Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 19041.208 to the Release Preview ring (Change log)

Microsoft last week announced the release of Windows 10 Preview Build 19041.208 to the Slow ring Insiders. This Windows 10 20H1 Build 19041.208 (KB4558244) Cumulative Update comes with following bug fixes. Microsoft yesterday announced the release of Build 19041.208 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview ring. For now, Build 19041.208 is the final build […]

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Microsoft offering 6 months free Microsoft 365 Business Basic

Microsoft is hoping to tempt small businesses to jump on the Microsoft 365 bandwagon, despite the COVID-19 crisis, by offering 6 months free on a Microsoft 365 Basic subscription. Microsoft 365 Business Basic (previously Office 365) offers the following features: Host email with a 50 GB mailbox and custom email domain address. Create a hub […]

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Apple ekes 1% revenue growth, but phone sales plummet

Some companies are better able to withstand the onslaught of the global COVID-19 pandemic, with Amazon, for example, seeing its share price reach new highs due to its increasingly essential logistics role. Apple, as a purveyor of luxury goods, is not as lucky, and their Q2 2020 earnings have reflected this, with their revenue growing […]

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Microsoft announce new Microsoft Teams Certified hardware

Microsoft has seen massive growth in the adoption of Microsoft Teams as a video conferencing solution but in many cases, a service is only as productive as the quality of the voice and video quality, which not only depends on your connection but the hardware you use to stream with. To help companies get the […]

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Microsoft Surface Earbuds manual now available

We reported two weeks ago that Microsoft's Surface Earbuds have been approved for sale by the US FCC. Now the user manual for the Microsoft Surface Earbuds is available to peruse. The Surface Earbuds have been approved in January and according to the documentation are  25mm x 25mm x 19.9mm big. The manual reveals that […]

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Widnows 10 Theme: Download Microsoft’s ‘Beauty of China PREMIUM’ theme pack from Microsoft Store

Microsoft has added a new theme pack to the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 users. Titled 'Beauty of China PREMIUM', the new theme pack contains 16 high-quality 4K wallpapers, the description of which reads as follows: From pavilions to bridges to canyons to islands, discover breathtaking views of China in these 16 premium 4k images, […]

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Telltale Games sees some of its titles make a surprise return to GOG

In an unexpected move, some Telltale Games games have returned to GOG after the studio's liquidation meant that Telltale Games' entire library was delisted and removed from the site in May of 2019. Not all of the games have returned, but the ones that have are currently on sale for those interested. You can find […]

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Review: Asus ZenBook Duo, two sceens on a laptop

At CES 2020, Asus refreshed its dual-screen laptops for 2020 that included the new ZenBook Duo as well. The new Asus ZenBook Duo is powered by Intel's latest 10th gen processors along with Nvidia's MX graphics. To try out the dual-screen laptops, Asus sent over the ZenBook Duo dual-screen laptop. Our review unit came with […]

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Microsoft Build Online is going back to its roots with greater developer focus

Last month Microsoft announced that they have cancelled the physical Build 2020 event, but, like many other companies, would move the event online. Today CNBC revealed what the event would look like. For a start, the event, which usually cost several thousand dollars, will now be free. It will also be more focussed on developers […]

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Microsoft Teams app on iOS now supports background blur feature

Back in March, Microsoft announced that its popular background blur feature will be coming soon to iOS devices including iPhones and iPads. Microsoft today announced that this feature is now rolling out to everyone. With background blur feature enabled during video calls, you will appear nice and clear while everything behind you is subtly concealed. Microsoft […]

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Microsoft rebrands Visual Studio Online to Visual Studio Codespaces

At Build 2019, Microsoft announced Visual Studio Online, a web-based companion to Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. Visual Studio Online allows developers to work on and edit code from any device with latest web browsers. Microsoft today announced that it is rebranding Visual Studio Online to Visual Studio Codespaces. Visual Studio Codespaces has a […]

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Here is how much the iPhone 12 series will cost

According to famous tipster Jon Posser, who has an exceptional track record of providing details on Apple products before Apple officially launches them, the upcoming iPhone 12 series will include four different models — all have support for 5G. As per the tipster, the base model will come with two rear cameras and will feature […]

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Microsoft makes it easier to work with multiple profiles in Edge web browser

Microsoft Edge web browser already supports multiple profiles. Users can easily switch between work and personal profiles with two clicks. Microsoft today announced new improvements that are coming to Edge web browser to make browsing with multiple profiles even better. Learn about these features in detail below. Selecting a default profile (available in Microsoft Edge 81 […]

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Surface Go 2 LTE FCC passes through FCC

As is the case with the original Surface Go, the 2nd Gen. Surface Go, which will be called Surface Go 2, will have an LTE variant, which has recently been spotted on the FCC certification site. The Surface Go 2 LTE FCC listing doesn't give us insights into what's inside the tablet — instead, it's […]

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Inside Xbox will show next-gen games on May 7th

After multiple bouts of social media teasing from Xbox boss Phil Spencer, we're finally going to see a bunch of next-gen games during an upcoming Inside Xbox livestream. Commencing on Thursday, May 7th at 4pm BST, Xbox will be showing off their first look at next-gen gameplay from the system's "global developer partners." While Xbox […]

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla supports Xbox Smart Delivery cross-buy

Ubisoft's just-revealed Assassin's Creed Valhalla will support Xbox Smart Delivery for gamers transitioning between the console generations. After the reveal of the game's official cinematic reveal trailer, Ubisoft revealed that the game will be coming to nearly every available platform this holiday: Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC […]

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Bethesda to donate $1 million to COVID-19 relief efforts

Bethesda Softworks has announced that the company plans to donate $1,000,000 to front-line organisations who are helping combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The news was announced in a post on the Bethesda website along with a breakdown of where the money is set to go, which you can find below. $500,000 will be given to Direct […]

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The Epic Games Store now accepts five more currencies

The Epic Games Store has crossed off another goal on its roadmap as the storefront now accepts five more currencies, meaning players in certain countries can now shop without having to convert their currency. The new currencies added consist of CAD, AUD, SEK, DKK, and NOK. For those who aren't fluent in money related acronyms, […]

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LinkedIn announces new video introduction and Interview preparation feedback tool features

To help recruiters find quality candidates, LinkedIn is now testing a new video intro feature. This new video introduction feature allows recruiters to evaluate a candidate's communication and soft skills prior to the first meeting. Here's how this feature works: With video intro, once you receive applications for a job posting, you can invite the most […]

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Get Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Crashlands for free this week

It's once again that time of the week where Epic offers up some games for free, and this week you can pick up both the iconic horror game Amnesia: The Dark Descent and the story-driven crafting ARPG Crashlands for the low low price of nothing. As a heads up, claiming free games on the Epic […]

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla trailer released, Holiday 2020 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X

After yesterday's reveal of the next entry in the Assassin's Creed series, Ubisoft has released the Assassin's Creed Valhalla trailer. While not a gameplay trailer, the Assassin's Creed Valhalla does give us a peek into the world of the upcoming Viking-inspired game. Taking place during the Viking Raids on the British Isles – between the […]

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Microsoft announces significant updates for Windows Virtual Desktop

Back in September 2019, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows Virtual Desktop, a desktop and app virtualization service running in Azure. It offers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. Enterprises can deploy and scale Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes, […]

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Xbox class-action lawsuit filed over drifting analogue sticks

An Xbox class-action lawsuit has been filed over the large number of drifting analogue sticks on Xbox One controllers. Filed by plaintiff Donald McFadden, and reported by VGC, the lawsuit covers a variety of different controller models that have been affected by stick-drift issues. Filed on April 28 in the US District Court for the […]

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Facebook now allows users to transfer their photos directly to Google Photos

Back in 2018, Facebook along with Microsoft and Google announced the Data Transfer Project (DTP). The aim of this new project is to build 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. Late last year, Facebook started […]

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Surface Headphones 2 spotted on Bluetooth SIG certification

It's been more than a year since Microsoft released its first Bluetooth-based Headphones and now, it looks like the company is preparing a successor to the original Surface Headphones dubbed Surface Headphones 2. And more importantly, the 2nd Gen. Surface Headphones are likely to be launched within a few months as they have recently been […]

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Intel announces world’s fastest gaming processor featuring 10 cores and 20 threads

Intel today announced the new 10th Gen Intel Core S-series desktop processors. Intel claims that its flagship Core i9-10900K processor is the world's fastest gaming processor. Intel Core i9-10900K comes with 10 cores, 20 threads, DDR4-2933 memory and a maximum of 5.3 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost. Key features of Intel Core S-series desktop […]

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Zoom redacts its statement claiming the app has 300 million daily active users

Last week we reported that Zoom has surpassed 300 million active users amid the coronavirus pandemic. As it turns out, those numbers were not true and Zoom failed to clarify an important point when making the initial statement. When Zoom published the initial statement, the company said it had surpassed "more than 300 million daily […]

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GTA and GTA 2 have been bizarrely rated for PlayStation 3

