[UPDATE] Crash Bandicoot 4 will not contain microtransactions

After reports surfaced regarding Crash Bandicoot 4 apparently containing in-game purchases, developer Toys For Bob has taken to Twitter to clarify that the game will not contain microtransactions. "We're seeing confusion about #MTX in @CrashBandicoot 4 and want to be ? clear: There are NO MICROTRANSACTIONS in #Crash4," the studio Tweeted. "As a bonus, the […]

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Microsoft is pushing out the new Edge browser to more PCs

Companies and schools are notorious for being slow to update their software, which is why they may be the last bastion of the old EdgeHTML-based Edge browser. Not for long, however, as Microsoft has announced that they are pushing out the new Chromium-based Edge browser to more PCs via Windows Update. Specifically, the browser is […]

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Surface Pro X running more powerful Snapdragon SC8180XP processor spotted on Geekbench

We complained a yesterday that Apple's two-year-old iPad processor was running rings around the Surface Pro X, released less than a year ago. We also reported that Qualcomm appears to be working on a more powerful version of the processor which powers the Surface Pro X, the Qualcomm SnapDragon SC8180XP, which is runs at the […]

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Microsoft aims to solve COVID-19 economic crisis with cheap Microsoft Certification and retraining

The COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing needed to contain it is likely to cause a major unemployment crisis over the next few months, and Microsoft is not content to sit on the sidelines and simply watch the penny drop. Microsoft contends that retraining workers to make them more fit for the new economy will […]

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Here’s what’s new with Microsoft Teams this month (changelog)

Microsoft Teams have become one of the company's most important efforts, being called more important than Windows by some of its managers. It, therefore, makes sense that the platform has gained hundreds of new improvements and features in only the last 4 weeks, all of which are listed below: What's New: Meetings, Calling, & Devices […]

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Here’s how to use a Google Stadia controller with your Android device

Google has officially introduced an update that allows you to use your Stadia Controller to play Stadia games wirelessly on Android mobile devices. Below, you'll find how to set it up and get gaming. The good news is that setting everything up is super easy – all you need is your phone with the latest […]

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Microsoft releases PowerToys v0.19 with several bug fixes and improved installer experience

Microsoft today announced the release of PowerToys v0.19. This is a minor update with no new features. But this update comes with several (over 100 issues) bug fixes and improved installer experience. For 0.19 release, our massive push is stabilizing our code base. Releasing new items into the wild, we will encounter bugs that didn't […]

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Google confirms acquisition of North, will not be shipping Focals 2.0 AR glasses

Last week, we reported that North is in the "final stages" of an acquisition by Google for about $180 million. Today, Google and North confirmed the news by making the acquisition official. "North's technical expertise will help as we continue to invest in our hardware efforts and ambient computing future. They'll join the Google team […]

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Twitch temporarily suspends Donald Trump for “hateful conduct”

On the 29th of June, 2020, Twitch officially announced that the company has temporarily suspended US President Donald Trump's Twitch account for violating the company's hateful conduct rules. "Hateful conduct is not allowed on Twitch," a Twitch representative said (via Business Insider). "In line with our policies, President Trump's channel has been issued a temporary […]

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You can now sign a petition asking the UK government to include loot boxes in the Gambling Act

Under current legislation in the UK, loot boxes in videogames aren't currently classified as gambling. You can now sign a petition in the hopes of changing that. If you're not too sure what a loot box is or why you should care, we've got you covered. Loot boxes are in-game items, usually purchasable with real […]

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Microsoft will be releasing an all-new learning app in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft today announced that they are working on a new learning app in Microsoft Teams. This app will help organizations better train and retrain their employees. Like how organizations have CRM for customer management and ERP for resource planning, Microsoft feels that there should be a system of learning. In addition to meetings, chat, calling, collaboration, […]

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Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon Wear 4100 and 4100+ processors for next-gen smartwatches

Qualcomm today announced the new Snapdragon Wear 4100+ and Snapdragon Wear 4100 platforms for next-generation connected smartwatches. The Snapdragon Wear 4100+ platform includes a high performance SoC with improved CPU, GPU, Memory, Cellular Modem, and Camera sub-systems in 12nm low power process with dual dedicated DSPs for modem/location and sensors/audio, an AON ultra-low power co-processor […]

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Google’s AirDrop competitor is now available in beta for Android devices

Google is finally developing a native wireless file transfer feature for Android devices. This new feature called "Nearby Share" will work exactly like Apple's popular AirDrop feature. Here's how this feature will work: When you want to share a file or multiple files, after selection, tap the Share button. In the share sheet that appears, […]

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AdDuplex: Windows 10 v2004 starts strong, gains 7% of the market a month

AdDuplex has released the numbers for June 2020, giving us details about the market share of different Windows 10 versions. According to the stats, Windows 10 v2004 has managed to acquire 7% of the market just a month after the official release. As you can see in the above image, the Windows 10 May 2020 […]

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AMD announces support for Windows 10’s Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling feature

Early this year, Microsoft announced DirectX 12 Ultimate, the culmination of the best graphics technology from Microsoft. DirectX 12 Ultimate features are now available in the latest Windows 10 version 2004 (20H1) release. In addition, the Windows 10 Version 2004 (May 2020) Update also comes with a feature called Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. This feature can improve performance […]

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Microsoft Edge now allows you to send Collections to OneNote

The Collections feature in Microsoft Edge helps you organize and save groups of content such as links, images, text, and notes across multiple sites, pages, and browser sessions, which in turn, help you stay organized. People use Collections to capture their favorite design ideas, recipes, home improvement links, and even to research their next big […]

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Nintendo finally apologises for joy-con drift, says “cannot comment” on changes

Nintendo's beloved Nintendo Switch console has one fatal flaw: Joy-Con Drift. Finally, Nintendo has started to admit that this is actually a bit of an issue.  During a Japanese investor Q&A session, via VGC, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa apologised to Nintendo customers who have experienced joy-con drift in the past. While the Nintendo President apologised […]

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Bridgestone and Microsoft partner to develop world’s first tyre damage monitoring system

Data shows that 30% of all vehicle accidents caused by technical issues are tyre relates issues. To prevent the accidents caused by tyre relates issues, Bridgestone has partnered with Microsoft to develop the new Tyre Damage Monitoring System (TDMS). It is a first-of-its-kind system that will detect tyre damage issues in real-time. This new system […]

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Fortnite finally leaves Early Access period after three years

Epic Games' runaway success Fortnite has finally left its Early Access days and can now be considered a full-fledged release. The news comes after three years of constant updates to both Fortnite Battle Royale and its original Save the World PvE component, the latter of which is slowing down updates as it reaches its final […]

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Microsoft Outlook for Android gets a LGBTQI+ theme with the latest update

Microsoft Outlook for Android has received a new update. Taking the app to Version 4.1.105, the update brings new a new visual theme which is inspired by the flags of the LGBTQI+ community. Besides, the update includes no new other new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.  You can read the official changelog below. Changelog […]

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Crysis Remastered trailer leaks along with screenshots and release date

Crytek's upcoming return to form with their recently revealed Crysis Remastered has seen its first gameplay trailer leak ahead of time. Leaked by the secret-spilling Microsoft Store, gamers can now get a solid look at the upcoming Crysis Remastered in all of its revitalised glory. While some aspects of the game still look rather rudimentary […]

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This new tool will bring back life to Microsoft Band 2

Microsoft discontinued Microsoft Band 2 hardware several years ago. Even after the hardware was discontinued, Microsoft Band 2 users were able to use it without any major issues. Last year, Microsoft discontinued Health dashboard website and Microsoft Health mobile apps. After this change, Microsoft Band devices were still working, though web connected features were not […]

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WhatsApp releases its first animated sticker pack for Android and iOS users

WhatsApp has finally rolled out the much-awaited feature that lets users download animated sticker packs from the WhatsApp store for the beta users both on Android and iOS, according to WABetainfo, a WhatsApp fan website. Stickers in WhatsApp are not new. The instant chat messenger already lets users send as well as view stickers, it […]

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Spotify brings real-time lyrics support to 26 new markets

Spotify is finally bringing real-time lyrics support to 30 new markets around the world. Spotify users can use this feature by tapping the "Lyrics" at the bottom of the "Now Playing" screen in Spotify apps. This new feature will go live at 10 a.m. EST on June 30 in the following markets: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, […]

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 firmware confirms new Period tracking app, updated Weather app and more

A leak of the firmware of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 has revealed several new and improved apps for the smartwatch. Uncovered by XDA-Dev's Max Weinbach, the update reveals a new Menstrual Period tracking app, helping to keep the smartwatch competitive with the Apple Watch, which added the feature recently. The update also reveals improvements […]

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 firmware confirms deepening relationship with Microsoft

Samsung and Microsoft have an increasingly cosy relationship, with Samsung, for example, pre-installing a  number of Microsoft Office apps on Samsung smartphones, replacing Samsung photo backup with OneDrive, and hosting the Link with Windows Your Phone app directly in the Settings drop-down shade. Now a leak of the firmware of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch […]

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Amazon Prime Video UWP app for Windows 10 now available!

