As most are suggesting it would be better to wait for Surface Duo 2, the last thing Microsoft needs is hardware problems. Unfortunately, owners of the smartphone have hit social media to complain of issue with their handsets. It seems as though a growing number of users are having issues with the body of the device around the USB-C port. This section is chipping and even cracking in some places....
Along with the headsets, the Windows Mixed Reality controllers will give Microsoft its virtual and mixed reality base on Windows. The company has been building its presence in the market slowly, but believes it can redefine it with affordable solutions. Moving through certification is an important step that shows a product is ready for the market. The latest certification for the controllers is the Bluetooth SIG. The certification shows that the controllers are listed as Human Interface Devices....
This feature was improved through the work of a collaboration between Microsoft and Google teams. It also provided Chromium browsers with a native spellchecking tool, removing the need for the third-party hunspell tool. Windows Spellchecker on Chromium has been in development since last year. That’s when Microsoft signaled its intentions to create a standard tool for Chromium. Microsoft says the development allows Edge and Chrome now has improved custom dictionary and support for URLs, email addresses, and acronyms....
Since Microsoft confirmed the Xbox Series X, talk about Xbox Lockhart has mostly died. Now it seems the console does indeed exist, or was at least once in development. Twitter users TitleOS published Windows 10 files that show Xbox Lockhart mentioned. The console is listed alongside its Xbox stablemates: Xbox Durango (the original Xbox One), Xbox Scorpio (Xbox One X) and Xbox Anaconda (Xbox Series X). Furthermore, the files also discuss profiling methods for the console....
Specifically, the resolution is asking for clearer information about what Microsoft does outside of America. In terms of tax, the resolution is essentially telling Microsoft to explain if it pays its taxes fairly around the world. Furthermore, shareholders want to know if Microsoft complies fully with regulations in different markets, including with its financial transactions. Katie Hepworth, responsible tax lead for Pensions & Investment Research Consultants Ltd, describes the resolution in a post: “Technology is a sector that has historically been characterized by tax avoidance, particularly for large multinationals like Microsoft....
Studio Gobo faces competition from several other major toys-to-game franchises. For example, Skylanders and LEGO Dimensions have also found success in this area. However, Disney Infinity has one significant ace up its sleeve. Disney owns some of the most famous characters in history. Aside from its own classic properties, Disney also creates the Marvel Studios moves and the Star Wars movies. Two things should be noted. Studio Gobo is not the only or indeed main developer of Disney Infinity and it is unlikely the company’s collaboration with Microsoft Studios will be related to Disney....
The reason for the change is the ongoing COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic which has forced numerous events to be cancelled. For the Summer Internship Program, Microsoft says it will bring the camp virtually to 4,000 students around the world. The event will focus on building connections, developing learning, and helping interns develop their skills: “We’re fortunate to have the infrastructure and support needed to deliver a world-class remote internship program through onboarding tools like Microsoft Dynamics 365, and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams,” wrote Kathleen Hogan, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Microsoft....
Microsoft’s position as a tech giant gives it the ability to be generous, and it’s offering considerable perks free of charge. The main limitation is a restriction of 300 users per free organization, which should be enough for many. However, the app offers unlimited searchable messages versus Slack’s maximum of 10,000. It also has 140+ free integrations versus Slack’s 10, and gives each user 2 GB of storage and each organization 10 GB of shared space....
According to the company, Microsoft Teams will soon receive a Call Merge feature. Microsoft says the tool will arrive in August and will allow users to merge active 1-1 calls into another 1-1 or group call. Functioning across PSTN and VOIP calls, the feature is an extension of what is already available on Skype. This furthers Microsoft’s efforts to bring Skype and Teams closer together. Earlier this year, the company said it was focused on more interoperability between the two services....
There’s still hope, however, for those who aren’t fussed by the different look. Pre-orders for the ‘Standard Edition’ of the One X are still coming before the console’s launch in November. Today, vice president of Xbox marketing Mike Nichols thanked fans for their early support, but he also hinted at more to come. “Although our fans may no longer be able to pre-order the Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition in their country, we know people are still anxious to get their hands on the world’s most powerful console....
