[ad_1] The All Digital system could be unveiled as soon as April 16th and would reach Europe by May 7th. If accurate, we’d expect a similar time frame for other countries. However, it wouldn’t be quite as much of a bargain as the initial rumors suggested. This version would sell for €230, or about $260. […]
Category: Microsoft
Microsoft webmail breach exposed email addresses and subject lines
[ad_1] It’s not certain how many people were affected, or where the largest group of victims was. Some of them were likely in the European Union, though, as Microsoft is offering contact info for its data protection officer. Enterprise customers also weren’t involved. The tech firm’s email offerings include everything from modern Outlook.com accounts through […]
Skype adds screen sharing to its iOS and Android apps
[ad_1] Microsoft imagines you’ll use it to show a colleague your PowerPoint presentation or to swipe through Tinder with a BFF. It also sets Skype apart from its biggest rivals (Messenger, WhatsApp, Snapchat) which all surprisingly lack the feature. Its absence on bigger platforms has allowed smaller apps that offer mobile screen sharing, like Squad, […]
Microsoft says FCC data on improved broadband coverage is misleading
[ad_1] According to the FCC, some 25 million people don’t have access to broadband. In leveraging data from its various online services, however, Microsoft says that some 163 million people “do not use the internet at broadband speeds.” Evidently, not having access to broadband and not using the internet at broadband speeds are not the […]
Microsoft releases first test builds of its Chromium-based Edge browser
[ad_1] It’s no surprise that the overhauled Edge, as things stand, apes the design of Google Chrome — it relies on the same Chromium open source base. It’s integrated with several Microsoft services, including Windows Defender SmartScreen (to detect phishing and malware), Bing and Microsoft News. Edge also supports Chrome extensions and those from Microsoft’s […]
US Army shows how it will use HoloLens in the field
[ad_1] In training, IVAS can also provide data to improve performance, such as a wearer’s gaze and heart rate. Instructors could coach soldiers on their aim or room-clearing techniques, for instance. The existing HoloLens 2 is currently too big to work with existing helmets. However, one Army leader expected a sunglasses-sized unit inside of six […]
UK investigates Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony over game service practices
[ad_1] The move is the second part of the CMA’s response to a “super-complaint” on the loyalty penalty, or the tendency for some companies (not just in gaming) to punish long-serving customers by making it difficult or costly to leave. Officials emphasized that the investigation had only started, and that it might only take “enforcement […]
Microsoft is shutting down its HealthVault patient record service
[ad_1] Microsoft is giving customers until that day to transfer their information. The company suggests transferring data to other health record providers, particularly Get Real Health for US and international users or FollowMyHealth for US customers. The email reads: “If you are using an Application (mobile, web, etc.) that is dependent on the HealthVault service, […]
Microsoft may combine Xbox Live and Game Pass into single subscription
[ad_1] The Xbox Game Pass Ulitmate plan would save gamers about $5 per month off the current cost of paying monthly for both Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass. That said, if you get a 12-month Xbox Live membership, you won’t be saving anything by switching to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The bundle would likely […]
Spotify, memes and voice chat come to Windows 10’s game bar
[ad_1] Game bar already lets you broadcast, screenshot, and share captures to Twitter. Now it’s making things more playful with a new meme-creator. The tool lets you edit your videos and add overlay text to your screenshots in the game bar gallery. Once your meme is ready, you can share it on Twitter, all without […]