A new report suggests that the panel working on the Indian government’s cloud computing policy wants data generated in India to be stored within the country. This proposal comes as a big blow to global technology giants such as Amazon and Microsoft who offer cloud services. Continue reading “Indian Govt plans localization of cloud storage data within the country: Report”
Microsoft today has introduced support for the Web Authentication specification in Microsoft Edge, enabling more secure user experiences and a password-less experience on the web. This lets users sign in with their face, fingerprint, PIN, or portable FIDO2 devices, leveraging strong public-key credentials instead of passwords. Continue reading “Microsoft launches password-less Web Authentication for Edge browser”
Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft today announced that they are joining hands for an initiative called the Data Transfer Project which is designed as a new way to move data between platforms. This open source initiative will enable consumers to transfer their data directly from one service to another, without needing to download and re-upload it. Continue reading “Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft join hands for Data Transfer Project (DTP)”
Microsoft today announced FY Q4 2018 results with a total revenue of $30.1 billion that is a growth of 17% compared to the same time last year. The company’s total operating income was around $10.4 billion witnessing a growth of 35%. It reported a net income of $8.9 billion GAAP and $8.8 billion non-GAAP. Continue reading “Microsoft revenue up by 17% YoY in FY Q4 2018, productivity and business products continue to grow”
Microsoft today is rolling out a new update to Skype for the desktop that brings the version to 8.0 replacing Skype version 7.0. This update replaces Skype Classic. The new features to skype 8.0 include free HD video and screen sharing calls, chat media gallery, share photos, videos, and other files, and more. Continue reading “Skype 8.0 for desktop brings HD video calling, media gallery, call recording and more”
Microsoft today has announced the Surface Go 2-in-1 with a 10-inch display, and this in no way changes Microsoft’s Surface design philosophy. In fact, it does look like a smaller version of the Surface Pro design that has been with us since 2014. It comes with an integrated kickstand with unlimited positions, runs on Windows 10. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Go 2-in-1 with 10-inch display, up to 8GB RAM announced starting at $399”
Microsoft has been moving its focus in bringing out more apps that are daily usable by users. With Microsoft’s Edge browser and Launcher striking gold with millions of downloads in Play Store and App Store, the company sure has a scope to do more. The company’s Movies & TV app is currently only available on Windows-based platforms like Windows 10 PC, Xbox, and Windows 10 Mobile. Continue reading “Microsoft said to be working on Movies & TV app for Android and iOS”
Microsoft is said to be working on a cheaper $400 Surface tablet and now it appears to have passed through the FCC this week. However, it doesn’t offer more details except that it will come with 24W charger from the Pro 4. The upcoming Microsoft device is said to come with a model number ‘1824 and will use a Qualcomm WiFi/BT module. Continue reading “Microsoft’s low-cost Surface tablet with 24W charger passes through the FCC”
Microsoft has been working on a new mysterious Surface device; codenamed Andromeda for at least two years. Though the device appeared in patents, reports, and in operating system references multiple times and will include a dual-display design, it never saw the day in the light. According to a Microsoft internal document, the device is said to be a pocketable Surface device. Continue reading “Microsoft foldable Surface tablet ‘Andromeda’ surfaces in leaked documents”
Microsoft today has unveiled a new Visual Search tool that is built upon the visual technology already available in Bing. This feature lets you search the web using your camera. Much like Google Lens, you can learn more about the world through the photos you take. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Google Lens like AI-powered Visual Search for Bing”
Microsoft today has announced that it is acquiring AI startup Bonsai with an aim to fuel its AI efforts. Bonsai has developed a novel approach using machine teaching that abstracts the low-level mechanics of machine learning, so that subject matter experts, regardless of AI aptitude, can specify and train autonomous systems to accomplish tasks and the actual training takes place inside a simulated environment. Continue reading “Microsoft acquires Berkeley-based AI startup Bonsai to fuel AI efforts”
Microsoft today is launching its re-branded Microsoft News app for Android, iOS and other platforms. Microsoft News is the new name for the company’s new engine that powers familiar sites like MSN.com, and this also powers the news on Microsoft Edge, the News app in Windows 10, Skype, Xbox, and Outlook.com. Continue reading “Microsoft News (rebranded MSN) app with new design for Android, iOS and other platforms released”
Microsoft today announced that it uses its AI to detect which Windows 10 devices should get an update first. AI is becoming so common these days that brands are using the technology to make things easier for users, but it is slowly becoming boring at the same time as it eliminates the use of the creative side of the user. Continue reading “Microsoft’s AI makes Windows 10 updates smoother”
Microsoft today has announced Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17692 with Swiftkey integration, Microsoft Edge improvements, WebDriver improvements, ease of Access Improvements, Narrator Improvements, Game bar Improvements and many more. Continue reading “Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17692 brings Swiftkey integration, Narrator and Search improvements”
Lenovo at the E3 2018 event announced six new gaming devices powered by Windows 10, built-in Mixer streaming for low-latency, interactive moments, powered by the Intel and NVIDIA and with Xbox Play Anywhere, support. Continue reading “Lenovo Legion Y530, Legion Y730 gaming laptops, Legion C730, Legion C530 gaming PCs announced”
