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Bill Gates says losing to Android his "greatest mistake ever"
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Bill Gates is one of the most successful businessmen in the world—but that doesn’t mean he’s never made a mistake.
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Microsoft and Sony partner for game streaming technology
Today might be a day for the history books. Microsoft and Sony just announced a partnership to focus on innovations to "enhance customer experiences in their direct-to-consumer entertainment platforms."
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Will Apple join Microsoft and others in combating online extremist content?
Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Twitter are all joining hands as part of a new initiative to counter violent extremist and terrorist content online.
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Microsoft's Sculpt ergonomic mouse and keyboard are $30 off for today only
If you strain your hands and wrists working from a computer all day, you could benefit from these ergonomic devices.
Microsoft's HoloLens 2 takes mixed reality to a new frontier
Microsoft today unveiled its new HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset that is aiming to revolutionize the way we interact with technology.
Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to switch to iOS or Android
Though Window 10 Mobile devices are long removed from their popular days, there’s still a contingency of people out there who stuck by the platform. But all good things must come to an end. Microsoft previously announced it would stop support for Windows 10 Mobile devices on December 10, 2019, and as the date nears, it is now suggesting users to switch over to its competitors. In a new...
Long-Delayed Halo TV Series Loses Its Director
Halo will get a live TV series, but it could take a lot longer before anything actually airs. With production set to begin in early 2019, Showtime and Amblin Entertainment are once again searching for a director. Rupert Wyatt has exited the project, Showtime announced. The decision was made after Wyatt ran into a schedule conflict. He was signed on to direct the 10-episode first season...
Microsoft Slams Apple's iPad for Being Too Childish
Microsoft doesn't mind ruffling someone's feathers. Its advertisements are always taking shots at the competition, and the Redmond-based company does so in a not-so-subtle tone. The latest ad features the Surface Go and Apple's iPad. Without hesitation, Microsoft calls out the iPad for being too childish. The ad begins with a grandmother and her granddaughter walking up to a Microsoft...
E3 is Dying - and Only Publishers Benefit
Recently, Sony announced that it would be skipping E3 2019 and, presumably, 2020 and each year after. Sony is one of a number of companies pulling out of or backing away from E3 in recent years, and it seems like the writing is on the wall: E3's days are numbered. Inevitable as it might be, I think it's bad for both consumers that want details about upcoming releases, and members of the...
Surface Pro (2019) Could Feature Razor-Thin Keyboard, Patent Reveals
Microsoft's next Surface Pro will include significant upgrades. The Surface Pro 6 has a little more horsepower to work with, but the Surface Pro (2019) should include noticeable alterations in almost every area. It'll ship with a more modern appearance, a smaller bezel around the display, and USB-C connectivity. Those things are widely reported on, but now there's some information on a...