The Verge

MARCH 15, 2022

Microsoft appears to be testing a new type of ad inside File Explorer on Windows 11. Microsoft MVP and Twitter user Florian Beaubois discovered an ad in the latest test build of Windows 11, prompting users to check out the Microsoft Editor. While the ads might have appeared for some Windows 11 users, Microsoft says it was a mistake.

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The Verge

JUNE 18, 2020

The service will initially be powered by Xbox One S consoles in server blades in Microsoft’s datacenters, but the software giant is planning to upgrade this hardware next year. The company is currently testing an xCloud client for PC that will stream Xbox games to Windows 10 PCs, but it doesn’t support PC games just yet.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Google Search now has a handy built-in tuner, letting you use the microphone on your phone or computer to tune a guitar, Android Police reports. To access the feature, which was added this week, just search for “ Google tuner.” But if you need to tune up in a pinch, Google Search now has you covered. Screenshot: Google.com.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Google is hiring an “Augmented Reality OS” team focused on building software for an “innovative AR device,” according to job listings spotted by 9to5Google. Lucovsky previously worked at Meta developing an in-house alternative to Android to power the company’s hardware, and also co-authored the Windows NT operating system.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2021

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no third-party software to install or pay for. It’s called Windows Security. Windows Security’s built-in virus and threat protection feature.

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Tech Republic

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Learn how to use the hidden browser window controls in ChromeOS for an enhanced browsing experience with this step-by-step guide.

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GeekWire

JANUARY 24, 2023

Windows revenue fell 27% to $4.8 billion, including a decline of 39% in revenue from versions of Windows licensed to computer manufacturers. Companies including Amazon and Google, Microsoft’s main rivals in the cloud, will report their results next week. Microsoft blamed factors including continued PC market weakness.

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

(Microsoft Image) It was a big week for Microsoft, with the unveiling of the company’s latest Windows and AI features and new Surface devices at a special event in New York City. Listen above, or subscribe to GeekWire in Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you listen. 1, a little over a month from now.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2021

As part of its Windows 11 announcements on Thursday, Microsoft revealed a major policy change to incentivize developers to make apps for the Microsoft Store: starting on July 28th, if a developer uses their own or a third-party payment system in their app, Microsoft will let them keep 100 percent of the revenue.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

At least that’s how it felt when I first used Google Stadia more than a year ago. Here is a brand-new cutting-edge game, streamed over the internet and playable with the click of a button, no expensive hardware or pricey television required. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

percent of computer users still are on Windows 7 — even though Microsoft no longer supports it for free. If you have an older system but are worried that it won’t support Windows 10 — or if you simply don’t want to deal with Windows anymore — I have a suggestion: Switch to desktop Linux. It won’t cost you a penny. Try Mint out.

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

Microsoft wants to make Windows 11 more flexible and open We’ve got a special episode of Decoder today — I’m talking to Satya Nadella, the CEO and chairman of Microsoft. And I definitely wanted to know about the decision to run Android apps on Windows. Nadella also mentions “aggregators” in the context of the Windows store.

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Vox

APRIL 12, 2023

Torsten Blackwood/AFP via Getty Images They stayed true through Zunes, Windows Phones, and the original Bing. It’s too early to tell how Microsoft will ultimately fare in the AI search war it started with Google. Google’s Bard chatbot, on the other hand, has so far been a disappointment. It has also put Google on its heels.

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GeekWire

MARCH 21, 2024

It’s the latest move by Microsoft to make its Copilot AI tools a standard for businesses, part of its broader competition with other enterprise tech providers including Google, Salesforce, Amazon, and others. Revenue in the company’s devices division slipped to $2.4 billion in the six months ended Dec. 31, 2023, from $2.9

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GeekWire

AUGUST 17, 2020

Microsoft’s chief product officer, the longtime leader of its Surface hardware group, was named Monday morning to the Sonos board of directors, giving the high-tech speaker and audio technology company a board member with deep experience across devices and software. .” Sonos, based in Santa Barbara, Calif.,

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CTOvision

AUGUST 15, 2016

The Company also designs and sells hardware, and delivers online advertising to the customers. The Company operates in five segments: Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing, D&C Hardware, D&C Other, Commercial Licensing, and Commercial Other. Notes from the field: Office 365 pain following Windows 10 upgrade (itwriting.com).

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The Verge

AUGUST 23, 2020

Two new Google hardware devices have shown up in FCC filings, and as 9to5Google notes , it seems likely that they’re related to the new Android TV product that’s reportedly been in the works for a while. If so, the filings could suggest that Google is finally gearing up to release it soon.

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The Verge

JANUARY 28, 2022

billion number covers a variety of Apple hardware. Google revealed last year that there are now over 3 billion active Android devices that have access to the Google Play Store. billion active Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. Microsoft also counts its Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S as Windows 10 devices.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The software maker is using Xbox One S server blades for its existing xCloud infrastructure, so full 4K streaming won’t be supported until the backend hardware is upgraded to Xbox Series X components this year. Microsoft is planning to bundle this web version of xCloud into the PC version of the Xbox app on Windows 10, too.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The Galaxy Note 7 is possibly the best gadget on this list; a herald of the success of big-screened smartphones, packed with the latest specs, top-tier camera tech for the time, and superb design and hardware… except for the fact that it had a tendency to burst into flames. Google Nexus Q. What was the Nexus Q?

