The figure comes from a Steam hardware survey conducted by the platform’s owner, Valve. Back in December we reported that Windows 10’s share on the game streaming service. Earlier this year, that share topped the 50% mark for the first time. Since then, Windows 10 share slipped back down to 48.77% in February. It could be argued that the actual percentage figure is not important when the swing is only a few percentage points....
Bluetooth SIG, the standards group regulating Bluetooth, mentions a Windows 10 Mobile version 1809. If you are unfamiliar with the 1809 numbering, it is Microsoft’s version number for Redstone 5. Of course, Redstone 5 will be launching next month as the October 2018 Update. So, if Windows 10 Mobile has an 1809 version according to Bluetooth SIG, is the platform returning next month. By the way, Microsoft has a Surface event scheduled for October 2....
The latest handy addition for Xbox Game Bar is designed to make gameplay easier. Discovered by Windows Central, a new YouTube Gamebar Overlay allows users to watch YouTube videos picture-in-picture when playing a game. If you’ve ever been stuck on a game part and sought help from the gaming sages on YouTube, you will value this widget. It saves time on having to use a second screen to find help....
This is the same preview build that came to Windows Insiders at the end of last week. Leading the changes is the addition of a modern context menu when users right click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Elsewhere, Microsoft says there is now an option added to File Explorer and network sharing when right clicking. Specifically, it is now possible to pin the network share to the Quick Access menu....
The technology incorporates features like Credential Guard, and will soon support runtime attestation. This feature is built into the core of Windows and will be delivered to all systems, protecting against the following threats: “Providing supplementary signals for endpoint detection and response (EDR) and antivirus vendors (including full integration with the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection stack) Detecting artifacts of kernel tampering, rootkits, and exploits Protected game anti-cheat scenarios (for example, detection of process-protection bypasses that can lead to game-state modification) Sensitive transactions (banking apps, trading platforms) Conditional access (enabling and enhancing device security-based access policies)”...
Out of 1,180 Microsoft employees, 257 or 21.78% want to end the contract, while 55.68% want to keep it. 22.54% think the contact should remain, but should be altered. That puts the total of employees who think it should be ended or altered at 44%, a minority. For the unfamiliar, the company admitted to providing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement with Azure Government in January. It said this technology enabled processing and deep learning capabilities to accelerate facial recognition....
“We know many of you are waiting for a Teams client for Linux, and we’re pleased to confirm we’re actively working on it,” she said. “Stay tuned for more information”. A Teams for Linux client would plug a gap in Microsoft’s infrastructure and ensure employees can communicate effectively across all platforms. Though a web client for the app does exist, it naturally isn’t as fully featured and optimized as a native one would be....
Users will be able to open and edit PSD files directly on their iPad, with access to features like content-aware fill, masking, brush improvements, and much more. Further, the app will support easy syncing to the desktop due to their same code base. Despite this, Photoshop CC for iPad will feature a touch-oriented interface. Though the layout will remain similar, button sizes have been increased and UI elements adjusted for a smaller screen....
By looking inside the app’s apk, software engineer Cody Toombs has found several hints at upcoming features. Of course, it’s possible they will never make it out in the open, but it’s a solid indication of Google’s plans. One of those appears to be a web interface similar to Allo. It would pair with your phone to display messages on your PC, allowing faster replies. Like WhatsApp, it will use a QR code system to verify your phone....
A new report suggests Apple was forced to make some comprises on the iPhone X’s facial recognition system to speed production. Bloomberg News reports Cupertino mandated suppliers to reduce the accuracy through the production process. The iPhone X is Apple’s latest flagship and the costliest handset the company has made. It was introduced last month but will not launch until next week. Costing $999, the premium smartphone features a bezel-less design and the Face ID system....