You read that headline right: the European Ratings Board PEGI have officially rated both the original GTA and its sequel, GTA 2, for release on the last-generation PlayStation 3. In a bizarre move, both of these more than twenty-year-old games have been fully rated according to the content found in each individual entry. Grand Theft […]

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is being worked on by 15 studios

Ubisoft finally revealed the next entry in the Assassin's Creed series after a lengthy live drawing livestream last night. After around nine hours, Ubisoft revealed the title as Assassin's Creed Valhalla, a Nordic take on the "historical" action series. Most impressive about the reveal however is the fact that Ubisoft is developing the game across […]

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The Last of Us 2 install size asks for 100GB minimum

PlayStation has finally revealed the long-wondered The Last of Us 2 install size. It's very big, but you probably expected that. The single-player only experience will require a hefty chunk of your hard drive space as The Last of Us 2 install size asks for a whopping 100GB. The official PlayStation Store describes the game's […]

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New OnePlus Z hands-on image leak suggests flat display, hole punch

OnePlus Z, which is going to be a revamped OnePlus X that was launched back in 2015, is going to be OnePlus' upcoming new budget flagship. Although the company never talked about the device before, according to sources close to the development, the company is looking forward to releasing the OnePlus Z in the month […]

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Samsung confirms BOTH a new foldable and a new Galaxy Note is coming this fall

There have been longstanding rumours that at some point Samsung may replace their Note line with a foldable, but in their quarterly financial results, announced yesterday, the company confirmed that day will not be this year, as they have both a new foldable and a new Galaxy Note handset coming this fall. In their conference […]

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GPD Win Max crowdfunding starts on May 18th

The GPD Win Max crowdfunding campaign is starting soon for fans of the powerful mini gaming PC to get their units for a discounted price. The crowdfunding campaign will officially begin on May 18th at 10:00am Beijing time. Early backers will be able to get the device for just $779. Those who buy the system […]

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Microsoft Teams now has 75 million daily active users

A mere 6 weeks ago Microsoft announced that Microsoft Teams has 44 million daily active users. A few weeks and a global pandemic later, Microsoft today announced during their earnings call that Microsoft Teams has 75 million daily active users, and on one occasion hit a peak of 200 million meeting participants in a day. […]

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Xbox Game Pass now has over 10m subscribers

Microsoft has announced that their video game subscription service Xbox Game Pass has reached over 10 million unique subscribers. Revealed during the company's huge financial report which saw the divulging of quarterly information from before March 31st, 2020, Xbox Game Pass is a resounding success. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed there are a whopping 10 […]

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Samsung Mirrorlink and Car Mode going away

One of the defining features of Samsung's version of Android was that it offered every possible feature, even if they are hardly used anymore. Samsung has however been working to remove the cruft from their smartphones, which means many services that have been present for a long time are now being deprecated. The latest on […]

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Microsoft Q3 2020: Bing Search Business revenue growth stalls due to COVID-19

Microsoft's search engine revenue growth, which has already been slowing, has run into a brick wall due to the COVID-19 crisis. Search advertising revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs increased only 1%, down from 6% YoY growth in the last quarter. Microsoft says Search was negatively impacted by reductions in advertising spend, particularly in the industries […]

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Microsoft Q3 FY20 earnings: Office, Linkedin and Dynamics revenue

Microsoft released its FY20 Q3 results today, recording $35.0 billion in revenue, increased 15%. The commercial cloud, like the rest of Microsoft's businesses, also saw an increase in revenue. In the Productivity and Business Processes and Intelligent Cloud segments, cloud usage increased, particularly in Microsoft 365 including Teams, Azure, Windows Virtual Desktop, advanced security solutions, […]

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Microsoft Q3 FY20 Earnings: Gaming revenue flat, boosted by COVID-19

Microsoft has released its Q3FY20 earnings report today, and unlike the last quarter, which saw a 21% YoY drop, gaming revenue is only down 1% YoY (relatively unchanged in constant currency). Microsoft says gaming benefited from increased engagement due to the lockdown. Xbox content and services revenue increased 2% with increased engagement following stay-at-home guidelines, […]

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Microsoft explains the impact of coronavirus on its financials

Microsoft today announced the results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Microsoft's sales numbers were ahead of analysts estimates, EPS was $1.40 against the estimate of $1.26 and the revenue was $35 billion against the estimate of $33.6B. Operating income was $13 billion as it increased 25% and the Net income was at $10.8 […]

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Microsoft Q3 FY20 Earnings: Surface registers a 1% increase in revenue

Microsoft today reported its Q3 FY20 earnings results with operating profits up 25% year on year. Surface revenue growth did not contribute much to that bump, with Microsoft reporting that Surface revenue increased only 1% (up 2% CC) YoY, driven by increased demand from remote work and learn scenarios partially offset by supply chain constraints […]

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Microsoft’s Q3 FY2020 earnings: Windows OEM revenue flat YoY.

Microsoft says that despite the COVID-19 crisis Windows OEM revenue was relatively unchanged year over year. Microsoft says Windows OEM Pro revenue grew 5% driven by continued Windows 10 momentum with demand from remote work and learning  scenarios. Growth was however offset by supply chain constraints in China. Windows OEM non-Pro revenue declined 10% driven […]

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Microsoft Q3 FY20 Earnings: Azure cloud services revenue grew 59%

Microsoft today announced FY20 Q3 earnings results. Microsoft's revenue in the last quarter was $35 billion and the operating income was $13 billion. Revenue in Intelligent Cloud business segment was $12.28 billion and it increased 27% when compared to last year. Microsoft offered the following business highlights related to Intelligent Cloud business segment. Microsoft reported […]

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Microsoft reports Q3 FY20 earnings, beats analyst estimates with $35 billion revenue

Microsoft today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Microsoft's sales numbers were ahead of analysts estimates, EPS was $1.40 against the estimate of $1.26 and the revenue was $35 billion against the estimate of $33.6B. Operating income was $13 billion and it increased 25%. Net income was $10.8 billion it […]

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PowerToys v0.17.0 released with auto-update, FancyZone improvements and more

Microsoft has just released version v0.17.0  of their new PowerToys for Windows 10. The update focusses on updatability and stability. Auto-updating: Microsoft added in the code for doing updating, so the first chance to experience this will be when 0.18 is released. At present it will not auto-update completely autonomously – users will still need […]

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Apex Legends next-gen port seemingly in development

An Apex Legends next-gen conversion may be in the works for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Evidence blatantly pointing towards an Apex Legends next-gen port was discovered by Gamesradar after developer Respawn Entertainment posted a job listing for the popular battle royale game. The Respawn Entertainment job listing asks for a Senior Rendering Engineer […]

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Xbox Series X reveal event is an “appetizer” before Xbox E3 period

With Phil Spencer teasing the upcoming Xbox Series X reveal event as the first real showcase of next-gen gaming, fans shouldn't go in expecting a huge, bombastic event. Instead of being the huge E3-style event that fans always crave, Microsoft's first event of the year has been likened to an "appetizer" before the company's traditional […]

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Microsoft Edge Dev channel updated with SmartScreen feature and more (change log)

Microsoft today announced the release of v84.0.495.2 build for Edge Dev channel. This new build brings SmartScreen feature that blocks potentially unwanted apps when downloaded from the web. This build also contains several bug fixed and small improvements. Find the full change log of Edge Dev Channel build v84.0.495.2 below. Added features:  Added the ability for […]

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Dying Light Hellraid will bring demons to the 2015 game this summer

Despite the upcoming release of Dying Light 2 being poised to give gamers a huge helping of zombie slaying madness later this year, developer Techland is still releasing downloadble content for the original, this time in the form of Dying Light Hellraid. Revealed through a new teaser trailer, Dying Light Hellraid will see four players […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 20H2 Build 19619 to insiders in the Fast ring

Microsoft has just released Windows 10 Insider Preview 20H2 Build 19619.1000 to insiders in the Fast ring. Besides announcing the latest Insider Build, Microsoft has also provided details on the Your Phone's new phone music remote control feature, which seems to be available for every 20H2 Insider. Talking about the 20H2 Build 19619.1000, the new update […]

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Microsoft details Your Phone’s new phone music remote control feature

We reported earlier that Microsoft appears to be working on a new feature for their Your Phone app which lets you control the music on your phone. Now Microsoft has revealed the feature as part of their update to Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19619. The feature lets you access and control the audio apps […]

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Windows Subsystem for Linux started as Project Astoria on Windows Phone

The development of Windows Subsystem for Linux was heralded as Microsoft's Road to Damascus moment when the company finally gave up the fight against Linux and saw it as a tool rather than an enemy. Interestingly however the technology had much more controversial origins, in Project Astoria, Microsoft's attempt to keep Windows Phone alive by […]

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Microsoft announces new task management experience in Teams

Microsoft today announced that the existing Planner app in Teams will become the new Tasks app. The new Tasks experience in Teams will provide a new unified view of both personal and assigned tasks within Teams. This new Tasks app consolidates tasks across Microsoft To Do, Teams channels, Planner and Outlook. The Personal lists and Team lists in Tasks let […]

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Nokia 6.2 is now getting the Android 10 update

