Microsoft Cloud Focus Pushes Company Value Beyond $500 Billion for First Time Since 2000
Microsoft has had to wait for sixteen years to see its market value surpass $500 billion again. Cloud and enterprise development under Satya Nadella has been the driving force behind the company’s resurgence.
ARM Announces DynamIQ Technology to Improve AI and Cloud Microarchitecture
The release of DynamIQ is the biggest shift in five years, according to ARM. The first devices with Cortex-A processors with a DynamIQ foundation will arrive later in the year.
Sony Backs Down and Opens Cross-Play Beta for Fortnite on PS4
After insisting it would not support cross-play, Sony has opened a beta starting with Fortnite. This allows gamers on Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch to play together.
Microsoft Brings Azure Advisor, Monitor, and Resource Health Capabilities to All Customers
Azure customers can now use Advisor, Monitor, and Resource Health to expand their ability to manage security and health of virtual machines on Azure.
Microsoft’s Project Neon Brings Transparent Tiles to Windows 10 Start Menu
The latest concepts for the Project Neon UI overhaul for Windows 10 show that the Start Menu will benefit from the blur and transparent designs.
Blizzard Suing Overwatch Cheat Company
Blizzard argues that cheats and mods for the Overwatch online FPS are costing it millions of dollars, and is seeking the closure of a subscription based cheat service.
Spotify Comes to Windows 10 Through the Windows Store
Music streaming giant Spotify is bringing its app to the Windows Store within the next few weeks. This is the Win32 application brought to the store through Microsoft’s Project Centennial.
Microsoft Revamps Most Valuable Professional Award Program, Shifts Focus to Development, IT
Microsoft is changing its Most Valuable Professional Award program to focus more on development and IT, moving its consumer product-based MVPs to other teams.
Instagram to Put Trigger Warnings on Self-Harm Images After Suicide Controversy
Instagram will be adding sensitivity screens, blocking hashtags, and removing images from search results in a bid to remove the negative impact of self-harm content.
Microsoft’s Future Decoded Business Conference Will Come to London in October
Future Decoded will run from 31st October – 1st November at ExCEL London. The conference will focus on how emerging technologies like AI and Azure can help businesses.
Xbox One S: Performance Boost a Justification for Console’s Existence?
The Xbox One S is available today. However, is it a console that Microsoft needed to release? A solid feature set update and a decent performance boosts probably means yes.
Hurricane Irma: Microsoft Donates $250,000 to Red Cross, plus Millions in Tech
Microsoft is adding to its $2.5 million Hurricane Harvey donation, also pledging long-term support for Irma and free non-profit access to various services. The software giant's employees are also donating individually.
Surface in the Firing Line as next Microsoft Division to Be Axed?
A market analyst and two OEM executives believe Microsoft will shut down the Surface division, and it could happen as soon as next year.
Microsoft Reveals August Changes for Office 365
This month Office 365 has received some significant updates, including improved inking for OneNote, changes to contact cards in Outlook, Windows Information Protection and more.
Xbox Live Messaging on Windows 10 Getting Overhaul This Week
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Messaging service on Windows 10 will be getting an upgrade this week, including the Message Request feature.
Microsoft Fall Hardware Launch Could Debut Surface Cardinal All-in-One PC
Microsoft patented an all-in-one PC back in 2015 and now the codenamed Cardinal could launch in October as a Surface desktop. The hardware launch event will also see Microsoft pay plenty of attention to OEM devices.
Smartphone Security System Analzyses Your Unqiue Usage Habits to Detect Attackers
Russian researchers have introduced a smartphone security system that uses inbuilt sensors to determine who is using a device.
Twitch Announces Subscriber Streams for Channel Exclusivity
Twitch is currently testing a new feature called Subscriber Streams, which allow channels to put a subscription on their content.
You Can Now Register for Microsoft Build 2018
Users can now register for Build 2018, with a price of $2,500 per head. The event will run from May 7 – 9 and contain a keynote from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Windows 10 20H1 Preview Scores New Tablet Mode
Windows 10 20H1 preview Build 18970 is live on the Insider with an uninterrupted tablet transition and new tablet mode.
