Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first 512-gigabyte (GB) embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) 3.0 for next-generation mobile devices. In line with the latest eUFS […]
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Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Vol. 24 January – December 2018
The 24th edition of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) is now available. And this year, I’m thrilled to share that not only can you download the PDF, but you can also visit an online, interactive version that provides tools to filter and […]
OneDrive Message Center Updates February 1 to 28
Hi everyone, Here are the latest updates to the OneDrive service that shipped in February 2019 or coming soon in March 2019! We have some great improvements coming to the product in February 2019 and early March 2019 including: OneDrive […]
Announcing Microsoft Threat Experts
We’re excited to introduce Microsoft Threat Experts, an additional layer of expertise and optics that Microsoft customers can utilize to augment security operations capabilities as part of Microsoft 365. This new managed threat hunting service in Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection provides proactive hunting, […]
OneDrive Updated to Include Dark Theme
Microsoft had recently updated Windows 10 to include new Light and Dark Themes for the default theme for things such as the taskbar and settings app. Microsoft also included the option to integrate either the Light or Dark Themes into […]
Microsoft May Split Cortana and Windows Search in Windows 10 19H1
Some screenshots provided by Albatross, a reliable source for Microsoft news, show that the upcoming feature update for Windows 10, codenamed 19H1, may be looking to split up the Cortana integration from the Windows Search box. Cortana has always been […]
Cumulative Updates for .NET Framework for Windows 10
Up until now, Microsoft has delivered .NET Framework updates every month or so via the Windows Update service and other distribution channels. That’s all about to change. The new .NET Framework updates will roll out as Cumulative Updates, alongside the regular Windows 10 Cumulative […]
Microsoft Security Servicing Criteria for Windows
One of our goals in the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is to be more transparent with security researchers and our customers on the criteria we use for determining when we intend to address a reported vulnerability through a security […]
NVIDIA Shield Software Experience Upgrade 7.1 Now Released
When we launched SHIELD TV, we made a promise to support your device with frequent and meaningful updates.Over the years, a lot has changed. You’ve given us countless pieces of feedback which have helped make SHIELD devices what they are. […]
New Firmware Update for Surface Pro 3 (September 10, 2018)
The following updates are delivered to Surface Pro 3 devices on Windows 10 Creators Update, build 1703 or greater: You can update it through Windows Update or you can also manually update the firmware by downloading it from the Surface Pro 3 Drivers […]
What’s New in Windows 10 October 2018 Update Version 1809
You may already know that development for the most significant Windows 10 update due to arrive soon has already concluded, but now Microsoft has made the full list of features available to check out as well. The update, which was […]
Sticky Notes 3.0 for Windows 10 Has Cortana Reminders for Your Notes
At the beginning of the year, Microsoft released Sticky Notes 3.0, which brought with it many new features that made it overall a vastly superior app over its predecessor. We covered Sticky Notes 3.6 a lot in previous articles; now […]
Cortana and Alexa Integration is Live in United States
The world might not be ready for as many tech advancements as we are getting, but that isn’t going to stop corporations such as Microsoft and Amazon from at least bringing out what they think are vital changes to our […]
Advance is Now Available from Firefox Test Pilot
The web runs on algorithms. Your search results, product recommendations, and the news you read are all customized to your interests. They are designed to increase the time you spend in front of a screen, build addiction to sites and services, and […]
Bing Maps Autosuggest API GA Release
Introducing the Bing Maps Autosuggest API, the newest addition to the Bing Maps REST services. The Autosuggest API is used to return a ranked list of suggested entities based on a user’s partial query. The service can return three possible entity […]
You Can Now Customize Bing Itineraries to Make Them Your Own
Just as every person is unique, we know every trip is unique. A one-size-fits-all solution to travel is a start, but a great trip is one that caters to your interests. Earlier this year we introduced itineraries on Bing Maps […]
New ‘Propose a new meeting time’ feature in Google Calendar
Rescheduling in Google Calendar just got easier. We’re introducing a new feature that enables more efficient meeting scheduling. Now, each guest invited to a meeting can propose a new time and the organizer can easily review and accept time proposals. […]
Evolving the Firefox Brand
Say “Firefox” and most people think of a web browser on their laptop or phone, period. TL;DR, there’s more to the story now, and our branding needs to evolve.With the rapid evolution of the internet, people need new tools to […]
Introducing Web Authentication in Microsoft Edge
Today, we are happy to introduce support for the Web Authentication specification in Microsoft Edge, enabling better, more secure user experiences and a passwordless experience on the web. With Web Authentication, Microsoft Edge users can sign in with their face, fingerprint, PIN, […]
Microsoft Says No More Unexpected Update Reboots Starting from 2019
Speak to someone who doesn’t know much about tech and one of the main concerns that they’ll have is how often they have to wait around for software updates. Speak to someone who knows a lot about tech and one […]
Bing Maps Routing API knows shortest route that visits all waypoints
Often referred to as ‘the traveling salesman problem’, planning how to most efficiently travel to a number of stops is an age-old problem. It’s difficult enough to optimize the stops for a single driver or delivery person’s day, and the challenge […]
New Gmail Now Generally Available
We launched an Early Adopter Program (EAP) for the new Gmail in April to help businesses work safer, smarter, and more efficiently. We’re now making the new Gmail generally available so that more businesses can take advantage of its innovative features, like […]
Bringing Intelligence to Edge with Google Cloud IoT Edge
The internet of things (IoT) presents us with enormous opportunities to positively affect the world around us—everything from increasing air quality to easing traffic to saving water and electricity. We can measure the world in new ways that can impact […]
New brand, New Home: Where to Find Google Marketing Platform Online
When we brought together DoubleClick and the Google Analytics 360 Suite under Google Marketing Platform, we knew we had to make some changes to our websites, blogs and social media channels too. Now, the resources you’ve been reading and visiting over […]
Google Chrome 68 Will Now Mark HTTP as ‘Not Secure’
Security has been one of Chrome’s core principles since the beginning—we’re constantly working to keep you safe as you browse the web. Nearly two years ago, we announced that Chrome would eventually mark all sites that are not encrypted with HTTPS as “not secure”. […]
New Ways to Collaborate Safer, Smarter and Simpler with G Suite
Over the last decade we’ve witnessed the maturation of G Suite—from the introduction of Gmail and Google Docs to more recent advancements in AI and machine learning that are powering, and protecting, the world’s email. Now, more than 4 million […]
New Google Sign-in Screen Launching This Week
Last month, we announced a new look for the Google sign-in screen. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen delays, we’re now rolling out the new design this week, with some minor changes. Going forward, you may notice that when you sign in to your […]
Watch Google Marketing Live Keynote
Get ready for the ads, analytics, and platforms innovations live stream. Watch today at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET to learn more about Google’s latest announcements. Source: Watch the Google Marketing Live keynote
Bing Intelligent Search: Coding Answers at Your Fingertips
If you’re a developer you probably read through a lot of documentation, forums and discussions to find solutions to your coding questions, learn new programming languages or master new tools. It always takes a great deal of time and energy […]
Meet Surface Go, starting at $399 MSRP
Today, Microsoft announces Surface Go: the most portable and affordable Surface product yet. Many of us play different roles throughout the day, moving from work or school to home and everywhere in between. Our team designs every Surface to adapt to […]