Nokia 6.2 users across various countries are getting the Android 10 update. HMD's CPO Juho Sarvikas took to Twitter to provide the details about the markets the Android 10 update will be available in. With this, Nokia 6.2 becomes the sixth Nokia branded smartphone to receive the Android 10 update. Before 6.2, the Android 10 update […]

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May 2020 PlayStation Plus games include Cities: Skylines

Sony has revealed the May 2020 PlayStation Plus games for subscribers to PlayStation's online service. The monthly online subscription will give players access to two games as Sony has removed PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita games from the subscription service. Here are the free May 2020 PlayStation Plus games: Cities: Skylines – PlayStation 4 Edition […]

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AdDuplex: Windows 10 v1909 is now installed on more than a third of Windows 10 devices

AdDuplex has released the numbers for April 2020, giving us details about the market share of different Windows 10 versions. According to the stats, the market share of Windows 10 v1909 is gradually increasing and has now reached 33.4%. As you can see in the above image, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (1903) usage […]

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Free Epic Games will now require two-step verification

Epic Games has announced that free Epic games on the Epic Games Store will require two-step verification before they are able to be redeemed. The security method will not be a mandatory practice for every free titled, but will instead be a periodic occurrence to increase security overall. The update to the Epic Games Store […]

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Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra to get a white color variant

Early this year, Samsung announced the new Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra devices. These devices are available in Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue, or Cloud Pink colors. Recently, we reported that Samsung is planning to release the Galaxy S20 range in Cosmic White color exclusively for Verizon in the US. Today, it […]

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Upcoming Dell XPS 17 9700 and Dell XPS 15 9500 specs leaked online

Following the refreshed Dell XPS 13 model which was released early this year, Dell is planning to release two more new XPS laptops in the coming weeks. Yesterday, Dell France accidentally published the full details of the upcoming Dell XPS 15 9500 and the all-new Dell XPS 17 9700. The new Dell XPS 17 9700 […]

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Google Meet now free to all, with up to 100 participants

Google has announced that Google Meets, their Zoom competitor, is now free to all. The service was previously only for Google Suite enterprise users, but now offers unlimited calls for up to 100 participants to everyone with a Google account. Free unlimited calls may be limited to 60 minutes after September 30th when Google plans […]

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NieR Replicant remake expands on the original, will feel like Automata

The upcoming NieR Replicant remake will be an expanded version of the ordinal action RPG. Revealed by director Yoko Taro in the new issue of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, thankfully translated by Twitter user Storm Yorha, the NieR Replicant remake is described as being "much more than a remaster". YokoTaro FINALLY dropped new NieR Replicant […]

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New Office Insider Preview Build for macOS adds new features to Outlook

Microsoft has released a new Office Build for Office Insiders on macOS. The latest Office Insider Preview Build (20042605) for macOS adds a couple of new features to Outlook, it also offers a number of bug fixes. You can see the official changelog below. Changelog Outlook New features External Recipient MailTip: informs the sender that […]

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Sysinternals April 2020 update brings major enhancements to Sysmon and more

Sysinternals utilities help you manage, troubleshoot, and diagnose your Windows systems and applications. The April 2020 update for Sysinternals brings major Sysmon enhancements including Logs process creation with the full command line for both current and parent processes, the use of Multiple hashes at the same time, many more. Changelog Sysmon v11.0 This major update […]

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Download Microsoft’s COVID 19 tracker app from the Microsoft Store

Microsoft has released a new app to help Windows 10 users track COVID-19 cases around the world. The COVID-19 tracker app is powered by Bing. The app can be installed on PCs running Windows 10 version 10586.0 or higher, it can also be installed on your Xbox One console. The app is compatible with x64, […]

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Your Phone app will soon show what’s playing on your phone

Microsoft's goal with their Your Phone app is to make your phone an extension of your PC, and it appears their latest feature will involve audio playing on your handset. ALumia have posted a screenshot of an unreleased version of the app with a menu item saying:"Show audio currently playing from my phone" This appears […]

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You can now open docs or presentations side-by-side in Word and PowerPoint on iPad

Microsoft today released a new Office Insider build 2.37 (20042706) for iOS users. This new update brings improved multitasking experience for iPad users. You can now open multiple docs or presentations side-by-side in Word and PowerPoint apps on iPad. You can open multiple window using various methods. You can drag app from dock to new […]

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Galaxy S20 Ultra users are now complaining about broken rear camera glass

Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 Ultra along with Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus back in February. However, the Galaxy S20 Ultra has been struggling with various issues since the launch. Most of these issues can be fixed via software updates and Samsung has already released a couple of updates to fix the problems. The latest […]

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Windows 10X for single-screen devices spotted in Windows 10X emulator

We have heard previously that Microsoft has fallen behind in Windows 10X development, and would be pushing back the release of the Surface Neo and other dual-screen Windows 10x products till 2021. Part of that rumour was also however that Microsoft was still trying to get Windows 10X released for single-screened devices. Now just such an […]

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Google squeaks a mere $6.8 billion profit in Q1 2020

It has been a difficult first quarter, but Google still managed $41.2 billion in revenue and $6.8 billion in profit in Q1 2020, up 1.5% YoY. Of course, 1.5% YoY growth is far from usual for a tech company, and Google reports that the last month of the quarter, March, was pretty difficult, saying: "Performance […]

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WhatsApp for Android with eight user group video calls now available to all

We reported a yesterday that WhatsApp for Android has finally increased the number of users that can participate in group audio, video calls from four to eight, and that the app was available to download from WhatsApp's website, but not the app store. Now WhatsApp has officially announced the feature, with the updated apps rolling […]

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OnePlus Z might hit the market in July this year

In a cryptic tweet, famous tipster Max J. on Twitter hinted that the truly affordable OnePlus smartphone dubbed OnePlus Z, which will be will be cheaper than the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, will be launched in the month of July this year. pic.twitter.com/wcD3wH4bVb — Max J. (@MaxJmb) April 28, 2020 For those unaware, OnePlus Z, which […]

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Army using military Hololens to fight coronavirus

Microsoft is developing a special version of the HoloLens 2 for the military. Called Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS), the device replaced the Army's own Heads-Up Display 3.0 effort to develop a sophisticated situational awareness tool soldiers can use to view key tactical information before their eyes. The technology is still a bit away from […]

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Microsoft Azure Arc will support OpenShift and Red Hat Enterprise Linux

During Ignite 2019 keynote last year, Microsoft announced Azure Arc that brings Azure services and management to any infrastructure. With Azure Arc, you can manage Linux and Windows servers, as well as Kubernetes clusters on any infrastructure across on-premises, multi-cloud and edge. Azure management capabilities like Azure Resource Manager, Azure Shell, Azure Portal, API, and […]

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 will see its final update tomorrow

Tomorrow will mark the arrival of the final content update for DICE's Star Wars Battlefront 2.  Coming tomorrow, DICE has prepared a sizable final update for players of the Star Wars first-person shooter. Firstly, the game will see the inclusion of a remade Scarif map from the final act of Rogue One: A Star Wars […]

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is now available on Google Stadia

Winner Winner, livestream that dinner? Oh, you do better! Anyways, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, aka PUBG, is now available to stream on Google Stadia.  Announced during a Stadia Connect livestream, Google proudly revealed that the popular battle royale title is now available on the service. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds costs £29.99 on Google Stadia with a premium PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds […]

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EA is bringing FIFA, Star Wars and more to Google Stadia

Google's ongoing Stadia Connect livestream has revealed that EA will bring five of their games to Google's streaming service.  While no release dates were given for any of the announced EA games on Stadia, the company will still be supporting the Google platform in the future. Firstly, EA will be bringing their popular cinematic Souls-lite […]

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Xbox’s May 2020 Games with Gold announced

Xbox has revealed the lineup for their May 2020 Games with Gold, the free games for Xbox Live Gold subscribers.  Discover the Xbox May 2020 Games with Gold in our handy condensed list below: V-Rally 4 The legendary off-road racing game returns! Enjoy an extreme experience while becoming an expert in a demanding simulation. Take […]

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Gears Tactics out today, available through Xbox Game Pass for PC

Gears Tactics launches on Windows 10 PCs today, with the game being available through the Microsoft Store, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass for PC/Ultimate. If you purchase and play Gears Tactics by May 4th, 2020, you'll receive the Thrashball Cole Character Pack for free, which includes Augustus Cole as a recruit and the Thrashball Armor […]

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Shopify takes on Amazon with its new Shop app for iOS and Android

It looks like we might finally have a credible competitor to Amazon in the online shopping space. Shopify is a popular e-commerce platform which is used by more than 1,000,000 businesses worldwide. Today, Shopify released Shop, a new mobile shopping app that offers intuitive online shopping experience from product discovery to package delivery. Shop app […]

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Project xCloud is expanding into Western Europe in 11 countries

Microsoft has announced that their video game streaming service Project xCloud is expanding into Western Europe. Project xCloud's European expansion will cover eleven different countries that have yet to receive Microsoft's Xbox streaming service. The new countries to receive the streaming service are as follows: Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Spain […]