Last week we reported that Amazon was working on an Amazon Prime Video UWP app for Windows 10, but that the app was not active yet. Today that situation has changed, and the app appears fully functional. The description of the app reads: Watch movies and TV shows recommended for you, including Amazon Originals like […]

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Microsoft To Do for Windows 10 gets updated

Microsoft To Do for Windows 10 has received an update. Taking the app to Version 2.21.2006.25001, the update brings no new features, but it comes with some improvement and accessibility fixes. With the latest update installed, you'll get an improved login experience where you'll now get a self-explanatory error message while logging in using personal […]

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Amazon’s new Prime Video Watch Party allows you to chat with friends while you watch movies

Amazon last night revealed a new feature called Watch Party for Prime Video users. With this new feature, you can enjoy your favorite content with friends and family. With Prime Video Watch Party, you can chat with up to 100 friends while you watch movies and TV shows online together. Watch Party is only available […]

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets the final Concept Creator treatment

Jermaine Smit  AKA Concept Creator has already turned early leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 into amazing animated renders, and as we approach the launch of the handset the leaks have become more specific, letting us know exactly how many mm smaller the bezels of the Note 20 are compared to the Note 10 […]

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Apple iPhone 12 dummy offers hands-on impression of Apple’s new design

It's still quite a few months before Apple releases the iPhone 12, their first handset to return to the old iPhone 5 design language, but dummies of the handset are already circulating, which has allowed YouTube channel iUpdate to post a hands-on impression video of the new design, and it would be an understatement to […]

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Lenovo releases a new video to highlight the features of the upcoming Yoga Duet 7i

Lenovo last month announced the new Yoga Duet 7i premium tablet. The Yoga Duet 7i is a premium device that will compete with the popular Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and the Apple iPad Pro. Lenovo today released a new video highlighting the features of this device, check it out above. Yoga Duet 7i features: The […]

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New 3D render of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active leaks, shows of titanium band

We've seen the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 in Black, Silver and tan and now we can see it in 3D, courtesy of  Evan Blass AKA evLeaks, has posted a new 3D marketing render of the smartwatch. The video shows the 45mm variant with and for the first time shows the Black/Titanium Band. The other photos posted […]

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Microsoft joins movement to boycott Facebook, but with a twist

Due to Facebook's relaxed reaction to numerous actual threats made to US citizens by President Donald Trump, there is a movement by numerous companies to withdraw their funding of Facebook in the hope that it will change its practices. The list of companies taking part in the #StopHateForProfit campaign include big names like Herseys, Unilever, Verizon, […]

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New Windows 10 Insider Channels start rolling out

Two weeks ago Microsoft announces some changes to the way they release new builds to all Windows Insiders. Microsoft said they were transitioning and converting their current ring model, based on the frequency of builds (fast, slow etc), to a new channel model that pivots on the quality of builds and better supports parallel coding efforts. That change is now […]

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Embarrassingly Apple’s two-year old ARM chip benchmarks faster than Microsoft’s Surface Pro X

Apple has a reputation for coming late to the party, learning all the lessons from the failure of others, and then getting it right the first time, and it seems this will once again happen with the transition to ARM processors, something Microsoft has been attempting since the first Windows RT laptops in 2012. A […]

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New Geospatial and Mixed Reality controls for PowerApps now generally available for experimental use

In April Microsoft announced that new geospatial features were coming to Power Apps. With these new features, app makers will be able to quickly introduce location-based capabilities into their experiences and start to digitize workflows in physical space using tools they are already familiar with. These new components are powered by Azure Maps services, but […]

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OnePlus’ truly wireless earbuds could be available in Black

OnePlus is expected to release its first-ever truly wireless earbuds this year. The company hasn't made any official announcements regarding the products yet, but in the last couple of months, we got to learn some details about the upcoming OnePlus earbuds, thanks to various leaks. Today, we've another leak, and this one reveals the overall […]

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Xbox Series S reveal reportedly scheduled for August

The constantly leaked Xbox Lockhart may finally be acknowledged by Microsoft as an Xbox Series S reveal its reportedly scheduled to stream in August.  Reported by Eurogamer, the upcoming Xbox Series S reveal was supposedly scheduled for this month as part of Microsoft's big Xbox E3 2020 lineup. However, with the industry's departure from the […]

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Crash Bandicoot 4 will contain microtransactions

The newest instalment in the Crash Bandicoot series will apparently contain in-game purchases, according to the game's Microsoft Store page. As spotted by VG247, the Microsoft Store page for Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has a little disclaimer under the game's pre-order button that says "Offers in-app purchases." The good news is that the […]

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Breaking News: Indian government bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok and WeChat

Indian government today announced the ban of 59 Chinese apps including TikTok and WeChat. Indian government mentioned that these apps are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. These 59 Chinese apps will be banned for both mobile and non-mobile usage. […]

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Deal Alert: All-new Fire HD 8 tablet is now available at $60

Amazon is now selling its all-new Fire HD 8 tablet at a very attractive price. You can now buy the new Fire HD 8 at a price point of $59.99, down from its original price point of $89.99 — that's straight $30 discount if you do the math. This is a limited time deal, so […]

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Harry Potter RPG reportedly coming to Xbox Series X and PS5 next year

The next-gen Harry Potter RPG that leaked yonks ago has been teased again through reports from Bloomberg.  Sources from the project at Avalanche Software reportedly told the outlet that the upcoming Harry Potter RPG is a next-gen only game for the upcoming Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles. Bloomberg's sources revealed that the leaked […]

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Latest Files by Google app update allows you to detect and delete old screenshots

Files by Google is a great file explorer app for Android devices. In addition to the obvious file management features, it allows users to share files with others with super fast speed with rate up to 480 Mbps. Recently, Files by Google app received a major update in Play Store. This new update comes with […]

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Apple Card users can now get 3% back at Exxon and Mobil stations on fuel and convenience store purchases

Today, ExxonMobil announced that Apple Card users in the US can get unlimited 3% Daily Cash back at Exxon and Mobil fuel stations when they use Apple Card with Apple Pay. This offer is applicable for fuel, convenience store and car wash purchases. To take advantage of this offer, download the latest Exxon Mobil Rewards+ […]

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Microsoft Outlook for iOS now allows you to easily move recipients between the To, Cc, or Bcc

Microsoft Outlook for iOS now allows you to easily move recipients between the To, Cc, or Bcc. In Outlook for Windows, you can just drag and drop the contacts across To, Cc, or Bcc based on your requirement. You can now do the same using tap and hold gesture on Outlook for iOS app. You […]

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Apple iPhone 12 will one-up the Galaxy S20 Ultra with 240 fps 4K video recording support

Early this year, Samsung introduced Galaxy S20 Ultra, the first smartphone in the world with 8K video recording support. Along with 8K video support, the Galaxy S20 Ultra also came with support for 4K video recording at 120 fps. Today, YouTuber Max Weinbach revealed that Apple iPhone 12 series will support 4K video recording at […]

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Focus Home Interactive has acquired The Surge creators Deck13

Focus Home Interactive has picked up Polish developer Deck13, the minds behind sci-fi soulsborne game The Surge.  The French publisher acquired the company for a total of €7.1 million – around €7.9 million – to gain full control over the developer and its intellectual properties. Focus Home Interactive and Deck13 has a healthy relationship as […]

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The PlayStation Plus July 2020 lineup is here with an added bonus

July is almost upon us and Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus lineup for July 2020, with a third bonus game available to celebrate the 10th anniversary of PlayStation Plus. From between July 7th and August 3rd, PlayStation Plus members can download and keep NBA 2K20, Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration, and […]

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series will not support WQHD+120Hz refresh rate

Samsung is expected to announce Galaxy Note 20 series in a couple of months. However, the Note 20 series has been leaked extensively online giving us a fair idea of what to expect from Samsung's 2020 flagship Note series. Now popular Samsung insider Ice Universe has confirmed that Galaxy Note 20 series will not support […]

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You’re not alone, GitHub is down for many users

GitHub is now down for developers around the world. GitHub confirmed the outage and mentioned that it is investigating reports of increased errors and slow page load. After 30 minutes, GitHub team said that they have identified the source of elevated errors and are working on recovery. Update: GitHub has confirmed on the status page that its […]

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Minecraft Dungeons Jungle Awakens launches on July 1st

The first Minecraft Dungeons DLC will be coming out on July 1st in the form of Minecraft Dungeons Jungle Awakens.  Despite only releasing last month, Mojang has quickly revealed the next step for the kid-friendly Diablo-like and the next step begins with a boatload of new content. Minecraft Dungeons Jungle Awakens will see players taking […]

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Persona 4 Golden Yosuke romance is being modded into the game

A Persona 4 Golden Yosuke romance route has been one of the most requested features from fans of the game that have always wanted to date Golden's golden boy.  Of course, with the PC version of the beloved JRPG now available on Steam, fans are starting to mod in a Persona 4 Golden Yosuke romance […]

