Facebook Leverages Humans and AI to Begin Fact-Check of Photos and Videos

Facebook will begin to check videos and images for false information in a similar way to its news, combining third-party reviewers with a machine learning model that will grow from their feedback.

Google Deep Learning Model Separates Individual Voices from a Video

Google has developed a way for AI to separate noise within a video and single out individual voices in a crowd through deep learning processes.
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Microsoft Ships Windows 11 to the Release Preview Channel

Windows Insider Program for Business members can now install Windows 11 on the Release Preview channel, if their hardware matches requirements.

Skype Lite Gets Group Video Calling

Microsoft’s India-focused Skype Lite now allows anybody to enter video and audio group calls for free. The feature is available now.
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MSI and Asus Fixing Performance by Sending Overclocked Graphics Card Review Units

The two Taiwanese companies are deceiving reviewers and consumers. MSI and Asus have been found to be sending out overclocked graphics cards for review that are not the same as consumer models.
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Microsoft Partners with Lookout to Enhance Enterprise Mobility Suite Security Features

Microsoft and cybersecurity firm Lookout are integrating their services to offer Enterprise Mobility Suite customers more tools to protect their data and users.

Microsoft Azure DevOps Server 2019 Reaches General Availability

Azure DevOps Server 2019 is now widely available to customers as Microsoft’s replacement for Team Foundation Server 2018.

Visual Studio for Mac Version 7.6 Brings Code Editor and Azure Functions Improvements

Microsoft’s focus for Visual Studio for Mac version 7.6 was on improvements and efficiency, focusing on the code editor, IDE’s, and Azure Functions.

GitHub Sponsors Launches as Monetizing Initiative for Open Source Developers

GitHub users can now contribute funds to their favorite developers and projects through GitHub Sponsors, a new beta program.
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Intel: Security Updates Will Make PCs ‘Immune’ to Meltdown and Spectre CPU Flaws

Intel believes it can fully mitigate the Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws via updates, and says it will soon launch updates for 90% of processors released in the past five years. However, users may still have to put up with significantly reduced performance.
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Microsoft Mobile Device Safe Driving Patent Helps Teens Drive Safely

The latest patent from Microsoft is called Mobile Device Safe Driving. It can alert drivers when they are operating a vehicle poorly and can even lock down a device to avoid distracted driving.
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Apple Is Cleaning the App Store of Outdated Apps

Apple starts taking down applications on the App Store that have not been updated by the developer for a long time.

Microsoft’s Radbot Trademark Points to Mixer Integration

Radbot is a customer service bot designed for online game streaming, suggesting it is being developed for Microsoft’s Mixer platform.
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Microsoft Unveils Windows 10 S at May 2017 EDU Event

Windows 10 S is a lightweight version of Microsoft's OS that is designed specifically for educators. It will boot faster than Pro and be more secure and resilient.

Massive Data Breach at France Travail Exposes 43 Million Citizens’ Information

France's employment agency suffers major data breach impacting 43 million. Hackers accessed names, addresses, social security numbers
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Microsoft Teams with SWIFT for Azure Integration for Financial Payments

Financial payments messaging giant SWIFT now uses Azure for its cloud-based messaging service, and Microsoft is first company to try the solution.

Google Search Leverages LinkedIn and Job Sites for New Employment Feature

Google Search now lets users search for jobs and get listings within the results page. The company uses algorithms to scrape data from companies like LinkedIn and links back to listings on those sites.
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Googe Hangouts Has Shut Down

Google Hangouts is not more as the switch to Google Chat is now complete, although users can still migrate data.
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Microsoft’s SQL Server 2016 Breaks World Performance Record

The SQL server has beaten the TPC-H 10 TB benchmark, making it the fastest in-memory database on the market. It was achieved on Lenovo System x3850 X6.
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Activision Blizzard Games Expected to Join Xbox Game Pass in 2024, Subject to Microsoft...

With a UK regulator overseeing the negotiation, Microsoft plans to conclude the Activision Blizzard deal by the upcoming Friday.

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