Under normal Surface Pro releases, Microsoft launches the regular device first (the Wi-Fi) model before later rolling out the LTE variant. This generation is shaping up to be different with a LTE model arriving at launch. As with previous generations, the LTE model will be reserved for the higher spec’d models. In other words, the entry level Surface Pro 8 will not get LTE, as has always been the case....
1 Perspective2 Tough Sell3 Competition Michael Pachter, a gaming industry analyst says Microsoft has overpriced the Xbox One X. He also explained in an interview with GamingBolt what the price point means for the company and potential sales figures: “So I think $500 is a lot, and I think we’ve been trained since at least the PlayStation, and probably since before then – I don’t actually remember what the NES was at launch – that $300 is the price point people are willing to pay....
“I don’t believe in that lump of labor fallacy, we don’t know all the jobs that are going to be there,” he said to The Sunday Times. The lump of labor fallacy is the assumption that there’s a set amount of work. It’s been used for years to justify concerns about immigration and suggests that there’s only a set amount of work for humans to do. However, as productivity and technological progress grows, so does the demand for goods and new industries....
Specifically, Samsung was using Microsoft Patents (with the company’s permission) up to 2011. However, those patents were not registered in South Korea. Even so, tax officials thought 15% more tax should be paid in patent fees. Microsoft didn’t pay – even though the tech was from the company. As Samsung was using the patent, it paid the 15% extra for the annual patent fee. Officials in the tax office said this was because of a deal between South Korea and the US regarding patents....
According to researcher Bhavuk Jain, the vulnerability would allow bad actors to take control of third-party application accounts remotely. Sign in with Apple was introduced by the company at its WWDC developer conference in 2019. Cupertino promotes the feature as a way to easily and securely sign into third-party apps and websites. It leverages the company’s backend authentication system and replaces logins such as for Facebook and other third-party services....
Skype Preview is the latest version of the communication service that Microsoft is working on. Windows Insiders can now test the new features. Whether this means the app is close to launch or not remains to be seen. However, we guess that launch is still some way off as testing is only now opening. We reported earlier this month that Microsoft is working on changing the underpinnings of Skype. The company is switching from its own Universal Windows Platform (UWP) to Facebook’s React Native....
It is worth pointing out that Sony has absolutely been the problem in developing cross-play on consoles. Microsoft announced last year it was making Minecraft a cross-play title. The game is now available on PC, Xbox, Mobile, and Nintendo Switch. All gamers experience a unified Minecraft experience, apart from those on Sony. The Japanese company has remained steadfast in refusing to embrace cross-play. Sony reasons it cannot trust the security of integrations with other platforms, like Xbox Live....
The Fes Watch U is not a smartwatch in a traditional sense. Available in Asian markets for some time, the device is now coming to Europe. Sony has seemingly left behind its Smart Watch brand and is moving to something new. Indeed, the Japanese is attempting to innovate, something we rarely see in the wearable market. At IFA 2018 in Berlin today, Sony showcased the Fes Watch as a device using e-Paper technology....
WikiLeaks has always maintained that it simply leaks the documents it’s given, and today it’s making good on that statement. The non-profit has begun a series of publications it calls ‘Spy Files Russia’. The first release is called PETER-SERVICE and comes from the synonymous Russian company. The firm was founded in 1992 in St. Petersberg and is one of the largest suppliers of telecommunications solutions. According to the documents, its also firmly in the pocket of Russian security agencies....
Surface Laptop 3 users should notice improved display brightness in certain scenarios and better graphics stability and performance. Updates to Intel’s Smart Sound Technology should also mean better audio performance, while changes to the light sensor system result in better light balance and contrast. There and some differences between upgraded components between the AMD and Intel variants, namely that the AMD SoC doesn’t have the graphics improvements. The Surface Pro 7 side of things focuses primarily on cameras....
1 Surface Pro X2 Surface Laptop 3 with Intel Processor3 Surface Laptop 3 with AMD Processor Several improvements for the devices are bundled into the updates. For example, on the Surface Pro X, users are getting improvements to the Surface Pen. Microsoft says Wi-Fi speed on the Pro X is better, while single external monitor performance has gained a boost. Looking at the Surface Laptop 3, Microsoft has rolled out system stability improvements....
A patent published this week and filed on 21st July 2017 shows an improved version of Microsoft’s dual folding screen concept. However, this time it seems the Surface Phone will have a flexible display as opposed to a hinged double screen. The company describes a “deployable bridge support” that will keep the device rigid when the display is opened. “The example can also include a flexible display positioned over the first portion, the hinge assembly, and the second portion....
Now, it’s all about selecting the right app to help you accomplish your assignments, gain knowledge, and improve your learning outcomes. You can meet your academic goals by choosing the best app and here are some from Microsoft that you can use for your dissertation. Microsoft Word Formatting your dissertation is very important as it will make your work look professional. But doing this the hard way will take a lot of time....
Visual Studio 2019 may not be making sweeping changes, but it does see Microsoft put more productivity in the hands of developers. For example, the company wants to connect dev’s more efficiently with a new start experience. Here VS 2019 users can easily clone GitHub repos to continue working on projects. This new start window experience also increases the available coding space, while also boasting a new search tool, smarter debugging, AI-powered assistance, and access to VS Live Share....
The story stems from a WikiLeaks release of documents that showed the CIA has the ability to corrupt devices around the world. The so-called Vault 7 leaks show the US government agency can compromise consumer electronics like smartphones. With this ability, the CIA breaches undisclosed security holed in software and take over devices. The zero-day vulnerabilities would be disclosed to Microsoft and other tech companies, WikiLeaks promised. We reported two weeks ago that tech giants were still waiting for the information....
How do I choose the most reliable retailer to buy Windows? Where to buy Windows 10 at the best price and in total safety Product Keys are proof of ownership of a license but, as previously mentioned, not all keys can be used without facing problems. It is therefore essential to turn to reliable retailers to ensure that you do not run into any troubles. Mr Key Shop is a famous UK-based online store that has been reselling Windows 10, Office, and other Microsoft software for over 15 years....
“Once paired to a Windows PC, network camera streams are routed through the existing Windows camera APIs. Windows provides high-performance streaming video from network cameras into existing camera applications, on diverse architectures including x86, AMD64, ARM, and ARM64,” explained Core OS and Intelligent Edge program manager Varsha Parthasarathy in a blog post. Microsoft says this native support should give devs a more consistent platform to build in security and monitoring solutions, putting the focus less on camera-specific drivers and other inconveniences....
UK-based company Emperion has offered more details on its Nebulus smartphone. The device could appeal to fans of the old Windows Phone experience. According to the company, the device runs Windows 10 on ARM but is also capable of running Android apps. In other words, users could get a Windows environment but still access apps, something that was arguably the biggest problem Microsoft failed to overcome. As this is Windows 10 on ARM, it is not the exact Windows Phone experience....
As the name suggests, Timeline presents a view of the photos within the app that allows users to easily scroll through images. The new feature will allow users to see photos in reverse chronological order. Yes, this is a feature that should have already been made available, it at least it is coming soon. It will certainly be a useful addition to the Photos app for Windows 10 users with lots of images....
The feature should bring the OS to thousands of people that currently struggle with technology. The eye tracker lets users use an on-screen mouse, keyboard, and text-to-speech to work around disabilities. The Gleason Challenge One such user is former NFL athlete Steve Gleason, who was diagnosed with ALS. “Having Eye Control in Windows 10 continues to bridge the gap between widely used technology and people with disabilities,” he said. “It’s simply liberating....