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 might come with new Exynos 992 processor

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Note20 series later this year and we have already started seeing leaks surrounding the device. While Samsung is yet to disclose any details around the device, we do know that it will carry forward Note 10's design and along with a refreshed hardware and a better camera. Recently, a popular Samsung […]

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Destroy All Humans Remake release date revealed

Update: The Destroy All Humans Remake release date has been revealed by publisher THQ Nordic and it's coming very soon. The remake of the 2005 sci-fi parody will be beaming onto store shelves – if they open – on July 28th. Set your phasers to fun and other stuff like that. Original Story: THQ Nordic's […]

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Impressive Diablo 2 remake has been modded into Grim Dawn

A fan of ARPG game has created a full Diablo 2 remake inside of Grim Dawn, a more modern ARPG that plays nicely with modern PCs. Called Reign of Terror, the 1:1 recreation of Blizzard's fantastic classic ARPG includes every smidgen of content found in Diablo 2 and its beloved expansion, Lord of Destruction. This […]

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Surprise: You will never guess who’s cloud infrastructure Zoom is running on

In December 2019, the maximum number of daily meeting participants, both free and paid, conducted on Zoom was approximately 10 million. On April 2nd, the number reached 200 million daily meeting participants. By April 3rd week, the number increased by another 100 million. Zoom announced last week that it has surpassed 300 million daily meeting […]

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Lenovo brings ThinkPad’s iconic keyboard experience to a stand-alone accessory

Lenovo's ThinkPad series laptops are known for their exceptional keyboard experience. Lenovo is now bringing the iconic typing experience of ThinkPad laptops to a stand-alone accessory. The new ThinkPad TrackPoint II Keyboard from Lenovo features the same dish-shaped ergonomic keycaps for comfort and the TrackPoint for easy navigation without a mouse. You can use this […]

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RuneScape developer Jagex has been bought for $530 million

RuneScape developer Jagex has been acquired by Macarthur Fortune Holding LLC for a whopping $530 million. While Jagex will continue to create the popular free-to-play MMO that's kept the company thriving for the past two decades, the asset management company will be aiming to bolster the company through marketing. "We are pleased to confirm that […]

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The upcoming Surface Book 3 is now FCC certified, hints towards imminent launch

The new 3rd Gen. Surface dubbed Surface Book 3 with model number 1899 has recently passed the FCC certification, as first spotted by Windows Latest. Although the FCC document doesn't have Surface Book 3 written anywhere, the model number and the fact that the filing is for a 'Microsoft Corporation Portable Computing Device' are suggesting […]

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DayZ studio Bohemia Interactive shuttered but updates will still come

Bohemia Interactive, the studio behind the standalone release of DayZ, has closed down. The closure of the Bratislava based Bohemia Interactive studio is said to not be affecting the release of upcoming DayZ updates that the developer announced earlier this year. "We recently closed our Bratislava studio," the game development studio revealed on Twitter. "It […]

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LG gives more details about its upcoming LG Velvet smartphone

Early this month, LG announced its plan to introduce a new minimalistic design language for its upcoming Velvet smartphone. The company also showcased the design of the smartphone a few days back, giving us a closer look at what the upcoming smartphone looks like. And now, the manufacturer has just given us some details about what's […]

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Next-gen games will see a growth as dramatic as “2D to 3D”, says Phil Spencer

Xbox Boss Phil Spencer has claimed that the next generation of gaming consoles will be a growth as dramatic as the transition from 2D gaming to 3D. Responding to a fan on Twitter, Spencer claimed that the jump in graphical quality from Xbox One to Xbox Series X is a huge dramatic shift that the […]

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Cyberpunk 2077 rating is 18+ for pretty much every reason you could think of

The ratings boards have made their decision: the official Cyberpunk 2077 rating is 18+ – consider me shocked. The official Cyberpunk 2077 rating sneakily crept through the Brazilian Classification Board before being swiftly removed. However, like with most ratings boards, a quick-handed fan managed to nab the details first. The fan in question is Reddit […]

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Nintendo are shutting down the Wii U and 3DS eShops in 42 countries

Nintendo has announced that they are closing down their digital eShop service on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U across 42 different countries. Announced via an official Nintendo Support webpage, the Japanese console manufacturer will be shutting down the service in countries all across Latin America and the Caribbean. For those who purchase digital goods, […]

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Google Chromecast Ultra Dongle and its Remote Control pass through NCC certification, launch looks imminent

Rumors of a Google Chromecast Ultra Dongle, which is essentially the second Gen. Chromecast Ultra dongle, and Remote control have been doing the rounds for quite a while. In the month of March this year, both Google Chromecast Ultra Dongle and its remote control have passed through FCC certification — this not only convinced people […]

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OneDrive now supports differential sync for all personal and business users

During SharePoint Conference 2019 last year, Microsoft announced that improved Differential sync feature is coming to OneDrive clients. Differential sync feature brings the ability to sync only the parts of large files that have changed, not the entire file. This makes the file synchronization process faster for these files. It also reduces the time taken […]

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Samsung Galaxy BudsX trademark suggests Samsung is bringing back Buds with built-in storage, fitness tracking

While Samsung's current generation of Buds are pretty great, but they were a significant step back from the original IconX wireless headphones, which featured built-in storage and fitness trackers using built-in sensors. It seems Samsung may be looking to revive that line of truly wireless earbuds, however, going by a new Samsung trademark. Published yesterday […]

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Microsoft may invest in electronic wallet company PayTM

It has been said that every technology company expands until it eventually becomes a payment platform, as we have observed with Apple and Google, and now a new rumour suggests Microsoft may be getting into the game too. The Electronic Times of India reports Digital payments firm Paytm has had talks with Microsoft for a […]

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You can now install Intel’s GPU drivers without OEM restrictions

If you have been frustrated because your laptop OEM has not released a GPU driver update in a long time, today Intel has some good news for you. They have decoupled their graphics drivers from OEM customizations, meaning you can update your graphics driver even if your OEM has not approved the driver. Intel writes: […]

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Google’s G Suite can now manage Windows 10 machines

You can now manage and secure Windows 10 devices through the G Suite Admin console, just as you do for Android, iOS, Chrome, and Jamboard devices. This also means you can enable SSO so users can more easily access G Suite and other SSO-enabled applications on Windows 10 devices. The feature has been in development […]

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WhatsApp for Android with eight user group video calls now available to download

We reported a week ago that WhatsApp for Android Beta has finally increased the number of users that can participate in group audio, video calls from four to eight. Now that version is available to download for non-beta users from WhatsApp's website (but not Google Play Store yet). In order for the feature to work, WhatsApp […]

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Deal Alert: Get the new Amazon Echo Show 8 for just $99.99 and Echo Show 5 for only $69.99

Amazon is running a sale on their Echo products, and the best deals are available on the Amazon Echo Show 5 and 8, both ideal for video conferencing between separated families, especially the less technically savvy family members who need a simple to use video calling appliance. The new Echo Show 8 is now available […]

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Microsoft rewards points can now be traded in for Mixer subscriptions

Microsoft has announced that their beloved Microsoft Rewards system will now allow them to redeem free Mixer subscriptions for their favourite livestreamers. From now on, Microsoft Rewards will allow you to trade in your well earned points for a free one month Mixer subscription to any streamer you want. Well, any Mixer steamer you want […]

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Total War: Shogun II is free-to-keep this week

Sega wants to encourage us all to stay at home and save lives this week and, as such, is offering up Total War: Shogun II for free for the next five days. "The past few weeks have presented unimaginable challenges to many of us," Sega wrote in a statement. "But the remarkable collective effort being […]

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Microsoft HoloScreens app will allow you to add virtual screens to extend your workspace

Most of us prefer a multi-monitor setup for various reasons. But due to a number of factors such as the availability of physical space and cost of multiple monitors, we end up using a single monitor. But in the virtual world, you can have several monitors without any limitations. There are some apps in Oculus […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Cumulative Update Build 19613.1005 (KB4558320) for Fast Ring Insiders

Last week, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19613 for the Insiders in the Faster ring. The new update introduced a Cortana app update that will turn on Bing Answers and Assistant Conversations for 11 new regions and languages. For Build 19613 users, Microsoft today released a cumulative update (19613.1005). This build comes with […]

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Ghosts of Tsushima delay pushes the game into July

Update: Sony has announced a Ghosts of Tsushima delay to make everyone's day just a little bit worse. Announced alongside the reveal of the new, well new-new, release date for The Last of Us Part 2, the Ghosts of Tsushima delay pushes the PlayStation 4 exclusive into July. Now releasing on July 17th, fans of […]

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Google’s 2nd gen Pixel Buds are now available for $179

Back in October 2019, Google announced its next gen Pixel Buds. After several months of delay, Google today announced the launch of Pixel Buds in the US for $179. Pixel Buds are available from Google Store, AT&T, Best Buy, Target (coming early May), T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Verizon and Walmart. Only white color version is now […]

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The Last of Us Part II is now releasing in June after the game’s finale leaked

