Microsoft Cortana Gets Half of Questions Wrong in IQ Test as Google and Apple...
Cortana was worse than Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, failing to answer 48% of questions correctly, while Apple, Google, and Amazon all performed well.
Microsoft Expands Xbox Insider Program to All Users
As well as fully opening the Xbox Insider Program, the company has also changed the preview branch structure and says early tests of games will come to Insiders.
NVIDIA Announces Grace CPU for Datacenters and Hopper GPU for Confidential Computing
NVIDIA has announced a new Grace CPU Superchip for a 2023 launch, as well as a Hopper H100 GPU with 80 billion transistors.
Google’s Genesis AI: A Threat to Journalists or a Tool for Progress?
Google is reportedly developing an AI tool called Genesis that could revolutionize the way news is produced.
EU Commission Gives the Green Light on Microsoft’s $7.5 Billion GitHub Acquisition
The EU Commission has unconditionally approved Microsoft's GitHub acquisition after an investigation revealed the company has no incentive to change its open source nature.
Samsung Unveils Notebook 9 Pro with Windows 10 Home
The company revealed its new laptop at Computex 2017 today, showing off a device that features a 360-degree hinge, an S Pen, and fast charging support.
Microsoft’s Bitcoin-Based ION Offers a New Solution for Online Identifiers
Microsoft is looking to create a massively scalable Blockchain solution of digital identities. OIN is based on an in-progress protocol that it wants to scale to support millions of users.
Getty Images Unveils Generative AI-Powered Image Platform Powered by Nvidia
Getty Images new platform combines vast content with AI for innovative content creation, backed by Getty's unlimited indemnification.
You Can Now Install ‘Windows 10 Lean’, Microsoft’s Bloatware-Free, Barebones Alternative
Windows 10 Lean cuts the OS' file size by 2GB by removing apps like Candy Crush, Photos, Regedit, and more. The result is reduced system resource usage perfect for low-end tablets and VMs.
Spotify Gives Green Light to AI-Created Music
Spotify's CEO sees a "contentious middle ground" where AI-generated music is influenced by existing artists but does not directly impersonate them.
Microsoft Mexico Confirms Windows 10 Mobile Update for Feb. 29
Microsoft Mexico has revealed that the much awaited Windows 10 Mobile update for devices running Windows Phone 8.1 will arrive this month.
Microsoft Launches General Availability of SQL Management Studio 18.5
SQL Management Studio 18.5's general release comes with improvements to the Assessment API, HyperScale support, and much more.
Qualcomm Announces Second Generation Snapdragon X20 LTE Gigabit LTE Modem
Qualcomm has replaced the X16 with the Snapdragon X20 LTE modem, which focuses on spreading network capabilities. While Qualcomm is boosting its modem capabilities, a resurgent Intel will be announcing its 5G plans at MWC next week.
Microsoft Announces ‘Dismay’ at Trump’s Border Separation Policies as Its Links to ICE Become...
Microsoft has been outspoken about the separation of families at the border as users criticize its collaboration with ICE to aid facial recognition technology.
LinkedIn Demands Phone Verification From Users to Follow Chinese Laws
Chinese users of LinkedIn must provide phone verification to prove their identity to use the service. The change is in compliance with new laws in China.
Microsoft Teams and Skype to Become Connected in April
Starting next month, Microsoft Teams and Skype users will be able to call and message each other through a new integration.
Leak Reveals Lumia 950XL With Removable 3340 mAh Battery
With no time left for Microsoft’s official launch event, a new leak has shown up revealing removable back plate of the upcoming flagship phone, Lumia 950 XL. Popular tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer aka onleaks has posted a new image showing off Lumia 950 XL with a removable 3340mAh battery.
Microsoft Partners with Space Force to Develop HoloLens-Powered Augmented Reality Simulations
The US Space Force is blasting off into the future of astronaut training with Microsoft's help. Their new "Immersive Intelligent Environment" (I3E) system uses Microsoft HoloLens
Satya Nadella Details Advice That Spurred Him to Microsoft Success
Satya Nadella points to advice from former Microsoft employee Doug Burgum that helped shape the businessman he is today.
Microsoft Intune Receives GA Release of Windows MDM Security Baselines
Microsoft Intune users can now leverage Windows MDM Security Baselines for compliant security configurations across devices.