With panes, users can split Windows Terminal into several panes and create multiple command prompts at the same time. Before, the app would only allow users on a default profile to open a new pane. If you’re unfamiliar with Windows Terminal, it is a new command prompt experience for Windows 10. Developers can leverage multiple tabs and customize the experience with themes. On that latter front, you’ll need to edit a JSON file to access the full suite of customization tools....

There are also some other new tools coming to the bar, making it much more useful. Functionality is a big part of Microsoft’s push with the Xbox Game Bar. This year, the company debuted a widget store for the tool, allowing developers to create new features. Since then, the Game Bar has become more functional in a major way. With the new Resources widget, that functionality has been given another boost....

It works about how you’d expect. When you open an incognito tab, whether it’s for engagement rings or less scrupulous tasks, your browser switches too. After that point, your searches won’t be tied to you or your user account. Microsoft is selling the fact none of its competitors have a similar feature, and it’s all part of its new Office 365 branding. The new consumer Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions are better geared towards home life....

Naturally, Google responded, but the crackdown has been slated by content creators. YouTube has completely overhauled its policies, making it difficult for many to make a living on the platform. According to YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, 98% of removed extremist content is flagged by machine learning algorithms. It’s helped human reviewers remove up to five times as many videos, and increased efficiency across the board. Still, humans are still the company’s bottleneck, and it plans to increase its staff....

The holy grail of VR is a suit that allows users to use their whole body in a natural way. Startup Kaayatech claims to have the solution thanks to a HoloSuit with up to 36 embedded sensors. It’s a higher degree of precision than most MoCap suits on the market right now, with multiple trackers on each individual finger, as well as elbows, shoulders, knees, hips, and the spine. It also integrates nine haptic feedback points to bring physical sensation from virtual actions....

They are definitely useful for everyone, but let’s talk about the devices that you have probably heard of, but doubly considered buying before college. 100% useful ones 1. Smartpen (such as Livescribe Echo or Neo) A smartpen is any student’s dream come true. The pen is capable not only of digitizing all handwritten notes but also of transcribing the manuscript into an electronic text. The recognition rate is very high and comparable to that of human recognition, especially nice is that different languages are supported....

Since then, the folks at Cupertino have been scrambling to avoid a scandal. First was the suggestion other companies do the same, which was quickly outright denied by Samsung and others. This left Apple’s practice looking a bit more nefarious and threats of lawsuits quickly followed. The clear fact is, as an older iPhone (7 Plus and lower) will get slower as it and the battery ages. Apple, in an effort to appease consumers, slashed the cost of replacement batteries from $79 to $29....

Chime features video and audio conferencing, chat, content sharing, and more. It runs seamlessly across Windows, Android, iOS and Mac. However, it also brings some interesting new functionality to the table. Chime’s “visual roster” makes it easy to see which user has joined, who is running late, and where background noise is coming from. This combines with an intelligent meeting system that calls participants when it’s time to start....

This model is going to replace current agreements. Once their license runs out, admins will get an email from Microsoft and a sales rep will be in touch. Among other things, Microsoft promises this system will be simpler, more flexible, and provide better cost management tools. However, it will also hit its partners hard. This model essentially cuts out the middle-man, with partners seemingly relegated to post-sale solutions and “value-added presales services”....

The broadcaster has taken its case to a US court and asked Microsoft to help track down the Doctor Who leaker. If you are unfamiliar with the show, it features a time-travelling inter-dimensional being who takes human form but can regenerate to different persons. Whittaker is set to become the first female Time Lord in the shows near 60-year history. A 53-second clip and two still images of Whittaker in the role was leaked online in June....

As the founder of the company, you may expect Bill Gates to be a little more loyal, but it appears he’s also made the switch. In an interview with Fox, Gates remarked on Apple’s strategy since Jobs’ death and also his phone usage. “I happen to use all Windows-based PCs…the phone that I have recently, I actually did switch to an Android phone with a lot of Microsoft software,” he said with a grin....

Back in October, Microsoft changed rules in its Store. Essentially, a new rule within the Store prevents any app from using a user’s computer for mining. Bitcoin Miner responded to essentially become a cloud mining app. In other words, it used cloud resources instead of user’s computers. However, GroupFabric now says the environment on the Microsoft Store is not profitable. Because of this, the developer has decided to remove Bitcoin Miner from the Microsoft Store....

FTX is a cryptocurrency trading platform based in the Bahamas. Since 11 November the company has been in bankruptcy. As a prominent exchange, many BTC investors are now concerned about the viability of trading services and looking to move their investments into personal wallets. Such a mass movement of crypto has rarely been seen before. Outflows are rare on this scale since Bitcoin was started following the 2008 Financial Crisis....

As well as the payments, Jha will have to complete 2,500 hours of community service and will be confined to his home for six months. According to KrebsonSecurity, a victim of the attack, Jha told investigators he carried out the attacks for personal reasons. According to his sentencing memo, the second attack was used to delay his calculus exam. Jha was also the co-founder of anti-DDoS provider ProTraf solutions....

According to WindowsLatest, the change was made last week, with the app’s description now reflecting these changes: “This app lets you set up and control your Cortana-enabled devices, including the Surface Headphones and Harmon Kardon Invoke,” it reads. “The Cortana Device setup app will also help you connect your music.” The app lets users customize their headphones to change the default language, make equalizer adjustments, and perform updates. You’re also able to access the serial number and other information in case you need it at a later date....

The Swedish 5G and IoT provider says its Connected Vehicle Cloud connects more than 4 million vehicles across 180 countries worldwide. That’s 10% of the connected vehicle market, now linked with the Azure cloud. “Together with Ericsson, we intend to simplify the development of connected vehicle services to help car makers focus on their customers’ needs and accelerate the delivery of unique, tailor-made driving experiences,” said Peggy Johnson, executive vice president, business development, Microsoft....

A UK-based charity is highlighting again how Minecraft can be used outside the realm of pure gaming. SpecialEffect has created a technology that aids the physically impaired and lets them play Minecraft. Called EyeMine, the eye-tracking software works with Windows desktops and laptops to let disabled users play the game. SpecialEffect is a company specializing in customizing games so they can be used by those with physical disabilities. The EyeMine technology uses eye tracking software and hardware to control a mouse....

Facebook hasn’t provided a changelog for its app, but WindowsBlogItalia has painstakingly searched for the additions. One of the major features is the ability to send photos in HD via a settings toggle. The functionality extends to videos, which will send in HD automatically from then on. Other major additions include an availability toggle, which can be found in the settings menu. Enabling it means friends won’t be able to see if you’re online if you’re busy talking to others....

Let’s start with Codespaces, which is a feature GitHub users must pay to use. It allows users to start coding on the platform quickly. This means now proprietary development environment is needed. The company has not yet announced how much Codespaces will cost. However, you can you sign-up for early access here. “Codespaces can be configured to load your code and dependencies, developer tools, extensions, and dotfiles. Switching between environments is simple—you can navigate away at any time, and when you switch back, your codespace is automatically reopened....

It is worth mentioning that Microsoft is mostly just pushing a ball that was already rolling. GitHub has already been testing GitHub Education in a limited number of locations. Indeed, the platform has been available to students and teachers at no cost for some time. One significant difference is now the service comes with some important improvements. “GitHub Education includes access to GitHub, an ever-growing suite of developer tools in the Student Developer Pack, workflows for teachers in GitHub Classroom, and training through Campus Experts and Campus Advisors,” GitHub explained in the announcement....