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Microsoft has released TypeScript Definitions for Bing Maps V8. The service helps developers find issues in their code that may otherwise have gone unnoticed. Bing Maps V8 was released in June, helping uses code Microsoft’s maps service into their apps.

Sticky Notes version 1.1.24 lowers the minimum window size, improves memory performance and boot perf, and fixes several bugs.

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.

Windows 10 build 18362.207 finally brings a fix for persistent calibration issues, as well as remedies for bugs in IE 11, magnifier, and more.

Microsoft Family Insider Program is seeking testers to help the company improve and develop family-focused products.

Microsoft has confirmed policy changes for the Microsoft Store that allow developers to list open source applications.

Intel will mitigate some Meltdown and Spectre variants via redesigned silicon, mitigating the issues without the inherent performance drops caused by software updates.

Munich adopted a Linux-based open source infrastructure, but a proposal has suggested the city revert back to Microsoft Windows. Politicians have asked for more information ahead of a decision in 2017.

Microsoft says it has challenged a U.S. government sneak and peek warrant that asked for data from a major customer corporation.

Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Pro X, a do-it-all device with Windows on ARM support provided by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx.

The company has sent out cumulative updates and update rollups for the last four versions of Exchange Server, including Exchange 16. The releases focus on clearing up problems from previous roll outs.

LinkedIn has added three new features to LinkedIn Pages, including support for LinkedIn Live and an Invite to Follow capability.

Later than Android, Cortana is now available on iOS in the UK. The app has also been updated across regions with the new look that debuted on Android in December.

Microsoft exec Yusuf Mehdi has explained what the company learned from its muddled Xbox One launch. By assuming customers would be on board Microsoft lost ground on Sony, but by embracing evolution, Xbox is on the verge of changing the game.

Derrick Connell has revealed he is taking a long-term leave of absence in order to pursue his personal passion. He has started a non-profit to use AI technologies as a positive voice for human rights.

Check Point security says Spring4Shell Java flaws could be exploited, while Microsoft urges customers to update systems.

According to Google Cloud, Microsoft is to blame for cybersecurity risks and survey claims government employees agree.

While Microsoft is using new compression technology for the Xbox Series X, storage will remain at 1TB as games get larger.

Azure Cloud Shell is available to customers anywhere and provides a browser-based shell hosted within the cloud platform.

A help documentation of a new app called Plumbago was temporarily visible on the website of Microsoft Research. Based on that information, Plumbago will combine features known from OneNote and Fresh Paint in a single app.