Update: Sony has now Announced a revised release date for The Last of Us Part II following the game's leak last night. Announced through the game's blog, the full release for The Last of Us Part II will occur on June 19th, just one month before Sucker Punch's Ghosts of Tsushima. The new release date […]

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 camera details have just leaked online

In an effort to bring more foldable smartphones to the market, Samsung is currently working on a successor to the Galaxy Fold dubbed Galaxy Fold 2. The second Gen Galaxy Fold will see some major improvements over the last year's model, according to sources close to the development. One of the areas where the Galaxy […]

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WWE 2K Battlegrounds announced after annual game’s cancellation

WWE 2K21 might be cancelled, but publisher 2K Games is still giving us options to smash faces through tables with the reveal of WWE 2K Battlegrounds, a cartoony take on the franchise. Instead of the tryhard big-macho simulation of the core series, WWE 2K Battlegrounds is pretty much the exact opposite. You'll be participating in […]

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The official name for Samsung’s Galaxy Beans could be Galaxy BudsX

Samsung is currently looking forward to launching its first-ever kidney-shaped truly wireless earbuds and it's supposed to called Galaxy Beans because of its shape. It turns out that it's unlikely going to be the case as famous Samsung Insider Max J. on twitter revealed that the official name for what we're earlier assuming to be […]

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Google’s shady trick to increase Duo usage revealed

Last week, Zoom announced that it has surpassed 300 million daily meeting participants. In response to that, Google recently announced that over 10 million new people are signing up for Duo every week. In many countries, call minutes on Google Duo have increased by more than ten-fold. In order to increase the usage of its services, […]

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GPD Win Max starts crowdfunding next month at discounted $779 price

Game Pad Digital has just announced the details of their crowdfunding campaign for the upcoming GPD Win Max, the next-generation of gaming mini PCs. The Intel Iris powered mini PC is shaping up to be one of the most impressive products we've seen in a while, a true step up from the last-gen GPD Win […]

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Coca-Cola selects Microsoft cloud to modernize its business

The Coca-Cola Company today announced a five-year agreement with Microsoft to standardize its business operations on Microsoft's cloud. As part of this partnership, Coca-Cola will be using Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, the Power Platform and Microsoft 365 (including Microsoft Teams). Based on these new services, the Coca-Cola Company will gain new insights and a 360-degree […]

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Microsoft fixes serious account takeover vulnerability in Teams

In the past few weeks, we have reported about several serious security vulnerabilities in Zoom. For a change, a new serious security vulnerability in Microsoft Teams was revealed today. Security firm CyberArk found this subdomain takeover issue in Teams. Using this vulnerability, attackers can use a malicious GIF to scrape user's data and use the […]

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Firmware update brings support for Microsoft Swift Pair, more, to Samsung Galaxy Buds

Samsung has released a firmware update for the Samsung Galaxy Buds which brings a number of new features, the most interesting being support for Microsoft's Swift Pair technology. Swift Pair makes pairing faster and easier and works as follows: Put the Bluetooth peripheral in pairing mode. If the peripheral is close by, Windows will show […]

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Report: Apple delays mass production of iPhone 12

Last week, we reported about the design of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. These upcoming devices will have flat stainless steel edges as well as more sharply rounded corners like the iPad Pro. Also, the devices will have iPhone 5-like flat screen design on the front. Today, WSJ reported that Apple […]

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Gears Tactics review: Everything you love about Gears, just smarter

The frenetic cover-based combat of Gears of War was an influential powerhouse back in 2006, but fourteen years after the first adventures of Marcus Fenix introduced players to the meaty testosterone-filled world of Gears has seen the franchise evolve. But while Gears 5's reinvigoration of the core franchise was a simpler dash of Febreeze to […]

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Vivo replaces Samsung as the second most selling smartphone brand in India in Q1 2020

Despite the fact that India entered into a nationwide lockdown in the final week of March, the country's smartphone market posted excellent results in Q1 of 2020, according to the famous analyst company Canalys. The Q1 of 2020 proved to be an excellent quarter particularly for Vivo as the company for the first time has […]

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UK piracy has sailed up by 60% since COVID-19 lockdown

Yar had, fiddle dee dee, a pirate's life is the life for a whole lot of UK citizens as UK piracy has risen by almost 60% since the COVID-19 lockdown. In the last week of March, The Guardian reports that visits to piracy websites for films and movies has skyrocketed by almost 60% as the […]

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New Perfect Dark game may be in development at Xbox’s The Initiative

Xbox's mysterious first-party development studio The Initiative has been rather quiet since their inception last year, but they might be working on an all-new Perfect Dark game. Twitter user Klobrille recently posted a link to a LinkedIn profile for a technical designer that was employed by the new development studio. The technical designer's profile claims […]

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Big Google Stadia announcements are coming tomorrow

While Google has remained relatively quiet regarding their video game streaming service Google Stadia, the company have scheduled a big announcement for tomorrow. On April 28th, Google will be holding a Stadia Connect digital event to showcase the next wave of games and features coming to the platform. The Stadia Connect livestream will allow fans […]

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XCOM: Chimera Squad Review: Less intimidating turn-based tactics for newcomers

Having already tied up the turn-based tactics crown with two rebooted XCOM entries and a hefty expansion, perhaps it isn't too surprising to see Firaxis Games want to branch out and experiment with the established formula before making the jump to a true XCOM 3. As such, Chimera Squad isn't afraid to change things up, […]

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Telegram announce 400 million users, plans group video calls

Telegram has announced that it has reached 400,000,000 monthly users, up from 300 million a year ago. Due to the pressure for secure communication from home, the messaging protocol is adding 1.5 million new users every day. The company's next major development goal is adding support for group video calling, saying video calls in 2020 are […]

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Microsoft is now pushing Edge in Windows Search

We reported recently that Microsoft has started advertising their new Edge browser on Outlook.com, but it appears that this is not the only place where Microsoft is pushing the Edge browser. WindowsLatest has noticed that Microsoft is pushing its new browser via a banner in Windows Search. It appears now Microsoft has a competitive browser […]

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Microsoft broke all Chromium browser sandboxes with a Windows 10 Update

Google has discovered that at some point with Windows 10 1903 Microsoft introduced a bug into the OS which broke the sandboxes for all Chromium-based browsers. The explanation is rather too complicated for a mere mortal, but it amounted to a one-line change in the OS code related to security token assignment. NewToken->ParentTokenId = OldToken->TokenId; […]

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Deal Alert: Sony WH1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones heavily discounted at Amazon

If you're on the lookout for a premium quality Bluetooth-based wireless Headphones that produce awesome sound and provide great noise cancellation, then look no further than the Sony WH1000XM3 Bluetooth-based wireless headphones. And it's also available at a discounted price, thereby making it an easy purchase. You can buy the Sony WH-1000XM3 at a price […]

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Microsoft is investigating the Surface Pro 7 random shutdown issue

Although it's quite rare that we see users are complaining about bugs that are exclusive to Surface PCs, we've seen buggy firmware update causing trouble for the Surface users — and this is exactly what's happened recently. On Microsoft forums, a number of Microsoft Surface Pro 7 users are now complaining about random shutdown issues. […]

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OxygenOS 10.5.3/10.5.5 for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro brings camera improvements, touch sensitivity improvement, and more

OnePlus is now rolling out OxygenOS 10.5.3/10.5.5 update to OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro smartphones. The new update brings no new features, but it brings a couple of bug fixes, improvements in camera smoothness and stability, improvement in video smoothness, improvement in touch sensitivity, and more. You can see the official changelog below. OxygenOS 10.5.3 […]

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Leak: Samsung working on an A-series phone with a pop-up selfie camera

OnLeaks has revealed that Samsung is working on a new mid-range smartphone which will feature a full-bleed screen and a pop-up selfie camera. Despite pioneering the punch-hole camera, Samsung released the Samsung Galaxy A80 last year with a very elaborate sliding swivel camera. Now OnLeaks reports (via Pigtou.com) that Samsung is working on a follow-up […]

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OnePlus 6 and 6T are now getting VoWiFi support, Android April Security patch and more with the latest OxygenOS 10.3.3 update

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.3.3 update for OnePlus 6 and 6T smartphones. The new OxygenOS brings a couple of important new features alongside improvements and bug fixes. With the latest OxygenOS update installed, OnePlus 6 and 6T users will be able to take advantage of the VoWiFi support(for users JIO users in India) to call anyone […]

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Apple and Google updates their Coronavirus contact-tracing API to reduce false positives

Earlier Apple and Google announced that they are working together to develop an API for iOS and Android which can be used by approved apps to detect who you come in contact with during the day and notify you if those people later turn out to be positive for coronavirus, and therefore indicate that you […]

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New Samsung Galaxy Watch certified

We reported two months ago on details of a new Samsung Galaxy Watch, a proper replacement for the non-fitness focussed smartwatch. The device reportedly featured a stainless steel version, in both Bluetooth and LTE, will be available in two sizes and will offer larger batteries across the board. Reportedly even the smaller version will have […]

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Facebook unveils new Workplace tools to better support Work From Home

