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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.

LinkedIn is locked in a legal dispute with hiQ, a company that scrapes data from the business network and uses it for its own algorithms. LinkedIn argues U.S. law says companies cannot take data once they have been requested not to, even if the data is public.

Microsoft is embracing the Brotli compression algorithm. To show it is the best available algorithm, the company conducted a series of tests in comparison with gzip and Deflate.

Microsoft is close to testing its updated engine for Minecraft, which will introduce 4K gameplay and cross-play features.

In a possible easing of Microsoft Edge ties to Bing and Windows 10, the browser can now support Cortana and rival search engines in the Context Menu.

The company seems to be consolidating its virtual keyboards towards SwiftKey. The “experimental” Word Flow application is no longer available for iOS.

A Myriad of improvements will come with the Xbox One Fall Creators update, including USB support, gifting functionality, and the ability to play original Xbox games. Here's a roundup of everything important.

Photos will now index photos from OneDrive, sorting them by faces, automatically tagging objects and animals, and even analyzing surroundings. The functionality is expected to ship with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

Samsung has reported record operating profits of $12.67 billion, a 72% increase over last year, while Apple is projected profits of $10.55. Much of the success is thanks to its semiconductor business, which had profits of $7.1 billion.

Microsoft Flow users now benefit from more granular control and Microsoft Teams integration, while PowerApps users can embed apps as rich forms in SharePoint and will soon get support for packaging. Both apps are now open to ISVs to build custom solutions.

Microsoft's decision to neglect Windows 10 Mobile its plans for a link feature between Windows 10 PCs, Android, and iOS has left some users upset.

The University of Wisconsin previously sued Apple successfully for a patent infringement. A U.S. Judge has now ordered the company to pay more than double the original fine.

Cortana can now help users workout and track their fitness goals with a Fitbit skill. The assistant can track exercises, food intake, calories, and much more.

Moving away from the spectrum, Playful Palette by Adobe allows users to blend and mix colors intuitively. Currently a research project, the feature allows users to save their own palettes.

Among the other new additions to Windows 10 Preview 16251 are significant Cortana improvements and a faster sign-in process.

Alexander Vinnik, thought to be the main perpetrator of a $4 billion Mt. Gox Bitcoin laundering operation, was arrested in Greece and will be extradited to the United States.

Website Demographic for LinkedIn allows managers and website owners to see visitor information to potentially tune marketing strategies and have more control over management.

A mysterious malware attack targeted Mac users and spied on them for 10 years, remaining active until its discovery recently. Researchers are unclear on the cause or reason behind the attack.

For the first time, Windows Insider Program Fast Ring members can move ahead a branch without waiting for a feature upgrade to launch. Skip Ahead allows users to move from the Redstone 3 branch to what will become Redstone 4.

Adobe has announced Flash will be killed by 2020, and plans for Microsoft Edge to phase out the once popular web format have now been detailed.