Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)Searching for China’s next great Go talenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/-UYT0KPk69I/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Sundar Pichai, our CEO, with students at the Nie Weiping Go school last year. </i></p><p><br/>Six months ago, the <a href="https://deepmind.com/research/alphago/alphago-china/">Future of Go Summit</a> was held in Wuzhen, China to test the limits of what human and artificial intelligence could achieve together. China’s best players teamed up with DeepMind’s <a href="https://deepmind.com/research/alphago/">AlphaGo</a> to play Go in the country where it was invented and first played more than 3,000 years ago.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>I had watched the <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/machine-learning/what-we-learned-in-seoul-with-alphago/">earlier games</a> between Korean Go legend Lee Sedol and AlphaGo. In Wuzhen, I was again struck by how AlphaGo’s unconventional moves pushed human players into equally creative responses, creating fascinating new gameplay and sparking new momentum in the Go community. After AlphaGo’s games, people bought so many Go boards that <a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/go-board-game-in-demand-after-google-deepmind-put-it-in-the-spotlight-2016-4/?IR=T">stores were reportedly selling out</a>! The brilliance and dedication that great players like Ke Jie, Gu Li and Lian Xiao demonstrated in Wuzhen has stayed with me.</p><p>We’d like to help the next generation of Go players in China discover that same passion. So we’re supporting the <a href="http://www.nwpwq.com/">Nie Weiping Go School</a>, one of the world’s most prestigious Go-learning institutions, to hold open Go competitions for kids and young adults across China—in hope of helping to find and nurture China’s next great Go talent.</p><p>Any Go player as young as four and up to the age of 18 will be able to take part. The best players will travel to Beijing for a national contest next summer. There, they’ll play for a chance to win one of more than 200 scholarships that we will fund for promising Go talent to study at the Nie school. They’ll also play for an opportunity to test their skills against one of the world’s top-ranked players.</p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Humanity’s 3,000-year-old quest to understand the complexity of Go continues with new tools and new generations. Artificial intelligence has not diminished our passion, but only broadened our understanding of the game’s possibilities. I am certain that the Go champions of the future will embrace artificial intelligence in their quest to achieve an ever more perfect game. Let’s keep playing and let’s keep learning!<br/></p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/-UYT0KPk69I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:35:00 +0000Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:35:00 +0000The Official Google BlogWindows 10 news recap: Movies & TV gets new video editing features, Wileyfox delays Windows 10 Mobile handset release and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-news-recap-movies-tv-gets-new-video-editing-features-wileyfox-delays-windows-10-mobile-handset-release-and-more
Sun, 03 Dec 2017 21:05:19 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Generic Featured Image Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap. We are continuing the trend of our weekly “Windows 10 news recap” series where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system. Windows 10 Movies & TV app gets video editing features with new update The default […]Sun, 03 Dec 2017 21:05:19 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft news recap: Outlook.com showing ads in the inbox, Samsung debunks ‘Microsoft Edition Samsung S8’ and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-news-recap-outlook-com-showing-ads-in-the-inbox-samsung-debunks-microsoft-edition-samsung-s8-and-more
Sun, 03 Dec 2017 20:45:33 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DN-Microsoft2.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft's planned new HQ in Dublin, currently under construction." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DN-Microsoft2.jpg 620w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DN-Microsoft2-250x143.jpg 250w" sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" />Microsoft (MSFT) news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read! Wall St Journal gets pounded after suggesting finance pros drop Excel the Wall Street Journal recently published a story accusing Microsoft Excel of not keeping up with the […]Sun, 03 Dec 2017 20:45:33 +0000On MSFTMixer Create gains the ability to stream any app or game on iOS via built-in Screen Recording, now in TestFlight
https://www.onmsft.com/news/mixer-create-gains-the-ability-to-stream-any-app-or-game-on-ios-via-built-in-screen-recording-now-in-testflight
Sun, 03 Dec 2017 18:44:10 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mixer-Create-1-1022x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mixer-Create-1-1022x580.png 1022w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mixer-Create-1-250x142.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mixer-Create-1-768x436.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px" />Mixer Create is now testing the ability for users to use iOS 11's Screen Recording functionality to stream apps or games.Sun, 03 Dec 2017 18:44:10 +0000On MSFTXbox news recap: PUBG will be 30FPS despite previous claims, Destiny 2 now has a free trial and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-news-recap-pubg-will-be-30fps-despite-previous-claims-destiny-2-now-has-a-free-trial-and-more
Sun, 03 Dec 2017 18:30:47 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Xbox-One-X-Project-Scorpio-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Xbox-One-X-Project-Scorpio-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Xbox-One-X-Project-Scorpio-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Xbox-One-X-Project-Scorpio-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />our weekly Xbox news recap series, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Xbox.Sun, 03 Dec 2017 18:30:47 +0000On MSFTTim Cook expresses need for humanity & privacy at state-run internet conference in China
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/03/tim-cook-remarks-china-conference/