Facebook Workplace is a somewhat forgotten team collaboration service somewhat similar to Microsoft Teams or Slack, but using the familiar Facebook user interface to organize work activities and communicate in teams. The requirement to work from home has made such collaboration tools much more important, and to support this Facebook has unveiled a number of […]

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Microsoft engineer talks about the evolution of thermal design in the Surface line

A leaked presentation has given us an insight into several design features in the Surface line of laptops and PCs. Uncovered by WalkingCat, we earlier heard how the Surface Neo was designed to activate more of your brain, and why no Surface device has Thunderbolt 3 ports or socketed RAM. Now WalkingCat has posted another […]

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Massive Discount: Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 2 is $699 cheaper today

If you're on the lookout for a light and premium Windows 10 PC, Surface Laptop 2 deserves your attention. The Laptop 2 is also $699 cheaper today, so it's now even easier to recommend. Microsoft  Surface Laptop 2 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB) is now available at a price point of $2,000, down from […]

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Xiaomi has a new twist on the bezel-less smartphone

Until we have a proper under-display front-facing camera, the race to make a full-screen smartphone which still offers a selfie camera will continue to deliver some creative solutions. Today we have a unique solution from Xiaomi described in an April 24 patent, which brings a whole new twist. The patent describes a split-screen phone with […]

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Deal Alert: One-day deal can score you a Surface Book for only $479.99

The Surface Book with its detachable base is still a very unique device, and today only you can score one for as little as $479.99 Woot is running a one-day sale on refurbished Surface Book laptops, with a range of models available. The laptops are all Microsoft Certified Reconditioned and carry a 1 Year Microsoft […]

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iFixit starts tearing down the iPhone SE 2020, and finds a lot of good, and some annoyances

Apple's new low-cost iPhone, the iPhone SE 2020, is now hitting shelves, which means iFixit has finally been able to get their hands and screwdrivers on it. Today the company posted the first part of their teardown of the device, and has found some good elements and also some annoyances. The iPhone SE 2020 is […]

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Facebook’s Messenger Rooms will support up to 50 people with no time limit

Yesterday, we reported that Facebook will soon release the new Messenger Rooms feature to take on Zoom. Last night, Facebook officially announced the Messenger Room group video calling feature. Below, I've highlighted the key features of Messenger Rooms. You can create a room right from Messenger or Facebook, and invite anyone to join your video […]

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Facebook announces several new Live Video features for Facebook and Instagram

Along with the announcement about new Messenger Rooms, Facebook yesterday announced several new Live Video features for Facebook, Instagram, and Portal. Due to the Coronavirus situation around the world, more and more people are now using Facebook Live and Instagram Live for workout classes, cooking lessons, and more. To help these millions of people, Facebook […]

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The Cortana app will soon let you manage Alexa devices and Surface Headphones

When Microsoft separated Cortana from Microsoft Search, the initial response from the critics was that Microsoft will no longer add useful features to Cortana and, therefore, it'll eventually meet the same fate as Windows Phone. That's clearly not the case, or at least that's what it looks like after seeing Microsoft's latest efforts to make […]

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Bleeding Edge trailer uses discord quotes after universally poor reviews

Microsoft has released a new Bleeding Edge trailer to advertise their recently released multiplayer arena game. The Bleeding Edge trailer, which is meant to show the critical success of the title, has one issue: all of the game's "positive quotes" are from unnamed Discord channels or originate from Twitter. The use of social media platforms […]

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Microsoft reveals why no Surface device has Thunderbolt and why you can’t upgrade your RAM

Microsoft came very late to the party when it came to adding USB-C to their range of Surface laptops and PCs, and when it did eventually arrive, Microsoft disappointed many due to the ports not supporting Thunderbolt, which offers much faster data speeds and which is overall more versatile. Now the reason for this somewhat […]

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Microsoft says you will use more of your brain with a Surface Neo

As we have seen from many Microsoft Research projects in the past, the company does extensive testing on their new technology, particularly when it comes to ergonomics, to help engineers create the optimum device and form factor. Now a new video uncovered by WalkingCat shows that for the Surface Neo and Surface Duo, this extended […]

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Microsoft releases Office Build 12816.20006 for Office Insiders on Windows, here is what’s new

Microsoft has released a new Office Build for Office Insiders on Windows. The new Build 12810.20002 introduces no new features, but it offers plenty of fixes. You can read the official changelog below. Changelog Resolved issues Excel This change fixes an issue where the chart trendline R-Squared value (in the forced y-intercept case) was incorrect even though […]

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Tesla finally release street-level Autopilot for cars with FSD hardware

Last week Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla was still planning to release a RoboTaxi fleet by the end of this year, and today they took a massive step towards that goal by releasing support for city street level autopilot for Teslas with Full Self-Driving hardware. The software update, which is rolling out now, can be […]

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Microsoft explains what they are doing to keep Azure up and running during the COVID-19 crisis

The coronavirus pandemic has placed unprecedented stress on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, as much of the world, including Microsoft, moved to remote work. In a new blog post, Microsoft explained what they are doing to keep the lights on in their server farms and maintain quality of service. Microsoft says their efforts focus on two key […]

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QLED Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Alpha goes on pre-sale in South Korea

In January Samsung announced a more affordable version of Galaxy Book Flex named Galaxy Book Flex alpha. The Galaxy Book Flex alpha features super-bright 600-nit QLED display and ultra-thin bezel for great viewing experience. It also comes with Active Pen support for inking experience. Galaxy Book Flex Alpha is a thin and light 2-in-1 PC, […]

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Stay at home and play PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 for free

As Bandai Namco wants you all to stay at home and help flatten the curve, you can currently pick up PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 on Steam, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 for the low low price of free. "With the help and cooperation from employees throughout our global organization, we have prepared and enacted remote […]

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Nintendo discontinues Nintendo Network ID logins after reports of accounts being hacked

After recent reports of Nintendo account users having their accounts accessed without their consent, Nintendo has decided to remove the ability to sign into Nintendo accounts using a Nintendo Network ID. The company has stated that, at the moment, there is "currently no evidence pointing towards a breach of Nintendo's databases, servers or services." "As […]

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UK’s GHCQ advises government not to use Zoom

Another day, another company or institution bans video conferencing solution, Zoom. The latest is UK's  National Cyber Security Centre, part of intelligence agency GCHQ, who has advised the government and parliament not to use Zoom for confidential business. Specifically, parliament was warned to "not use it to talk about things detrimental to the interests of […]

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Facebook takes on Zoom with the new Messenger Room feature

Outside of China, WhatsApp and Messenger are the most popular consumer communication platforms. Recently, due to the coronavirus situation around the world, Zoom has become a popular tool among millions of consumers. Recently, Zoom reported that it has 300 million daily active participants. Zoom became popular because of its simplicity and pricing. Through their basic […]

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Latest Office Insider Preview Build for macOS brings Room Finder to Outlook

Microsoft has released a new Office Build for Office Insiders on macOS. With the latest Office Build (20042107) installed on your Mac, you'll be able to use a feature called Room Finder, which, as the name suggests, will help you find the perfect room for you. The Room Finder feature is available in Outlook. The latest Insider […]

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Some Gboard users are getting clipboard suggestions feature that makes copy-pasting easier

Copy and pasting is something that all of us do quite a lot in our daily life, so the easier it becomes the better it is. If you're currently using Gboard as the default keyboard app on your Android smartphone, you'll need to use a long press to paste the text you just copied. But […]

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Fallout 76 pets are coming in the future

Bethesda will be adding cute companions to their apocalyptic MMO in the form of Fallout 76 pets. The recent release of Fallout 76's colossal Wastelanders update may have only just graced the game's devoted playerbase, but Bethesda isn't done with the apocalyptic MMO yet. After 2014's Fallout 4 allowed players to wander the wasteland alongside […]

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Xbox Series X game reveals are “not too far off”, says Spencer

As gaming fans eagerly await the upcoming next-generation of consoles, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has insisted that Xbox Series X game reveals are closer than you'd think.  While the cancellation of E3 2020 has reportedly sent the usually scheduled horde of game announcements into the air, Phil Spencer has stated that the exciting Xbox Series […]

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It’s official: WWE 2K21 cancelled after last year’s disappointment

Update: 2K Games has announced that WWE 2K21 has been cancelled after the disappointingly broken entry last year. Announced during an investor's call, WWE interim chief financial officer Frank Riddick revealed the official cancellation of the expected annual wrestling game. "There's not going to be a launch of a game this year," Riddick said. That's […]

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Samsung adds a new colour to the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G range just for Verizon

It appears Samsung has added another colour option to the range of its flagship smartphone. Evan Blass, AkA evLeaks has revealed that Samsung is going to make a Cloud White option available to Verizon buyers. This adds to the previous available Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue, or Cloud Pink. The new Galaxy S20 series […]

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Microsoft To Do for Android updated with a bunch of new features

Microsoft pushed a new update to its task management app on Android, Microsoft To Do. Taking the app to Version 2.16.154, the update introduces a bunch of new features that make it easier for you to manage yours tasks. With the latest update installed, you can now easily keep track of individual tasks across your […]

