Now that Xbox One has technically become a Windows 10 machine, it’s getting some refreshing updates, along with the helpful virtual assistant, Cortana. Microsoft introduced the first anniversary update for Windows…
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Microsoft Outlook and Hotmail users have been flooded with spam
Microsoft has finally admitted that something is seriously wrong with Outlook and Hotmail’s spam filter as the users are flooded with fake lottery emails and car insurance deals that do not exist…
MAREA will be highest capacity data link across Atlantic
Tech giants Microsoft and Facebook have taken a significant step towards building highest capacity data link between US and Europe. The companies will help design subsea cable which will connect one point…
Lionhead Studios could have been saved; but Microsoft didn’t want that
A few weeks ago, there were reports that Microsoft had decided to keep the rights to Fable IP and Lionhead Studios was closing down. Now new reports have come up which claim…
Bitcoin Stigma Fails to Dampen UK Government Interest in Blockchain Technology
The British Government’s dalliance with Bitcoin and other crypto-currency related technologies shows no signs of ebbing. Despite a traditionally conservative stance, Her Majesty’s Government has shown considerable interest towards innovative digital crypto-currency…
Lionhead Studios is officially shutting down today
After two decades of producing some amazing games, Lionhead Studios will be officially shutting down today. The Microsoft lead studios have created some really successful games including Fable and Black and…
It’s official – Microsoft is killing off Xbox 360
After a decade of selling 80 million devices, Microsoft has announced that it will be retiring the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360, which does almost everything the newer models do, except it…
Microsoft’s ‘Holoportation’ is Skype in Augmented Reality
Microsoft’s research division is looking to one-up Skype in a big way. With all of the recent developments in virtual reality, it is easy to forget its brother, augmented reality. Last year,…
Minecraft is Being Used to Test Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft, the owner of the runaway hit video game Minecraft, has announced that it will be using Minecraft as a space to build, develop, and test new artificial intelligence programs. The new…
Microsoft Plans to Combine Xbox One and PC with UWAs
Microsoft has announced that it plans to combine the Xbox One and PC gaming applications under a single all-encompassing system. Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft’s Xbox division, announced at a San Francisco…
SwiftKey Purchased by Microsoft for £174m
Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Swiftkey in a multi-million pound deal. The deal has been reported to be worth £174m. For those unfamiliar with the company, Swiftkey is a UK tech firm founded…
Is Microsoft Producing A Surface Phone?
Recent news suggests that Microsoft may be working on a Surface phone. There have been long-standing rumors that a mobile device based on the popular surface tablet may be in the works,…
Microsoft Windows 10 may be rammed down your throat, almost
Still on the sidelines of Windows 10 upgrade bandwagon? Well you won’t be able to stay there for long as Microsoft is revamping its upgrade strategy that will leave you with very…
Microsoft Surface Book is a hit; pre-orders sell out on Microsoft’s site
Microsoft Surface Book is seemingly a hit considering that all the pre-order units on Redmond’s site has sold out well ahead of the October 26 launch date. You won’t be able to…
Microsoft Windows 10 Build 10565 brings Skype integration, new Cortana features
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 Build 10565 to its fast ring Windows Insider users providing them first look at Skype integration, new Cortana features, and a lot of bug fixes. First…