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Ubisoft puts numerous employees on leave following sexual harassment claims

Ubisoft has put numerous employees on administrative leave following claims of sexual harassment from a variety of individuals in the games industry.  Reports coming out of Bloomberg claim that Ubisoft has placed Maxime Béland, Tommy Francois, and "several" other employees on leave after the claims of abuse were revealed by a wide variety of sources. […]

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Sea of Thieves custom servers are rolling out now

Yar har, it's time for some private pirates – not Pirate's privates – as Sea of Thieves custom servers are starting to roll out for those in the game's Insider branch.  Sea of Thieves custom servers will primarily be used for content creators and online communities to create their own events within an individual sandbox […]

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Bloodstained Curse of the Moon 2 is releasing very soon

A second retro-inspired spin-off of Koji Igarashi's fantastic Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will be releasing next month as Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 comes to all platforms.  Developed by ArtPlay and Inti Creates, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 will bring players back to awesome 8-bit action platforming on July 10th. Coming to […]

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Touch screen MacBooks might finally become a reality as Apple is developing a new “Ultra-Thin Touch Sensor” technology

Apple often receives criticisms from its userbase for not including a touchscreen in the MacBook lineup. Instead, what the company did was that it introduced a touch bar in the MacBook Pro lineup as a response to touchscreen PCs. According to Apple Vice President Craig Federighi, "..lifting your arm up to poke a screen is a […]

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Microsoft patents a modular dual-screen detachable Surface tablet

Microsoft added a new wrinkle to the dual-screen tablet space with a new design for a dual-screen tablet where each pane can be used both together and separately. As usual, the design uses the magic of magnets, and the November 2018 patent notes: The description relates to devices that can include first and second portions. […]

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Asseto Corsa Competizione review: Brilliant racing sim butchered by dismal performance

This review of Asseto Corsa Competizione was conducted on a base Xbox One by Kurt Perry.  The racing simulation sub-genre has grown tremendously over the last five years or so. Racing games that were once considered sims like Forza and Gran Turismo have transitioned to simcade status whilst core racers like Project CARS and DiRT […]

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Lite may arrive next year

As was the case with all the previous Samsung flagships over the last couple of years, the South Korean company is also rumored to be planning to launch a "Lite" version of last year's Galaxy Fold. And while a "Lite" version would mean a more attractive price and that might eventually convince more people to […]

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Apple discourages powerful web apps in the name of privacy

In order to promote its own App Store, Apple is known for discouraging web apps. Even though PWAs (Progressive Web Application) are gaining popularity among developers, it is difficult to deliver a high quality PWA for Apple devices due to OS level restrictions. At WWDC last week, Apple has announced that it won't support several […]

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How to block Windows 10 feature updates from downloading

Last month Microsoft released the May 2020 Update but the update came with a whole lot of known issues. While the update is still not available to everyone, Microsoft went ahead and blocked Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise and Education users from deferring updates forcing them to download and install updates when they are made available […]

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Microsoft Research develop amazing photo restoration algorithm

Microsoft Research team Ziyu Wan, Bo Zhang, and more have developed a new AI-based algorithm for restoring old photos that suffer from severe degradation through a deep learning approach. Unlike conventional restoration tasks that can be solved through supervised learning, the degradation in real photos is complex and the domain gap between synthetic images and […]

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Deal Alert: Save $600 on Microsoft Surface Pro 6 i7

Amazon is now offering a huge $600 discount on Surface Pro 6. The discount is applicable to the Surface Pro 6 that packs the i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage. Surface Pro 6 is a nice and portable computer and is super easy to carry around. The two-in-one is particularly great for school and […]

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Apple will not be shipping power adapter and earphones in the iPhone 12 box

Last month, we reported that Apple will not include Earpods (Apple's wired earphones) in the iPhone 12 box. With this move, Apple was planning to further boost AirPods sales. Today, Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple will not include a power adapter in the iPhone 12 box. Apple expects customers to buy the new 20W […]

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This may be the Samsung Galaxy Fold Lite

In May we posted about a new design for a folding Samsung smartphone revealed by a design patent.  At the time the design did not appear to reflect a realistic successor to the Samsung Galaxy Fold, but now new information has arrived which sheds new light on the handset. According to Korean publication Viva100, Samsung […]

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Apple will open up its crowdsourced network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices

At WWDC, Apple made a big announcement regarding its Find My network. Apple Find My network is a crowdsourced network of hundreds of millions of Apple devices that helps users locate a missing iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Apple has now announced that third-party Find My network-enabled accessories can be located using the Find […]

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Apple Watch will feel faster with the upcoming watchOS 7 release

At WWDC, Apple announced the upcoming watchOS 7 update coming to Apple Watch this fall. This update comes with several new features such as shareable and discoverable watch face configurations, sleep tracking, automatic handwashing detection, additional workout types including dance and a new hearing health feature. In addition to the major features, watchOS 7 also […]

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Microsoft and Hitachi announce partnership to transform manufacturing and logistics industries

Microsoft and Hitachi have announced a multiyear strategic alliance to transform the manufacturing and logistics industries across Southeast Asia, North America and Japan. As part of this alliance, Hitachi will integrate its solutions like Lumada, and its IoT-ready industrial controllers HX Series, with Azure, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365. Hitachi and Microsoft are also working to […]

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Deal Alert: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is $200 cheaper today

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra packs many exciting features and, of course, it's the most premium model in the S20 lineup. The S20 Ultra is also Samsung's first smartphone to have a rear 108MP camera with a 100x zoom. There are many other aspects of the smartphone that make it unique and attractive. The S20 Ultra […]

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New case leak confirms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will not have a periscope camera

We are less than 6 weeks away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series, and the leaks keep coming. The latest is a new case, posted by Ice_Universe on Weibo. Unlike most cases, this one actually covers the camera cluster, with cut-outs for the lenses, which therefore allows us to see exactly […]

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Microsoft is making it easier to access shared OneDrive folders with new “Add to My Files” option

Microsoft is working on a new feature which will let you add shortcuts to shared folders in OneDrive for work or school. The intention is to make it easier to find shared files you are currently working with. When someone shares a folder in Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, or Teams, you can add a shortcut to […]

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Microsoft migrating its content on the Microsoft Learning website to Microsoft Learn

Microsoft yesterday announced that it will migrate all the content on the Microsoft Learning website (https://ift.tt/2BkgsaZ) to Microsoft Learn (https://ift.tt/3igxoA7). From July 1, 2020, all training and certification resources from Microsoft will be available only on Microsoft Learn. Scheduled exams, badges, certificates, and transcripts will remain available in Microsoft Learn. Also, Microsoft has added links to […]

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Malwarebytes acknowledges performance issues on devices running Windows 10 v2004

Last month, Microsoft officially rolled out the Windows 10 May 2020 Update via Windows Update. Nevertheless, the update was seeded to a limited number of users as the company blocked it on a vast number of devices due to the numerous known issues. Now, Windows 10 v2004 users are facing issues when using Malwarebytes. According to users on the forums, […]

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Intel Lakefield benchmarks deliver bad news for Surface Neo

Intel recently announced the new Intel Lakefield processors which were advertised as ultra-low power SoCs. While the chips are due to come in devices later this year, Notebookcheck got their hands on an early sample and managed to run some benchmarks on the SoC. Unfortunately, the benchmarks show that Intel Lakefield does not meet the […]

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The Last of Us Part II won’t be getting any DLC

Naughty Dog's hit game The Last of Us Part II apparently won't be getting any additional content, with creative director Neil Druckmann saying the studio has "no plans." In an interview with Kinda Funny (warning: spoilers!) Druckmann confirmed that at while the first instalment in the series had a season pass, there are currently "no […]

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How to connect Apple AirPods to a Windows 10 PC

Apple launched the AirPods back in 2016 and the Bluetooth earbuds quickly became one of the most desired accessories in the market. Last year, updated the AirPods as well as announced an AirPods Pro model with better features and Active Noise Cancellation. While Apple AirPods were for Apple ecosystem, the earbuds do work with Windows […]

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Microsoft increase the maximum number of people who can attend a Microsoft Teams meeting by 20%

We reported 3 weeks ago that Microsoft was planning to increase the number of people that can attend a Microsoft Teams meeting at the same time, and today that increase has rolled out to users on the platform. The Microsoft Teams roadmap confirmed that Microsoft planned to increase the limit of participants in a video […]

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Deal Alert: Echo Dot (3rd Gen) price is back to its record low

If asking digital assistants to play music, answer questions, read stories, and tell jokes is your thing, then Amazon Echo Dot is definitely a great product and in many aspects, it's even better than what rivals are currently offering. It's easy to recommend even more so because the discount on the third-gen Echo Dot is […]

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Google is working on an improved PDF Viewer in Chrome

