[ad_1] And yes, there will be gaming discussions. Google’s Phil Harrison will talk about the Stadia cloud gaming service at 2:30PM Eastern, while it’s safe to say there will be plenty of chats surrounding the day’s news. You’ll hear more about the schedule in the “coming days,” Keighley said. This is the fifth year of […]
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Xbox and PlayStation gamepad support extends across iOS 13
[ad_1] During Apple’s WWDC 2019 keynote the company showed off so many things even our cut-down version of the event lasts nearly half an hour. One of the reveals was that tvOS 13 will be compatible with PlayStation 4 and Bluetooth-equipped Xbox One controllers — convenient for both Apple’s own Arcade gaming plans and any […]
Microsoft saved Minecraft Earth’s AR gameplay reveal for Apple
[ad_1] The AR tracking was impressive, allowing both presenters to collaborate easily. The demo also showed off a feature unique to iOS: occlusion, or the ability to show AR environments and objects behind real world things (in this case, one of the presenters). While we only got a brief glimpse of Minecraft Earth, the live […]
What to expect at E3 2019
[ad_1] With Sony sitting this round out, the other two members of gaming’s Big 3 — Nintendo and Microsoft — are likely to enjoy a lion’s share of the public’s attention this year. Nintendo will hold its Direct event on Tuesday morning. We’re not expecting news on Super Mario Maker 2 or Pokemon Sword and […]
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is coming to PC
[ad_1] The new Game Pass sounds, in short, just like the console equivalent that launched in June 2017. It’s not clear, though, how much the PC service will cost and if you’ll need separate subscriptions for both platforms. Microsoft says it will be “sharing more at E3,” including “when and how you’ll experience the new […]
Microsoft teases a ‘modern OS’ with ‘seamless updates’
[ad_1] According to Parker — and outlined in a corresponding Microsoft blog post — the company’s future OS will provide a set of “enablers” and “delighters,” taking care of things such as seamless updates, security by default, sustained performance and constant connectivity. Parker made continual references to “a modern OS,” touching briefly on features such […]
Microsoft’s latest IntelliMouse revival is a pro model for gamers
[ad_1] If you pine for the nostalgia of Microsoft’s revived IntelliMouse but want the performance of a thoroughly modern gaming mouse, you’re in luck. After months of availability in China, Microsoft has released the gaming-oriented Pro IntelliMouse in the US. It’s mostly similar on the outside (more on that in a bit) but touts a […]
Microsoft AI creates realistic speech with little training
[ad_1] The system relies in part on Transformers, or deep neural networks that roughly emulate neurons in the brain. Transformers weigh every input and output on the fly like synaptic links, helping them process even lengthy sequences very efficiently — say, a complex sentence. Combine that with a noise-removing encoder component and the AI can […]
Microsoft, Alphabet team up to teach quantum computer programming
[ad_1] The very concept of a quantum computer can be daunting, let alone programming it, but Microsoft thinks it can offer a helping hand. It’s partnering with Alphabet’s X and Brilliant on an online curriculum for quantum computing. The course starts with basic concepts and gradually introduces you to Microsoft’s Q# language, teaching you how […]
The best ergonomic keyboard
[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve been reviewing tech hardware and software for more than a dozen years and have written several articles about workspace ergonomics and health for sites such as Lifehacker. I’ve researched and tested ergonomic keyboards for Wirecutter for the last three years. We interviewed experts in ergonomics and keyboard design […]