020, giving us details about the market share of different Windows 10 versions. According to the stats, the market share of Windows 10 v1909 has shot up. As you can see in the above image, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (1903) usage share now stands at 52.6%. […]

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After Microsoft, Apple to launch its first-ever over-ear headphones; and here is how much it may cost

Apple is said to be working on its first-ever over-ear headphones dubbed Apple AirPods(X Generation) and like other Apple products, the pair of headphones will be expensive. To be more specific, Apple's new pair of headphones will cost as much as $399, according to an inventory listing from US store Target and famous Youtuber Jon […]

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Rainbow Six Siege free-to-play could be implemented in the future

A Rainbow Six Siege free-to-play model may be far from the current business strategy of Ubisoft's popular shooter at the moment, but it could be a future tactic for the developer. Speaking to PC Gamer, Siege's game director Leroy Athanassoff revealed that the team is keen on the idea once the game's kinks are ironed […]

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WhatsApp Web and Desktop will get the Dark Mode too

Like every major social media platform, WhatsApp is working towards adding Dark Mode to its service. The Facebook-owned company recently rolled out Dark Mode to WhatsApp for Android and iOS Beta users. And in order to maintain a similar design across all its platforms, Facebook is currently working on Dark Mode for WhatsApp for Web […]

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Microsoft Edge will soon warn you if you visit phishing website

Back in 2019, we reported that Google is working on a new feature that would warn users when they are accessing possible phishing websites. Called Lookalike URLs the feature would show a warning when Chrome or Edge users try to access a slightly modified URL of a popular website. This is usually used by hackers […]

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Microsoft’s Linux-based Azure Sphere now generally available

Back in 2018, at RSA conference, Microsoft announced Azure Sphere, a new security platform that enables highly secured, connected MCU devices. MCU devices are a new class of internet-connected devices that relies on a small chip called a microcontroller unit (MCU). Azure Sphere is Microsoft's answer to these escalating IoT threats. Azure Sphere delivers quick and […]

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Tesla sends out Tesla Model Y delivery confirmation emails for March 2020

Tesla has started sending our confirmation of delivery to some of those who pre-ordered the Tesla Model Y, Tesla's new crossover SUV. OMG! It's ready!!!' pic.twitter.com/hlQayorJMc — But does it really matter? (@hwfeinstein) February 25, 2020 The email states: "Congratulations! Your Model Y is ready for delivery in March 2020. The next step for you […]

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Netflix finally allows you to see the top 10 most popular series and movies

Netflix today announced that it will soon allow viewers to check out the most popular content on Netflix. Netflix will display the following lists to the viewers: Overall top 10 list Top 10 most popular series Top 10 most popular films Netflix will update these top 10 lists every day. The position of the top […]

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Latest Office iOS insider update brings plenty of new features

Microsoft has released a new Office Build for Office Insiders on iOS. The new Build 200224 brings plenty of important new features to Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Talking about the new features, with the latest build installed, you'll now be able to type with your voice in Word. The new update also includes Cards […]

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Project Acrylic concept bring the Windows 10X look to Windows 10

We have already seen some elements of Windows 10X coming to Windows 10, such as the colourful icons, but designer vGlad has decided to re-image the whole OS in the style of the new sibling. The design, of course, draws heavily on Acrylic effects, and also brings an updated Start menu to the desktop OS. […]

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Win a Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Xbox One X bundle

Do you like Dragon Ball Z? Do you like free stuff? Do you like entering competitions? If you answered yes to at least one of those questions, then you should consider entering Xbox's official sweepstakes to win a Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Xbox One X bundle. To quote the official rules, that the competition is […]

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Kojima Productions cancels GDC appearance over coronavirus worries

Kojima Productions will no longer be making an appearance at the 2020 Game Developers Conference (GDC) over concerns related to COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. The news was broken in a short but concise post on the official Kojima Productions website. The post also confirms that the studio's withdrawal does also mean that the sessions […]

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Your Xbox One Home now has a brand new look

Along with dropping brand new information on what the Xbox Series X has in store for us, Microsoft has another surprise for all Xbox One users: a brand new Xbox One Home design. The new update for all Xbox One consoles was released today, the 24th of February, 2020, and has several brand new features […]