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Microsoft is now pushing Edge on Outlook.com

Now Microsoft has a competitive browser with the new Chromium-powered Edge browser, they are going all out to promote it. WindowsLatest has noticed that Microsoft is pushing its new browser via a small banner on Outlook.com. The ad offers an every-changing roll-call of messages and is only being shown to Chrome users, with existing Edge […]

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Microsoft acknowledge a bug preventing Teams users from accessing Whiteboard in Europe

If you're experiencing issues with Microsoft Whiteboard integration in Teams then you're not alone. The company has now confirmed that a bug is stopping Teams users in Europe from accessing Microsoft Whiteboard. The company published an update on the Microsoft Answers Forum (via OnMSFT) acknowledging the issue. The company didn't reveal what is causing the […]

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Twitter might make it easier to view quoted tweets

Twitter is testing a new option that might make it easier to find and view quoted tweets. The company currently allows users to view the total Retweet count but doesn't inform them if someone has quoted the tweet. Now users have shared screenshots showing a change in the existing UI. The new UI divides the […]

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Android 11 Developer Preview 3 is now available for Pixel users

Google has announced the Android 11 Developer Preview 3 update for Pixel users. This is a follow up to the second Developer Preview 2 that was released back in March. The new update brings more changes to the OS and gives us a peek at what to expect from the upcoming update. You can head […]

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OnePlus 8T might not get a chipset upgrade

OnePlus just launched the OnePlus 8 series but the company is not done for the year. Going by OnePlus's history, the company is expected to hold another event later this year where it will be launching the OnePlus 8T. While we don't know what to expect from 8T, history tells us that T lineup usually […]

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Windows 10 Theme: Download Microsoft’s ‘Sloths PREMIUM’ theme pack from Microsoft Store

Microsoft has added a new theme pack to the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 users. Titled 'Sloths PREMIUM', the new theme pack contains 15 high-quality 4K wallpapers, the description of which reads as follows: Sloths spend most of their time hanging upside down. Take a look at these 15 beguiling faces in premium 4k, free […]

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Samsung offering huge discounts and free phone repairs for healthcare professionals

Samsung US is now offering free repairs for first responders and healthcare professionals with Samsung phones. Cracked screen and battery replacement are included as part of this free service. Doctors, nurses, hospital workers, EMTs, police officers, and firefighters, with a valid ID are eligible for Samsung's free repair program through June 30, 2020. Here's how […]

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New theory suggests one of Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra’s focus issue may be impossible to fix

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a very special camera, with a massive 108-megapixel sensor that delivers super-detailed pictures. It seems however that that same large lens maybe the camera's undoing in part. Some users have been complaining of poor focusing for close-up objects, and now it has been revealed this may be a design […]

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Here’s what will happen if Satya Nadella becomes the CEO of Apple

After Satya Nadella became Microsoft's CEO, we have seen many changes inside the company. Apart from the growth mindset, Microsoft started embracing competing platforms starting with native Office apps for iOS and Android platforms, great Linux support in Azure and Windows, and more. Instead of forcing customers into a walled garden, Microsoft now reaches developers […]

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FCC opens 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi, WiFi 6E will enable next generation wireless experiences

The FCC today announced that 1,200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band (5.925–7.125 GHz) will be now available for unlicensed use. WiFi 6E, the next generation of Wi-Fi, will take advantage of the 6 GHz band, to deliver seamless wireless connectivity. The WiFi 6E will be two-and-a-half times faster than the current standard. The […]

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Battlefield 5 will see its final update next month

The WW2 first-person shooter Battlefield 5 will see its final update next month as the game's lifespan comes to an end.  Revealed by developer DICE, Battlefield 5 Chapter 7 will be the game's final content update. While smaller patches may release to fix issues within the game, this update will see the final nuggets of […]

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Google now lets you know if it can’t find any great matches for your search

Sometimes when you do a Google search for something, the results will be unrelated to what you were looking for. This might be due to different reasons. You might have entered wrong spelling or there is no content on the web related to the search you did. Google avoids such cases by suggesting correct spelling […]

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Your free Epic game of the week is For the King

Happy Thursday! Let's get straight to it: this week, your free game from Epic is the strategic RPG For the King, which blends taletop and roguelike elements into a whole new experience. If you're new here, you can find some helpful instructions below. If you've been here before, welcome back! Hope you're doing well. Remember […]

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Cloudpunk Review: An awesome delivery drive through a Cyberpunk world

As the world waits for the AAA world of CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077, many may be distancing themselves from the sci-fi sub-genre to try and truly save themselves until their virtual marriage to the massive RPG, but the condensed rain-drenched world of Ion Lands' Cloudpunk is a game that needs to be explored. Playing […]

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Apple Music app now available for Samsung Smart TVs

Samsung today announced the availability of the official Apple Music app for Samsung Smart TVs. If you own a Samsung Smart TV, you can now download the Apple Music app from theSamsung Smart TV App Store. If you not an Apple Music subscriber, you can try Apple Music free for 3 months with an individual, […]

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How to change background for Skype video calls

Microsoft recently released the Skype 8.59 update that brings the popular custom backgrounds feature to millions of users. This feature is available on Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web 8.59.0.77. Most of the Windows laptops and desktop PCs with processor that has Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) will support this new feature. Here's how […]

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Microsoft to launch Surface Earbuds on May 6th for 199 Euros

During the October hardware event last year, Microsoft announced the Surface Earbuds. Surface Earbuds will come with dual mic array, 24 hours of battery life and support for digital assistants such as Siri and Google Assistant. The responsive touch surface in the Surface Earbuds will enable intuitive gestures like tap, touch, and swipe. We reported […]

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Apple will be selling Macs with its own chips starting 2021

Apple has been working on becoming independent in terms of processors for a while now. We have seen reports in the past claiming that the company is working on its own processors as a replacement for Intel processors used in MacBooks at the moment. Now a new report from Bloomberg claims that the company could […]

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Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass

Rockstar's blockbuster Western Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass. You read that right! (I couldn't believe my eyes either!) Rockstar Games is bringing the tale of Arthur Morgan and Dutch Van der Linde to their video game subscription service, Xbox Game Pass. Coming on May 7th, the winner of over 175 […]

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Microsoft Outlook now tells Chrome users to download the new version of Edge

Microsoft is probably the only major tech company that made multiple attempts in developing an Internet browser and failed each time, but the company had tried its best to convince users to use it. It's doing the same thing again with the new version of Edge that is based on Google's Chromium. On opening Outlook.com […]

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OnePlus 8 Pro is facing display issues immediately after the launch

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in an online event last week. Both the devices are now available for pre-order in most countries and some users have even started receiving their new devices. However, it looks like the excitement of receiving a brand new flagship may be destroyed as users are reporting […]

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Zoom surpasses 300 million daily users, up from 10 million users in December 2019

Thanks to the Coronavirus situation around the world, Zoom is now a household name around the world. In December 2019, the maximum number of daily meeting participants, both free and paid, conducted on Zoom was approximately 10 million. On April 2nd, the number reached to 200 million daily meeting participants. Today, Zoom announced that it […]

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Xiaomi’s first smartphone with Samsung’s 150MP camera sensor could arrive in Q4 of 2020

While Samsung was the first company to develop a 108MP camera sensor for smartphones last year, Xiaomi was the first company to use it in the Mi Note 10. The Chinese tech giant is also going to use Samsung's 150MP sensor, which is yet become available in the market, in one of its upcoming flagship […]

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Sea of Thieves checkpoints are coming for story-focused players

The sea-fairing players of Rare's pirate MMO will finally benefit from a long-requested feature: Sea of Thieves checkpoints. While some player sail the salty seas of Rare's multiplayer game to plunder the booty of rival pirates, other players only wish to experience the game's loose narrative and progression system. Those that enjoyed pushing through the […]

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Ubisoft prepared to delay next-gen games if consoles miss release

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has suggested that Ubisoft's next-generation video games may be delayed if Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 don't make their intended release dates. While Microsoft has stated that their next-gen Xbox Series X console will not slip past its internally planned release date, there's still a lot of uncertainty regarding hardware […]

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Bleeding Edge update is adding a dolphin that pilots a mech

Ninja Theory's multiplayer arena game Bleeding Edge will be bringing a new character in the form of Mekko, a dolphin that pilots a huge bloody mech.  The new addition to Bleeding Edge's creative cast will take the role of a long-range tank who deals heavy damage with his sonar gun. Meeko also has access to […]

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That annoying green tint bug on Galaxy S20 Ultra is now fixed

Samsung has finally issued a firmware update with build number G98xBXXU1ATD3 that fixes the annoying green tint bug that many Galaxy S20 Ultra users complained about after installing the last 'ATCT' firmware update. While Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has been widely appreciated because of its great overall performance, those who've bought the smartphones have been […]

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Google Meet (aka Hangouts) upgraded from 4 to 16 participants in Tiled View, adds more new features

Google has overtaken Microsoft Teams by upgrading its Tiled View from 4 to 16 participants (Teams only supports 9), but both companies are still far behind the very popular and oh so insecure Zoom video conferencing app. The update brings the improved Tiled View, and also much more. Read the full changelog below: Tiled layout […]

