For some time Microsoft was actively obfuscating information about the update status of apps, implementing “features” such as the removal of version numbers, last update dates and update history and also notifications of when apps have been updated. The result has been that Windows 10 Mobile users h...

We already know of two Windows Phones set to run Qualcomm’s new SnapDragon 820 processor, but the HP Elite X3 and the Alcatel Idol Pro 4 are still quite far from the market. It seems Microsoft is already ready to move on to the next big thing, with Microsoft’s Windows Phone OEM site listing support ...

Some years ago in 2011 Nokia showed off a flexible phone prototype which would allow users to interact with the phone via bending or twisting the device. It seems some of that work is still going on at Microsoft Research, with the foundation working with Austria’s Media Interaction Lab to develop a ...

In October last year Microsoft’s replacement for the Treasure Tag location tag, the Treasure Tag Plus, passed through the FCC and Bluetooth SIG and was expected to be a ounced at Microsoft’s 6th October event, but in the end never materialized. The accessory appeared to have been cancelled but in a ...

The time has come for a new batch of Red Stripe Deals from Redmond, including titles like Kids Lea ing Word Games Pro which is now half off from $1.99 to $0.99, (a game that teaches children basic word concepts to make it easier for them to lea to read), and Joining Hands 2 (down $1.49 from $3.49), ...

Microsoft is building up quite a portfolio of 3D Touch-based user interface patents, with the latest being a refinement of the so-called shy user interface elements commonly found in many operating systems. Examples of “Shy” user interfaces would be the video controls which disappear from the screen...

Microsoft Senior Technical Fellow Dave Cutler is to be honoured with a Computer History Museum Fellowship tomorrow. Cutler’s impressive body of work spans five decades and two coasts,with work ranging from developing the VMS operating system for Digital Equipment Corporation in the late ‘70s, his ce...

ASUS yesterday a ounced added three new gaming monitors to its ASUS MG Series lineup, MG248Q, MG28UQ and MG24UQ. MG248Q is a 24-inch Full HD gaming monitor with an ultra-fast 1ms response time and an incredible 144Hz refresh rate MG28UQ is a 28-inch 4K UHD monitor with a 1ms response time that is id...

Self-driving cars are the wave of the future, but currently the robotic vehicles are too expensive and not convincingly reliable enough to replace human drivers. This is primarily due to the expensive LIDAR sensors, which are both costly and unreliable, being easily influenced by strong sunlight and...

Even though the latest Snapdragon processors support 64-bit OS, Microsoft is only installing only 32-bit version of Windows 10 Mobile on their Lumia devices and offering the same for other OEMs as well. Microsoft today confirmed that soon their phones will soon have a 64-bit operating system. Earlie...

[embedded content] Microsoft’s Garage quietly started testing Word Flow for the iPhone with Windows Insiders. Just yesterday, the company allowed users to sign-up for the private beta. Today, we got our hands on the Word Flow keyboard for iOS. For those who don’t know, Word Flow was available on Win...

Microsoft’s Outlook email client is now available on Android Wear. Today, the software giant released a new update for its Outlook app for Android which introduces the new companion Android Wear app. With Outlook for Android Wear, users can check their email notifications, read new emails, reply wit...

Ally Bank, the direct banking subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc., has posted another updated its Ally Mobile Banking app for Windows Phone users, taking it to version 2.1.0.8. The Ally Bank app lets you: Deposit checks with Ally eCheck Deposit Transfer money between your Ally and non-Ally accounts Fi...

If you own a Surface Book or a Surface Pro 4, you might be glad to know that there are some new driver updates from Intel. The latest updates seem to be related to power management on the Surface devices: Intel driver update for Intel Xeon E3 – 1200/1500 v5 6th Gen Intel Core Gaussian Mixture Model ...

Microsoft today a ounced that the company is bringing native Skype voice and video calling support to Microsoft Edge on the Web. The new native integration will be available on Skype for Web, Outlook.com, Office Online, as well as OneDrive.com. Currently, Google Chrome and other browsers require a p...

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Messaging app is about to gain quite a few new features on the road to “messaging everywhere“, but the firm is still improving the experience here and there. The new Windows 10 AU insider build came with a new build of the messaging app in tow, bumping the app to version 2.15....

OneNote for Android just got updated to v15.1.6821.4825 with new features. It now allows users use OneNote application without signing-in. This will encourage new users to try the app without having to signup for Microsoft Account. What’s New: 1. We have enabled feature to use OneNote application wi...

If you use the FM radio of your Windows 10 a lot, you may want to stay away from Microsoft’s new Fast Ring for the Windows 10 A iversary Update. Microsoft yesterday released a new build that – aside from incorporating new fixes and features – came with a few u oticed bugs. Now, we’ve noted that the ...

LG a ounced its 15-inch version of LG Gram ultrabook at the CES early this year. LG Gram 15 comes with 15.6-inch screen , 0.7 inches thickness and under 1kg weight. With a super thin bezel, the LG gram fits a 15.6-inch, Full HD and IPS screen. It is made out of an i ovative magnesium alloy construct...

Last year, Terry Halvorsen, CIO for the US Department of Defense sent a memo directing all Combatant Commands, Services Agencies and Field Activities to rapidly deploy Windows 10 to improve the Department’s cybersecurity, lower the cost of IT and streamline the IT operating environment. Speaking to ...