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Samsung is reportedly working on Polyimide + Ultra-Thin Glass layered screen for their next Fold

There has been a steady progression in the development of folding phone screen material, but the recent experience with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip's Ultra-Thin Glass shows there is still a way to go. Korean publication The Elec reports that Samsung is working on a new screen for their next foldable, which combined the best […]

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Camera vs iPhone 11 Pro Max Video Stabilization Test delivers impressive result

The competitive reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max continue to pour in. We have seen one camera test over the weekend which did not deliver a very competitive result for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, but maybe the device required a bit more extreme conditions. Danny Winget put the super […]

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Huawei announces Mate Xs folding smartphone with improved hinge and folding display

Huawei today announced the new Mate Xs, the 2nd generation flagship foldable smartphone. The design of the Mate Xs remains the same with the unique Falcon Wing innovative hinge that allows the device to be folded as a sleek smartphone. Huawei has upgraded the processor inside this smartphone with the new Kirin 990 5G chipset […]

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Apple to finally release AR-powered MacBook says latest rumour

Microsoft has been making ARM-powered laptops since the 2012 Surface RT, and rumours of an Apple PC powered by an ARM chip has been going on nearly as long, with the last strong rumour being an ARM-powered iMac in 2017. Now the rumour has come round again, with reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reporting that Apple […]

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Xiaomi to launch Black shark 3 gaming phone on March 3

We earlier reported that Xiaomi is all set to launch a successor to Black Shark 3, which is a successor to Black Shark 2, in late March. But now, it seems we'll see Xiaomi launching the Black Shark 3 in early March. According to the event poster of Black Shark 3, Xiaomi will be launching […]

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OnePlus Gallery app updated with many useful new features

OnePlus Gallery app has received an update today. Taking the app to Version 3.8.21, the update introduces several useful new features including face classification, scene recognition, and auto-generated story albums for photos. The new face classification will help users group pictures faster, while the scene recognition feature is going to identify scenes in real life. […]

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Lenovo announces updated ThinkPad laptops with Dolby Vision and Audio, WiFi 6, latest processors and more

Lenovo today announced several new laptops in the ThinkPad T series, X series and L series. These new laptops come with several modern features like Modern Standby, Wake on Voice, WiFi 6, Dolby Audio Speaker and Dolby Vision, 10th Gen Intel Core vPro processors and next generation AMD Ryzen 4000 PRO Mobile processors. Learn more […]

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Apple may be working on a new multitasking UI for iOS 14

While there are several downsides to have a large-screen phone, smartphones with larger screens give manufacturers the opportunity to provide robust multitasking features. And Apple does not seem to be interested to lose the opportunity as it's now making smartphones that have a screen size of 6.5-inch. Apple is now working on a new multitasking […]

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Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Series X version will be free for normal Xbox One owners

After the announcement of Xbox Series X's Cross-Buy system earlier today, CD Project RED revealed that the Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Series X version will be free to owners of the original Xbox One/Xbox One X version. Taking to Twitter to reveal the news, the official Cyberpunk account unveiled that the next-generation version will be free […]

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Huawei announces updated MateBook X Pro with 10th gen Intel Core processors and a new green color option

Last year at MWC 2019, Huawei announced the updated Matebook X Pro laptop with improved specs and more. Today, Huawei announced the 2020 edition of the same laptop. The new MateBook X Pro has the same design as its predecessor and it is 14.6mm thick and, weighs just 1.33kg. In addition to the "Space grey" […]

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Xbox Series X Features Confirmed: Cross-Buy, Smart Delivery, Variable Rate Shading and more

Microsoft has surprised us all this afternoon with a snap release of a host of Xbox Series X features. Revealed alongside the announcement of the Xbox Series X's 12 Teraflop GPU and blisteringly fast CPU, here are all the Xbox Series X features you need to know. Variable Rate Shading (VRS): Xbox Series X is […]

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Xbox Series X GPU confirmed to be 12 Teraflops with hardware raytracing

Microsoft's Xbox Series X may be the one to watch as the next generation rolls around. In a surprise turn of events, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that the next-gen console will have a 12-Teraflop GPU under the hood. Originally revealed back at The Game Awards 2019 alongside the impressive Hellblade 2, the Xbox […]

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Tip: Here is how to make the New Tab Page in Chromium Edge load faster

Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge is better than the previous Edge in a lot of areas. The new Edge is not only a better browser than the old one but it also provides more controls to the user. Microsoft already allows users to customize the New Tab Page(NTP) on the Chromium Edge browser but besides that, […]

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Microsoft Edge for iOS updated with two new features

Microsoft yesterday released a new update for Edge browser in Apple App Store. This version 44.13.1 comes with two new features. First, you can enable Tracking prevention by selecting a Basic, Balanced, or Strict amount of blocking. You can access this feature under Settings menu. Second, you now have a new option to sync your […]

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Sony announces Xperia 1 Mark 2 with advanced triple lens camera and 4K HDR OLED display

Sony today announced the new flagship Xperia 1 II (Mark two) smartphone with advanced camera features incorporated from industry leading Sony Alpha cameras, latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, OLED display and more. Read about the main highlights of Xperia 1 Mark two below. Triple lens camera incorporating industry leading Sony Alpha technology, ZEISS optics calibrated specifically […]

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Vivo NEX 3 5G pops up on Geekbench ahead of the launch

Vivo launched the NEX 3 smartphone last year and it looks like the company is working on launching a refreshed model of the same phone. The phone was previously spotted on Chinese certification website bearing the model number V1950A. Now, the same model number appeared on Geekbench. The listing confirms that Vivo NEX 3 5G […]

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OnePlus 8 Pro could be available in Purple color

We already know quite a lot about the OnePlus 8 Pro but there appears to be a lot that makes the OnePlus 8 Pro special. It's the first OnePlus smartphone to have an official IP rating, which means that water and dust damage will now come under warranty. Further, it'll the first OnePlus smartphone to […]

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Google attempts to pre-empt EU regulators by highlighting rivals in search results

Google is trying to get ahead of EU antitrust regulators by offering links to search directory rivals in its search results for some products. Companies such as Yelp have complained that Google scrapes their directories for information and then presents those results to end-users, resulting in dramatically reduced traffic to their services. Google also gives […]

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Corellium vows to expose Apple’s bullying and bad faith tactics

Corellium has been in the news lately as the company is fighting a legal battle against Apple. The cybersecurity came under Apple's radar after it created "virtualized" versions of iOS. The virtual software is used by security researchers pause the operating system and analyze what's happening at the code level. This could also allow researchers […]

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Sunday, February 23, 2020

Microsoft announces new 100X100X100 program for B2B startups in India

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is in India for a three-day tour. He will be sharing his vision for the future of technology at event that is happening later today. Satya will announce the new 100X100X100 program for B2B SaaS startups in India. As part of this program, Microsoft will bring together 100 enterprise companies and […]

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Samsung find a way to combine waterfall screens and physical buttons

Waterfall screens are super-attractive, but for many smartphone users, they will never be an option as they demand physical buttons on the side of their phones, which do not work very well when that area is occupied with your screen. The solutions developed by companies that do sell phones with waterfall screens include pressure-sensitive haptic […]

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Samsung starts mass production of 7nm Extreme Ultraviolet processor which may power the Samsung Galaxy Note20

Samsung's sixth foundry production line- situated in Hwaseong, Korea, and first established in February 2018- has officially started mass production. The V1 line is Samsung's first semiconductor production line to produce chips with process nodes of 6 and 7 nm. EUV lithography technology has made it possible to scale down complex patterns on wafers, enabling […]

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Google is pushing Chromium Edge users to switch to Chrome

Recently we reported how Google has been warning Chromium Edge users when they visited Chrome Web Store to download extensions. It turns out Chrome Web Store is not the only place where Google is showing pop-ups asking users to switch to Chrome. We decided to try out all the Google services on Chrome, Chromium Edge […]

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Microsoft files a patent for a Galaxy Fold style foldable phone

Back in October 2019, Microsoft announced the Surface Neo and Surface Duo. Both the devices were Microsoft's first attempt at the dual-screen phones. While Microsoft promised to make the phones available in 2020, it looks like the company is working on more concept foldable phones. As per a new patent discovered by us, Microsoft might […]

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Deal Alert: Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL heavily discounted

