Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Windows 10 Mobile devices on December, falling in-line with company’s announcement in 2017 when it revealed that won’t be developing new features or hardware for Windows 10 Mobile. However, the company continued to offer security and software updates. Continue reading “Microsoft to end support for Windows 10 Mobile in December”
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Cortana won’t challenge Alexa and Google Assistant, says Microsoft CEO
It’s no secret that Microsoft’s Cortana digital assistant has fallen behind Google Assistant and Alexa, and it looks like Microsoft is taking a different route. The company’s CEO Satya Nadella revealed that Microsoft no longer sees Cortana as a competitor to Alexa or Google Assistant. “Cortana needs to be that skill for anybody who’s a Microsoft 365 subscriber,” explains Nadella. Continue reading “Cortana won’t challenge Alexa and Google Assistant, says Microsoft CEO”
Microsoft Windows 10 19H1 Insider Preview test build separates search and Cortana
Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Insider preview build 18317 (19H1). With this Insider preview, the company has decided to separate Search and Cortana in the taskbar. Microsoft says that this will enable each experience to innovate independently. Continue reading “Microsoft Windows 10 19H1 Insider Preview test build separates search and Cortana”
LG partners with Microsoft for autonomous vehicle and infotainment tech
LG Electronics has announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to enhance and further grow LG’s autonomous vehicle and infotainment system business. Under this agreement, LG will accelerate the transformation of its existing digital platform for the vehicle industry, by leveraging Microsoft’s Azure cloud and artificial intelligence technologies along with LG’s future self-driving software. Continue reading “LG partners with Microsoft for autonomous vehicle and infotainment tech”
Microsoft said to be working 4K webcam with support for Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One for 2019
According to sources, Microsoft is said to be planning on making a return to the webcam market as the company is working on a new 4K-capable camera that could work with both Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One. The Microsoft webcam will provide Windows Hello-based authentication, making the first time the company has provided this capability on a standalone camera. Continue reading “Microsoft said to be working 4K webcam with support for Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One for 2019”
Windows 10 Insider Preview build brings simplified Start layout, Office app and more
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18305 (19H1) to Windows Insiders. The company says that this will be the last major WIP build of 2018. With this build, the company is introducing a simplified default Start layout for new devices, new user accounts, and clean installs. Continue reading “Windows 10 Insider Preview build brings simplified Start layout, Office app and more”
Microsoft Surface Go 2-in-1 with 10-inch display, up to 8GB RAM launched in India
Microsoft today has launched the Surface Go 2-in-1 with a 10-inch display. It is a smaller version of the Surface Pro design with an integrated kickstand and runs on Windows 10. It sports a 10-inch (1800 x 1200 pixels) displaywith a 3:2 aspect ratio, custom-built high-resolution PixelSense Display that supports Surface Pen with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, low pen parallax, low latency, and precision for accurate note taking, drawing and computer-aided design.
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Microsoft patents hint at a wearable device with actuators
Microsoft has discontinued its lineup of wearable devices after launching the Microsoft Band 2. However, the company seems to be planning a comeback. A new patent file named “WEARABLE DEVICE” was published by USPTO and filed by Microsoft in June 2017. Continue reading “Microsoft patents hint at a wearable device with actuators”
Microsoft patent hint at dual-screen folding device
A new Microsoft patent filing hints at a twin-screen folding hinged device which is about the size of a smartphone. The hinge connects two screens on the device which also shows that the company is still interested in new form factors for its hardware. Continue reading “Microsoft patent hint at dual-screen folding device”
Microsoft Hummingbird AI-powered news App for Android released
Microsoft has released Hummingbird, an AI-powered News app for Android which currently is only available in the USA. The app offers login in through Microsoft or LinkedIn accounts, but you can go ahead by skipping. The main home screen offers various topics for you to chose from. Continue reading “Microsoft Hummingbird AI-powered news App for Android released”
Microsoft and new AI report details the need for facial recognition regulation to protect public privacy
A new report from the AI Now Institute which is an influential research institute based in New York has just identified facial recognition as a key challenge for society and policymakers. The report calls out for the US government to take general steps to improve the regulation of technology over the privacy implications. Continue reading “Microsoft and new AI report details the need for facial recognition regulation to protect public privacy”
Microsoft confirms Edge browser switch to Chromium, preview build to release early 2019
After rumors, Microsoft has officially confirmed that it is adopting the Chromium open source project in the development of Microsoft Edge on the desktop to create better web compatibility and less fragmentation of the web. Working with open source is not new for Microsoft Edge, its mobile browser has been based on the open source from its beginnings. Continue reading “Microsoft confirms Edge browser switch to Chromium, preview build to release early 2019”
Microsoft said to be working on chromium-powered web browser to replace Edge on Windows 10
Microsoft Edge which debuted in 2015 was designed to be fast, lightweight, and secure, however, it never saw the success the company wanted. The browser was launched with a sack of problems leading to rejection right when it arrived and it failed to gain any traction since then. For this, reason, the company is said to be working on a new web browser that is powered by Chromium. Continue reading “Microsoft said to be working on chromium-powered web browser to replace Edge on Windows 10”
Microsoft said to be working on Windows Lite to rival Chrome OS
Microsoft is said to be secretly working on a new version of Windows which is currently called ‘Lite’, based on documentation found in the latest build. This new version is not Windows exactly, but it is a version of the OS that is targeted at Chromebooks. Continue reading “Microsoft said to be working on Windows Lite to rival Chrome OS”
Microsoft Surface roadmap reveals refreshed Surface Pro, disc-less Xbox, foldable Andromeda and more for 2019
Microsoft watcher Brad Sams latest revelations suggest that 2019 is going to be a busy year for Microsoft as it lays out a potential roadmap of hardware releases for the company over the next couple of years. It includes refreshes and some new versions of products like Surface Pro, Xbox, and also an update to the mysterious “Andromeda.” Continue reading “Microsoft Surface roadmap reveals refreshed Surface Pro, disc-less Xbox, foldable Andromeda and more for 2019”