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”
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Microsoft ends support for Windows Phone 8.1
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 to lay off 3,000 jobs as part of major reorganization
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”
India wants Microsoft to offer one-time discount on Windows 10 to fight ransomware attacks
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 introduces standalone Modern Keyboard with fingerprint ID
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”
Microsoft’s AI-powered Pix app for iPhone updated with Prisma-like filters
Microsoft has updated its AI-powered Pix camera app with filters similar to Prisma. The feature was developed in collaboration with Microsoft’s Asia research lab and Skype. Pix Styles, transforms pictures into styles inspired by popular works of art or adds an effect such as making the picture look like it is on fire.
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Xbox One X 4K HDR gaming console announced, available starting November 7 for $499
Microsoft at the annual E3 2017 conference introduced Xbox One X, its latest and its most powerful gaming console that was condenamed Project Scorpio. It has 4K HDR gaming, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X offering 3D spatial sound. “With 6 Teraflops, 326GB/s of Memory Bandwidth and advanced, custom silicon, the Scorpio Engine is the world’s most powerful console gaming processor,” says Microsoft
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Intel hints at potential patent infringement by Qualcomm and Microsoft over Windows on ARM’s x86 emulation
Last month at the Computex 2017 Qualcomm announced that ASUS, HP and Lenovo will be the first OEM to develop mobile PCs powered by the ARM-based Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile PC Platform with X16 LTE modem. This came after Microsoft failed to bring Windows to ARM chips in the form of Windows RT with Surface with Windows RT and Nokia Lumia 2520. Continue reading “Intel hints at potential patent infringement by Qualcomm and Microsoft over Windows on ARM’s x86 emulation”
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with tons of new features
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16215 for PC in the Fast ring. The latest build brings a number of features and improvements.
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Microsoft acquires cybersecurity firm Hexadite
Microsoft has signed an agreement to acquire cybersecurity firm Hexadite. The Israeli based company was founded in 2014 and specializes in delivering automatic incident investigation and remediation solutions. In May, Israeli financial news website Calcalist said Microsoft would pay $100 million for Hexadite. Neither of the companies has revealed terms of the deal.
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Microsoft Planner app for Office 365 users launched for Android and iOS
Microsoft has launched its Planner for Office 365 users on Android and iOS devices. The task management app requires an eligible Office 365 work or school subscription and does not support Office 365 personal accounts. Continue reading “Microsoft Planner app for Office 365 users launched for Android and iOS”
Microsoft introduces new Surface Pro with improved battery life, 4G LTE option
Microsoft just announced its fifth generation Surface Pro 2-in-1 at its Shanghai event, as expected. It is just called the Surface Pro and has the same 12.3-inch (2160×1440 pixels) display with 267 PPI, 8-megapixel camera at the back and a 5-megapixel camera at the front, but this is powered by latest seventh-generation Kaby Lake processors. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces new Surface Pro with improved battery life, 4G LTE option”
Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 images surface ahead of announcement on May 23
Microsoft recently scheduled a Surface related event in Shanghai on May 23rd where it is expected to unveil the long-awaited Surface Pro 4 successor. Now @evleaks has posted images of the device and also said that it will just be called the Surface Pro, and not the Surface Pro 5. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 images surface ahead of announcement on May 23”
Microsoft slams NSA over WannaCry ransomware attack
Over the weekend a massive ransomware cyber attack WannaCry hit over 150 countries affecting healthcare, public transport, law enforcement, businesses, and individuals globally. Microsoft’s President and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith has slammed governments for not disclosing more software vulnerabilities. Continue reading “Microsoft slams NSA over WannaCry ransomware attack”
Microsoft details OneDrive files On-Demand, offline folder support added to mobile apps
Microsoft has detailed a bunch of new features for OneDrive on second day of Build 2017 conference. The company announced that it is bringing back OneDrive Files On-Demand feature to Windows 10 Fall Creators update.