Google is working on an improved UI for its PDF reader in its Chrome browser. The current UI is rather uninformative and information-poor. The new PDF Viewer (below) features an improved toolbar which shows Sidebar nav, PDF title, Page numbers, Zoom controls, Rotate, Fit to Page, download, and Print buttons along with additional menu at […]

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Deal Alert: OnePlus 7T Pro is heavily discounted

OnePlus 7T Pro 8GB/256GB is now available at a discounted price. The OnePlus 7T Pro is now available at $639.99, down from its original price point of $1,008. So you're looking to buy a premium quality smartphone at a reasonable price, OnePlus 7T Pro might be the smartphone that you're looking for. OnePlus 7T Pro […]

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Microsoft release Windows File Recovery Tool to the Microsoft Store

Microsoft has just released a very useful tool to the Microsoft Store that may save you major headaches if you just accidentally deleted a file or lost some data. The Windows File Recovery Tool is a command-line tool which will help you recover photos, documents, videos and more, even if you wiped your hard drive. […]

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Dropping the Always-Connected PC will deliver the killing blow to Intel

Intel is in trouble. There is a very clear move by market-leading companies such as Microsoft and Apple to move away from their slow-moving platform, and it appears the only thing which is still keeping them alive is platform inertia. The truth is however that the main reason Intel is still selling hundreds of millions […]

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Microsoft is rolling out a new Office Insider Preview Build for Windows users in the Beta channel

Microsoft has released a new Office Build for Office Insiders on Windows in the Beta channel. The new Build 13020.20004 includes no new features, but it comes with bug fixes for various issues in Outlook, Access, Project. You can read the official changelog below. Changelog Notable fixes We fixed an issue where text inserted in […]

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Microsoft Surface Duo will include Samsung App Pair like multitasking feature

Microsoft is expected to launch the Surface Duo later this year. The company has been working on fine-tuning the device to ensure it delivers a seamless Android experience to the user. In a bid to improve the user experience, Microsoft is working on a feature called app groups. The feature will allow users to group […]

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New high-quality photos of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 suggests a launch date

We have already seen some great pictures of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and today Evan Blass AKA evLeaks, has posted a new sample, this time of the smartwatch in black. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is expected to be launched soon, and the image may give a clue as to the launch date. […]

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Here’s how to get Chrome with the new RAM-saving Segment Heap feature right now

We reported last week that Google was getting ready to implement Microsoft's new Segment Heap RAM-saving feature in Google Chrome, which has a massive reputation as a RAM hog. Until Windows 10 2004 the feature was only available to UWP and Microsoft apps, but it is now available to any Win32 app, including Google Chrome, […]

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MSPoweruser Gamescast #4: The Secret of MSPoweruser

Another Friday, another Gamescast. While there has, thankfully, not been a major livestream full of video game news to chat logs about, there has been a lot of news.  However, talking about news isn't all we do as special guest star Phil Hayton comes along to derail us… Or for us to derail us. Nonetheless, […]

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Google buys North after their Focals smart glasses fail in the market

The world may just not be ready for smart glasses after another AR smart glass product failed in the market. Joining Google Glasses, Magic Leap and more, Canadian smart glass start-up North has may have just given up the ghost, with rumours the company has been acquired by Google. According to the Globe and Mail, […]

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Lenovo Yoga Carbon laptop details leaked online

Yesterday, we reported about a leak on Lenovo's upcoming dual-screen laptop. Today, another upcoming Lenovo laptop was leaked online. Lenovo is planning to release Lenovo Yoga Carbon, a thin and light laptop measuring 995 grams and 14.25mm. Thanks to the carbon cover, this laptop will offer military-grade durability. Despite its lightweight nature, Lenovo claims that […]

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Microsoft announces TypeScript 4.0 Beta with several new features

Microsoft today announced the release of TypeScript 4.0 Beta with several new features and improvements. TypeScript 4.0 is not a major release that comes with larger breaking changes. Instead it is just the natural continuation from TypeScript 3.9. This beta release includes features such as sophisticated slicing and dicing on Tuples, safer exception handling, new […]

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Report: High-end iPhone 12 Pro handsets may feature world-beating 120 Hz screen refresh rate

As we get closer to the release of the iPhone 12 this fall, we learn more about the device. The latest news is regarding the screen refresh rate of the high-end versions of the handset. A reliable source, if there is no accident, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have basically determined the […]

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Microsoft Editor’s Similarity checker can tell how much content in your document is original

Microsoft Editor now comes with a new feature called Similarity checker that helps people create original work and include proper citation when using work from others. The similarity checker feature can tell you how much content in your document is original. This new feature is now available in Microsoft Word for Microsoft 365 EDU A3 […]

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OnePlus Nord to feature a dual front-facing camera

OnePlus is going to unveil its new, more affordable OnePlus Nord smartphone next month, so we're only a few days away from the launch. The smartphone is already one of the most heavily leaked smartphones of this year, but there is a lot more that we still don't know about the OnePlus' upcoming affordable handset. […]

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Find feature in Microsoft Word is about to get a whole lot better

Microsoft is planning to make the Find feature in Microsoft Word a whole lot better. Generally, if you want to find something in a Word document, you need to enter the exact search term without any typo. With the upcoming update, the Find feature will support search queries beyond the exact match. Just like how […]

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iOS 14’s new feature caught multiple apps reading clipboard contents without explicit permissions

Apple recently revealed the iOS 14 update for iPhone users. The new update brought several new features and changes but also added a feature that alerts users when an app tries to access the clipboard. The new feature has now revealed that multiple apps including TikTok, AccuWeather, Overstock, AliExpress, Call of Duty Mobile, Patreon Microsoft […]

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Microsoft to permanently close its entire Microsoft Store physical retail locations

Microsoft today announced that it is closing all its retail stores around the world. Microsoft Store online will continue its operations as usual. Microsoft will reimagine Microsoft Experience Centers in London, NYC, Sydney, and Redmond campus locations. Microsoft is not firing its retail employees, instead they will serve customers from Microsoft corporate facilities and remotely […]

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Google brings advanced ARCore capability to hundreds of millions of Android devices

ARCore is Google's developer platform for augmented reality (AR) apps. It is supported on Android and iOS (through Unity) devices. Last year, Google revealed the ARCore Depth API that uses depth-from-motion algorithms to generate a depth map with a single RGB camera. Even without specific hardware like ToF sensor, this new API allowed developers to […]

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PlayStation patent suggest PS5 may include Xbox One’s removed Snap functionality

Sony's upcoming next-gen PS5 console may bring back a beloved Xbox One feature: Snap.  The feature, which launched on Xbox One before its unfortunate removal, allowed players to dedicate a fifth of their screen to another application such as YouTube, Netflix or Skype. Sony's version on the other hand is moreso a standard picture-in-picture display. The […]

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Sony offering to pay hackers up to $50k for finding PlayStation security flaws

Sony has began a public PlayStation Bug Bounty for skilled hackers to help the company discover large security flaws within PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Network.  The Bug Bounty has been created in partnership with HackerOne, a security exploit company created by hackers to help craft a safer internet experience for everyone. "To date, we have […]

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Cyberpunk 2077 RTX features will be more extensive than originally revealed

CD Projekt RED's upcoming sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077 will be even more beautiful than we first though as Nvidia reveals more Cyberpunk 2077 RTX features.  Originally revealed to utilize ray-tracing for the game's diffuse global illumination, Cyberpunk 2077 RTX features will now include all of the following features: Ray-Traced Diffuse Illumination – "This captures sky radiance […]

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Bing Shopping will now help users search using images and more

Bing has released a new update for Bing shopping service which comes with new features. The company released an update last month that added features such as price drop tracking and coupons. The latest update will help users shop better for fashion with the following new features: Find where you can buy it- The new […]

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Google Pixel 4A gets certified by FCC, could launch soon

The launch of Google Pixel 4a got delayed multiple times in the past, but now, it looks like Google is quite close to launching the smartphone as Pixel 4a has recently cleared the FCC certification. The documents shared by FCC doesn't give us any key details about the Pixel 4a. But the listing does suggest […]

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Google announce Google Meet roadmap for the next few months

In a blog post, Google announced their roadmap for Google Meet (previously Google Hangouts) for the next few months, saying they are continuing to accelerate the development of new features for the growing number of individuals, teams, and organizations that rely on Meet to stay connected. Google Meet Roadmap One of the main new features […]

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite may launch in October

We've been hearing rumors of a toned-down version of the original Galaxy S20 for a while now and while the official name of the upcoming affordable S20 smartphone isn't confirmed yet, the smartphone internally being called Galaxy S20 Fan Edition. Now, confirming the existence of the smartphone, ETNews reported the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is going […]

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KPMG collaborate with Microsoft to help businesses return to work

As the COVID-19-related crisis wanes, professional services network KPMG is collaborating with Microsoft to prepare organizations for carefully phasing employees back into the workplace by providing decision support, integrated technology and risk frameworks. Using Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Apps, Teams and Azure, KPMG will support CEOs, HR, IT professionals, and employees with […]

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OneDrive for iOS gets updated with new features and changes

