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Windows 10 to display and allow response to mobile notifications

1 April 2016, 12:39

New Action Centre integrates notifications from your Android or Windows mobile.

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Microsoft announces Windows 10 Anniversary Update for summer

31 March 2016, 09:31

And the Microsoft HoloLens development edition starts to ship.

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Microsoft extends Windows 7 and 8.1 Skylake chip support

21 March 2016, 13:01

Support for Windows 7 and 8.1 on Skylake systems extended to 17th July 2018.

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Microsoft asks if you would sell back games for 10pc of price paid

21 March 2016, 09:31

In a customer survey quizzing Xbox One owners about digital downloads.

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Microsoft outlines progress and plans for Windows 10 and DX12

18 March 2016, 11:31

Toggling V-Sync, G-Sync, FreeSync, multi-GPU, HDR all coming to Windows PC UWP.

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AMD announces Ashes of the Singularity game bundle

14 March 2016, 13:01

DX12 RTS game is free for buyers of Radeon R9 380/380X graphics cards and systems.

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Latest Windows 10 cumulative updates focus on fixes

9 March 2016, 12:31

And the Windows 10 mobile rollout to legacy Lumias approaches.

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QOTW: Are upgradeable games consoles a good idea?

4 March 2016, 16:31

And if you were in charge of Xbox One or PS4, how would you implement such a feature?

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Tim Sweeney: Devs must oppose Microsoft Windows 10 UWP

4 March 2016, 13:32

Epic Games co-founder doesn't like how the Universal Windows Platform is shaping up.

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Microsoft teaser video touts benefits of DirectX 12 over DX 11

4 March 2016, 12:30

Promising up to 20 per cent GPU, and up to 50 per cent CPU, performance uplifts.

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Intel preparing an augmented reality headset, says report

3 March 2016, 13:31

Wall Street Journal says device will be powered by Intel RealSense technology.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with Fingerprint ID available for pre-order

2 March 2016, 18:14

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with Fingerprint ID available for pre-order.

Forza Motorsport drifts onto Windows 10

1 March 2016, 14:51

Forza Motorsport 6: Apex will arrive as a free-to-play addition to the Windows Store in spring.

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Nokia Lumia 650 now available at Carphone Warehouse

19 February 2016, 18:20

Nokia Lumia 650 now available at Carphone Warehouse.

Microsoft launches next gen Miracast Wireless Display Adapter

18 February 2016, 12:31

And Surface Pro 4, Surface Book firmware updates arrive, to fix sleep and power issues.

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Microsoft launches Lumia 650, a smartphone aimed at businesses

16 February 2016, 09:31

5-inch HD OLED device will be available from 18th February priced around £160 SIM free.

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Microsoft launches Lumia 650

15 February 2016, 17:46

Microsoft launches Lumia 650.

Microsoft patents modular Surface AiO PC design

15 February 2016, 13:01

Modules, such as those dedicated to graphics, are magnetic and stackable.

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Quantum Break to arrive on PC as a DirectX 12 only title

12 February 2016, 09:31

GTX 980Ti or AMD R9 Fury X are part of the recommended system requirements.

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Microsoft launches Windows 10 Update History site

10 February 2016, 10:31

Providing release notes from previous and current Windows 10 updates.

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Microsoft acquires UK-based SwiftKey for $250 million

3 February 2016, 10:31

SwiftKey is a very popular AI-powered predictive keyboard app on mobile devices.

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Apple iPad Pro outsold entire Surface line last quarter says IDC

2 February 2016, 13:01

2 million iPad Pros sold, 1.6 million units of the entire Microsoft Surface range sold, in Q4 2015.

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Windows 10 now a 'recommended update' in Windows Update

2 February 2016, 10:01

Was previously listed as an as an 'optional update'. And Windows 10 overtakes XP at last.

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You can now enjoy Windows 95 running in your web browser

1 February 2016, 12:31

20 year old OS runs in your modern browser using emscripten, no plugins required.

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QOTW: Which desktop web browser do you prefer?

29 January 2016, 16:31

And what makes it your absolute favourite?

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Microsoft's latest financials show Surface boom, Mobile collapse

29 January 2016, 09:31

Analysts think Microsoft's Cloud offerings were the star performers.

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Microsoft announces Surface Pro AC power cord recall

22 January 2016, 09:31

Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 or Surface Pro 3 models might suffer an overheating cord.

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GDC 2016 sessions detailed with multiple DirectX 12, Vulkan events

21 January 2016, 13:31

With speakers from companies such as ARM, AMD, Intel, Nvidia, Microsoft and Oculus.

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Fix found for Surface Pro 4 sleep power consumption problem

19 January 2016, 13:01

And a patent suggests that a rechargeable stylus will accompany the Surface Pro 5.

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Further practical details about Microsoft HoloLens emerge

18 January 2016, 12:31

It offers up to five and a half hours of battery life and connects via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

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Microsoft won't support next gen CPUs in older Windows versions

18 January 2016, 09:31

Kaby Lake and Bristol Ridge will only be officially supported by Windows 10 platform.

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Office 365 Promotion for Lumia 950/950 XL

15 January 2016, 18:47

Office 365 Promotion for Lumia 950/950 XL.

Windows 10 Redstone display scaling improvements touted

11 January 2016, 11:01

Redstone will offer scaling values between 100 and 450 per cent.

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