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SQL Server 2017 is available to everyone, while Microsoft has also introduced SQL Server Analysis Services 2017 with numerous improvements.

The latest Windows 10 release preview on the Fast Ring is likely to be the release to manufacturing version of the Fall Creators Update. However, Microsoft has yet to confirm.

Samsung’s Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality headset it available for pre-order now ahead of an early-November launch. Microsoft has also announced pre-order information for other partner HMDs coming Oct. 17.

Google First Click Free policy meant publishers had to offer free content, but with Flexible Sampling all content can be hidden behind a paywall.

Office Insider Program members on the Fast Ring as moving to Office 2016 for Mac build 16.6 with new additions from the Windows version.

The Equifax CEO apologized for his companies poor handling of the situation, admitting full responsibility for the breach. He's currently being questioned by congress.

Azure Data Box allows Microsoft’s cloud customers to move and manage data more quickly. It supports 256-bit AES encryption.

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Build 16299.15 contains no major additions, but a few unnamed bug fixes and improvements. Manufacturers will start pre-loading it on devices, and Insiders can now safely leave the program.

The Skype App's filters include location-specific content, weather data, overlays, and more. Microsoft is also working on improvements to the messaging experience.

Groove Music Pass will become unavailable on December 31st, 2017, but the app will live on as a local music player. Subscribers will get a 2-month free trial of Spotify Premium and a refund on any remaining time.

Microsoft is gearing up towards the full launch of Story Remix (Photos) on the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and has introduced smoother 3D editing for videos.

Shoppable Posts on Instagram allow retailers to connect with potential customers, while users will be able to see products without leaving the network.

Long-time restricted software has been a staple of Apple over the years, but the company is loosening towards open source with the release of XNU kernel on GitHub.

A new study found that Microsoft’s Xbox One customer support is better than both Sony’s and Nintendo’s across most categories.

MeetAlive blends depth sensors and multiple projector screens to allow meeting participants to see content across devices on multiple screens.

Microsoft's new Silicon Valley land is planned to contain 437,000 square feet of offices, housing up to 2,200 employees. The purchase came in at $73.2 million.

Nadella believes that more collaboration between tech giants is required for AI to be safe and available to everyone. He uses Alexa and Cortana's recent integration as a positive example.

Groove Music gets a major leap forward with the ability to play music in your local storage, as well as swipe to skip. However, there are still several problems that need to be addressed.

BlackBerry has reported over $249 million revenue this quarter and significant rises in stock signal a return as a security software company. The results could signal hope for other companies of the era.