Story Remix has been rumoured for some time, but is finally confirmed. The app allows users to create stories and memories by using photos and videos. By leveraging Microsoft Graph, the service can automatically compile memories from media on a device. Of course, this is Microsoft taking the creative aspects now baked into Windows 10 further. Once content is created, completed memories can be shared via cinematic transitions, soundtracks, and videos....

Microsoft points out this issue causes Windows 11 to freeze and seems limited to Windows 11 2022 Update. If you are unfamiliar with Windows IME, it is a native tool within the OS that allows users to input text within languages that cannot be traditionally input on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Essentially, languages with letters not based on western languages, such as Korean, Japanese, and East Asian languages. IME essentially interprets key combinations users use to mimic the languages....

Windows 10 signaled a transition to Windows as a Service, which meant maintaining the platform through monthly patch updates and two annual feature upgrades. As we move to Windows 11, Microsoft is releasing a new brand but its platform as a service plans will continue. The means that Windows 11 will continue on the same update cycle as Windows 10. It also means users of Windows 10 will be able to upgrade to 11 for free....

Dona Sarkar, head of the Windows Insider Program, says while clearly a minority of Windows 10 users are Insiders, the number is no significant. Indeed, she tweeted 16.5 million Insiders are now a part of the program. Of course, hundreds of millions are running Windows 10, but it is clear the Insider Program is now a genuinely important part of the platform. That makes sense considering the idea behind why the program exists....

Video game industry analyst for Niko Partners, Daniel Ahmad, says the current install base for the PlayStation 4 is a massive 91.6 million units. At least a year before the 9th generation is introduced, the PS4 has already surpassed the whole-life shipments of the PS3 and Xbox 360. Sony may even be pushing towards 100 million units before the PS5 is launched. As for the Xbox One, Ahmad says the console has shifted 41 million units....

“The (Chinese) market has entered a full recovery stage, and… has already recovered to 80 to 90% of the normal level,” Chief Financial Officer Shou Zi Chew said on an earnings call. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are searching for small rays of light, some hope that this will end soon. Whether its fatalities declining or some nations seemingly coming through the worst, the positives are few. Perhaps China’s industries returning to normal can provide at least some comfort that there can be some kind of normality after COVID-19....

Pure audio doesn’t really fit into the purpose of TikTok. However, that may be about to change as TikTok owner ByteDance has filed a trademark application for a new application known as “TikTok Music.” Of course, TikTok has a deep relationship with music, but it so far accompanies the visual components of the site. Filed on May 9, the trademark was filed in the United States after previously also being filed in Australia....

1 1. Recover from the Recycle bin2 2. Recover Files from Previous Versions3 3. Restore Deleted Files using File History4 4. iMyFone AnyRecover Data Recovery Software5 5. Use Windows File Recovery However, hitting that “Shift + Delete” command will run a system cleaner app which directly bypasses the Recycle Bin. Even when the Recycle Bin is bypassed, the files aren’t wiped off immediately. The space allocated to them is available for overwriting....

By any stretch of the imagination it’s a niche product, and Acer has reflected that in its manufacturing. On Tuesday the company made the laptop available for purchase and revealed that only 300 will hit the shelves. Acer Predator 21 X Specs The laptop is clearly targetted at gamers, evident in both branding and its backlit mechanical keyboard. More impressive than its looks, however, is what’s under the hood. It’s one of the most powerful laptops ever created:...

The changes have caused some confusion with users, who fail to see the benefit of using Cortana over competing platforms. In a press meeting on Monday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella finally revealed the long-term vision for the assistant, and it’s a strange one. According to Nadella, Microsoft no longer sees Cortana as a competitor to Alexa or Google Assistant. Instead, he wants the assistant to become a skill or app on other platforms, providing unique value due to her Office links....

