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Cortana loses key skills as Microsoft focuses on 'personal productivity'
Cortana, the Microsoft-built digital assistant that goes against the likes of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, is backing out of the match now.
GDC 2020 postponed over coronavirus fears: Details here
This year's Game Developers Conference, aka GDC 2020, has been postponed.
Microsoft's Surface Duo will let you 'peek' at notifications
Microsoft's Surface Duo, the Android-based phone we saw last year, lacks an external screen for showing notifications. However, the company is making up for this by allowing you to 'peek' at call alerts and notifications.
It's a weird world when LinkedIn works on Snapchat-like stories
In a major surprise, LinkedIn has announced the plan to bring self-disappearing Snapchat-like stories to its website/app.
Google is warning Edge users against installing extensions. But why?
A month ago, Microsoft took the decision of ditching its own web browsing platform for Google's Chromium.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Laptop 3, X listed in India
Microsoft has officially listed the Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X in India. Of the three, the Surface Pro 7 is already available for purchase on Amazon and Flipkart while the other two devices are expected to go on sale soon.
Microsoft opens a new engineering center in India
In a bid to expand its footprint in the Indian market, Microsoft has launched a new engineering hub in the country.
#BugAlert: Don't update! Windows 10 hides your personal files
Microsoft is just not getting a grip on Windows 10 and its issues.
Internet Explorer (if you haven't abandoned it) is not safe
Even though Internet Explorer is a thing of the past, Microsoft is requesting Windows users to install a major update associated with it.
Bill Gates is buying a $600 million futuristic eco-friendly superyacht
Microsoft co-founder and the world's second-richest man, Bill Gates, is reportedly spending a whopping $645 million on a futuristic yacht.
Windows 7 bug preventing shutdown: How to fix it
Within a month of losing official Microsoft support, Windows 7 has started creating major problems for its users.
Don't update! Latest Windows release causes 'blue screen of death'
Microsoft recently pushed a cumulative update fixing a long-existing File Explorer glitch on Windows 10.
Flag bugs in Xbox, win up to Rs. 14 lakh
After Google and Apple, Microsoft is also doubling down on the security of its products.
Avast shutting down company that sold user data without permission
A few days back, anti-virus giant Avast was caught selling PC activity of its users through its subsidiary, a company named Jumpshot.
Hackers are exploiting Kobe Bryant's wallpaper to mine cryptocurrency
As the world mourns the unexpected demise of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant, hackers are using the tragedy to make money.
Who is Arvind Krishna? Little-known facts about IBM's new CEO
After Alphabet and Microsoft, International Business Machines (IBM) has decided to bring an Indian-origin Chief Executive.
Apparently, Siri and Cortana are really bad at first-aid advice
While modern-day smart assistants can handle a number of queries, they are not really good at first-aid advice.
400GB-data stolen from UN servers in July; organization remained mum
The United Nations has confirmed to have been hacked in, what looks like, a state-sponsored espionage operation.
You can fix Windows 10's broken file explorer: Here's how
A few months back, Microsoft released Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) with a few bug fixes and handy new features.
#TechBytes: Tricks to become more productive while using Windows 10
Now that Windows 7 has lost support and Windows 10 is the only option to stay in Microsoft's ecosystem, you need some essential hacks to get the most out of the OS.
Avast sold user-data to Google, Microsoft for millions of dollars
Avast, one of the leading providers of anti-virus and internet security solutions, is facing flak for engaging in some shady data business.
#LeakAlert: Microsoft exposed over 250 million customer support records
Microsoft is facing flak for exposing over 250 million customer service records on several open servers.
Soon, Microsoft could enable wireless phone-to-PC content transfer capabilities
When you have to move some data from your phone to PC (or reverse), the go-to options are fairly limited - Bluetooth, USB cable, or a third-party transfer like via SHAREit.
#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Living robots, Windows 10 bug, AI-based Maths Solver, more
This week, we have witnessed some major developments in tech.
Microsoft's new app uses AI to help with math problems
After offering a way to digitize real-world tables, Microsoft has launched 'Maths Solver,' a smart app capable of solving complicated mathematical problems.
Microsoft is playing a catch-up game, launches a Chrome-like browser
More than a year after announcing the plan to switch Edge to Chromium, Microsoft has made the stable version of the upgraded browser available on Windows and macOS.
#BugAlert: Critical security vulnerability flagged in Windows 10; update now
After Firefox, Windows 10 has been plagued by a security vulnerability.
It's just bad: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks on CAA
Hyderabad-born Satya Nadella, who is leading Microsoft, has become the first CEO of a tech giant to weigh-in on India's new law of citizenship that has sparked protests.
Windows 7 losing support! Get free Windows 10 upgrade immediately
If you are still using the decade-old Windows 7 operating system, now is the time to upgrade to the newer, fancier Windows 10.
Sensitive Skype, Cortana recordings reviewed on insecured PCs in China
A few months ago, Motherboard made a shocking revelation that Microsoft has been sending "poorly secured" Cortana and Skype recordings to human contractors.
Flipkart forays into laptop segment with a mid-range offering
Flipkart has forayed into the laptop segment by launching a new mid-range Falkon Aerbook model under its private brand MarQ, which already sells home appliances, televisions, and other electronic goods.
Microsoft will soon fix Windows 10 File Explorer bugs
Ever since Microsoft released Windows 10 November 2019 update, users of the platform have been experiencing certain issues with File Explorer, the core of the OS.
Soon, Microsoft could change how Windows Updates are delivered
Microsoft has long been pushing biannual feature upgrades for Windows 10.
Ed-tech start-up Springboard raises $11 million
Springboard, a San Francisco-headquartered company that provides career upscaling solutions with courses for data science, design, analytics, etc, has raised $11 million in post-Series A funding round.
Windows 10 users can now make phone calls from PC
After a long wait, Microsoft has confirmed that calling capabilities are being rolled out for all Windows 10 users.
#GamingBytes: Five exciting racing games you should definitely play
Racing games have a charm of their own. They are easy to learn and can go from ultra-realistic to fun and cartoonish.
#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Next-gen Xbox, OPPO AR glasses, iOS issues, and more
This week in tech we saw some tempting hardware announcements, including that of the next-generation Xbox Series X console and OPPO's AR glasses.
This is Microsoft's fancy new Windows logo
Last year, Microsoft unveiled a bunch of new Office Suite icons as part of an effort to modernize its software and services under a new 'Fluent Design' concept.
Xbox Series X: What makes it better, more powerful?
Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Scarlett, has finally come to life as the Xbox Series X.
IIT-Delhi witnesses record high placement offers on Day 1
The final placement season at IIT-Delhi is off to a great start as the institute witnessed the highest ever number of offers on the first day.