Microsoft Rejuvantes Skype by Adding Innovative Personal Voice Video Call Translations
Skype now has a TruVoice integration that provides personal voice translation in real-time. The app is also getting a major redesign.
Facebook Messenger Ads to Go Global
The Facebook Messenger ads will exist in the main inbox tab, between chat threads, but not inside conversations.
Microsoft Reminding Windows 11/10 Users Its DCOM Configuration Will Be Mandatory Soon
Hardening modifications Microsoft has made to Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) will become mandatory on Windows 11/10.
GitHub CEO Says It Would Have Been ‘Very Challenging’ to Oppose Microsoft’s ICE Position
In a leaked meeting transcript, GitHub CEO Nat Friedman talked about the relationship to Microsoft in regards to ICE decisions, backing the parent company's policies.
Microsoft Releases Sway Update for iOS Devices
New features of the storytelling app include several new templates, as well as the new "My Sways" experience.
Intel Rolls out Patch for Remote Attack Exploit That’s Been Present for Nine Years
A vulnerability in Intel Active Management technology puts thousands of business PCs at risk. Researchers estimate that around 7,000 servers are vulnerable to the exploit.
Google Bard Enrages Content Creators with Poor Linking and Source Attibution
Bard tries to avoid linking too often because it can "disrupt the natural flow of the conversation", says Google.
Microsoft’s Plans for Windows 10 Data Gathering Cuts Praised by EFF
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has been critical of Microsoft’s Windows 10 in the past, but praised the company’s decision to include an option to reduce the amount of diagnostic data the platform takes.
Microsoft Bakes DNS-over-HTTP into Windows 10 Insider Previews
Windows Insiders can now test with Windows 10 running DNS-over-HTTP (DoH), providing more secure browsing.
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.
Qualcomm 802.11ax Solution Shows Way to Next-Gen Wi-Fi
Qualcomm has become the first company to show an 802.11ax map for its silicon. The company says the solution will ship this June, long before the 2018 schedule for the IEEE 802.11ax standard sign off.
Microsoft To-Do’s File Attachments Are Now Available on All Platforms
Microsoft To-Do users can finally attach files of any kind, with a limit of 25 MB. The feature is only available on personal lists.
ChatGPT Drives OpenAI into Top 50 Global Websites
ChatGPT owner and Microsoft partner OpenAI is now ranking in the top 50 global sites, with 672 million visits last month.
Google Chrome’s Picture-in-Picture Mode Will Finally Get a Mute Button
You'll soon be able to mute videos in Google Chrome's picture-in-picture mode, as well as quickly go back to the tab a video is playing in.
Bill Gates Explains Meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, “He Knows a Lot of Rich People”
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has explained why he met with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2013, saying the financer was well connected.
Microsoft Employees Ask Satya Nadella to Cut Contracts with Law Enforcement
Some Microsoft employees believe Satya Nadella and the company as not doing enough to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
Microsoft Brings Windows Timeline to Chrome with Official Extension
The Web Activities extension finally includes Chrome in Windows Timeline, but some early bugs may hamper the experience for some.
Microsoft Video Indexer Receives Automatic Tools for Training Language Models
Microsoft has updated its Video Indexer web tool with the ability to capture manual transcript edits automatically and other changes.
Report: Sony’s PlayStation Chief Claims Xbox Game Pass Is Not a Threat
Sony PlayStation CEO, Jim Ryan, reportedly told employees that Xbox Game Pass is not a threat to the company.
Google Camera App Users Get Long-Awaited UI Changes
Google Camera app to get major UI update with dedicated toggle switch, repositioned shooting styles, and enhanced video stabilization.