“Modjoul: Founded in 2016 and based in Greenville, South Carolina, Modjoul is developing wearable safety technology that enables real-time, personalized alerts and recommendations aimed at reducing injuries, most notably musculoskeletal issues. Vimaan: Founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California, Vimaan is developing computer vision and artificial intelligence solutions engineered to improve inventory management. Agility Robotics: Founded in 2015 and based in Corvallis, Oregon, Agility Robotics is developing a bi-pedal walking robot, Digit, that addresses the mobility limitations of traditional robots so that machines can assist people wherever they are....

Two women say their partners were able to use hidden AirTags devices to track their movements and see where they were in real-time. They accuse Apple of not creating safeguards in its technology to stop stalkers from using the devices to track people and spy on them. AirTag is a device that Apple launched in April 2021. They are the size of a coin and can be attached to objects such as wallets, backpacks, travel bags, keys, and other items....

This means the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will get the newest Bionic CPU Apple has. The regular iPhone 14 and other non-pro models will not get the latest and greatest chipset. According to often-accurate Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the reason for this change is to enhance profit margins. In previous years, all new iPhone models have had the latest Bionic CPU on board. Apple has used other specs to differentiate between the models (notably the camera)....

In fact, Minghao said in an investor meeting that the device could even come late this year. Unfortunately, though, the device may not be the full-blooded experience previous rumors have suggested. Minghao says the AR headset will require an iPhone to run, though it may be very slim. The device will allegedly look more like glasses than a traditional headset, using the iPhone’s sensors, networking, and hardware. This could, in turn, allow Apple to sell it at a reasonable price....

It is worth noting that this does not seem to be CBI working in partnership with Microsoft. It seems the company has no involvement in the Bureau’s request. Also, no money is going to Microsoft as PhotoDNA is a free tool. If you are unfamiliar with PhotoDNA, it is a fingerprint tool that allows online services to avoid images of child abuse. This is achieved by pre-screening uploaded content. To find images of abuse, PhotoDNA generated a digital signature called a hash for each image....

Zhao Changpeng, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance confirmed the human error. Specifically, a developer working with the government on the China Software Developer Network (CSDN) wrote a blog post where they accidentally included credentials to a system where user data is stored. “Apparently, this exploit happened because the gov developer wrote a tech blog on CSDN and accidentally included the credentials,” Changpeng wrote in his tweet. He also showed an image showing the offending code that allowed attackers to enter....

1 How to Check for Trusted Platform Module2 How to Allow BitLocker for Windows 10 Without a Compatible TPM via Group Policy Editor3 How to Encrypt System Drive with BitLocker4 Check Encryption Status and Change Bitlocker Settings for System Drive5 How to Use Bitlocker for non-system disks / BitLocker To Go to Encrypt a USB Drive, External Hard Drive or Secondary Drive6 How to Check Encryption Status and Change BitLocker Settings for USB Drives / Secondary disks...

The company Block, formerly known as Square, has recently disclosed a data breach involving one of its former employees. The former employee appears to have downloaded unspecified reports about the Cash App Investing, a bitcoin-enabled financial platform app. The data accessed was related to U.S. customers. The company stated in an April 4 filing with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): “While this employee had regular access to these reports as part of their past job responsibilities, in this instance, these reports were accessed without permission after their employment ended....

“While we recognize the crucial role that universities play in building great companies in the Pacific Northwest, whether it be in computing, life sciences, aerospace or interactive entertainment, we also know research, particularly data science, holds the key to solving some of Vancouver and Seattle’s most pressing issues. This grant will advance this work,” said Brad Smith, President and Cheif Legal Officer at Microsoft. Researchers from the universities will examine the cities data to look for solutions to crucial problems in the area....

Photos are widely available on the Internet, in books, magazines, and more, which gives you a feeling of living in the era of digital pictures. For whatever reason and no matter for what purpose, some kind of photos play an important role in your life, such as these pictures taken with your families and friends at a wedding, a tourist attraction, or important festivals. They can reflect time, location, things, or people at the time to help you remember the good time you had....