Intel’s tussle with the Commission started seven years ago. The company was found to have been stifling chip rival AMD. Intel was doing this by offering rebates to PC giants like Dell, HP, and Lenovo if they purchased the majority of their chips from Intel. In response, the European court handed the company a $1.19 billion fine for bad practises. The original ruling was explained by the Commission in 2010: “The effects of these practices were complementary, in that they significantly diminished competitors’ ability to compete on the merits of their x86 CPUs,” said the general court in Luxembourg....

1 How to Lock or Unlock a Laptop Keyboard via Keyboard Shortcut2 How to Lock or Unlock a Keyboard in Windows with Slow Keys If the keyboard is frozen in Windows 10, it can be due to a hardware or software activation. Though Windows 10 doesn’t technically have a lock keyboard toggle, it does allow you to change how long you need to hold a key down to get a response....

That hasn’t stopped Huawei from trying, and recent leaks suggest that three more Matebook devices will be coming soon. Popular leaker and VentureBeat reporter Evan Blass has shared details about the upcoming releases. The notebooks were previously known by their code names, Pascal, Bell, and Watt. However, they will launch as the Matebooks X, E and D. Spec details are sparse, but there are images of each device. New Matebook Specifications That said, there are a few details floating around about the Matebook X....

Somehow, a next-generation Xbox controller became available. While the gamepad is similar t the one for the Xbox One, there are differences. This leaked version is specifically for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Twitter user Zak S was able to buy the controller and post images online. On the box, it clearly states the peripheral is for the Serie X and the Series S. You may remember there are rumors the Series S will launch after the Series X....

One of the most significant additions is translate in the Immersive Reader. With it, users can translate pages or words in real time, with support for read aloud, parts of speech, and a picture dictionary. The feature is starting to roll out now and will complete by the end of next week. Immersive Reader is also getting read aloud support for the step-by-step solutions of the math assistant. On OneNote Windows 10 and Online, a pane button launches the solution for quick use....

Does he have a point? Well, partly yes. Zuckerberg points out in a Facebook post that WhatsApp encrypts all messages no matter the platform. While iMessage encrypts messages on iOS, it converts messages to non-encrypted SMS when sending them to Android devices. Another benefit Zuckerberg says WhatsApp has over iMessage is the ability to disappear chats with a single tap of a button. This is a new feature that makes it impossible to recall messages on your phone (if you choose)....

Horizon Worlds is essentially Meta’s digital world game, its version of the metaverse. Despite plenty of talk, a lot of money, and a willingness to throw itself completely into the project, it is unclear how Meta’s solution differs from other digital world concepts. Memos obtained by The Verge show employee engagement in the project. In a memo from September 15, Meta’s VP Metaverse Vishal Shah is trying to stir more interest amongst engineers and other staff....

1 Attackers used simple malware2 Security measures The company names the hacking campaign “WillySupply” and explains there could be a financial motivation behind it. According to Microsoft, the attackers used the updater of the editing software to deliver an “unsigned, low-prevalence executable”, then scanned the target’s network and established remote access. Microsoft notes that shortly after the attack, the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP) research team noticed the attack....

In a tweet today, Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore confirmed that Timeline will not make the Redstone 3 (Fall Creators Update) branch. That means it is now most likely to come through the yet unnamed Redstone 4 branch. Belfiore expanded and announced the cloud clipboard feature will also be delayed. He says Microsoft is focused on bringing cloud files to the Fall Creators Update, but Timeline and Cloud Clipboard will be held back....

Taking to LinkedIn to confirm the deal, ADRM CEO Kevin Schofield says Microsoft Azure will combine with ADRM data models to create “the next generation of intelligent data lakes.” The data lakes created by Microsoft in the future will provide “metadata-rich foundations which can supercharge modern data warehouses, next-level analytics, and AI [artificial intelligence] and ML [machine learning].” ADRM has been operating for three decades and serves numerous industries and companies across 18 countries....

