Microsoft Targeting Windows 11 Third-Party Widget Expansion, Starting with Messenger
Third-party widgets are now available on Windows 11, but only in preview and Meta’s Messenger is currently the only option.
Microsoft Teams Competitor Google Meet Now Has Gmail Integration
Google Meets' Gmail integration puts the conferencing app right in front of users as the company experiences fast growth during the pandemic.
Microsoft Releases A Cloud for Global Good E-book
The company has announced a free e-book called A Cloud for Global Good, which sets out a roadmap for how cloud services should be managed. Microsoft suggests ways to make the cloud more trusted, reliable, and inclusive.
Microsoft 365 May Update Roundup Includes Graph and Search Additions
Microsoft 365 has a busy May, gaining general availability of Microsoft Graph data connect and a new Microsoft Search experience.
Microsoft Edge Launches Command Palette for Fast Feature Access
Microsoft Edge has a new Command Palette that lets users call up common features on the web browser.
Google Hit with $1.69bn Fine in Europe for Stifling Ad Competition
The European Commission says Google prevented the growth of rival ad services by forcing websites into using its own AdSense in exchange for search access.
Intel Finally Patches Second Meltdown and Spectre Variant
The company also explained why it not tell the US Government about Meltdown and Spectre when key companies already knew.
Baidu is Building a ChatGPT-Style Chatbot
The chatbot is similar to OpenAI’s ChatPGT and will be used in Baidu search engines to surface conversational results.
Microsoft 365 Will Be More Integrated with Google ChromeOS This Year
Google says that ChromeOS will have a new Microsoft 365 integration this year, providing a more seamless experience.
Microsoft and Tech Giants Congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden on Election Success
Microsoft president and founder Bill Gates have congratulated Joe Biden after the Democrat was declared winner of the presidential election.
Google Says Many Users are Logging in With Compromised Passwords
Google says large numbers of users are using passwords that have previously been breached, although its Password Checkup extension is helping.
Intel Disputes EU Punishment During Appeal of 2009 Antitrust Case
Intel says a European Commission fine placed in 2009 was based on flawed information in an appeal that has wide-reaching consequences for the tech industry.
Windows BootHole Vulnerability Could Give Attackers Near Total System Access
The BootHole vulnerability effects Windows and Linux systems at a Secure Boot level, making it a critical flaw that could give wide system access to attackers.
Microsoft Begins Roll Out of Xbox Fall Update
A week after the Xbox Fall Update cleared all Insider branches, Microsoft is back with the official launch that brings changes to the Guide, dashboard, Avatars, and more.
Microsoft: $1 Billion Annual Investment to Strengthen Cybersecurity Research
The company will continue to invest heavily in developing cybersecurity solutions as the number of attacks grow. The $1 billion per year will not include any security-based acquisitions Microsoft makes.
Microsoft 365 Receives Compliance and Security-Focused Update
This month’s Microsoft 365 update has plenty of changes surrounding compliance and privacy data improvements and features.
Skype Preview Update Brings Real-time Voice Translation to Insiders
The latest Skype Preview brings real-time voice translation, offline video messages, missed call forwarding and more.
Project Scorpio: Microsoft´s Xbox Chief Promises Premium Console at Reasonable Price
In an interview with NZgamer, Microsoft´s Phil Spencer has offered some insight about Project Scorpio´s coming capabilities and pricing.
Microsoft Garage Travel App Outings Graduates, Adds New Destination Search to Bing
Microsoft Garage’s travel search app Outings has ended its experimentation and is now part of the Bing Search family.
Toshiba’s dynaEdge Smart Glasses May Be the Most Ridiculous Yet
Toshiba's dynaEdge smart glasses come with plenty of power, but very little elegance. The device floats a 4.1" display in front of users eyes, using touch controls for navigation.