1 Viva Pulse2 Viva Amplify3 Answers in Viva4 People in Viva5 Viva Engage6 Viva Goals7 Viva Sales Microsoft has been expanding its Viva employee experience platform over the last couple of use. Based in Microsoft 365, the service is compiled of various components. It is designed to provide a suite of employee tools encompassing knowledge, learning, resources, communications, and insights. Viva already has a number of components available. Today, Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of those apps while also introducing new apps to the Microsoft Viva ecosystem....
Israeli security company Votiro discovered the vulnerability in newer versions of Word. Specifically, a feature in the document program that allows users to embed videos from the internet. Microsoft created the feature to make video inclusion in documents easier as the user no longer needs to upload the content. Of course, this is very useful, but has unfortunately also left a gap for malicious actors. The Word video player can be exploited to run cryptocurrency scripts to allow hackers to steal system resources for mining....
Instead, it is a sharing tool. At the moment, sharing a Word document allows users to decide what a receiver can do with the file. For example, they are able to only view the file or also be able to edit it. Microsoft says it is now adding a Review mode where receivers will only be able to review the document. Users who share a Word document can select the Review options before sending....
As we have previously reported, a web browser version of xCloud is important to help Microsoft bring the service to iOS. It will also provide those running non-gaming laptops and PCs to access Xbox games through the cloud. If you’re unfamiliar with Xbox Cloud Gaming, it is a cloud streaming service for Xbox games. It allows Xbox Game Pass Ultimate customers to access Xbox titles from any device that supports the platform....
If you missed the original problem, the firm pointed out that media players like VLC, Popcorn Time, Stremio, and Kodi. In its first post, Check Point showed that around 200 million streamers using the various vulnerable services. It is worth noting that these are four of the most used media players, so the potential for users to be affected is huge. In the updated situation, Check Point has confirmed two of the media players have now been fixed....
New visual panels showing the Windows 11 versions of MS Paint and Photos have appeared on r/Windows on Reddit. We can expect the new look to also extend to other native Windows apps later on. In fact, Microsoft should be revamping the design across apps like the Calculator, Notepad, Clock, Voice Recorder, and of course, Office. Starting with MS Paint, Microsoft will fiddle with this app at its peril. While it is arguable the design of Paint is old/stale, it is a highly functional design....
As usual, you will need to be a member of the Insider Program to get this update. It will roll out to the full Office apps eventually, but not just yet. These new additions are specifically for Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices compatible with the latest builds of Office. This release brings Office on iOS up to version 2.7. Digital ink is an important new addition to the productivity suite....
1 Qihoo 360 achieves full VM escape2 Team Ether escape the Microsoft Edge sandbox3 Lance, Sniper elevate privilege to SYSTEM Contestants are challenged to exploit widely used software and mobile devices with previously unknown vulnerabilities. Should contestants manage to exploit vulnerabilities, the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), rewards them. In Pwn2Own 2017, several contestants put Microsoft Edge to the test. Four different teams and Richard Zhu (fluorescence) have managed to exploit Microsoft’s browser....
In recent years, Microsoft’s active interest in Containers on Windows 10 and Azure has meant customers now have a true choice. Of course, Microsoft also allows Linux virtual machines to run in Azure these days. In other words, many customers are managing containers across both Linux and Windows. However, this is a frustrating experience because there is no service that units those systems and allows users to manage containers from both platforms under one interface....
The Windows 10 Shell is the Windows environment we all know, representing the visible GUI elements of the OS. It gives us access to system elements and objects needed to run applications, and houses features such as the Start Menu, Desktop, Taskbar, and more. Other Windows 10 editions currently use individual shells, such as Windows 10 Mobile, which obviously looks much different than Windows 10 for PCs. According to a report on Windows Central, Microsoft is planning on bringing these device categories under one new Windows Shell over the next few Windows 10 releases....
