To show off the Magic Leap Lightwear, the company invited Rolling Stone to try out the device. The demo included a virtual comic book floating in the augmented space, characters that react to eye contact, and live performances. The device is much more streamlined than HoloLens. It’s is like an oversized goggle set that pairs with a puck-sized external computer called a Lightpack. Magic Leap completes the package with a handheld controller which can accept “multiple input modes including voice, gesture, head pose and eye tracking....

1 How to change Windows 10 power plans with PowerPlanSwitcher2 Changing Windows 10 power options the classic way PowerPlanSwitcher is a Windows Store app that will help you change your power options in just a few moments. Created with a minimalistic approach and living in the System Tray of Windows 10, the app is styled according to the default Windows 10 flyout dialogs. Before Windows 10, users could switch between power options just by right-clicking the battery icon in the System Tray....

1 How to Insert an Emoji on Windows 10 via Hardware Keyboard2 How to Insert Windows 10 Kaomoji Symbols3 How to Insert symbols on Windows 104 How to Insert a Windows GIF (Win GIF) in Your Document5 How to Type Emojis With the Windows 10 Touch Keyboard6 How to use WhatsApp Smileys in other Apps Thankfully, Microsoft added the ability to quickly add emojis and GIFs in the Fall Creators Update, and has since added a Windows 10 kaomoji keyboard and GIF keyboard....

As modern living continues to evolve, more and more things are able to be automated. You can automate your laundry appliances, thermostat, lighting and so much more. It’s all about convenience and efficiency. But with so many things being automated and connected to the Internet, there are some things that need to be considered, like hackers. Cybersecurity isn’t just for organizations, businesses, and government agencies anymore. If you have smart gadgets in your home, you need to be aware....

1 How to enable or disable OneDrive Files On-Demand2 The file types of OneDrive Files On-Demand3 How to hide OneDrive folders4 How to delete OneDrive files The highly-anticipated feature will become generally available when the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update arrives this September. OneDrive Files On-Demand allows users to view their documents from File Explorer without having to sync them. That way, users will be able to save valuable hard disk space....

It seems that Instagram, too, is conscious of its role. In a Telegraph op-ed, chief executive Adam Mosseri has spoken about features the platform will implement to reduce protect its users from images of self-harm. The system will essentially be an extension of the app’s sensitivity screens’, which were introduced in March 2017. The feature essentially adds trigger warnings to certain images, blurring them and telling users the photo contains sensitive content....

The case in question comes from over a decade ago and is now being contested by Intel. All eyes in the tech world are on the appeal because it could have a profound effect on other companies facing regulatory hurdles in Europe. In 2009, the EU found Intel had attempted to block British company, Advanced Micro Devices, from competing by giving rebates to major computer manufacturers including HP, Lenovo, and Dell....

However, the Invoke was another example of Microsoft entering a hardware sector too late and with a lack of conviction. In other words, Microsoft has done little to make the Invoke a viable alternative to its rivals. Certainly, the ongoing demise of Cortana has done little to improve the situation. You may remember Microsoft is shifting Cortana’s focus away from a front-facing consumer tool and more towards productivity. The assistant will still be around, but she will now handle tasks behind the scenes on Windows....

In a blog post today, the company announced a smarter messaging service for desktop users. LinkedIn says that 80% of its members believe that networking is important for career growth. Connecting with other users can create new opportunities for business relations and even jobs. With the new smart messaging experience, LinkedIn users can now message connections from anywhere on the site. The company says adding increased accessibility to contacts is important, whether reaching out to colleague or potential job....

Among the products on display will be the Meta Quest game, Portal video calling, and Ray-Ban Stories. There will also be a Quest 2 display that users can test hardware on VR games like Real VR Fishing, GOLF+, Supernatural, and Beat Saber. The Quest 2 demo area of the Meta Store will be immersive with a wall-to-wall curved LED display. Meta says this will replicate using a VR headset on a larger scale....

Or should that be concessions? Either way, Microsoft is responding to critics by making changes to Productivity Score in Microsoft 365. Productivity Score gives admins on Microsoft 365 the ability to track employees activity. While tracking employees is something many companies may do, Microsoft 365 tracks the activity of workers on an individual level. Critics of the tool say it allows admins to gather individual data on employees. It may be designed to show who is most productive in a workforce, but some argue it is a surveillance tools that removes the right of individual privacy....

The feature has been seen on both Windows 10 desktop and phone, and currently supports Wink, Insteon, Nest, SmartThings, and Hue. Together they allow control of lighting, thermostat, locks, security cameras, and blinds. Harman Kardon Invoke However, the rollout of this feature comes at a very convenient time for Microsoft. Recent leaks suggest that Harman Kardon’s Cortana-powered Invoke smart speaker will be coming on October 22. The idea of both Invoke and Windows 10 PC’s working as a hub for smart PCs is a powerful one....

When a user inputs a long press onto a text snippet in Outlook for Android, Bing will appear in the menu that opens. Other established options will also still be available, such as copy, cut, and web search. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this feature is users won’t need to have Bing installed on Android. It also seems that Outlook will make this tool spread across every app on Android....

With Native Ads, developers get more flexibility from the component-based ad format. This means that users can choose the placement and creation of individual aspects like image, title, logo, and description. Microsoft points out that this gives developers tools to manage their ads more intuitively within their apps and games: “This enables the developers to use fonts, colors and animations of their own to stitch unobtrusive user experience in their app while earning high yield from advertising....

It seems the project highlighted on the Microsoft ALT website can come from varying niches considering the range of the initial five projects. According to WalkingCat on Twitter, Microsoft has also trademarked the ALT title. Microsoft waxes lyrical about the concept of ALT: “The future is discovered in the unexpected. It’s found where no one has thought to look. And where no one, yet, has had the courage to go....

The company says people can join the event online or at select Microsoft Stores. Microsoft will be part of a Facebook event where National Geographic will show a live stream featuring Jennifer Adler. Adler is the National Geographic Young Explorer. Microsoft says she has lived on water all her life and is working on a conservation education project called Walking on Water. The project aims to teach children about freshwater, its benefits and conservation needs....

According to Windows Central, it’s possible not all is lost. Microsoft has informed the press of a May 23 event in Shanghai and there are hints of new hardware news. Now, whether that will actually be anything to do with the Surface Pro is hard to say. New hardware could involve anything, from Mixed Reality headsets to something new. As of now, the web page simply reads: “On May 23 in Shanghai, Microsoft will show the world what’s next....

Its first product will be the MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip for Xbox Wireless Controllers. With it, gamers can secure their phones to their controller with an adjustable clip. Fitting phones up to 3.12″ wide, it lets gamers position their device at a variety of angles and orientations. The Clip is available to pre-order now from the Microsoft Store, and more products are coming. Xbox is talking with Razer, PowerA, Gamevice, HORI, and 8bitDo about ideas for the service....

The company has drafted in its Computer Vision API from Cognitive Services. It is now available in the Bot Framework. Computer Vision API gives developers tools to create bots that can recognize and describe images. This will give bots a similar functionality to Microsoft’s own Project Murphy. Other new APIs include Bing’s Speech and Image Search APIs. The Bot Framework now supports these services and will give dev’s more functionality in their creations....

Microsoft wants to help parents wrestle back control of when their child needs to focus on school and when they can game. The company is releasing new purchasing controls and screen time options for its Xbox UI. The idea is parents will have more options for managing when their kids can play games. Xbox consoles already allow parents to set the amount of time a kid can play. With new tools, they can now also use the Pause Screen Time feature....