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GeekWire

JULY 25, 2023

The unit looks like a little droid and can replace the need to run a tube out an open window. Aura relies on the same software infrastructure and Google Cloud capabilities that are used to power the bigger Glowforge machines. Asked if running a hardware startup is everything he hoped it would be, Shapiro said: “Not yet.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Project Connected Home over IP — the ambitious attempt to bring together Amazon, Apple, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance with a unified, open-source smart home platform — has just posted its latest update on the project. sensors, detectors, security systems), window coverings/shades, TVs, access points, bridges and others.”

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Kitaboo

MARCH 29, 2023

Table of Contents: The Importance of the ePub File Format 5 Ways to Open an ePub File Apple’s iPad, iPhone, and Mac Windows 11 Android Adobe Digital Editions Calibre Converting an ePub File Wrapping Up Before we dive into how to open and convert ePub files, let’s first understand more about them and their importance.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

Unlike passwords, which are often easily guessed and vulnerable to phishing attacks, WebAuthn uses public key cryptography and can use security methods like biometrics or hardware security keys to verify your identity. WebAuthn is an API that aims to make web logins simpler and more secure. Last year’s iOS 13.3

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

Windows 7 launch notes. windows mail, movie maker now separate downloadable install. windows 7â?²s For the first time in the history of windows we have a new version that takes less resources than the prior version. can view entire library in one window. windows API code pack.net wrappers for the c++, c wrappers.

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The Verge

JUNE 3, 2020

The BBC’s in-house voice assistant, ‘Beeb,’ has been released in beta, allowing Windows Insiders in the UK to test the software on Windows 10, the UK broadcaster announced today. If you’re signed up as a Windows beta tester, you can download and install the software from the Microsoft Store.

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The Verge

MARCH 22, 2022

Google recommends testing out (slightly older) AAA games on the Chromebook, like Portal 2 , The Witcher 3 , and Civ V. Image: Google. Google says that an alpha version of Steam is finally available for Chrome OS users with specific machines to test, as long as they’re willing to put a beta OS on their computer.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Microsoft published and committed to following a list of 10 principles in its treatment of third-party apps on Windows, capitalizing on the ongoing backlash against Apple over the iPhone maker’s revenue sharing policies and restrictions on cloud streaming services in the iOS App Store.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Citing currency fluctuations, Microsoft is all set to increase prices of its on-premises software, online services and Windows licenses in India by up to 11%. Come February, Windows licences, whose prices are set to increase by 11%, will be the most impacted.

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Kitaboo

MAY 14, 2024

Top Tools for Converting PDF to ePub Zamzar Calibre KITABOO Google Docs CloudConvert III. It’s not dependent on the hardware, software, or OS being used, making PDF compatible across various devices. This tool is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. You will have to log in to your Google account to use this tool.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Quick take: The Microsoft special to be held in New York will reveal new Surface devices and groundbreaking AI features for Windows, Office, Bing, and more. With the departure of Panos Panay, the former overseer of Windows and Surface, industry eyes are keen to see how Microsoft’s AI ambitions will evolve under new leadership.

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

But on today’s episode of The Verge ’s Decoder podcast , Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella suggests there’s a fundamental difference between his vision and what Apple and Google are doing. Windows 11 will demonstrate that “disaggregation” in at least two big ways. More on that in a bit.). They can be dis-aggregated.

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GeekWire

JUNE 28, 2021

Some of the games available on the Xbox Game Pass, as seen in Google Chrome, on June 28. It should boot up quickly, with no local installation required, so you can run high-end games on low-end hardware and start playing in a couple of minutes. Microsoft screenshot).

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Panos Panay rose to prominence in the tech industry as the leader of Microsoft’s Surface hardware business, most recently overseeing the development and launch of the dual-screen Surface Duo , and engineering the company’s unlikely partnership with Google on the device.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As one of the first device makers to release Thread-based products, Eve just announced its tenth device to get the promised hardware upgrade — the $99.99 Eve Room — an indoor air quality monitor with an E Ink screen — is the latest Eve product to receive a hardware upgrade to Thread. Eve Room indoor air quality monitor.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

While Windows Phone supported default app switching for the camera, Microsoft and Nokia went further by allowing developers to build special third-party “Lenses” into the main camera app. Windows Phone Lenses. Apple Maps has gradually improved over the years, but Google Maps is still far superior outside the US. Image: dpreview.

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The Verge

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s stopped making original hardware for its smart home platform, and is outsourcing the work to third parties to make “SmartThings compatible” devices. The SmartThings app is also available to download for Windows PCs , though it doesn’t seem like that app is getting an update along with the Android and iOS versions.

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