Minecraft Marketplace Reaches $1 Million in Creator Payments
Microsoft’s Xbox team announced an important milestone for the Minecraft Marketplace. Announced as part of the Discovery Update in June, the hub has been a success for creators.
Huawei Partners with Microsoft to Build ‘Win-Win’ Cloud App Ecosystem
Huawei's memorandum of understanding will promote joint cloud growth and create bring more Microsoft apps to its cloud. Through it, both hope to drive digital transformation in enterprises.
Nintendo Retires Classic Mario: Farewell Plumber
Nintendo has updated the profile for Mario, moving him away from plumbing and reflecting his versatile gaming persona.
Net Applications Report: Microsoft Edge Experiences Largest User Decline since January
Microsoft Edge and IE user share now sits at 22.2%, with a decline of nine-tenths of a percentage point from July to August. Chrome remains on top with a share of 60%.
Pirates Turn to Google Drive and OneDrive as Torrent Site Crackdown Continues
Pirates are taking advantage of Google's free storage and infrastructure, the company receiving 4,700 in the past month. The change lets them avoid invasive advertising present on many torrent sites.
Hurricane Harvey: Apple Repairing Damaged Devices Free of Charge, Say Reports
Apple is allegedly fixing Hurricane Harvey damaged devices unofficially, on a case-by-case basis. The effort combines with a previous donation of $2 million to relief efforts.
Microsoft Joins IC3 to Propel Vision for Blockchain Use in Enterprise
Microsoft and IC3 will work together to bring secure and flexible blockchain solutions to government, banks, and enterprises. The two will combine their experts to propel further research in that area.
Windows 10 Mobile Gets a New Device Called the WinPhone 5.0
Made by German company TrekStor, the Windows 10 Mobile WinPhone 5.0 is a mid-ranger aiming for enterprise customers wanting Continuum support and continuity in upgrading.
Alphabet Forms XXVI Holdings to Legally Separate Google
The two-year business reorganization that split Google into several separate companies under Alphabet has been complete with the formation of XXVI Holdings.
Surface Mini: Full Specs of Microsoft’s Axed Tablet
We know the Surface Mini was a small Windows RT tablet that Microsoft decided not to release. Now, the full specifications for the doomed device have been revealed.
Microsoft Ditches Surface Pen Loop in Favor of Inductive Charging Patent
The company has updated a Surface Pen patent from last year to reflect the new magnetic attachment capabilities of the active pen. The new filing suggests the pen will be able to charge inductively while attached to a Surface device.
Xbox One to get Game Gifting Very Soon Says Ybarra
Xbox Corporate VP Mike Ybarra has once again said Game Gifting on Xbox One will be introduced soon. He also confirmed wishlists are something the company needs to work on.
Microsoft Partners with Samsung to Promote 4K TVs with Xbox One X
Microsoft and Samsung will promote each other's hardware via demos at various technology events. The Xbox One X will also have out of the box functionality with the Samsung One Remote for easy Game Mode setup.
Office 365 August Update: Excel Co-Authoring, Autosave, and More
Just in time for the month's end, the Office 365 August update brings Rich Profiles to Outlook, enhanced assignments to Microsoft Teams, and a Yammer redesign. The features are available now to all subscribers.
Microsoft Confirms October-Launch of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will automatically update on October 17, 2017, according to Lenovo's Yoga 920 product page. The company has since deleted the information.
First Windows 10 Redstone 4 Build Rolls out to ‘Skip Ahead’ Insiders
Windows 10 Redstone 4 build 16353 brings several tweaks to Action Center, as well as DPI, mouse sensitivity, and Slideshow fixes. The build won't be available to Fast Ring Insiders until the Fall Creators Update is finalized.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Defends DREAMer Immigrants amid Reported DACA Repeal
Microsoft's Brad Smith and Satya Nadella have condemned the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) repeal, looking to protect the rights of their employees. Smith points to a possible GDP loss of $460 billion for the country.
Microsoft Update Restores Xbox One Consoles to Factory Setup
A general update for the Xbox One is forcing users to go through the setup process when they power up. Luckily, no data is being lost and Microsoft says the problem is now fixed.
Microsoft Mixer Create Allows Mobile Live Streaming on iOS and Android
The Mixer Create app allows broadcasters to stream content directly from their mobile device, while they can also manage chats, participate in co-streams, and vlog.
Microsoft Rolls Out New Xbox One Build on Alpha Ring
The first Xbox One Alpha Ring release in nearly a month brings some Fluent Design elements to the Xbox Insider Program. However, does this release hint at the final launch of Fall Creators Update.
