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Microsoft describes features of upcoming Windows Sandbox

19 December 2018, 12:11

Feature was previously dubbed 'InPrivate Desktop' and was Enterprise only.

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Google changes sites to break rival browsers: ex-Edge intern

18 December 2018, 13:41

And this is a major reason why Microsoft is adopting the open-source Chromium code.

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'Microsoft 365 Consumer' subscriptions being formulated

17 December 2018, 13:11

Consumers may be offered a Windows 10, Office 365 and security package.

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Windows 10 Insider Preview 18298 boasts bevy of tweaks

11 December 2018, 11:11

Update increases visual clarity, simplifies sign-in settings, and makes the touch keyboard faster.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx is its 'extreme' SoC for PCs

7 December 2018, 13:31

This 7nm platform includes the latest Kryo 495 octa-core CPU and Adreno 680 GPU.

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Microsoft confirms Edge to adopt open source Chromium code

7 December 2018, 10:01

And it will be releasing its first browser for Apple Mac, after 15 years of absence.

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Dual-screen Microsoft Surface Centaurus details emerge

4 December 2018, 13:32

This adaptable new Surface form factor may be the first to feature the Windows Core OS.

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Microsoft may be considering an AMD-Picasso Surface laptop

30 November 2018, 10:01

Meanwhile the Surface Headphones become available in the UK (£329).

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Microsoft snags $480m US Army hardware contract

29 November 2018, 11:21

It will supply AR systems and potentially hundreds of thousands of modded HoloLens HMDs.

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Intel gets onboard with Windows Modern Drivers

29 November 2018, 10:11

These new drivers will be required by the Windows 10 October Update and later.

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Microsoft patents folding phone multi-part camera

28 November 2018, 13:01

Functionality could deliver a worthwhile imaging bonus to folding smartphones.

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Razer provides first look at its Xbox One mouse and keyboard

26 November 2018, 11:11

You can clearly see the Xbox key on the bottom right of this RGB TKL mech keyboard.

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Microsoft pauses the Windows 10 October 2018 Update again

23 November 2018, 10:01

This time the block only affects users of two specific Intel graphics driver versions.

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Microsoft moves closer to password-less ecosystem

21 November 2018, 10:01

FIDO2/WebAuthn-enabled security keys accepted by Office 365, Outlook, Skype & more.

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Microsoft facilitates native Arm64 apps on Windows 10

19 November 2018, 12:11

Visual Studio 15.9 lets devs re-compile both UWP apps and C++ Win32 legacy programs.

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Microsoft preparing disc-less Xbox One for Spring 2019

19 November 2018, 10:01

Meanwhile, Sony is rumoured to be building an octa-core AMD Ryzen powered PS5.

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EA announces Command & Conquer 4K remasters

15 November 2018, 10:11

And EA/DICE has issued a real time raytracing DXR enabling patch for Battlefield V.

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Microsoft re-releases the Windows 10 October 2018 Update

14 November 2018, 10:31

And then publishes a blog post about software quality.

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CORSAIR Announces Support for Xbox One

13 November 2018, 18:30

With Gaming Keyboards and Mice.

Microsoft Surface Go with LTE starts shipping from 20th Nov

13 November 2018, 13:01

Priced at $679 in the US. Also available in the UK from 22nd Nov, priced from £619.

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Xbox One keyboard and mouse support arrives on Wednesday

12 November 2018, 13:01

And Razer promises some specially designed peripherals for launch at the CES 2019.

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Microsoft acquires Obsidian and inXile Entertainment

12 November 2018, 11:01

Probably best known for Fallout: New Vegas and Wasteland 2, respectively.

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Amazon launches Alexa for Windows 10 PCs

9 November 2018, 13:31

Available in UK, US, and Germany, the app doesn’t support hands-free mode on many PCs.

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Windows 10 v18277 improves Action Centre experience

8 November 2018, 13:11

Plus this latest Insider Preview evolves Focus Assist, and prepares for Emoji 12.

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Microsoft prototypes e-ink smartphone display cover

30 October 2018, 12:01

This 3mm thick flip cover shows an alternative way to design a dual-screen device.

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Steam Play Linux compatibility list grows a hundredfold

30 October 2018, 11:01

Launched in August with 27 games compatible, Proton now boasts 2,674 working games.

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Microsoft Research designs Project xCloud controllers

29 October 2018, 14:01

Envisions an ergonomic and versatile modular controller for tablets and smartphones.

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Microsoft enjoys record quarter thanks to Azure and Gaming

25 October 2018, 13:05

And all three of Microsoft's operating groups boasted double-digit growth.

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Windows 10 19H1 allows removal of more pre-installed apps

19 October 2018, 12:13

And updated Spectre and Meltdown software patches reduce perf impacts to 'noise level'.

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Samsung Galaxy Book2 is coming soon, priced from $999

19 October 2018, 11:11

This is a Windows 10 always connected 2-in-1 powered by the 10nm Snapdragon 850.

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Microsoft readies Dictation for Word and OneNote Online

16 October 2018, 13:51

In addition to AI-powered inking in Word and PowerPoint announced earlier this month.

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Gartner: Microsoft enters top 5 PC vendors in the US

12 October 2018, 11:31

PC sales flat compared to a year ago. There are worries of impacts from the Intel chip shortage.

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Microsoft fixes known issues in Windows 10 October 2018 Update

10 October 2018, 13:11

So it has now started to re-enable the Update rollout for its Windows Insider community.

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