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Ahmed Mohamed has had a whirlwind week. The teen brought a “homemade” clock to school to impress his teachers, but eventually was arrested when one teacher inquired about a beeping sound. When Ahmed revealed the clock, which was enclosed...
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Microsoft might be gearing up to release a new version of the Microsoft Band, the wearable fitness tracker it launched late last year. Photos of a new version, which has been dubbed “Band 2” by media in lieu of any details from Microsoft...
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Skype appears to be stumbling a bit this morning, to the chagrin of its users. The Microsoft Skype team posted a note on its blog today alerting users that it is aware of the problem and promising to resolve the issue as quickly as...
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It must be interesting to work in a recycling plant, especially one that has mammoth companies like Microsoft providing some of the business. Some of the stuff that comes through is no doubt interesting, such as 70,000 copies of a certain...
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The flurry of good fortune stemming from an unfortunate incident continues to pour on Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old freshman student who was arrested at MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas, after his homemade clock was mistaken for a...
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The PlayStation 4 just received a price cut in Japan earlier this week. Sony reduced the price to 34,980 yen, which converts to roughly $292. Once word of the price cut hit the airwaves, everyone began wondering when Sony’s generosity...
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For those using the Fast ring in Windows 10, a brand-new build awaits. This one is build 10547 and Microsoft notes that many bugs have been patched up since 10532. There's a fair bit of tweaking that's been done as well, notably to improve...
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Microsoft turned more than a few heads when it unveiled its Xbox Elite Wireless Controller earlier this year at E3. At the time, Microsoft would only commit to a Fall release and not a specific date. However, a quick visit to the Microsoft...
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The Xbox App for Window 10 is getting some worthy new tweaks this week, including real-time updates for your Activity feed. While giving Xboxers the low-down on the new updates, Major Nelson also announced the Xbox Beta app, which will be...
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When Microsoft first announced the Surface Pro back in 2012 (it launched in early 2013), many Apple fans snickered. Here was Microsoft, releasing a somewhat thick and heavy tablet that not only had a kickstand, but also an “odd” cover that...
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Microsoft has just released a major update for the Xbox 360 that owners are going to want to download ASAP. Most of what's new isn't a surprise, as the company has been talking about the new features for the past couple of months, but...
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Are your Skype chats boring? Microsoft seems to think so and it’s launching a tool to spice things up. With the new Mojis, you can pop short clips from popular movies and TV shows into your chat. I have to admit that, while part of me...
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Microsoft is one of the countless number of companies that is aiming to make an impact on the automotive market. Rather than go the route of Apple and create its own vehicle, or lend its hand to autonomous driving, the company wants...
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We learned last month that Microsoft would be rolling out a Start menu update to Windows RT devices, and today, that update has arrived. When Microsoft’s Windows 10 FAQ was previously updated, it wasn't clear what the update would entail;...
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Remember that $15 Windows DVD Player app Microsoft's been peddling in the Windows Store? The notion that Microsoft is charging $15 for basic DVD playback software that doesn't even support Blu-ray discs is a slap in the face in and of...
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If you’re part of the Windows Insider Program, you received an update last night for build 10536 of the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview. The updated version sports several new fixes and features, including an updated Photos app.
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In one of the most highly anticipated games of the season, quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers last Thursday to kick off the National Football League (NFL) season. The first game of the...
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Back in late August, we received word that Microsoft would be holding an event in October to showcase the best it has to offer with respect to Windows 10 hardware. Today, Microsoft confirmed those intentions, announced that it will hold a...
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It appears that Microsoft has found a new mascot that it wants to stick with. About a week in advance of the Windows 10 launch, Microsoft released a couple of gifts to Windows Insiders that came in the form of some humorous wallpapers. In...
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Investors seem intrigued by the idea that Microsoft might be interested in acquiring Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), hence a modest surge in AMD's stock price. Shares of AMD spiked 14 percent to $2.10 with a lot of trading activity on Friday after reports of Microsoft's possible interest hit the...
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They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so Microsoft should be “elated” that the competition is coming to market with tablet design that look surprisingly similar to its Surface Pro 3. The iPad Pro was introduced earlier this...
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It's no secret that Cyanogen OS co-founder and CEO Kirt McMaster wants to disrupt the mobile market with what he perceives as a better version of Android. He's made comments in the past that, when repeated today, cause investors to squirm...
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