[ad_1] After a couple years of competition, the US Department of Defense has awarded a lucrative contract for cloud computing services to Microsoft. It beat out Amazon, the only other remaining competitor after others were weeded out or, in the case of Google, dropped out citing “AI principles.” Dubbed the Jedi Cloud contract, it could […]
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Reviewing the Pixel 4, Surface Pro 7 and more!
[ad_1] This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into some of our latest reviews: Google’s Pixel 4, Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7, HTC’s Vive Cosmos and Dell’s XPS 13 2-in-1. Can Google still deliver a flagship smartphone? Is the Pro 7 just a ho-hum refresh? Take a listen! Stream the show below, or subscribe on your podcast […]
Microsoft’s cloud and LinkedIn grow steadily, while Surface falters
[ad_1] Overall, Microsoft reported revenues of $33.1 billion during the quarter, a 14 percent increase over last year, and net income growth of 21 percent. Xbox sales remained steady, after seeing a minor drop during the previous quarter, which is good news for the company as we wait for its next generation consoles. It’ll be […]
Microsoft’s latest VR experiment is a literal walk in the park
[ad_1] The biggest breakthrough is a method to let people navigate a real-world environment while experiencing VR. Microsoft suggests users could explore a virtual world while traveling along a familiar route such as their daily walk to work. The VR system can adapt to changes to the route made by the walker, “making it possible […]
Microsoft has a new way to keep your computer’s firmware from being hacked
[ad_1] Now Microsoft thinks it has a solution to the problem. As part of a new partnership with PC manufacturers, the company is launching an initiative called Secured-core PC. With Secured-core PC, Microsoft is rethinking Windows’s relationship with firmware and how it handles booting up a device. Under this new system, a processor’s firmware will […]
Best Buy throws in a $50 gift card with the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3
[ad_1] If you’re in the market for a good deal on a Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, you might want to check out Best Buy. The retailer is offering a $50 gift card with the system, which starts at $1,199. Best Buy is also throwing in a six-month Trend Micro Internet Security subscription worth $30. While […]
Hulu brings 4K content to the Xbox One
[ad_1] The company has been timid about adopting 4K compared to its rivals. It introduced support in December 2016 with just a few original shows and 20 James Bond movies, only to pull the format later. Amazon, Netflix and other services have either supported 4K for longer or introduced it to a wider selection of […]
Microsoft starts inviting people to try Project xCloud
[ad_1] Proud of the #ProjectxCloud team for launching the public preview – it’s an exciting time at Xbox. Invitations are rolling out now and will continue over the coming weeks. We’re excited for all of you to help shape the future of game streaming. — Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) October 14, 2019 When Microsoft announced the […]
Microsoft’s leaner Windows 10 update process begins with new patch
[ad_1] Windows 10 version 1909, also known as 19H2, will be releasing later this year. We already know what it will include though thanks to its limited release as part of the Windows Insider program. As we previously reported, the update is pretty small. The biggest changes are to notifications, with a “Manage notifications” option […]
Corsair updates its Void Elite and HS headsets with new drivers and mics
[ad_1] The updated series includes three models. At the top of the lineup is the $99.99 Void RGB Elite Wireless. It’s the one wireless model in the series, with support for PC and PlayStation 4 and a range of 40 feet. Corsair says the battery should last approximately 16 hours on a single charge, and […]