As previously stated, the well-known Windows Recall feature is making its return, but not for everyone (more on this shortly). It’s important to note that this isn’t a minor update; it’s included in Windows 24H2, which is also referred to as Windows 11 2024. This update for personal users also introduces Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024. […]
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Strategists will find plenty to enjoy from Microsoft this September. Throughout the month, the Game Pass will introduce three new strategy games, with a special emphasis on Frostpunk 2 and Ara: History Untold—both are brand new AAA titles available on Game Pass from their launch date. Wargroove 2 Overview Wargroove 2 features a turn-based strategy format
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Microsoft was among the first to launch devices powered by Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite in May, showcasing the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11. Following this, Qualcomm has rolled out new variants of the Snapdragon X Plus, one of which we reviewed earlier this month. Recently, Roland Quandt has shared insights about
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Microsoft‘s approach for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) market seems to be evolving, as reported by The Verge on July 12th. The article suggests that Microsoft might be planning to halt console sales in the region and instead concentrate on promoting its cloud gaming services, Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, and controllers. Focus on Cloud
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Microsoft is implementing a significant policy change for its employees in China. Starting this September, iPhones will be the required device for work purposes, effectively preventing Android phones from accessing company resources. An internal memo revealed by Bloomberg News points to security concerns as the main reason for this change. Security Concerns and Google Mobile Services
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Microsoft is broadening its Phi-3 series of small language models with the launch of Phi-3-vision. Unlike its counterparts, Phi-3-vision isn't limited to text processing — it’s a multimodal model capable of analyzing and interpreting images as well. The model excels at object recognition in images This 4.2 billion parameter model is optimized for mobile devices and
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Microsoft has revealed a noteworthy relocation offer for its AI staff based in China. The company is providing these employees the option to move to countries such as the United States, Australia, and Ireland. This decision affects approximately 700 to 800 employees, primarily those working on machine learning in the Azure cloud computing division. A few
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Microsoft has recently introduced its AI assistant Copilot, and the company has integrated a dedicated Copilot button onto its latest Surface devices. This move indicates a potential future trend where laptops may commonly feature a Copilot button, especially with the rapid advancement of Qualcomm laptop chipsets designed to accelerate AI tasks. Dell Inspiron 14″ 7441 Plus
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Microsoft plans to launch a web-based Xbox mobile game store in July to circumvent app store restrictions. Initially prioritizing Microsoft's mobile games such as Candy Crush and Minecraft, the store will later incorporate partner games. Advantages of the Xbox Mobile Game Store Using this platform, players can seamlessly access their complete library, progress, and rewards across
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Microsoft‘s leaked internal communications reveal a strong emphasis on narrowing the gap with Google in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). In a 2019 email, Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott expressed serious concerns to CEO Satya Nadella and co-founder Bill Gates regarding Microsoft's lag behind Google in AI advancements. Scott admitted that Microsoft had underestimated the
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