Last August, the European Commission closed a three-year investigation against Apple. The regulatory body found the company had received illegal state aid from Ireland. Specifically, Apple allegedly only paid between 0.005 percent and 1 percent in taxes between 2003 and 2014. For perspective, Ireland usually has a 12.5 percent corporate tax rate. So, the iPhone maker was given a tax break. The EU ordered the company to pay back up to 13 billion euros ($14....
Specifically, mouse and keyboard peripheries across iPad and Mac up to three devices. This means you can drag and drop content across devices easily. Universal Control is part of iPadOS 15 that comes with changes across widgets, Notes, SharePlay, Safari, a new Translate app, and better multitasking. While this is a cool new addition to Apple’s software, Windows 10 has supported similar features for some time. In fact, the Logitech Flow app allows users to control three PCs with a single mouse and copy and paste images and documents....
Moreover, the company has announced the latest version of Android Go, known as Android 13 (Go Edition). If you’re unfamiliar with Android Go, it is for devices with lower memory capacity and lower mobile data abilities. While it is available for anyone, in theory, the platform has become popular in emerging markets like India where modestly spec’d smartphones are common. Google says Android 13 Go Edition takes the benefits of Android 13 to bring more “reliability, usability, and customization” to the Go platform....
Yesterday, CNBC reported the former Microsoft chief and leading philanthropist met with Epstein in 2013. According to the report, Epstein has “unleashed an aggressive lobbying campaign” to score the meeting with Gates. In an interview with WSJ, Gates says he took the meeting simply because Epstein, who committed suicide in his jail cell in August, could connect him with a lot of wealthy people. “I met him,” Gates told the Journal....
The Snap has become as famous in movie history as “Luke, I am your father” and “we’re going to need a bigger boat”. Not content with wiping out half the MCU with The Snap, Thanos is now wiping out half your Google Search results. However, we don’t think it’s much of a spoiler (haven’t seen Avengers Endgame yet myself) to say all the superheroes come back to life. In good movie-land fashion, your Google Search results will also come back to life....
The app, known as Inke, is popular in China. It features good-looking young males who broadcast live doing a variety of things. In-app purchases generate money for the developer, which hosts can get gifts from viewers. It seems Xiao Ya was particularly taken with the men and showed them just how much she like them. The most affordable gift is $0.02 or 0.1 yuan (a flower), while the most expensive priced at about $520 or 3,350 yuan (a paradise island)....
The idea has roots in the Heartbleed vulnerability, whose discovery in OpenSSL caused a mad scramble and widespread concern. This led to the proposal of the Open Source Software Audit (FOSSA) by Julia Reda. The bounties include popular applications like Filezilla, Notepad++, PuTTy, VLC Media Player, KeePass, and 7-zip. They were chosen by a historical look at application usage in the EC and a public survey by Reda. Of course, while the discovery of the bugs will aid the European Commission, they’ll play a wider role in protecting the public as a whole....
“Making available and managing an online platform for sharing copyright-protected works, such as ‘The Pirate Bay,’ may constitute an infringement of copyright,” the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) says. “Even if the works in question are placed online by the users of the online sharing platform, the operators of that platform play an essential role in making those works available.” The ruling is significant. Note least for copyright lawyers, who have fought against websites that curate links to torrents....
The idea is to streamline the rights management process and ensure fast payment of royalties for creators. With it, Microsoft plans to cut out the manual review process by and offer increased trust and transparency. “Deploying this blockchain solution will allow us to efficiently manage high volumes and automate processes, while at the same time improve partner satisfaction and enhance compliance,” said Grace Lao, general manager of finance operations, Microsoft....
That should not really be a surprise to most people considering how the social network has been exploited to influence political movements. Certainly, Facebook’s shaky rules have grabbed headlines before. Moderation tests have previously found the network fails to puck up multiple hate speech items. In the report, the New York Times found Facebook cannot keep up with information through changing political environments. For example, countries like Bosnia and Sri Lanka have shifting political situations, while an extremist group in Myanmar was able to continue using Facebook for months....
