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Chromium-based Microsoft Edge leaves preview

16 January 2020, 11:11

Revamped browser available to download now on Windows and macOS in 90 languages.

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Windows Terminal updated with Retro-style CRT effects and more

14 January 2020, 15:11

v0.8 of the command line app is available starting today.

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Developer: our free game torrent resulted in 4x Steam sales

14 January 2020, 12:11

Meanwhile Steam halts sales of GTA4 due to Games for Windows Live service issues.

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Windows 7 support ends today

14 January 2020, 11:11

One in four Windows PCs is still running Windows 7, according to StatCounter.

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Microsoft execs share images of the Xbox Project Scarlett SoC

8 January 2020, 18:11

Meanwhile, sources close to Microsoft have revealed the console's port selection.

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Is the next gen Xbox GPU more powerful than the RX 5700 XT?

31 December 2019, 10:30

Data leaked onto GitHub indicates the next Xbox may come packing a custom 56CU Navi GPU.

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Microsoft reveals the Xbox Series X at The Game Awards

13 December 2019, 09:11

Previously known as Project Scarlett, the new console uses a minimal monolithic design.

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Microsoft prepares full screen nag for Windows 7 holdouts

11 December 2019, 12:11

Notification will start to appear on 15th January, the day after the end of support for this OS.

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Microsoft considering writing input area on laptop wrist rest

10 December 2019, 11:11

Newly unearthed patent shows an e-ink stylus pad next to the touch pad on a Surface Book.

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Xbox All Access has arrived in the UK – Just in time for Christmas

6 December 2019, 18:38

UK gamers can for the first time buy a new Xbox and 100 games for just £17.99 a month.

Microsoft Project Scarlett: top-end Anaconda, cheaper Lockhart

5 December 2019, 12:12

These will serve as the successors to the Xbox One X and Xbox One S all-digital.

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Xbox One was the UK's best selling console over Black Friday

3 December 2019, 12:21

However, the Nintendo Switch generated more revenue from its sales.

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Microsoft's next Windows 10 refresh will be version 2004

2 December 2019, 10:11

20H1 release dubbed v2004 to avoid confusion with products like Windows Server 2003.

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HEXUS Week In Review: AMD beats Intel to the HEDT crown

29 November 2019, 16:01

Your chance to catch up with this week's tech developments.

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Samsung launches PlayGalaxy Link PC games streaming service

27 November 2019, 11:11

Originally touted as a feature of the Galaxy Note10 it is coming to more phones this year.

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State of Decay 2 will arrive on Steam early next year

25 November 2019, 13:11

Will join other Microsoft Studio titles like Gears 5 and Halo: MCC on Valve's digital store.

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HEXUS Week In Review: take your pick of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

22 November 2019, 16:01

Your chance to catch up with this week's tech developments.

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Review: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3: AMD Ryzen 7 vs. Intel Core i7

22 November 2019, 14:01

Which chip is best suited to Microsoft's beautiful 15in laptop?

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WhatsApp shuts down on Windows 10 Mobile on 31st Dec

20 November 2019, 12:11

And Microsoft delivers the last cumulative update to its mobile platform on 10th Dec.

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Microsoft Cortana app to be removed from app stores in Jan

18 November 2019, 13:31

The AI assistant will be banished from Microsoft's Android Launcher app too.

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Microsoft's biggest announcements from XO19

15 November 2019, 12:11

50 new titles for Project xCloud, Rare Everwild trailer, AoE4 gameplay, Black Friday deals.

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Microsoft Windows 10 November 2019 update rolls out

13 November 2019, 10:11

Most new 'features' are under the bonnet performance and efficiency improvements.

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Latest Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines Powered by AMD EPYC

5 November 2019, 18:08

And Radeon Instinct Accelerators.

Elite Xbox Wireless Controller Series 2 released (£160)

5 November 2019, 13:11

Microsoft says improved PC compatible joypad is "the world's most advanced controller".

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Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser launches 15th Jan

5 November 2019, 12:11

But you can download and use the release candidate right now. It has a new logo too.

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Microsoft Project Silica quartz glass storage passes milestone

5 November 2019, 10:11

Microsoft and Warner Bros have stored the Superman (1978) movie on the durable medium.

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Microsoft PowerToys v0.12 now available to download

31 October 2019, 13:41

Includes PowerRename, FacyZones multi-monitor support, and added Dark Mode support.

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Microsoft previews range of new DirectX 12 features

29 October 2019, 12:11

DirectX Raytracing tier 1.1, Mesh Shader, and Sampler Feedback among the attractions.

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Microsoft announces Xbox Scarlett upgrade offer

29 October 2019, 11:11

Program in UK, US and Australia facilitates trade-ins bought from select partners.

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Leaked documents outline Microsoft's Windows 10X plans

28 October 2019, 10:11

The foldable and touch friendly OS will be coming to regular clamshell laptops too.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3: dramatic access improvements

25 October 2019, 15:11

Tech tinkerers at iFixIt find out its much easier to upgrade/service than its predecessors.

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Microsoft Surface revenue down, Xbox flat

24 October 2019, 10:11

But firm's results were better than expected thanks to Windows and Cloud business.

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Microsoft partners with CPU makers for Secured-core PCs

22 October 2019, 12:12

AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm are all on-board with System Guard Secure Launch.

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