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Leak: Has the 2021 Surface Pro 8 Shown Up on eBay?

An eBay listing claims to have an engineering model of next year’s Surface Pro 8, which is available for $1,300 on the auction site.

Google Improves Gmail Grammar Checker with Microsoft Office-Like Tool

Google has improved grammar and spell checking on its Gmail client, including suggested grammar changes based on AI.

Microsoft Office turns 30 Years: Why it landed on Mac before Windows

Microsoft Office applications launched thirty years ago today, but they were available on Mac before Windows. Take a walk down memory lane and learn why Microsoft favored Mac in 1989 and what has happened to Office since.

Android Q Beta Arrives with Desktop Mode

Google has released Android Q in beta with a Continuum-style desktop mode, while the company says Project Treble will help reduce fragmentation.
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Microsoft’s Chromium Edge Browser Is Now Open for Beta Sign-Ups

Users can now sign up for the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, with the first builds expected to ship in early 2019. Other than Chrome extensions, it's unclear what users can expect.

Mozilla CEO: Microsoft’s Sunset of EdgeHTML ‘Terrible’ for Individuals, Good for Business

Microsoft's switch from EdgeHTML to Chromium puts Google close to 'complete control of the infrastructure of our online lives' warns Mozilla's Chris Beard.
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Report: Microsoft to Drop Edge in Favor of Chromium-Based Default Browser

Microsoft will reportedly move away from Edge HTML, instead pivoting to a Chromium-based browser that may be able to offer greater performance and stability. Code-named Anaheim, the project is expected to release with the Windows 10 19H1 update.

Microsoft Issues Outlook Calendar Tweak for iOS Devices

Users of iPhones and iPad with Outlook can now remove meetings from the Calendar via a single inbox button selection.

Microsoft Rolls out Windows 10 Build 17692 to Slow Ring with Gaming Performance Metrics

Windows 10 Build 17692 brings a host of improvements to many aspects of the OS, from accessibility tools to gaming, the on-screen keyboard, and more. It's available now to Slow Ring Insiders.

Everything Microsoft Announced at the Xbox E3 2018 Conference

While no consoles were announced at Xbox E3 2018, it was the busiest ever press event for Microsoft at the conference. Here’s all the details of the event with videos.
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Windows Hello on Older Windows 10 Builds Can Be Bypassed with Photo Printouts

Security firm SySS found that Windows Hello face recognition can be bypassed with a print out of an authorized person’s face.

Microsoft Windows Insider Program Survey Wants Feedback on Build Delivery Methods

A new survey on the Windows Insider Program preview branch seeks to see if customers are happy with the way Microsoft delivers Windows 10 previews.

Microsoft Rolls Out .NET Framework 4.7.1 with .NET Standard 2.0 Support

.NET Framework 4.7.1 is launching in line with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, but is compatible with older Windows versions.
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Xbox One Backward Compatibility Gets Six New Games

Microsoft has expanded its Xbox One Backward Compatibility program with six new games, including the hugely successful Saints Row: The Third.

Microsoft Debuts September .NET Framework Security and Quality Rollup

The latest firmware update for .NET Framework shores up security, including solving a code execution vulnerability that would leave systems open to attack.

The Microsoft Elite Programs Lets Employees Test Insider Builds Before You Do

The Microsoft Elite program includes a global leaderboard of all internal volunteers, with rewards for feedback across Windows 10, Xbox, Office 365, and mobile apps. It currently has over 26,000 members.
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Microsoft to Close Stockholm Skype Office

In a bid to further streamline Skype, Microsoft is following its closure of the London office by closing its Sweden division. A move to the cloud and the ambition of a truly universal Skype experience could be the driver behind this decision.

Microsoft Announces General Availability of Visual Studio 2017

The company has been developing Visual Studio 2017 for a long time through preview and release candidate branches. Full launch of the improved suite coincides with the 20th anniversary of the first Visual Studio.
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Microsoft Confirms Late 2017 Release for Windows 10 Redstone 3

Director of Program Management Bill Karagounis has confirmed the release of Redstone 3 in 2017 at Ignite Australia. The update is expected to bring major improvements, including Microsoft's Neon design language and the new People Bar.
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Microsoft Announces March 7 Release for Visual Studio 2017

March 7 will commemorate both the launch of Visual Studio 2017 and the celebration of Visual Studio's 20th birthday. A launch event will run for two days, detailing changes and providing training to new users.

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