Smash.gg is a platform that organizes esports events. Unfortunately, not much is known about this deal because details are short. The company simply says Microsoft’s acquisition will help “strengthen our existing relationships and explore new opportunities”. It seems Microsoft will continue to allow Smash.gg to operate independently. On the platform, users can setup their own custom esports tournaments and other game-related events. This is not a major purchase for Microsoft, evidenced by the single tweet to confirm the deal on the MSN Esports Twitter page....

Reports suggest Microsoft maybe preparing a collaboration with Nintendo to focus on cloud gaming. The suggestion was made by gaming industry analyst David Gibson. Taking to Twitter, Gibson said the Japanese company is eager to work with Microsoft. “Nintendo itself is looking also to work with MSFT Azure to offer its own streaming service in limited regions (JP, US, etc),” he said. Microsoft and Sony’s partnership shocked many, but a deal with Nintendo would be more obsiouve....

1 Outlook Mail2 Outlook Mobile Features However, Microsoft has taken the opportunity to announce a slew of new and upcoming features that highlight just how far behind Google is. Improvements across Calendar, mail, and mobile apps focus primarily on business users – the same audience as Gmail’s new features. Some of the biggest improvements are coming to Outlook Calendar, with automatic bill pay reminders, suggested event locations and meeting rooms, RSVP tracking and forwarding, and support for multiple time zones....

According to senior program manager Parth Pandya, advertising is still instrumental in the monetization of apps. In a blog post, he explains: “In-app advertising continues to represent over one-third of the revenue that developers make from writing apps for the Microsoft Windows platform. As part of our continuous commitment to maximize developer monetization through ads, today we are excited to announce Microsoft’s ad mediation service.” Ad Mediation Service Benefits Though Microsoft already has several solutions for advertising, this new release provides some unique benefits....

In a blog post, the company points out demand for AI positions is outpacing supply. By making programs like Azure Machine Learning courses available, the company hopes to help to catch up. Udacity is an education platform that delivers massive open online courses (MOOCs). Through the collaboration with Microsoft, the platform will host an introductory course titled “Introduction to machine learning on Azure”, which will be available for free. 10,000 spots are available for this free introduction and it will give students access to machine learning without needing extensive knowledge of coding....

In an announcement, Microsoft revealed Nicole Denzen is now the Chief Partner Officer (CPO), and will continue as Corporate Vice President of Global Partner Solutions. However, she will not the be sole channel chief moving forward. Microsoft explains the situation in the blog post: “The channel chief role, previously held by Rodney Clark, will be split into two distinct leadership roles; one of which will be directly tied to sales with our channel partners and led by David Smith, new VP Channel Sales; and the other led by Julie Sanford, VP GTM, Programs and Experiences, with direct accountability for programs and offerings....

In a blog post confirming the partnership, the companies discussed how Microsoft technology is underpinning a new staff experience. Employees on mobile devices have more access as Coca Cola Dynamics 365 to build a new AI platform that provides more than just chat. “The Coca-Cola Company is also deploying Dynamics 365 Customer Service, the Power Platform and Microsoft Teams to all its employees, updating productivity with the enhanced security that runs across Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud services,” the press release reads....

In its announcement, the company points to changing work environments as the inspiration behind the changes. Specifically, the focus is on “power and simplicity”. Office is now used by more than one billion people each month. With that in mind, Microsoft stresses the importance of making sure all users get the best experience. To help ensure this, Microsoft worked to a guideline it calls “The Three Cs”. These principles are detailed in the announcement as such: “Customers—We’re using a customer-driven innovation process to co-create the design of the Office apps....

Net income reached $8.8 billion over the last period, an increase of 34 percent compared to the same timeframe last year. As normal, cloud and business have pushed Microsoft to record heights. However, this is a company firing on all cylinders, with all divisions contributing to the financial success. This was another frame where the company bested analysts’ predictions. Wall Street predicted revenue of $27.9 billion, which would have still been a bumper quarter....

You may remember last month users started complaining about worse than normal battery degradation. The Surface Pro 3 was dropping battery life quickly, mostly under one hour. Users noted that devices with SIMPLO batteries were more frequently affected. Of course, battery degradation for li-on juicers is common. It is par for the course in fact. However, this kind of rapid decline is worrying. It was especially concerning considering the degradation of the Surface Pro 3 coincided with the device ending its warranty cycle....