Microsoft has announced the Surface Book 2 its latest and greatest in the Surface Book series which debuted two years ago back in 2015. It comes in two different variants; one with a 15-inch display and another with a 13.5-inch display. The Surface Book 2 is powered by the Intel 8th gen Core processors and is Windows Mixed Reality ready.
Microsoft is finally bringing Cortana to Skype for Android and iOS. Cortana will now appear as a permanent contact in every Skype user’s contact list. It will offer smart replies during chats to make conversations easy. The suggested responses can be accessed with a tap. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out Cortana for Skype”
Along with launching Microsoft Edge browser for Android and iOS, Microsoft has also relaunched preview of the Arrow Launcher with new features and design tweaks.
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Microsoft has rolled out a new feature for the Skype Lite app that was launched at the beginning of this year in India. Dubbed as SMS Insights, the feature will allow users to send and receive SMS within the Skype Lite app. Continue reading “Microsoft adds SMS Insights to Skype Lite app”
Windows 10 will soon include built-in eye tracking support and an experience called Eye Control. Already present in the latest Windows 10 Insider test builds, Eye Control feature works using the Tobii Eye Tracker 4C, which can track where a person is looking on a screen. Continue reading “Windows 10 to soon add native eye-tracking support”
Microsoft is not killing Paint. The company had announced yesterday that the popular drawing tool is being “deprecated” with the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. However, following huge backlash and rage online from users across the globe, Microsoft has decided not to kill the app. Continue reading “Microsoft confirms Paint is not dead, will be available as free download from Windows Store”
Microsoft is working on its second generation HoloLens headset and the company has announced few details about the device. The next generation HoloLens will come with AI chip. The company
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It looks like Facebook is exploring modular smartphones. The social network has filed a patent at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a “modular electromechanical device” that would allow users to easily swap existing components. This development was first spotted by Business Insider. Continue reading “Facebook’s new patents suggests a modular smartphone is in the works”
Microsoft has launched Seeing AI app for iPhone. It uses an iPhone’s camera to tell people about objects in front of them. The app is designed for visually impaired people. Continue reading “Microsoft Seeing AI app launched for iOS”
The sun is finally setting on Windows Phone 8.1. Microsoft is officially ending support for the Windows Phone 8.1 OS, more than three years after it was introduced. Millions of users with Windows Phone 8.1 phones will stop receiving security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates.
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Microsoft has confirmed that it is planning to slash thousands of job as part of a reorganization. The company told CNBC that as many as 3,000 jobs will be cut from its global workforce, primarily in its sales and marketing division. Continue reading “Microsoft to lay off 3,000 jobs as part of major reorganization”
In the wake of recent ransomware attacks, India is asking Microsoft to offer a one-time discount to the more than 50 million Windows users in the country, according to a latest report from Reuters. India wants the discount so users can upgrade to the latest Windows 10 operating system following recent ransomware attacks.
Microsoft has acquired Israel-based cloud management company Cloudyn. The deal is reportedly worth between $50 million and $70 million. Microsoft plans to incorporate Cloudyn into its Azure platform.
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In a bid to combat terrorism, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube have formed the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism. “We believe that by working together, sharing the best technological and operational elements of our individual efforts, we can have a greater impact on the threat of terrorist content online”, Facebook said in its blog post. Continue reading “Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube team up for anti-terror group”
Microsoft has unveiled two new products – Modern Keyboard and Modern Mouse. The Modern Keyboard comes with a fingerprint ID that is built right into the keyboard, similar to Apple’s offering on the Macbook Pro. It had chiclet style keys, grey finish and looks similar to the Surface Keyboard . Continue reading “Microsoft introduces standalone Modern Keyboard with fingerprint ID”
