[ad_1] If you’re not familiar with service, it combines Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass subscriptions into one package. The former allows you to play games online, while the latter grants you access to a library of more than 100 Xbox and PC games, among other perks. Some of the titles you can currently […]
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Twitch viewing soared 23 percent in March
[ad_1] Twitch also saw a 17 percent jump in total hours watched compared to the previous quarter, and a 19.5 percent leap in concurrent viewers. The number of unique channels has jumped 33 percent over that past quarter. And while the total number of hours streamed had been declining throughout 2019, it’s now at a […]
Xbox Series X and PS5: The new consoles are all about crazy fast storage
[ad_1] The Xbox One and PS4 were the start of an unusual console generation. Both systems adopted very “PC-like” architecture and instead of a new generation we instead got a refresh where Microsoft and Sony both released faster versions of their existing consoles, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X. We may still have a […]
‘Minecraft Dungeons’ is delayed until May 26th
[ad_1] The Microsoft-owned studio originally planned to release Minecraft Dungeons in April, but it said because of coronavirus-related concerns, “this was no longer possible. [We] wanted to guarantee the health and safety of our teams, and empower them to deliver the best possible experience to you, our players.” Gather your friends and gear up for […]
Microsoft’s Edge browser will add vertical tabs and tracking prevention
[ad_1] Edge — which is built on Google’s open-source Chromium — allows adventurous users to test out new features in its Insider program. Microsoft hopes to enable vertical tabs for its testing community in the next few months. The feature will provide an uncluttered view of the tabs the user has open, allowing for more […]
Microsoft disables Xbox gamerpic uploads to help its moderators
[ad_1] Microsoft cited “record numbers” of users across Xbox Live, Xbox Game Pass and Mixer as a factor, although it didn’t provide numbers. In a separate update on Azure, Microsoft said it was taking “proactive steps” to manage the strain on the servers themselves, such as delivering game updates during quiet hours. This won’t affect […]
Microsoft pulls its smaller investments in facial recognition tech
[ad_1] There was no publicly available timeline for when Microsoft would offload its AnyVision stake, a spokesperson told Reuters. AnyVision had been accused of using facial recognition to surveil Palestinians around the West Bank, contradicting Microsoft’s promise to avoid any uses of the tech that impinged on democratic freedoms. However, an audit found no evidence […]
This week’s best deals: Sony headphones, Surface Pro 7 and more
[ad_1] Surface Pro 7 bundle You can still get a good discount on the Surface Pro 7 from Microsoft. A model with a Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage bundled with a Type Cover is just $822. Typically, Microsoft sells these items separately, with the Type Cover alone going for $150 […]
‘Flight Simulator’ developers explain its ‘shared world’ multiplayer
[ad_1] To play in that mode you’ll have to turn on real-time weather as it’s happening, however the real-time air traffic can be turned on or off. If you don’t want to use the default settings and rules, then turning to “all players” will let you fly by your own preferences. You can form groups […]
‘Minecraft Earth’ tweaks encourage home play and social distancing
[ad_1] In @minecraftearth, you’ll notice Tappables spawning more frequently and with more density, and you can also collect Adventure crystals so that you can spawn an Adventure right where you are and don’t have to go out to an Adventure. Have you tried it yet? — Aubrey Norris 🥴 (@Chupacaubrey) March 25, 2020 The AR […]