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YouTube app updated with better support for Samsung Galaxy Flip’s ‘Flex Mode’

The Samsung Galaxy Flip has a unique Flex Mode which intelligently splits apps between the top and bottom of the screen when in the L-shaped position, allowing for example for a video to be on the top screen and the video controls to be on the bottom 'base' side. With the help of Samsung Google […]

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You can now create your own movie watchlist in Google Search

Google today announced a new feature to help you keep track of what to watch next with the new Watchlist in Search. When you come across a TV show or movie to watch, you need to note it down and then check whether the content is available across all your subscriptions. This is a time […]

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Zoom’s upcoming update will give users the ability to report Zoombombers

The coronavirus pandemic has seen a rise in the use of Zoom but the company has been struggling to maintain user privacy. The company, however, has faced a lot of backlash for not taking customer privacy seriously which forced the company to freeze feature releases for 90-days to patch the neverending list of vulnerabilities. Just a week […]

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Vivaldi browser gets updated to v3.0 with built-in Tracker blocker and more

Vivaldi has released a major update for the Vivaldi browser and has announced the general availability of its Android app as well. The latest update bumps the browser to v3.0 and brings the following new features and changes. Desktop: What's new in Vivaldi 3.0 Block trackers with a built-in Tracker blocker Vivaldi does not track […]

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Microsoft releases Edge 83 beta with extensions sync and new Collections features

Microsoft today announced the release of Edge 83 into Beta channel. This Version 83.0.478.13 update comes with extensions sync, more customizations for the PDF pen tool, line focus in Immersive Reader, and the ability to add multiple tabs to a new collection features. This release also includes the edge://surf game. To play this game, you […]

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Windows Terminal v0.11 update brings changes to settings and more

Microsoft today released a new preview update of the Windows Terminal app to the Microsoft Store. The latest update bumps the app to v0.11 and brings some major changes to settings and more. You can head below to check out the full changelog of the update. Localization This is the first Windows Terminal version that […]

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GRIS has officially sold over 1 million copies

GRIS, the beautiful and emotional platformer from Nomada Studio, has officially sold more than one million copies across all platforms. The news was announced by Nomada Studio on Twitter and came accompanied by a cute little illustration to celebrate the milestone. We are thrilled to announce that GRIS has sold more than one million copies… […]

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Nintendo says the company is investigating unauthorised account logins

Following multiple reports of Nintendo account users saying that their accounts have been accessed without their consent, the company has confirmed that it's looking into the issue. The reports appear to have started with Twitter user Pixelpar, who sent out a Tweet on the 19th of April stating that their account was "accessed numerous times […]

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Motorola re-enters the flagship market with Motorola Edge and Edge+

After months of teasers and leaks, Motorola has finally announced the new Motorola Edge and Edge+. Both the new devices are designed to take on the flagship phones from Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus. Motorola has been out of the flagship game for a while now so the new Edge series is a welcomed change from […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19613 for Insiders in the Fast ring

Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19613 for the Insiders in the Faster ring. The new update brings Cortana to 11 new languages, so Microsoft's digital assistant will now be able to answers questions in these languages. Apart from that, the update brings no new features, but it comes with multiple bug fixes. […]

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Microsoft Skype now supports custom backgrounds for video calls

Microsoft recently released a new Skype update that brings the popular custom backgrounds feature to millions of users. This feature is available on Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web 8.59.0.77. Here's how you can customize your background during a video call in Skype. During a call, hover over the video video button button or […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 19041.208 to the Slow ring Insiders (Change log)

Microsoft today announced the release of Windows 10 Preview Build 19041.208 to the Slow ring Insiders. This Windows 10 20H1 Build 19041.208 (KB4558244) Cumulative Update comes with following bug fixes, find the full change log below. Change log: We fixed an issue that fails to send NPLogonNotify API notifications from the credential provider framework. We fixed an […]

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Magic Leap is cutting half of its workforce, will focus only on the enterprise market

Magic Leap has raised more than $2 billion from investors which includes Alphabet, Alibaba, Qualcomm and others. It is one of the well funded technology startups in the US. But in the recent months, we heard some rumors that Magic Leap is struggling as a company. Today, Magic Leap confirmed the rumors by announcing a […]

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Zoom 5.0 brings much needed security features to the app

The coronavirus pandemic has seen a rise in the use of Zoom but the company has been struggling to maintain user privacy. The company, however, has faced a lot of backlash for not taking customer privacy seriously which forced the company to freeze feature releases for 90-days to patch the neverending list of vulnerabilities. Just last week, we […]

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Huge security flaws found in Apple iOS devices

Two new serious security vulnerabilities in Apple iOS operating system were revealed today. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to gain access to an iOS device without any user action. Generally, when a user clicks some link or installs some application, the vulnerability will be exploited. But in this case, the attacker can just send emails that […]

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Deal Alert: Samsung Notebook 9 Pro with Intel Core i7 and 16GB RAM now available for just $899

Samsung's premium convertible laptop Notebook 9 Pro is now available at a huge discount at Microsoft Store. Samsung Notebook 9 Pro with 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and 256 GB SSD is now available for just $899 (was $1299). The Notebook 9 Pro is built with a cool metal exterior, and features […]

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Logitech announces its most affordable gaming mouse with RGB lighting

Logitech yesterday announced the new G203 gaming mouse with LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting and more at an affordable price point. The G203 mouse features a classic 6-button design and a high-precision sensor with adjustable DPI up to 8000 DPI for great gaming performance. Like other Logitech gaming products, the LIGHTSYNC RGB will allow you to customize […]

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Microsoft Whiteboard for iOS gets updated with support for hyperlinks

Microsoft has released a new update for the Microsoft Whiteboard app for iOS users. The new update bumps the app to v20.10406.0.5006 and brings support for hyperlinks. You can head below to check out the changelog for the update. Hyperlinks! Paste a link into your Whiteboard and we'll automatically generate a thumbnail based on your […]

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Ex-Sony designer claims Xbox Series X specs caught Sony off guard

Former Sony designer Chris Granell has claimed that the power of the Xbox Series X has caught the PlayStation developers off guard.  Speaking on the Dealer Gaming podcast, thanks Pure Xbox, Granell exaggerated on his previous claims that the power difference between Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 is "quite staggering". "You know, it was […]

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Desperados 3 brings tactical cowboys to gamers in June

It's taken ten years for the rootin' tootin' stealthy shooting cowboys of Desperados 3 to return to gamers, but fans of the old tactical series are close to commanding cowboys once again. Published by THQ Nordic, the tactical Western will release on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on June 16th. Developed by Shadow Tactics: […]

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Call of Duty: Warzone cheaters will now be matched with each other

Infinity Ward has updated their Call of Duty battle royale game to make sure that Call of Duty: Warzone cheaters can only play with their unfair brethren.  In an effort to quell the flood of Call of Duty: Warzone cheaters, Infinity Ward are introducing a multitude of ways for players to report opponents who are obviously […]

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Yakuza Kiwami is now available in Xbox Game Pass

Clear out your backlog, SEGA's awesome Yakuza Kiwami is now available to download in Xbox Game Pass.  Yakuza Kiwami is an extreme from-the-ground-up remake of the series' first entry on the PlayStation 2, now available to play on Xbox One consoles. With Yakuza 0 already available on Xbox One – which you should definitely play […]

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Twitter PWA gets multi-account support and more in the latest update

Twitter has released a new update for the Twitter PWA app. The update brings the new features and improvements that were introduced by Twitter recently.  You can head below to take a look at the changelog for the Twitter PWA update. New Accessibility: Focus rings on components will now display with the selected primary color. […]

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Microsoft has filed a sleek new Xbox Series X logo

Microsoft has filed a trademark for their new Xbox Series X logo, and it's pretty damn sleek. While Microsoft has yet to formally announce the logo – maybe they'll dedicate a presentation to it like Sony – company Justia Trademarks have revealed that the logo was filed on April 16, 2020. The logo consists of […]

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Acclaimed FMV game Telling Lies comes to Xbox, PlayStation and Switch next week

The FMV video game Telling Lies is finally making the move from PC to consoles next week. Coming on Tuesday, April 28th, Telling Lies stars actors Logan Marshall-Green, Alexandra Shipp, Kerry Bishé and Angela Sarafyan in a deep investigative adventure told through a series of videos. Created by the minds behind the fantastic Her Story […]

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Microsoft Flight Simulator specs requirements are incredibly broad

We've been waiting for a while to find out what the Microsoft Flight Simulator specs requirements would be for PC. We just didn't expect them to be so broad. Released yesterday, the Microsoft Flight Simulator specs requirements have revealed the widest range of supported hardware we've seen in quite a while. While the upcoming flight […]

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Epic caves in and brings Fortnite to Google Play

Epic Games has given into Google's wishes to put the battle royale game Fortnite on the Google Play Store. It's been nearly one and a half years since Epic Games brought Fortnite to Android devices, but the developer has remained adamant that the game should be allowed to exist outside of Google's ecosystem. With Google […]

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