Also in this package, Microsoft is providing the usual batch of relatability and performance improvements, alongside fixes for known issues. However, Android 13 support is the start of the show here. Google officially unveiled Android 13 in August and it seems Microsoft has been working on bringing the platform to Windows 11 through WSA. The company has been developing the integration since October. Here are all the changes coming to Windows Subsystem for Android 2211....

Among the improvements is a WiFi firmware update for the Xbox One X and S that should enhance performance and reliability. It has also fixed an issue that made some networks undiscoverable, as well as unexpected disconnections. For online gamers, these fixes are essential, as loss of connectivity in a game like PUBG can often result in death. Adding to that are reparations for Party Chat. Users should no longer experience loss of party chat audio, meaning they can stay in contact with their team with no hitches....

Games will ship for both Xbox Series X and Xbox One. Smart Delivery means customers buying for Xbox One don’t have to worry about losing the game when they upgrade to the Series X. When the console upgrade is made, the available game will be the corresponding Series X version. It is worth noting this is not Microsoft’s Xbox Backward Compatibility, which will be supported on the new console. Backward Compatibility means users can put their Xbox One game discs into the Series X and play them....

Asus Zenbo: Robot Housewife Asus Zenbo resembles the cleaning robot Wall-E from the Pixar cartoon of the same name. It’s a mobile home robot that will provide you with friendly support, help around the house, and entertain the family when you need it. The robot can also control home appliances and lighting and care for the elderly. For example, it reminds you of doctor’s appointments and the next medication appointment. If there is no time to read children a story, Zenbo will do it for you....

Education in the twentieth century was far more peaceful and slower. Just imagine: you had to wait for someone to finish reading the book you needed! Nowadays, we all have personal libraries on our laptops, but we have less time to read books. Check our article on how to survive fast-paced learning and make technology your best friend. Tip #1: Learn Touch Typing Often called “speed typing,” touch typing is one’s ability to type fast and without grammar mistakes....

The Freedom Wing Adaptor is a box that connects to the Xbox Adaptive Controller, allowing wheelchairs to integrate with the controller. This is possible through the 9-pin port that allows the controller to connect with the joystick that guides power wheelchairs in everyday use. ATMakers, a tech enthusiast group that focuses on assistive tech developed the Freedom Wing Adapter in collaboration with charity AbleGamers. AbleGamers is providing the Freedom Wing Adapter for Xbox Adaptive Controller users now....

Palant points out Firefox only uses one iteration of the SHA-1 hash function that encrypt the master password. This limited amount of has encryption is simply not enough. Indeed, in his report, Palant points out at least 100,000 iterations of SHA-1 are needed to combat brute force attacks. Users are increasingly turning to third-party password management services, but most normal users still use the built-in password protections on browsers. It seems Firefox in its current guise is woefully underprepared for attacks....

The Ryzen processors were launched last week after a wave of anticipation. AMD’s new silicon was expected to blow away Intel processors, and indeed under some circumstances they have. Ryzen has also has a number of problems, some of which have been attributed to Windows 10 thread scheduler. AMD says it has investigated the possibility to lower performance because of incorrect scheduling. The company says “Based on our findings, AMD believes that the Windows 10 thread scheduler is operating properly for ‘Zen’ [Ryzen], and we do not presently believe there is an issue with the scheduler adversely utilizing the logical and physical configurations of the architecture....

These two companies dominate the cloud market. AWS hovers around 45% while Microsoft Azure is at around 20-22%. I have often written on these pages that each company is locked into that position. Microsoft is not catching AWS anytime soon. Similarly, Google Cloud (around 10%) will not be impacting Microsoft. That makes the cloud market interesting, because all major players are enjoying huge success regardless of their market position. So, that’s my argument....

1 Apple2 Windows 10 According to IDC, the PC market grew 2.7% in the second quarter of 2018, while Gartner puts it at 1.4% due to differing definitions of ‘PC’. “Once again business volume appeared to be the key driver with the top three companies reaping benefits across both desktop and notebook,” said IDC. “Moreover, the market continued to grow for both premium as well as entry models. Chrome OS-based devices, premium notebooks, and gaming PCs all further fueled the mix in the wake of improved supply and prices of graphic cards....

