The only predictable thing about the British weather appears to be its unpredictability. Now the Met Office is hoping to improve its chances of getting forecasts correct with a supercomputer worth £1.2 billion. Built by Microsoft and funded by the UK government, the ‘world-leading supercomputer’ will provide experts more accurate warnings of severe weather. It is … Read more
As most of us probably know by now, Microsoft has been pretty busy when it comes to its own mobile apps, focusing on that more than software or devices. We’ve seen a lot of great changes to many of their useful productivity and work apps over the past years. The latest updates that they’re rolling … Read more
If you have dreamt of having a portable Xbox console in your pocket, this new Xbox Game Pass Beta app update may just make that possible. Microsoft’s new update for its game subscription app adds support for dual-screen devices, rending the Microsoft Surface Duo compatible. Yes, the Surface Duo will now let you play games … Read more
Microsoft is still considered a tech giant. It’s not going anywhere. It may not be the biggest in the mobile business but it is still very much active. Last year, it presented the Surface Duo. There is still the yet-to-be-released Surface Neo but we have no idea if it will still be continued. This early, … Read more
If you miss having an actual whiteboard to facilitate your meeting and brainstorming, the next best thing would have to be a virtual one since you’re also meeting virtually anyway. Finding a way to put ideas together and edit and re-edit what you’re talking about can be a challenge. Some of the video conferencing platforms … Read more
Video conferencing has become a worldwide staple in the last year due to the coronavirus forcing millions into their homes, but Microsoft has unveiled a new platform that brings people into the same room – even if just virtually. Called Microsoft Mesh, the application is a mix-reality system that uses the firm’s HoloLens headset, enabling … Read more
The Surface Duo may get a follow-up model. Many people may not agree to this move but we believe any new mobile device that has entered the market deserves another chance. Microsoft’s latest venture into the Android game is not as successful as expected but there are those who like the Surface Duo. It may … Read more
Microsoft has backed calls for Australia-style rules to be introduced in Europe that will force big tech companies to pay for news content. The company announced on Monday that it will join forces with four leading European media lobby groups to work on laws that mirror those in Australia. Casper Klynge, vice president of Microsoft, … Read more
Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming is almost ready. The software giant has begun testing the service through a web browser. There is no official release yet but the web version is now being tested by Microsoft employees. The public will soon get a peak and be able to enjoy game streaming. This means anyone can enjoy … Read more
The Microsoft Surface Duo isn’t exactly the best hybrid phone-tablet in the market today but it’s one of the more intriguing models we’ve seen. It offers mobile productivity even without the latest specs. The device is coming to Europe and Canada very soon, making the release a first outside the United States. The Surface Dup … Read more