Microsoft has released a new update for OneDrive for iOS users. The new update brings new features to the app and bumps it to v11.39.4. You can head below to check out the full changelog for the update. For our iPad users who tried to move a file, the move dialog would sometimes, well, move […]

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Outlook will soon make it easier to resume where you left off

A few years ago one of the reasons people were reluctant to reboot their computers was because they did not want to lose their current collection of browser tabs. Since then, however, browsers managed to learn to remember your browser session and to offer to re-open your last collection when you restart. Some Outlook users […]

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Apple may achieve Microsoft’s dream of a password-less web

Two years ago Microsoft declared the end of passwords, saying Windows Hello technology would mean users will be able to sign in to websites without having to remember a random string of characters. This followed the certification of Windows Hello as being FIDO2 compliant.  With this certification, any compatible device running Windows 10 would be […]

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Windows Forms apps finally supported on Windows 10 ARM devices, WPF support coming later

Microsoft today announced the release of .NET 5.0 Preview 6 with some new features and performance improvements. The major feature in this update is the support for Windows Forms apps on Windows ARM64. Until now, only console and ASP.NET Core apps were supported on Windows ARM64. With this support, developers can build and run Windows […]

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Lenovo announces ThinkCentre M75n, an ultra-portable desktop with AMD Ryzen PRO processors

Yesterday, Lenovo announced its latest ThinkCentre desktop PC as part of its "Nano" desktop series. The new ThinkCentre M75n is the smallest desktop from Lenovo. Despite its compact(22mm thin) nature, it will deliver great performance, thanks to the AMD Ryzen PRO processors, SSD storage and Windows 10. The M75n also supports Modern Standby allowing users […]

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Minecraft Bedrock implements Emotes and Achievement Rewards

Along with the recent Nether Update, Minecraft Bedrock has also received two new features in the form of Emotes and Achievement Rewards. As per the official Minecraft blog, Minecraft Bedrock players can now earn up to a total of 28 rewards just by playing Minecraft. The Achievement Rewards are acquired by completing certain tasks, such […]

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Qualcomm is working on a more powerful Snapdragon processor for PCs

Due to Microsoft's efforts, Qualcomm has ben powering laptops for some years now, but the performance gap between ARM and Intel processors have always meant those laptops have been treated as second class citizens. Qualcomm has however always been eager to expand their share of the PC market, and have worked closely with Microsoft to […]

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Microsoft finally delivers one of the most requested features for Teams in Education

Over the past few months, the usage of Microsoft Teams in education have gone up significantly. Thousands of universities and schools are now relying on Microsoft Teams everyday to connect with the students. IT Admins in the educational institutions decide on different policies that should be assigned for student safety. Today, Microsoft Teams announced the […]

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Xbox July 2020 Games with Gold includes Saints Row 2 and more

As June comes to a close, Xbox has announced the July 2020 Games with Gold for Xbox Live subscribers to pick up as part of their monthly Xbox Live subscription.  Check out the July 2020 Games with Gold below: WRC 8  The most complete and authentic official WRC simulation yet. New physics for all surfaces, […]

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Google announces redesigned Google Photos experience

Google today announced a redesigned Google Photos experience that brings more prominence to your photos and videos. Also, search is now front-and-center of the Google Photos experience. Google Photos app now comes with the following three-tab structure. Photos: As always, the main tab contains all your photos and videos, but now you'll see larger thumbnails, […]

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Minecraft Earth pulling support for certain 32-bit Android devices

As of August 1st, 2020, the AR-based Minecraft spinoff Minecraft Earth will no longer be available on certain 32-bit Android devices. While no reason was given for the withdrawal of support, the official Minecraft help website says that all affected users will be refunded for any money spent on in-game purchases. If affected players also […]

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AER Memories of Old and Stranger Things 3: The Game are free this week

Happy Thursday! It's time for a fresh batch of free games from the Epic Games Store and this week, AER Memories of Old and Stranger Things 3: The Game are free for all to download and keep. If you're new here, you'll find a basic rundown on how the free games work and how to […]

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Lenovo’s upcoming dual-screen laptop leaked online (video)

Images of Lenovo's upcoming dual-screen laptop have leaked online today. As you can see from the image above, this dual-screen laptop will be part of Lenovo's Yoga lineup. Similar to the current Yoga lineup, this upcoming device will feature a 360-degree hinge that will allow you to enjoy the device in various modes. And it […]

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OnePlus Nord appears on Amazon India, hinting towards imminent launch

It's no secret that OnePlus is planning on introducing a new, more affordable product line to reach more customers. As accidentally confirmed by the company via an Instagram post, the new OnePlus product line will officially be called "Nord." Now, it seems that the company is very close to releasing its new affordable lineup as […]

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Samsung’s revolutionary Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor now available for order

At CES 2020, Samsung announced the new groundbreaking Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor. The Odyssey G9 monitor comes with an industry-leading 49-inch 1000R curved display with Dual Quad High-Definition (DQHD)5120×1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and 32:9 aspect ratio. This monitor is now available in the US and UK. Top features of Odyssey […]

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Microsoft and Harvard announce an open-source differential privacy platform

Microsoft has collaborated with Harvard University's Institute for Quantitative Social Science to create a first-of-its-kind open-source platform for differential privacy. The technology will allow researchers to preserve user privacy while performing analysis on datasets. Both Microsoft and Harvard first began the development of a differential privacy platform last year and have finally announced it in […]

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LG announces two new truly wireless earbuds, one of them comes with self-cleaning case

Early this year, LG TONE Free HBS-FL7 truly wireless earbuds was launched in the US. The LG TONE Free earbuds comes with a UVnano charging case that reduces bacteria on the earbuds while charging. The UV LED light built into charging case reduces Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli on tip of the earbud closest to […]

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Here is how to disable YourPhone.exe from running in the background

Microsoft's Your Phone is an app that is designed to make an Android smartphone and a Windows 10 PC work together. The app helps you stay updated on all the latest notifications that you're receiving on your smartphones without actually unlocking your Android phone. It also lets you receive and send text messages from your […]

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Unannounced Xbox Lockhart resurfaces in Microsoft developer documents

Microsoft's constantly leaked Xbox Lockhart, aka Xbox Series S, has been rediscovered in new developer documentation.  Discovered by security researcher TitleOS, who shared the news on Twitter, the unannounced lower-power next-gen console from Microsoft has been referenced alongside the actually announced Xbox Series X. The June 2020 development documentation lists Lockhart and Anaconda as having […]

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Microsoft Edge will now let you know if your password has been compromised

Microsoft Edge Canary and Dev recently got a new feature called 'Password Monitor,' which, when enabled, will let you know if your password has been compromised. The feature is already available both on Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. The new feature is designed to make users feel safe online. The way the 'Password Monitor' feature […]

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Xbox All Access subscription is “critical” for next-gen launch, says Xbox boss

Xbox boss Phil Spencer had revealed that the next-gen launch of the Xbox Series X is heavily reliant on the Xbox All Access subscription service.  The service, which allows gamers to pay a monthly fee for access to an Xbox Series X, Xbox Live and Xbox Game Pass, has been described as a critical aspect […]

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Geekbench listing reveals the specifications of the upcoming Galaxy Tab S7

Samsung is expected to release its new tablets, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+. We've been hearing about these two new tablets for a while now, but we didn't get to know much information about them — until now. The 8GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 has recently appeared on the […]

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G listed on TEENA certification site, official website; launch seems imminent

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G isn't going to be very different from the non-5G model in terms of specifications, though, for some reason, Samsung didn't release the 5G model alongside the 4G variant, instead, it decided a later date for the former. While we don't know as to when Samsung is going to bring the […]

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First high-quality photo of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 leak

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is expected to be launched soon, and we have seen a number of low-quality pictures leaked via certification agencies. Today Evan Blass aka evLeaks leaked the first high-quality marketing render for the upcoming smartwatch. Like the earlier leaked pictures, they appear to confirm that the bezel is indeed physically rotating, […]

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Edge Canary is getting Chrome’s annoying Extensions menu

A few weeks ago a new and rather ugly icon showed up in the menu bar of Chrome users. The puzzle icon led to a collection of your Chrome plugins, giving you information to their level of access to your data and a link to their store pages, in case you forgot what they did. […]

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AWS takes on Microsoft PowerApps with the new Amazon Honeycode

AWS today announced a new service called Amazon Honeycode that will compete with Microsoft PowerApps. Like PowerApps, this new Honeycode service is targeted towards citizen developers. Amazon Honeycode will allow anyone to quickly create mobile and web applications with no programming knowledge. Honeycode users can use a simple visual application builder to create highly interactive […]

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Report: Apple will finally make Fast Charging easy with the iPhone 12

As we get closer to the release of the iPhone 12 this fall, the leaks are increasing from Apple's supply chain. The latest news is regarding the Fast Charger on the handset. A source from Weibo reports that Apple is offering 20W fast charging with the iPhone 12, but the best news is that Apple […]

