Samsung Device Patent Shows Windows and Android on One Smartphone
A patent from Samsung shows a system for running both Windows and Android on a single device. The company’s patent shows how it is possible to switch between platforms via floating apps and even share files between OS’s.
Watch Microsoft’s E3 2019 Conference on Mixer for Free DLC and More
During E3 2019, Microsoft will be handing out free DLC and other items on its Mixer streaming service. The company is yet to announce many rewards, but Sea of Thieves players can grab the Onyx Four Pack.
Microsoft and Adobe Announce Strategic Partnership to Reach Digital Customers
At Ignite 2016, Microsoft and Adobe discussed a new collaboration that will see each adopt services from the other. Adobe will make Azure it preferred cloud platform, while Microsoft will use Marketing Cloud in Dynamics 365 Enterprise.
Microsoft’s Elevation AI Drives Improvements in CRISPR Gene Editing Research
In collaboration with MIT, UCLS, MGH, and Harvard, Microsoft created the Elevation AI to avoid errors in CRISPR DNA editing, a technology which could help to cure disease.
Microsoft’s Connect Developer Event Coming to New York November 16
The 2016 Connect show is the third annual event that brings Microsoft closer to its developers. The company will showcase how dev’s can bring their apps and tech to Microsoft services, while also providing educational insight into developing for Windows, Azure, and other platforms.
Microsoft Patent Points to a More Emotional Cortana
A newly discovered Microsoft Patent suggest Cortana will get better at remembering conversations and will offer more emotion-based responses.
Parents Rejoice, iCare Solution Stops Unwanted in-App Purchases
Using an algorithm, the iCare technology can stop children’s prying fingers from getting into unwanted areas of a smartphone.
Microsoft Says Windows 10 is No Longer a “Cornerstone” Product as Focus on Cloud...
In its 2019 Form 10-K report, Microsoft shows Windows 10 growth is slowing and the service is no longer a cornerstone driver of company-wide growth.
Microsoft Updates Groove Music and Movies & TV
The latest release for Groove Music and Movies & TV brings the services to version 10.161101.10252.0 and comes with UI and UX changes.
Microsoft and Unity Offering Prizes for Windows Store Ports
Microsoft is offering developers cash and advertising prizes if they port their successful app from a rival platform to the Windows Store.
VLC Media Player Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Take over a PC with a Simple Video...
A total of 15 vulnerabilities in VLC Media Player let attackers craft malicious video files that have the ability to perform actions without a user's consent. The issues have since been patched.
Microsoft Introduces Azure Bot Service in Preview
The Azure Bot Service is an extension of the Microsoft Bot Framework. It allows developers to create intelligent bots to be implemented within the Azure cloud platform.
Microsoft to Use SAP SuccessFactors for HR Services
Despite having its own Dynamics 365 solution, Microsoft has expanded ties with SAP and will use SuccessFactors to provide human resources management across its 114,000 employees.
Google Debuts Spot Platform to Attract Businesses to Google Pay
Two years after launch, Google Pay is gaining a new integration called Spot Platform, which provides direct storefront links in the service.
Windows 10 April 2018 Update Incorrectly Notifying Users of Low Disk Space
Windows 10 April 2018 Update is accidentally assigning letters to drives and incorrectly warning users of low disk space.
Windows 10 Creators Update Brings Cortana to IoT Devices
Furthering Microsoft’s Internet of Things development, the company has said Cortana will be available to IoT developers with the Windows 10 Creators Update, which will launch early next year.
New Microsoft Edge Mouse Gestures Show up in Screenshot
Microsoft Edge is getting new mouse gestures for browser tasks, and 14 of those gestures have been shown in a screenshot.
Streaming Giant Shroud Leaves Twitch for Microsoft’s Mixer
Microsoft has managed to win over prolific Twitch streamer Shroud, who peaked at over 78,000 viewers on Mixer after his announcement.
Meta Debuts data2vec, a Self-Supervised Speech, Text, and Vision Algorithm
Facebook parent Meta is making quick strides in its pursuit of dominance in the metaverse. However, to build the company’s Metaverse product, many small algorithms will gather into a single solution and work in unison....
Intel’s Low Power Display Technology May Increase Battery Life by up to 8 Hours
Low Power Display Technology sounds promising, but its limitations and cost remain unspecified. If it lives up to the hype, the innovation could solve the laptop battery anxiety that has plagued users for many years.
