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Microsoft Announces VeriSol Blockchain Smart Contract Verification Solution

Microsoft researchers say their new VeriSol solution helps create a more secure smart contract verification for blockchain services.

Microsoft Planning Xbox Live Gamertag and Profile Changes

Xbox Live users will receive the ability to create any username they want with a hash number identifier, while Gamertags can be changed for free.

Skype Brings Screen Sharing to iOS and Android for General Users

Skype has launched the iOS and Android screen sharing feature for video calls on mobile, now available for all users.
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Microsoft Surface Studio 3 Could Include MEMS Microphone Technology

Microsoft has found a workaround for MEMS size limitations, suggesting Surface Studio 3 hardware will support the audio technology.
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Microsoft Announces Azure Partnership with Oracle Cloud

Microsoft has surprisingly decided to collaborate with Oracle Cloud to integrate Azure services into the company’s solutions.

Microsoft Announces Xbox Lynx Promotional Tie-In

Ahead of its E3 2019 event this week, Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox Lynx product ranges is available in Australia and New Zealand.

Nvidia Patches Major Security Flaws in Its GeForce Experience Software

CVE-2019-5678 and 2019-5676 let attackers execute code on a user's system, perform a DoS attack or an escalation of privilege. Nvidia recommends gamers update their software immediately.

Microsoft Working on Microsoft Teams for Life Personal Edition

Microsoft Teams for Life was reportedly showcased by the company at a recent internal event and would be a consumer-facing version of the collaboration service.
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Apple Plans Xbox One and PS4 Controller Support for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

Apple will introduce Xbox One and PS4 controller compatibility to iOS 13 and will also bring support to its Apple TV.

Qualcomm Confirms an Affordable Snapdragon ‘7cx’ Chipset Is Coming to Low-End PCs

The Snapdragon 7cx, or more likely 7c, is in development and coming to laptops in the $300-700 price range. Little else is known about the platform or its release date.
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Windows Insider Program Now Has Over 16 Million Users

Windows Insider Program chief Dona Sarkar says there are now 16.5 million Insiders, reflecting the growing popularity of the program.

Microsoft Updates Windows 10 to Combat Intel Microcode Vulnerability

Microsoft has protected older Windows 10 versions from the recently disclosed Intel microcode vulnerability that leaves CPUs open to MDS attacks.
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Researchers Upload Easier 2FA Phishing Method to Microsoft’s GitHub

Two new tools let attackers perform sophisticated 2FA-inclusive phishing attacks with relative ease, leaving the user unaware that their token has been stolen and automatically taking screenshots or setting up email forwarding.

Microsoft Announces Xbox Console Companion for Windows 10

Xbox Console Companion is replacing the Xbox app for Windows 10 and Microsoft has promised a “new desktop experience is coming soon”.

iTunes Will Continue to Function on Windows despite MacOS Sunset

iTunes for Windows will remain in its current form, but Apple has given to indication of what users can expect in terms of updates and support.

Microsoft: Windows 10 May Update’s 32 GB Storage Requirements Will Only Apply to New...

The Windows 10 May Update's storage requirements won't apply to existing devices, only clean installs or new OEM PCs. The clarification follows concerns about devices with 16 GB of storage.

Minecraft Earth Gets First Full Gameplay Demo at Apple’s WWDC

Minecraft Earth's first live gameplay showcased the collaborative aspect of the AR game while delving into emerging tech like person occlusion, powered by Apple's ARKit.

Microsoft Debuts Xbox One S Fortnite Bundle

The Xbox One S Fortnite bundle comes with an exclusive suit and will be available from Friday, June 7 with one month of Xbox Gold Live.

Windows 10 Notepad Vulnerability Discovered by Google Project Zero

A Google Project Zero researcher has disclosed a memory corruption bug in Notepad, Microsoft’s basic text editor that first debuted in 1985.
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Google’s Chromium Manifest V3 Ad Blocking Plans Mean Confusion for Microsoft Edge

Manifest V3 replaced webRequest APIs for ad blocking tools on Chromium. Microsoft is caught in-between and could either be forced to embrace it or differentiate.

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