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Here’s how to install the BP monitor app on your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2

Samsung had beaten Apple to the punch by certifying their Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and Samsung Health Monitor app as a Medical Device (SaMD), making it a government-cleared, over-the-counter and cuffless blood pressure monitoring application. The company has started rolling out the feature to Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 users as part of the Health Monitor app, […]

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Microsoft is not releasing Windows 10 for ARM to new macOS Apple Silicon-based users

Apple users will soon be able to run iPad and iPhone apps natively on their new Apple Silicon ARM-based Macs, but it seems one operating system they will not be able to run is Windows, as Microsoft has declined to offer Windows 10 for ARM for the new ARM-based Macs. Normally if you want to […]

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Microsoft Edge does Google a favour by nixing AdBlock on YouTube

Edge users have been running into problems on YouTube when they try and use the service with AdBlock and AdBlock Plus installed. Users have been running into the above error: An error occurred. Please try again later." Microsoft has acknowledged the issue in a post on TechCommunity, saying: Our Media team has received a number […]

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Microsoft Edge Dev channel updated with several bug fixes (change log)

Microsoft today announced the release of v85.0.552.1 build for Edge Dev channel. This new Edge Dev channel build brings support for new management policies, several bug fixes and small improvements. Find the full change log of Edge Dev Channel build v85.0.552.1 below. Added features: Added a New Tab Page Search Box management policy.  Administrative Template […]

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CrossfireX Multiplayer preview: A lacklustre Xbox exclusive that could surprise in its campaign

When Phil Spencer stood on the stage at E3 2019 and announced that CrossfireX was coming to the Xbox, it was seen as a big deal. Unsurprising really, given that the PC-only tactical FPS has over 650 million players and is one of the highest grossing games of all time. This is the first time […]

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Notchless Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 leaks

As we near the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, we can expect the leaks to build in volume.  The latest leak is a picture which demonstrates the thinner bezels and notchless screen of the new device. Posted by Ice Universe, the render is likely more to illustrate the unusal layout of the selfie […]

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Google announce new measures to improve user privacy, including history auto-delete

Today Google has announced new privacy measures aimed to reassure users that Google is treating their data responsibly. The first is new auto-delete controls, which will automatically and continuously delete your Location History, search, voice and YouTube activity data after 3 months or 18 months. New users or new accounts who use Location History, which is […]

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 20152 for Dev Channel Insiders

Microsoft today announced the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20152 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel (previously called Fast ring). This Build 20152 does not include any new features, but it comes with some bug fixes. You can find the full change log below. Change log of Windows 10 Build 20152 : […]

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Slack announces Slack Connect, a new feature that is designed to replace email

Slack today announced Slack Connect, a new feature that is designed to replace email. Right now, organizations use channel-based tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams for internal communications and rely on email for external communications. Slack Connect allows organizations to use channel-based messaging for both internal and external communications. This feature will allow enterprises to […]

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Halo Infinite teaser reveals inclusion of The Banished

Not much is known about Microsoft's upcoming return to the Halo series with Halo Infinite, but we're starting to get some details and we're starting to get very excited!  Revealed through a small audio teaser on the official Halo Twitter account, it's been revealed that the formidable Covenant force The Banished will be the antagonists […]

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NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready driver now supports DirectX 12 Ultimate features

NVIDIA today announced the release of new GeForce Game Ready driver that supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. Early this year, Microsoft announced DirectX 12 Ultimate, the culmination of the best graphics technology from Microsoft. DirectX 12 Ultimate comes with all the next generation graphics hardware features, including DirectX Raytracing, Variable Rate Shading, Mesh Shaders and Sampler […]

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Pokémon Unite adapts the beloved series into a MOBA

Tencent and The Pokémon Company have teamed up to create Pokémon Unite, a team-based MOBA based on the beloved monster catching franchise.  Coming to smartphones and Nintendo Switch later this year, Pokémon Unite brings a strategical edge to the Pokémon series by creating a League of Legends-esque combat environment. Two teams of five players are […]

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The front and rear camera in Xiaomi’s future foldable phones might work at the same time

Rumors of Chinese manufacture Xiaomi working on its first foldable device have been doing the rounds for a while now. While we don't know much about what its first foldable looks like, nor do we know anything about its specs, the company recently purchased ultra-thin glass covers, suggesting that just like the Galaxy Z Flip, […]

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How to download Minecraft Nether Update

With Minecraft's gigantic new update out in the wild, you may be wondering just one thing: How in the nether do I download the Minecraft Nether Update? Don't worry, we got you.  Available today on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Windows 10 and more, the Minecraft Nether Update is playable on most […]

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Project Cars 3 release date revealed for this August

Update: Bandai Namco has confirmed the Project Cars 3 release date. While it was already known that the Slightly Mad Studios racer would be launching this summer, the Project Cars 3 release date has only just been revealed. Coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam, the simulation racer will be launching on August 28th […]

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How to download Microsoft 365 offline installer

If you have a Microsoft 365 (previously known as Office 365) subscription, you can enjoy the robust Office desktop apps that you're familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Publisher. To download and install these apps, you need to go to www.office.com and click the Install button. To avoid huge file size, instead of full […]

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Download Zoom app on Windows 10 for easy-to-use and free video conferencing

There are several video conferencing solutions on the market, but Zoom has become the go-to choice for hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Thanks to its unparalleled usability (easy to start, join, and collaborate across any device), users quickly adopted it over other competing services. Also with Zoom free plan, you can host up to […]

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Microsoft Sudoku 2.0 available now

Microsoft Sudoku has received a 2.0 update, bringing "fresh colours, exciting new features, new levels of difficulty, daily challenges, and more." Microsoft Sudoku is free-to-play and even offers Xbox Live achievements, but does also contain both ads and in-game purchases. However, the in-game purchases are just paid subscriptions to remove the aforementioned ads, and you […]

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Ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says huge AAA game development is “not sustainable”

Ex-PlayStation US boss Shawn Layden has spoken out against the massive cost of sustaining huge AAA releases as development continues to grow generation after generation. The former PlayStation America executive revealed his thoughts about the current state of game development during a panel on Gamelab Live. (Thanks, GamesIndustry!) Shawn Layden used PlayStation's recent exclusive release […]

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Deus Ex originally would’ve ended in System Shock’s Citadel Station

Warren Spector's beloved sci-fi RPG Deus Ex would've originally taken players to the sinister Citadel Station from Looking Glass Studios' System Shock.  Revealed through an interview with TechRadar, Deus Ex programmer Scott Martin told stories of the game's development to commemorate the game's 20th anniversary. The full interview tells of rough development issues – like […]

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Latest Windows 10 Patch Tuesday update force-rebooting PCs

Just like pretty much all the previous Patch Tuesday update, the latest June update has started causing a serious problem for those running Windows 10 Version 2004 or Windows 10 1909 and 1903. Some users are reporting that Windows 10 is performing an automatic-restart after installing the latest June patch that Microsoft rolled out a […]

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GitHub for mobile 1.2 update comes with improved pull request review experience and more

Back in November 2019, GitHub first announced the official GitHub mobile apps coming to iOS and Android devices. With GitHub for mobile, you can review code, merge changes and share feedback from anywhere. After months of beta testing, GitHub announced the general availability in March. Today, Microsoft announced the availability of GitHub for mobile 1.2 […]

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Microsoft will not replace Xbox One Mixer tab with Facebook Gaming

Microsoft has revealed that they will not be replacing the Xbox One Mixer tab with Facebook Gaming.  With Microsoft swiftly shuttering their livestreaming service Mixer, many were wondering what would become of the Xbox One Mixer tab that is tightly integrated into the console's operating system. In response to a fan on Reddit, Xbox's Larry […]

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Microsoft Huddle is a new Mixed Reality meeting place for the HoloLens

Microsoft has been working on a  VR and AR-based virtual meeting solution for some years now, and the work has gained new urgency with the COVID-19 related restrictions on travel and socializing. Today WalkingCat has found a new app in the Microsoft Store called Microsoft Huddle, which appears to be just that. According to the […]

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Apple iOS 14 brings big update for Camera app, can now shoot photos up to 90% faster

Early this week, Apple announced iOS 14 preview with several new features including the redesigned home screen experience, improved Siri, updated Maps app and more. During the keynote, Apple only highlighted the major features, you can read about them here. This iOS 14 release comes with a major update for Camera app. Every year, Apple […]

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Microsoft Outlook for Android gets a new gallery

Microsoft Outlook for Android has received an update. Taking the app to Version 4.1.105, the update adds an exciting new feature and no bug fixes and performance improvements. With the latest update installed, you'll now see a new Gallery in the Outlook app. According to Microsoft, the new Gallery gives users an immersive image browsing […]

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The Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel portable Surface Studio gets a price, release date

At CES 2020 line-up, Acer announced an expansion to their ConceptD line, the Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel series. It comes with Acer's Ezel hinge, which translates to five usage modes, making it easier than ever for creative professionals to collaborate, share and bring ideas to life. A desktop replacement that can be taken on the […]

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Microsoft gives us another look at the new Windows 10 Start Menu

Microsoft has been teasing us with an updated Start Menu for some months now, with rumours that the emphasis will move away from Live Tiles to basic icons. Microsoft has in part both confirmed and debunked the rumour, for example on the  Windows Insider Webcast saying the Live Tiles will remain available to developers and […]

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Watch out! The Windows 10 Mail and Calendar app is deleting your Gmail!

