Category: Microsoft

Console gaming is at a crossroads

[ad_1] Microsoft is taking the right fork. This one doesn’t have game discs at all: The latest Xbox, revealed just this week, is called the One S All-Digital Edition and it’s designed for online, download-centric gaming. It doesn’t have an optical drive. Sony, meanwhile, is staying the course. The path forward is clear and well-trod, […]

Microsoft is making VR better for those with vision problems

[ad_1] The toolkit, known as SeeingVR, was tested on 11 people with vision problems — and the team found that all participants could complete the tasks such as shooting objects or menu selection more quickly with SeeingVR, when compared to the default mode. The toolkit is currently only available for Unity VR developers. But as […]

Save $150 on an 11-inch Apple iPad Pro

[ad_1] Fluance RT81 Turntable Street price: $250; deal price: $210 If you’ve been seeking an attractive turntable with good sound for the price and don’t need USB-out, this is a nice opportunity to save on this recommended model, down to $210 from a typical price of $250. For anyone who picked up some vinyl during […]

The ‘Halo’ TV series has found its Master Chief

[ad_1] The series will also star newcomer Yerin Ha as Quan Ah, a teen from the colonies who meets Master Chief at a “fateful time.” The show will be run and executive produced by Steven Kane (of The Last Ship fame) and Kyle Killen (of Awake), which hints at its scale — Showtime considers this […]

Microsoft unveils an 85-inch Surface Hub 2S collaborative display

[ad_1] The company claims the Surface Hub 2S will have “tablet class precision” on its large screens, each of which will feature a resolution beyond 4K. With its sleek stand, you’ll be able to move it between different meeting rooms with ease. It also features a 4K camera for clear video chats, as well as […]

Xbox One update adds a mini keyboard and smarter uninstalls

[ad_1] You’ll find a few small but important additions beyond that. For one, your Xbox now suggests titles to uninstall when you’re trying to load a new game. If there’s a large title you haven’t used in a while, it’ll be that much easier to wipe the game off your drive. You’ll also find an […]

The disc-free Xbox One S hits stores on May 7th for $250

[ad_1] Online multiplayer isn’t an “extra” feature in many modern titles, but rather a core aspect of gameplay. Fortnite, Rocket League, PUBG, Overwatch, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Roblox, Rainbow Six: Siege and other top games of the day are online-only or online-focused. All three of the games bundled with the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition — […]

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate combines Gold and games for $15 a month

[ad_1] For consumers, this is more of a de-cluttering effort than a money-saving move. The best deal on both services currently runs $180 a year (that’s $60 for a year of Gold and $120 for a year of Game Pass, paying monthly or quarterly), which is exactly what Game Pass Ultimate costs. Essentially, Xbox is […]

Microsoft’s Xbox E3 showcase is set for June 9th

[ad_1] There are some clues as to what might appear. A leaked memo from Microsoft’s Phil Spencer suggested that the company would “go big” with news about its Project xCloud game streaming service. If so, you’ll likely have a much better sense of what it can do and when it’ll be ready. The company also […]

Internet Explorer security flaw allows hackers to steal files

[ad_1] The vulnerability affects Windows 7, Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012 R2. This wouldn’t be an issue if it weren’t for the disclosure of the flaw. Page posted details of the exploit after Microsoft reportedly declined to roll out an urgent security fix. It instead said a fix would be “considered” in a future […]