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A couple of weeks back we reported that Google is working on Global Media controls for Chrome which will allow users to control media from a single place. Unfortunately, the Global Media controls supp...

Dell yesterday aounced the completely redesigned Latitude series laptops. In fact, this is the 10th generation of Latitude laptops. Depending on the price range, there will be three categories: Lati...

At RSA Conference today, 34 global technology companies including Microsoft, Facebook and others signed a Cybersecurity Tech Accord to advance online security and fight cyberattacks together. These companies have agreedto defend all customers everywhere from malicious attacks by cybercriminal enterprises and nation-states.The 34 companies include the followi...

Since its release back in 2012, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has been one of the most played games around the world. The popularity was enough for it to be considered as a competition with real prizes. The latest ELeagueMajor was won byCloud9 who walked away with a total prize of over $500,000, following which someone spent $61,000 for a CS:GO weapon skin (Yes! you read that number right).With all this popularity, Valve has been workingcontinuously to improve the gameplay and the overall experience. The latest update for CS:GO was released today with an improved Nuke map and many changes to other maps as well. You can read below to check the official changelog for the update.[ GAMEPLAY ]...

Lenovo today aounced that they arevoluntarily recalling some ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptopsin the interests of public safety.Lenovo has found that someThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen laptops may have an unfastened screw that could damage the laptop’s battery causing overheating, potentially posing a fire hazard.Lenovo’s investigation and analysis determined that an unfastened, small screw, left in the unit during manufacture, could damage the surface of the lithium ion polymer battery and cause a short, leading to rapid cell discharge of the battery. This defect has led to three failures in the field.Lenovo has not received any reports of a fire.It is important to note that not all Thi...

HP today aounced the updated best-selling HP EliteBook 800 series. First of all, HP is bringing its premium design language previously available on the HP EliteBook 1000 series to EliteBook 800 series. These laptops come with chiseled linear wedge profiles and anodized aluminum covers for sleek and strong build quality. One unique feature which is as part of EliteBook 800 series is the new ultra-bright display that automatically adapts to changing light conditions.The EliteBook 800 series is the world’s first notebooks with a world-facing, noise-cancelling microphone. The new microphone removes unwanted sounds when in individual mode or enhances for 360-degree voice pick-up when in conferenc...

Last year, Microsoft aounced their partnership withAccenture in developing an identity prototype system which will enable legal identification to millions of refugees. This system was based on blockchain technology allowing multiple parties to share access to the same data with an extremely high level of confidence and security. Using this system, when a refugee arrives at a border crossing, he or she could prove that they come from a refugee camp and qualify for aid by identifying themselves using this ID system. Since it coects with existing ID systems of commercial and public entities, users can get access to their personal information wherever they are. Today, Microsoft aounced their ex...

Samsung last week aounced the new Samsung Notebook 9 Pen and three new versions of the Samsung Notebook 9 (2018). Samsung recently posted new videos highlighting the features of these new devices. Watch them below.The new Samsung Notebook 9 Pen is a 2-in-1 PC with full metal chassis with premium magnesium aluminum. Samsung noted that this magnesium aluminum alloy called Metal12 provides durability while keeping it super light at 2.2 pounds. It features a 360 degree hinge that will allow users to convert the device according to their needs. It also comes with the S Pen. The S Pen is battery free, built into the device and it can recognize 4,096 levels of pressure with a fine 0.7mm tip. It als...

As part of Microsoft Store’s 12 Days of Deals promotion, you can now save up to $500 on selected laptops and PCs at the Microsoft Store. This includes some really attractive devices such as the Dell XPS 13 and Samsung Galaxy Book 12 2-in-1 PC.The deals are going fast however and some PCs are already sold out.Find the deal here from Microsoft Store.Via Neowin.netSome links in the article may not be viewable as you are using an AdBlocker. Please add us to your whitelist to enable the website to function properly. Related ...

LG today aounced the updated gram laptops featuring 8th gen Intel processors, more durable build quality and more.Build quality is one of the common criticisms on LG gram notebooks. LG is now responding to it by usingNano Carbon Magnesium full metal alloy body, often used in the aerospace industry where high strength and light weight are required. The new gram laptops even passes seven stringent U.S. military MIL-STD 810G durability tests for resistance to impact, pressure and temperature.Second glaring issue in the last gen gram laptops was the lack of backlit keyboard. LG has added it now and the backlit keyboard also serves as delicate ambient lighting while highlighting the PC’s minimali...

You can now get up to 25% off latest ThinkPad laptops from Lenovo as part of their Back to School promotional campaign. This sale includes huge discounts on latest ThinkPad series devices like ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2nd Gen, ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen, ThinkPad X1 Tablet 2nd Gen, ThinkPad T470 and more. T...

Microsoft today aounced the global availability of Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1703) to all compatible devices ruing Windows 10. Microsoft is also making changes to the release cadence for enterprise users. Based on the feedback, Microsoft is moving to a new twice-yearly release cadence...

Microsoft has been sadly quiet about their plans for Mixed Reality on the Xbox One X, but a company called MVR Global is working on their own method in the meantime. Their headset, the Ascend, is plaed to function with a variety of game consoles – including the Xbox One. You can check out a demo ...

As promised, Microsoft is officially opening up registration for its aual Edge Web Summit today. Web developers interested in going to the summit can register right now and get to experience all the action live in Seattle. While Microsoft usually holds the Microsoft Edge Web Summit in San Fransis...

Microsoft is making a massive push into the classroom to head off the advance of Google’s Chromebooks, but no matter what platform you use very often technology investment is wasted due to poor implementation at the actual coal face – the class room. One way Microsoft is trying to address this issu...

At an AI event in London, Microsoft today aounced a new program called AI for Earth which will use the power of AI to solve global environmental challenges. AI for Earth will offer non-govemental organisations and other groups access to AI tools and services and technical support to enable them...