Windows 10 users who use the Mail and Calendar UWP app on Windows 10 with Gmail may want to check their Spam folder, as it appears the app has been silently sending their Sent emails there. Multiple users on Microsoft Answers have been complaining of the bug, with one saying: I have been facing an […]

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Get your designer hoodie and more now in Amazon’s big Menswear sale

Summer is here, and with the world finally opening up, the time is right to stock up your wardrobe with some summer essentials. If like me, you, however, prefer doing your shopping safely socially distanced online, Amazon have got you with their amazing Big Style sale, which offers up to 40% off on great designer […]

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Microsoft Edge Canary gets ‘Sidebar Search’ feature

Microsoft has added a feature called 'sidebar search' to the context menu of the Microsoft Edge Canary. The feature lets users perform Bing search about a word or a phrase that they see on the web. To use the feature, visit any webpage and highlight a word or phrase that you want to know about, […]

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Microsoft’s AltSpaceVR Mixed Reality community app gets an improved, more diverse avatar system

In 2017 Microsoft purchased AltspaceVR, one of the pioneers in immersive communications. A bit like Second Life, AltspaceVR is a social platform for virtual reality. The service brings people together in virtual reality from over 160 countries to attend meetups, comedy shows, yoga classes, dance parties, and large-scale events hosted by NBC, Reggie Watts, Justin Roiland, […]

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Microsoft Defender ATP security service now available for Linux

Along with the announcement about the public preview of Microsoft Defender ATP for Android, Microsoft today announced the general availability of Microsoft Defender ATP for Linux. This first release on Linux offers a full command line experience. Microsoft Defender ATP is supported in following Linux server distributions and versions: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2 or […]

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Amazon Prime Video UWP app for Windows 10 leaked

There are not too many UWP apps but the platform is a pretty good container for streaming video apps, as the Netflix apps ably demonstrate. It seems Amazon took the hint, and are working on an Amazon Prime Video UWP app for Windows 10, as revealed by Alumia. According to Alumia the app has been […]

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Facebook is discontinuing the Oculus Go standalone VR headset

The Oculus Go standalone wireless virtual reality headset is now two years old and getting long in the tooth, but Facebook has no plans to replace it. Writing on the Oculus blog, the company revealed that it has moved on from the limited functionality of the headset. The headset doesn't require any PC or a […]

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Microsoft introduce “enhanced Skype for Windows 10”

It's been in the works since March, but today Microsoft confirmed the replacement of the Skype UWP app with a new "updated, enhanced Skype for Windows 10". Microsoft says, starting in June 2020, Skype for Windows 10 and Skype for Desktop are becoming one so they can provide a consistent experience. The updated Store app […]

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Microsoft Edge sync now available for Microsoft 365 Business Premium users

Microsoft Edge sync feature allows users to access their browsing data across all their signed-in devices. Favorites, passwords, addresses and more (form-fill), collections and settings are synced across devices. Right now, Edge sync for Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) accounts is available only for enterprise users with particular plans. Today, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Edge […]

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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit remastered reportedly coming to all platforms

Criterion Games' phenomenal 2010 racing game Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit will be coming back to all platforms later this year.  Reported by VentureBeat, the upcoming revival will be part of EA's late-to-the-party attempt at bringing last-gen games to current-gen consoles such as Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Nintendo Switch. Need for Speed: Hot […]

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Acer announces new Swift 5 ultrathin-and-light laptop with Intel’s new Xe graphics and antimicrobial touchscreen

Acer today announced its new Swift 5 notebook thin and light laptop featuring ultra-narrow bezels (90% screen-to-body ratio), a touchscreen protected by an Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass and new attractive mist green color. The main highlight of this laptop is its CPU. The new Swift 5 will be powered by the next gen Intel Core […]

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Microsoft Defender ATP security app now available for Android devices

Microsoft Defender ATP (Advanced Threat Protection) is an enterprise endpoint security service that helps enterprise networks prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats. Until now, it available only available on desktop platforms like Windows 10. Microsoft today announced the public preview of Microsoft Defender ATP app for Android devices. Microsoft Defender ATP for Android […]

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Dell announces new G Series laptops with up to NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super GPU and 3D audio

Dell today announced the updated G Series gaming laptops which includes the new Dell G7 15 and the new Dell G7 17. These new G Series laptops now come with an all new slim design, improved performance and customizable chassis light. The new G7 laptops are powered the 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs (up to […]

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Dell teases upcoming XPS Desktop featuring a modern minimalistic design

Dell today announced that it will announce new generation XPS Desktop next month. This upcoming XPS Desktop will come with a modern minimalistic design. Similar to the XPS 17 laptops, the upcoming XPS Desktop will feature NVIDIA RTX Studio certification, delivering great performance for content creation, gaming and VR. Dell will share more details on […]

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Dell launches new 27-inch Curved Gaming Monitor with 144Hz refresh rate for just $279

Along with the new G Series laptops and desktops, Dell today announced two new gaming monitors. First, the new Dell 27 Curved Gaming Monitor (S2721HGF) comes with a curved FHD VA panel display that supports NVIDIA G-SYNC. Thanks to the fast 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, you can enjoy smooth visuals without motion blur […]

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Minecraft’s big Nether update out now

Minecraft's latest huge update, the 1.16 Nether Update, is officially out now on all platforms. Go forth and get lost in the Nether! The 1.16 Nether Update brings new biomes, mobs, blocks, and much more to Minecraft. For more information on what to expect, you can read all about it below. Seeing as this is […]

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Unreleased Lord of the Rings game prototype footage released

Footage of an unreleased Lord of the Rings video game prototype has been released more than a decade after it was originally created.  Published online by ex-director of Travellers Tales, Jon Burton, on his development focused YouTube channel GameHut, the footage shows an incredibly faithful recreation of the Peter Jackson movies running on Xbox 360 […]

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Apple iOS 14 can recognize specific sounds and notify you

At WWDC yesterday, Apple announced iOS 14 with several new features including the redesigned home screen experience, improved Siri experience, updated Maps app and more. During the keynote, Apple only highlighted the major features, you can read about them here. Today, a new feature was revealed in the iOS 14. The new accessibility feature can […]

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OnePlus confirms more affordable smartphone product line, but only for Europe and India

OnePlus made a reputation as a company that offers flagship features at an affordable price point. Interestingly, the company has also raised the price of its smartphones every year so much so that its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8 Pro now shares a very similar price point as the flagships from Samsung and Apple. […]

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Apex Legends Mobile may be released later this year

EA has revealed that Apex Legends Mobile may be available to play later this year, if all goes to plan.  With Respawn Entertainment's battle royale spin-off becoming a major free-to-play success across Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, publisher EA has been keen to expand the game to more platforms. Alongside the recent announcement of […]

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Mixer streamers Ninja and Shroud reportedly paid “tens of millions” due to closure

Mixer livestreamers Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins and Michael 'Shroud' Grzesiek have reportedly been paid tens of millions of dollars due to Microsoft's untimely closure of the video game livestreaming platform Mixer.  Esports consultant Rod Breslau has claimed that sources told him that both Ninja and Shroud were offered tens of millions of dollars in payouts to […]

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Marvel’s Avengers will be a PS5 and Xbox Series X launch game; free upgrades and crossplay

The Square Enix published Marvel's Avengers game will be a launch title for the next generation PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.  The upcoming single player adventure and cooperative multiplayer title will allow players to freely upgrade their title to a next-gen platform. If you buy the game on PlayStation 4, you can upgrade to […]

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Techland departs with Chris Avellone following reports of sexual harassment

Dying Light 2 developer Techland has decided to part ways with video game writer Chris Avellone following numerous reports of sexual harassment from peers in the game's industry.  The long-term games writer, who has created stories for Fallout New Vegas, Prey, KOTOR 2 and the upcoming Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 – was called out […]

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Twitter PWA gets a couple of new features in the latest update

Twitter PWA received an update yesterday. The update brings a couple of new features, including the ability to view and send DMs without having to navigate to the DM inbox, save tweets as a draft, or schedule it to send at a specific time. The update also lets you customize lists. Besides, the update added […]

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The Order 1886 developer Ready at Dawn acquired by Facebook

Facebook has acquired Ready at Dawn, the developer behind the PlayStation 4 exclusive The Order 1886.  While the studio is well known for their work on PlayStation exclusive titles such as God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP) and the controversially short The Order 1886, Ready at Dawn has a prior relationship with Facebook already. […]

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Microsoft Surface Go 2 now available in Singapore

