Microsoft Adds “Hundreds” More Merchants to Personal Shopping Assistant on Edge
Edge browser extension, Personal Shopping Assistant, now has a wider reach, while Microsoft has also introduced email and Facebook sharing options in version 1.1707.15.0.
Cloudflare Reveals Major Security Leak that Exposed Data on 5 Million Websites
Content delivery network, Cloudflare says a leak in the HTML management of its software resulted in user-sensitive information being made available in real-time and cached by search engines. The company has now shored up the problem, but it may have been happening for six months.
Microsoft’s Spectre Patch for Windows 10 April 2018 Update is Causing PC Problems
KB4100347 is a security patch to prevent Spectre exploits in Windows 10, but the update is being sent to machines that it is not compatible with.
New Microsoft Policy Forces All Contractors to Give 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Microsoft's new policy will guarantee contract workers up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave at up to $1000 a week. The company hopes to increase employee morale and improve productivity.
HP Elite x3 Could Get New Lap Dock with Larger Full HD Screen
A new report suggests the HP Elite x3 will receive a 14” or 15” Lap Dock that will get full USB ports, a larger back-lit keyboard, and a larger screen. HP has recently announced new accessories for the handset, and the current Lap Dock has helped the smartphone’s business-appeal.
CHAINSHOT Malware Uses Microsoft Excel to Exploit Zero-Day Flash Vulnerablity
CHAINSHOT makes use of a Microsoft Excel document with no flagged code to start a multi-stage attack process which gathers information and delivers a final malware payload. Investigations reveal targets mainly in Qatar, but a large infrastructure suggests a wider attack.
Microsoft Merges Insider Hub and Windows Feedback Apps for Mobile
The two applications are being merged together, reintroducing Insider Hub to the Windows 10 Mobile platform and making it easier for users to join the Windows Insider Program.
Microsoft Announces Surprise Surface Headphones
Microsoft dropped a major surprise at its Surface event with the launch of the Surface Headphones, a product that ask more questions than they answer.
Microsoft Acquires Telecommunications Company Affirmed Networks
Affirmed Networks will become part of Microsoft’s cloud push into telecommunications infrastructure in the 5G era.
GTA Online Cheat Developers Shut Down by Rockstar Games Court Order
Rockstar Games is waging war on GTA Online modders and has targeted the popular Infamous cheat package with a court order in Australia.
Instagram Update Pushes Video Chat Limit to Six People
Instagram's extended video call limit will make it far more useful in group chat scenarios, but still doesn't hold a candle to Facebook Messenger, Facetime, or Snapchat.
Microsoft Announces Azure AD B2B Collaboration General Availability
The Azure Active Directory business-to-business is a set of collaboration capabilities which enable organizations using Azure AD to work safely and securely with users from other organizations.
Microsoft Outings Gets a Mixed Reality Release
Microsoft Outings for Mixed Reality lets users explore locations in VR with supplementary travel articles. The free app is basic but has the potential for growth.
Amazon Integrates Skype into Alexa Powered Echo Devices
As promised, Alexa can now access Skype on Amazon Echo devices as partnership with Microsoft continues to grow.
Microsoft’s Brad Smith Affirms Commitment to US Military
Brad Smith says Microsoft will continue to supply solutions to the Pentagon, including AI technology, in the wake of several controversies.
Microsoft Foldable Patent Unveils Three-mode Smartphone, Phablet, and Tablet
Microsoft describes an RF antenna system that would enable a three-mode foldable, as well as various laptop and tablet form factors.
Microsoft City Art Search Receives Expanded Directory
City Art Search now features more works of art across a wider range of locations. Microsoft has updated the app across Windows 10 for PC and mobile.
Microsoft Q4 FY2016: $5.5bn Net Income, $22.6bn Revenue; Azure up 102%, Surface up, Phone...
Despite this, the company experienced a year on year decline of seven percent in revenue, and a large drop in device sales. At the forefront of this fall was the Phone market, which declined by 71 percent.
Microsoft Brings Xbox Live SDK to Android and iOS
Developers can now work Xbox Live into their games on Android and iOS as Microsoft ramps up preparation for Project xCloud.
Microsoft Joins Group Seeking to Remove NSO Group Cyber Immunity
Microsoft wants NSO Group to be legally accountable following a spate of hacks coming from its Pegasus spyware product.