However, Samsung should not get worried just yet as the report says Apple’s folding iPhone will not launch until 2025. Earlier estimates put the release of the device during 2023, but Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) says Apple will not launch its device until 2025. According to report, Apple “does not appear to be in a hurry to enter the foldable smartphone market, and it may even take longer than [2025]....

The Cognitive Services capabilities build on its existing Neural Text to Speech capabilities to offer more flexibility to brands and service providers. The newcast voice, for example, has the cadence you’d expect from a caster, emphasizing days and other vital information. Users may have even heard the voice already in the Bing mobile App’s voice search. Meanwhile, the customer service voice is designed to sound more friendly and engaging. Microsoft says it’s suitable for restaurant reservations, checking into a flight, and more....

In a blog post, the Bing Ads team points out website tags are essential for assessing how well an ad campaign is performing. Increasing ambition of marketing across various channels means managing tags is hugely important. Doing so in an efficient way is also vital, especially as multiple tags are often in use. Now the Adobe Cloud Platform Launch is integrated with Bing Ads and Universal Event Tracking. Launch is the next-generation tag management system that aims to unify marketing campaigns and strategy....

First announced in February and staying in preview since then, Chrome OS Flex is now generally available. It works across both Windows and macOS to bring Google’s Chrome OS to those platforms. Google bases OS Flex on Newerware’s CloudReady service, allowing it to be very similar to the full Chrome OS experience. It is free to download and provides a lightweight operating system that is based in the cloud. One key difference between Chrome OS Flex and regular Chrome OS is that the new service does not support Android apps....

That means ARM64 support for the full Chromium Edge built that launched yesterday is a step closer. In November 2019, Microsoft introduced ARM support for the browser on the Canary channel. The company followed up a month later and moved ARM support to the Dev channel. Now its on Beta, the support is just one step away from a full release. If you’re unfamiliar, the Chromium Edge preview has three channels: Canary for unstable builds, Dev for more feature releases, and Beta for stable previews....

Dell’s line-up of Latitude PCs are 2-in-1 units that the company says they are a “PC first, tablet second”. They combine the best of PC power driven by Microsoft’s Windows 10 and also add true portable use and flexibility. In an announcement today, Dell says security is important for the Latitude series. The long-time Windows partner listened to customer feedback to ensure business and consumers will have a secure experience....

Those are certainly not the only companies as this is a blanket law for all tech giants. So, throw in Facebook, Instagram, Google Shopping, Search, Bing, Yahoo, and many more. “Our target is to outlaw some of the most unfair practices and create a benchmark for transparency, at the same time safeguarding the great advantages of online platforms both for consumers and for businesses,” EU digital chief Andrus Ansip says....

There are plans to keep adding to the functionality, but currently, it includes stocks and geography. The pair have “added AI capabilities”, letting the app automatically associate words with relevant data. If the user types a country, for example, Excel will pair it with population, GDP, and more. This is made possible by the same technology that powers Bing’s recent intelligent search features. Microsoft combines AI with Project Brainwave, which uses Intel’s FPGA chips for a tenfold increase in speed and model size....

Facebook Workplace was formally known as Facebook at Work. It left a two-year beta phase last October and is a rival to other workplace social platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams. The service is similar to the normal Facebook social network aside from being prepared for communication within a company. Despite being a rival for both Microsoft and Slack, Facebook has not acquired new users as quickly. However, the company hopes that will change with big announcements for Workplace....

Clearly, this is a big step forward for GitHub because it will allow users to boost their content. Videos could be used to highlight features, discuss workarounds for bugs, and to give demonstrations of projects. It is worth noting video support was first added to GitHub as a beta preview back in December. After months of testing, it is rolling out as a stable version to all users. Discussing the video upload feature, Lauren Brose from GitHub said: “We’re excited to see the unique ways you use video in your workflows across GitHub....