Category: Microsoft

BIO-key introduces USB fingerprint readers with Windows Hello support

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BIO-key International, popular for its biometric software and hardware solutions has announced SideSwipe, SideTouch and EcoID, three new compact USB fingerprint reader accessories with support for Windows Hello unlocking in Windows 10. As the name suggests, SideSwipe lets you swipe to register fingerprint and the SideTouch records your fingerprint just by touching. The EcoID is also touch-based fingerprint reader which is meant for desktops and workstations. Continue reading “BIO-key introduces USB fingerprint readers with Windows Hello support”

Microsoft announces Windows Defender Application Guard for Edge browser for enterprise

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At the Ignite 2016 conference, Microsoft announced Windows Defender Application Guard for Microsoft Edge for enterprise customers. This uses virtualization-based security technology to protect against advanced attacks that can infiltrate your network and devices via the Internet beyond the kernel level. “This level of protection has never been more important, as the majority of attacks start in the browser,” says Microsoft. Continue reading “Microsoft announces Windows Defender Application Guard for Edge browser for enterprise”

Renault-Nissan teams up with Microsoft for connected car technology

Microsoft has joined hands with Renault-Nissan Alliance to work together on next-generation connected car services on cars powered by Microsoft Azure.

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Nokia 216 Dual SIM with front and rear cameras with flash launched in India for Rs. 2495

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Microsoft has launched Nokia 216 Dual SIM, its latest feature phone in India. It has a 2.8-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA LCD screen and comes with VGA cameras on the front and back and also has LED flash for both the cameras. The rear camera LED flash also doubles as a built-in torchlight and the phone has polycarbonate body. Continue reading “Nokia 216 Dual SIM with front and rear cameras with flash launched in India for Rs. 2495”

Microsoft said to be working on Slack competitor called Skype Teams

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Microsoft is said to be working on group messaging service which will be dubbed as Skype Teams. The service that will let team members chat with each other is said to be a direct rival for the popular service Slack.

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Microsoft Surface Book 2 teased in official image [Update]

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[Update: After all the image image is cropped from an old Surface Book promo as noted by a Twitter user.]

Microsoft has teased the upcoming Surface Book 2 on their Surface Instagram page. This shows a new design for the Surface Book. According to Windows Central, this is a shot for Microsoft’s internal ‘sizzler’ video to demonstrate concept designs for the Surface Book 2. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Book 2 teased in official image [Update]”

Microsoft’s Word Flow keyboard for iOS gets built-in search

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Microsoft had released the Word Flow keyboard for iOS in April this year. Now, the company has updated the keyboard with built-in-search functionality. Continue reading “Microsoft’s Word Flow keyboard for iOS gets built-in search”

Microsoft to bring Windows Holographic experience to all Windows 10 PCs

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Windows Holographic that powers Microsoft’s HoloLens will soon be able to run on any Windows 10 PC. The company has announced that it will release an update to Windows 10, which will enable mainstream PCs to run the Windows Holographic shell and associated mixed reality and universal Windows applications.

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Microsoft finally starts rolling out Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary update

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The Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary update is finally here. Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 10 Anniversary update for mobile devices that run on Windows 10.

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Microsoft acquires Beam interactive game livestreaming service

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With an aim to its improve life streaming experience, Microsoft has acquired interactive game streaming service Beam. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Microsoft Translator apps get Phrasebooks and the Bilingual Dictionary

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Microsoft has updated its Translator apps with two new features for quicker and improved communications. Dubbed as Phrasebooks and the Bilingual Dictionary, the features are available on Microsoft Translator apps for iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire. Continue reading “Microsoft Translator apps get Phrasebooks and the Bilingual Dictionary”