Pixel 4 and 4 XL have been critiqued for both being too expensive in comparison to rival Android phones and at the same time not offering as much in terms of spec value to offset the cost. This no longer holds true as you can now buy the Pixel 4 series of smartphones at an […]

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Microsoft’s OneDrive snooping catches alleged paedophile

There is an increasing push by Microsoft to get computer users to store all of their contents on OneDrive. Examples being that the default location for Office documents is OneDrive, that the Known Folders feature that protects your device from ransomware will also move your content online and that Microsoft's apps on other platforms also […]

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Deal Alert: Huge discount on Lenovo Windows 10 PCs

If you are on the lookout for a new decent Windows PCs, then Lenovo definitely deserves your attention. The manufacturer makes some of the best Windows PCs available in the market right now. The good news is you can now buy these great Lenovo Windows PCs at a discounted price. You can save as much […]

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Microsoft follows Chrome’s lead with Update notifications, adds better support for Surface Pen

A couple of days ago, Microsoft released v82.0.425.3 build for the Edge Dev channel. This brought the Chromium rendering engine to version 82 and introduced many fixes and minor improvements. Microsoft and Google have been following in lock stop recently; for example with the Global Media Control, and just like Chrome, Microsoft has now added […]

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Huawei is likely to launch Mate Xs foldable phone tomorrow

Huawei has a special event planned for tomorrow where it'll likely announce a new foldable smartphone dubbed Mate Xs, according to famous tipster Max J. In case you forgot, the Mate X is Huawei's first foldable Android smartphone that released last year but failed to impress consumers. The Mate Xs is launching in two days. […]

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Coronavirus outbreak forces Verizon to pull out of RSA conference

Coronavirus outbreak had an adverse effect on the technology industry as we saw companies pulling out of events and forced GSMA to cancel MWC 2020. Recently, Facebook announced that the company will be cancelling its annual Marketing Summit. Now, Verizon has announced its decision to pull out of the RSA conference citing the Coronavirus outbreak […]

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HTC tease Project Proton Mixed Reality headset from the future

At the launch of their Vive Cosmo VR headsets HTC also showed off two new designs the company is working on which appears much more interesting. Project Proton is meant to make mixed reality headsets look much closer to traditional glasses, and does away with the complicated AR optics by simply using pass-through video from […]

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New Mexico sues Google over children’s data collection

Google has been caught in the past playing fast and loose with regulations but that doesn't stop the company from taking advantages of the law. In 2019, YouTube paid around $200m for breaking children's privacy laws. In December, Google was sued by Genius for copyright infringement. Now, the AG of New Mexico has sued Google […]

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Here is the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max Camera comparison we have been waiting for

The main selling feature of the Samsung Galaxy S20 range is the camera, with the S20 Ultra having a massive 4 cameras with different capabilities. In the end, however, it is not the hardware, but the eventual pictures which will decide how good the camera is. EverythingApplePro has posted a 10-minute video comparing the performance […]

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

Google announces the general availability of Smart Compose for Google Docs

Last year Google announced the Smart Compose beta for Google Docs users. The feature allowed users to get predictions based on the previous sentences to compose high-quality content in Google Docs faster and more easily. Now, Google has announced the general availability of the feature for G Suite users. The feature will be rolling out […]

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Microsoft Edge Beta (stable) updated with Collections, more (full changelog)

Two days ago Microsoft updated the beta version of their Edge browser (which is the stable version which is only updated every 6 weeks) to version 81.0.416.12. Yesterday Microsoft released a changelog for the update, which finally brings back the Collections feature and activates a number of enterprise features. See the full changelog below. Feature […]

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Deal Alert: You can now save as much as $525 on Dell XPS 13 series of laptops

The XPS lineup is Dell's premium laptop offering and surely, Dell XPS 13 is one of the most capable Windows 10 laptops you can buy in 2020. If you're on the lookout for a premium quality Windows 10 laptop, the XPS 13 has all the boxes ticked and can do pretty much everything you'd expect […]

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Xiaomi MI MIX Alpha will be on sale at these Indian stores

The MI MIX Alpha is the world's first smartphone to feature a surround-display design. The two-sided display features a 2.15mm thick stripe on the back of the smartphone to house the cameras. This design has allowed Xiaomi to achieve a 180% screen to body ratio. Xiaomi just officially announced that they will be releasing India's […]

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