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Microsoft Patents a Cheaper Version of the Surface Table
The patent called “Interactive integrated display and processing device” could provide a cheaper technology ready for mass adoption, something the Surface table never achieved.
Microsoft Store Black Friday Deals Announced
Customers can head to the Microsoft Store later this month and get reductions on the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4, as well as deals for numerous Windows 10 PCs and the Xbox One S.
Microsoft Cortana Patent Gives Assistant Personalized Greetings
The ‘Providing Personalized Greetings on a Digital Assistant’ patent gives Microsoft Cortana intelligent tools to greet users and offer customized information to individuals.
Microsoft Opens Skype Insider Program
The Skype Insider Program gives users early access to features in return for feedback on any issues. However, the Skype Preview UWP app for Windows 10 is not part of the program.
Microsoft’s Project Scorpio Supports UWP Games in 4K
The seeds Microsoft has planted with the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) means Project Scorpio will play Windows 10 PC games created for native 4K. Developers creating UWP games are also creating for the upcoming console because of Microsoft’s universal platform idea.
Empty Gaming Servers: Microsoft Refunds Disappointed “Call of Duty” Player
The refund was given to a PC player who complained there was nobody to play against. A crossplay-feature to play “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with users on different platforms in not available.
Microsoft Groove Music API Docs Released for Dev’s
With the Microsoft Groove Music API, developers can place Microsoft’s music streaming service in their apps and websites on any platform.
Lumia 640 XL: AT&T Finally Releases Anniversary Update for Windows 10 Mobile
The update comes with a wide range of new features for the Lumia 640 XL. It can only be performed via Wi-Fi as an over the air update.
Microsoft Kinect Update Brings UWP App Support
A new Windows 10 driver for the Microsoft Kinect motion sensor introduced several features for third-party Universal Windows Platform app developers.
Report: Steve Ballmer Says Mobile Caused Division with Bill Gates
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says Bill Gates was unconvinced by his push towards hardware. Here we look at how a close relationship deteriorated on the back of an ill-fated belief Microsoft could thrive as a hardware manufacturer.
Facebook Officially Announces Gameroom, Its Counterpart to Steam
The Windows-native client is available as a free download for players worldwide. Windows 7 and above systems are supported.
Microsoft’s Strategic Play with Windows 10 Mobile Was the Company’s Long Game
A decision to pull back from mobile hardware coupled with tumbling market share led many to predict the end of Windows 10 Mobile. However, Microsoft has confirmed one of my long-term beliefs, that Windows 10 Mobile will be maintained as a strategic platform.
Minecraft Coming to Apple TV Tim Cook Confirms
Microsoft’s all-conquering Minecraft will be available on Apple TV soon, said Tim Cook. It is likely that Minecraft Pocket Edition will come to the set top box.
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.
Minecraft Boss Update Now Available on Windows 10 and Pocket Editions
The latest update comes with add-ons, which allow users to customize the look and behavior of their world, as well as two new boss types.
Microsoft’s Speech Recognition Can Now Understand Conversation as well as Humans
Microsoft's speech recognition technology now has an error rate of 5.6%, the same as a professional transcriptionist, and way ahead of the competition.
Microsoft Addresses Game DVR Performance Issues in Windows 10
Director of Xbox programming Larry Hryb recommends users with performance issues disable two settings inside of Game DVR.
Skype Preview for Windows 10 Updated to Version 11.8.202.0
The focus of the latest Skype Preview UWP update is brining call receiving improvements for the Lumia 950 XL and all other Lumia x50 devices.
Microsoft Exec Zig Serafin Moves to Qualtrics
A 17-year veteran of Microsoft, Zig Serafin is leaving the company to be the COO of Utah data collection startup Qualtrics.
Microsoft Launches Windows 10 Preview Build 14946 with New Touchpad Gestures
Windows 10 Build 14946 brings new Wi-Fi settings, better text prediction on mobile, and important fixes for Windows Live and Hyper-V