Microsoft Is Investigating Russia’s Involvement with Pre-Election Ads on Bing
A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed an internal investigation into Russia-sponsored political ads on Bing following numerous reports. The results are currently unclear.
Facebook Debuts Human Review to Make Sure Ads Are Safe
Responding to pressure to stop the spread of divisive advertising content, Facebook is now using human reviewers to ensure ads are safe.
Microsoft Announces Bookmarking for Power BI Desktop
Aside from Bookmarking, Power BI Desktop gets several new improvements with the October Update. Bookmarking is currently available in preview.
Facebook for Windows Gets Jump List to Allow Interactions Outside the App
Jump Lists for Facebook on Windows gives users of the Universal Windows Platform app the ability to interact with the social network without opening the app.
Alex Kipman: Windows Mixed Reality Mastermind Talks Platform Launch and Growing an Ecosystem
In an interview after the launch of Windows Mixed Reality, Alex Kipman describes how the platform is already well stocked with content and will give customers wonderful choice of hardware and software.
Microsoft: Windows 10 Mobile Not Getting New Hardware or Features
In what appears to be the final nail in the coffin of Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore says the company will not work on new features or hardware for the platform, but will continue to support it.
Microsoft Adds ‘Connected Home’ Section to Cortana for Smart Home Control
Cortana can now interact with smart devices from Hue, Wink, Nest, SmartThings and more, greatly improving Windows 10 smart hub functionality. The release may coincide with that of the Cortana-powered Invoke speaker.
Twitch Votes for Halo as Best Videogame Soundtrack of All Time
A poll of eight games put Halo as the winner for best video game soundtrack of all time. The franchise got 41% of the vote versus Zelda's 30.
Google Project Zero Warns Microsoft about Exclusive Windows 10 Patches
Microsoft's tendency to focus on Windows 10 security could leave Windows 7 vulnerable, says Google Project Zero researcher Mateusz Jurczyk. He points out several bugs that can be discovered by looking for discovered bugs in older OSes.
Microsoft’s Serverless Azure Functions Gets Java Support
Azure Functions requires no extra tools to utilize Java and also has support for Eclipse, IntelliJ, and VSCode. The public preview will be available soon.
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game Gets Windows 10 ‘Play Anywhere’ Release
Gwent is now available on the Windows 10 store, allowing Xbox users to seamlessly switch to PC, carrying over saves, DLC, and more. However, the preview version still has some notable issues.
Lenovo Debuts 25th Anniversary Edition ThinkPad: A Blend of Young and Old
A throwback to its classic ThinkPad range, Lenovo’s 25TH Anniversary Edition ThinkPad is a retro designed power-performer for the modern age.
Microsoft Edge Lands on iOS and Android in Huge Cross-Platform Play
The long-awaited arrival of Microsoft Edge on iOS and Android was confirmed today. The browser scores a welcome continue on PC feature and is currently in beta.
Google Search AI Scores Higher IQ Than Bing in Research Test
Search market leader Google has AI is significantly more intelligent than Bing, according to a new study, but still short of basic human intelligence.
Apple iPhone 8 Plus Devices Continue to Split Under Charging
A problem with an expanding battery seems to be splitting new iPhone 8 Plus devices. Apple says it is looking into the problem and will be hoping to avoid a quality control disaster.
Surface in the Firing Line as next Microsoft Division to Be Axed?
A market analyst and two OEM executives believe Microsoft will shut down the Surface division, and it could happen as soon as next year.
Microsoft’s Harmon Kardon Evoke Cortana Smart Speaker to Ship This Month
A new report suggests the Cortana-powered Evoke smart speaker will start competing with Amazon Echo and Google Home during the third week of October.
Fluent Forever Language App Becomes Most Successful Kickstarter of its Kind
Fluent Forever is a language learning tool that is to be launched in app form after the most successful app-related Kickstarter campaign ever.
Slack Integrates Oracle Bots Through New Partnership
Oracle is already a major Slack customer and has now agreed a partnership to help the workplace chat company engage with more corporations.
European Commission to Clamp Down on Companies like Amazon and Apple
Tax avoidance is a particular frustration for the European Commission and new legislation would aim to close tax loopholes that allow tech giants to save money.