Last month, Microsoft officially announced the new Surface Go 2. The Surface Go 2 comes with the same thin, lightweight design as its predecessor, but now comes with a slightly larger 10.5-inch PixelSense display with 220 ppi. Thanks to 8th Generation Intel Core M processor, the Surface Go 2 delivers 64% faster performance when compared […]

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Huawei is working on a mid-range device with a partial waterfall screen and under-screen camera

Flexible screens must be getting cheaper, as Huawei appears to be working on a mid-range handset with a screen which curves around the edge of the device, similar to the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha. Uncovered in a patent application filed in November 2019 at the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration), the handset solves some […]

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Tesla may have $40 billion worth of Cybertruck pre-orders

There is a worldwide pandemic going on leading to the deepest recession ever, but according to analysts Wedbush Securities this has not slowed down interest in Tesla's Cybertruck EV. The last official number we have heard was 250,000 pre-orders in November 2019, a week after the launch of the vehicle, but according to Wedbush Securities […]

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Firefox users complained of their data being imported to Edge without their permission

One of the reasons people use minority browsers like Firefox and Opera is to not have their browser data in the hands of a big company like Google and Microsoft. Privacy-preoccupied Firefox users were therefore understandably annoyed when they discovered that Microsoft has imported their browser data to Edge without their permission. The issue is […]

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Here’s what’s new in macOS Big Sur

Today at WWDC20, Apple unveiled macOS Big Sur, the latest version of their desktop operating system. macOS Big Sur introduces a graphical redesign, new features for Safari, including a customizable start page, more powerful tabs, quick and easy translation, and a new Privacy Report, and improvements to other bundled applications. The updated Messages app lets […]

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With iOS 14, did Apple copy Windows Phone or Android widgets?

Today, with the announcement of iOS 14, Apple finally freed widgets to mix freely with app icons, as is much more traditional for other phone operating systems, immediately raising accusations that the company finally gave in and simply copied Windows Phone and Android. Of course, the question arises of which operating system Apple drew inspiration […]

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Microsoft will use Mixer’s tech capabilities in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft today made an announcement that it will be shutting down Mixer, its official game streaming service. Microsoft is teaming up with Facebook to enable the Mixer community to move to Facebook Gaming. You can learn more about it here. It is important to note that Microsoft is not selling Mixer to Facebook. So, the […]

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Mixer shutting down, Microsoft partnering with Facebook Gaming

Microsoft today announced that the company will be shutting down Mixer, its official streaming service, and that Microsoft is teaming up with Facebook to enable the Mixer community to move to Facebook Gaming. In an Xbox Wire post, Phil Spencer said that "it became clear that the time needed to grow our own livestreaming community […]

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Apple announce plans to move to their own desktop processor running on ARM.

Today, as expected, Apple announced that they would be transitioning their desktop hardware to an ARM processor of their own design. Apple has of course been refining their Bionic processor over the last 10 years now but till now the company has remained loyal to Intel on their laptops and desktops. Apple says the move […]

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Apple TV adds support for Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2 and Xbox Adaptive Controller

During WWDC 2019, Apple announced support for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controllers on Apple TV. During WWDC 2020 keynote today, Apple announced that Apple TV now supports Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2 and Xbox Adaptive Controller. Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2: The all-new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 features over 30 new ways […]

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Apple Watch’s WatchOS 7 update finally brings official Sleep Tracking feature, much more

The biggest missing feature of the Apple Watch is sleep tracking, with a number of 3rd party applications arising to plug the hole. Today at WWDC Apple finally announced a native solution which brings a battery-efficient sleep tracking app to the smartwatch. The update will also be bringing a number of other improvements. The full […]

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Apple AirPods Pro to get Spatial audio feature supporting Dolby audio

Apple today announced a brand-new feature called Spatial audio for AirPods Pro. The new Spatial audio feature will deliver simulated surround experience. It makes use of directional audio algorithms and sensors to deliver great surround sound experience. This feature will activate automatically when you play audio content with Dolby 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound.

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With iOS 14, Apple finally allows you to set default browser and emails apps

Yes, the title is accurate. With iOS 14, Apple will finally allow users to set their default browser and email apps. Once this feature is available, for example, you will be able to set Microsoft Edge as your default browser and Microsoft Outlook as your default mail app. Google Chrome and Gmail users will also […]

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Apple announces iPadOS 14 with several new features

Apple today announced iPadOS 14 with several new features, read about them below. App Library: This feature automatically organizes apps installed in the iPhone. It organizes the apps based on category and other factors. Widgets: This is basically Windows 10 Live Tiles experience. You can place widget anywhere in your home screen. And you can […]

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Apple announces iOS 14 with widgets and all-new home page experience

At WWDC, Apple today announced iOS 14 with several new features, read about them below. App Library: This feature automatically organizes apps installed in the iPhone. It organizes the apps based on category and other factors. Widgets: This is basically Windows 10 Live Tiles experience. You can place widget anywhere in your home screen. And […]

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Microsoft announces several new personal features for Microsoft Teams

Microsoft today announced several new preview features in Teams that will help users in their personal life. You can now sign in with your personal email in Teams. Once signed-in, you can create groups to chat and call, to stay connected with your family and friends. Here's how you can try out the new features […]

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Microsoft Teams to get the walkie talkie feature in mid-July

Back in January this year, Microsoft announced walkie talkie feature for Microsoft Teams alongside a number of other new features for businesses that use Microsoft's collaboration tool. Microsoft promised that it'd bring the feature to Teams in the first half of this year. And now, it looks like Microsoft is going to be able to […]

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year

The newest instalment in the Crash Bandicoot franchise, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, will be launching on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 2nd, 2020. The game was actually leaked earlier this week by the Taiwanese Ratings Board and is being developed by Toys for Bob, who did excellent work on the […]

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You can now schedule an email using ‘Send later’ feature on Outlook for web

Outlook desktop already allows you to schedule an email to be sent at a later time or date. Now, Microsoft is bringing this feature to Outlook on the web. To access this feature, when you are composing an email, click the new drop down option available with the Send button and select the 'Send later' […]

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SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated Review – Aye, Aye, Captain!

It's the year 2020 and top ten lists of "games that need to be remade or remastered" are becoming less relevant by the second as cult classics and critical darlings are slowly, but surely, being awoken from their slumber and drenched in the Lazarus pits of modern gaming. While re-releasing popular titles has certainly become […]

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After Samsung, Xiaomi and Huawei might release foldable smarphone with Ultra Thin Glass

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was the first foldable phone to use an Ultra Thin Glass(UTG) to cover its display. One of the purposes of using the ultra-thin glass cover was to make sure that the Z Flip doesn't develop as many wrinkles as the Galaxy Fold. While ultra-thin glass cover doesn't give manufacturers a foolproof […]

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Apple to launch AirPods 3 next year with AirPods Pro-like design

Last year, Apple announced AirPods Pro, the premium version of AirPods with Active Noise Cancellation and in-ear design. The Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods Pro uses two microphones combined with advanced software to continuously adapt to each individual ear and headphone fit. And the Transparency mode provides users with the option to simultaneously listen to […]

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Min Min is the next DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As announced during a livestream from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai's house on the 22nd of June, 2020, Min Min from Arms is the next DLC fighter for Nintendo's fighting game. If you're not familiar with Arms – the game, not the body part – we'll catch you up! Arms is a unique […]

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Rumour: A Suicide Squad game may be in the works

A Suicide Squad game is apparently in the works, according to a series of domain names that all revolve around DC characters and link back to Warner Bros. The domain names were posted on Resetera by user DriftingOrbit (via Eurogamer) and include the phrases "suicidesquadgame", "GothamKnightsGame", and "suicidesquadkillthejusticeleague." suicidesquadgame was registered on the 16th of […]

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Here is how to watch Apple’s WWDC Live stream

Apple is going to live-stream its 31st annual developer conference WWDC today. This is year's WWDC is going to be different in the sense that this will be an online-only event for the first time in Apple's history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will kick off today with a keynote speech at 10:00 […]

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Microsoft acquires CyberX, an Israel-based IoT security company

CyberX is an Israel-based startup that is developing a cybersecurity platform to reduce IoT/OT risk and preventing costly outages, safety and environmental incidents, theft of intellectual property, and operational inefficiencies. CyberX clients include three of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies, three of the top 10 US energy utilities; multiple government agencies including the US Department […]

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Epic replaces Fortnite police cars with civilian vehicles to protest police brutality

Epic Games has completely removed police vehicles from their extremely popular Battle Royale game Fortnite in the wake of police brutality protests across the world.  Reported by gaming publication Kotaku, the change was introduced to the game with the release of the new Fortnite season of content. The change was immediately noticed on the game's […]

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Xbox Series X exclusive developer Bloober Team is looking to be acquired

Polish game developer Bloober Team has revealed that they're looking to be acquired by a larger company.  The developer recently posted detailed documents regarding their talks between other companies, revealing that they're looking to be acquired by another company. The documents reveal that the developer is currently in talks with "a dozen or so companies". […]

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