Sun, 03 Dec 2017 14:40:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/cook.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Tim Cook helped kick off China’s World Internet Conference today, giving a keynote address centered around privacy, security, and humanity, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-03/internet-must-have-security-humanity-apple-chief-tells-china">Bloomberg</a>. The World Internet Conference is spearheaded by the Cyberspace Administration of China and largely viewed as a way for the country to promote its version of a censored and controlled internet…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/03/tim-cook-remarks-china-conference/#more-510611" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510611&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sun, 03 Dec 2017 14:40:53 +00009to5MacWileyfox delays its Windows 10 Mobile handset launch by two weeks
https://www.onmsft.com/news/wileyfox-delays-its-windows-10-mobile-handset-launch-by-two-weeks
Sun, 03 Dec 2017 14:16:02 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile-580x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile-580x580.jpg 580w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile-165x165.jpg 165w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile-912x912.jpg 912w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile-550x550.jpg 550w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile-470x470.jpg 470w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Wileyfox-Pro-Windows-10-Mobile.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" />Wileyfox has delayed the release of its Wileyfox Pro Windows 10 Mobile device by two weeks.Sun, 03 Dec 2017 14:16:02 +0000On MSFTKGI: Apple to adopt faster circuit board tech across Apple Watch & Mac lineups in 2018
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/kgi-circuit-board-speed-improvements/
Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:45:12 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/apple-watch-series-3-red-digital-crown.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities is today out with a new investor note, obtained by 9to5Mac. In the piece, Kuo breaks down how Apple is working to integrate faster and more versatile circuit boards across its product lineup come 2018…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/kgi-circuit-board-speed-improvements/#more-510609" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510609&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:45:12 +00009to5MacFace ID not working on iPhone X after updating to iOS 11.2? A reboot should fix it
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/face-id-not-working-on-iphone-x-after-updating-to-ios-11-2-a-reboot-should-fix-it/
Sat, 02 Dec 2017 19:55:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/face-id-activation.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1536" /></div><p>Some iPhone X owners are reporting that Face ID is not working after <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/apple-releases-ios-11-2/">updating to iOS 11.2</a>, which was released this morning. The iPhone X instead shows an alert that says it is ‘unable to activate Face ID on this iPhone’. Luckily, the fix seems to be very simple – simply reboot your phone …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/face-id-not-working-on-iphone-x-after-updating-to-ios-11-2-a-reboot-should-fix-it/#more-510601" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510601&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 02 Dec 2017 19:55:24 +00009to5MacThis week’s top stories: Apple’s bad week for software bugs, an even cheaper iPad, iOS 11.2, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/top-stories-software-bugs-cheaper-ipad-more/
Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:39:59 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/top-stories.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p><strong>In this week’s top stories: </strong>A critical security hole is discovered and quickly patched in macOS, Apple officially releases iOS 11.2, an even cheaper iPad could be on the horizon, and more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest and best Apple stories. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/top-stories-software-bugs-cheaper-ipad-more/#more-510597" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510597&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:39:59 +00009to5MacNew study shows iPhone 8 & iPhone X fast charging slower than flagship Android phones
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/iphone-x-iphone-8-fast-charging-study/
Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:07:42 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/ahr0cdovl21lzglhlmjlc3rvzm1py3jvlmnvbs9jl08vnzmyoteyl29yawdpbmfsl1rhx0jlbmnobwfyay1cyxr0zxj5lunoyxjnzs1dagfydc0ymde3lmpwzw.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The iPhone X and iPhone 8 are Apple’s first smartphones to officially support fast charging with USB-C. A new study from <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/us/fastest-charging-phone,review-4933.html">Tom’s Guide</a>, however, shows the iPhone X and iPhone 8 both lag behind competing flagship Android devices in terms of fast charging capabilities…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/iphone-x-iphone-8-fast-charging-study/#more-510593" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510593&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:07:42 +00009to5MacPSA: Upgrading to macOS 10.13.1 will undo Apple’s patch for critical root vulnerability
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/macos-10-13-1-root-hole-bug/
Sat, 02 Dec 2017 14:46:34 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/macoshighsierra.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>While Apple was <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/29/macos-root-fix/">commended for its overnight fix</a> of the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/28/how-to-set-root-password/">critical macOS root security hole</a> earlier this week, updates that are developed so quickly rarely come <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/29/how-to-fix-macos-file-share/">without issues</a>. Wired this morning <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/">reports</a> that if you were running macOS High Sierra 10.13.0 when you installed the update, and then update to High Sierra 10.13.1, the security update will reverse itself…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/macos-10-13-1-root-hole-bug/#more-510591" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510591&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 02 Dec 2017 14:46:34 +00009to5MacTim Cook to attend state-run internet conference in China next week
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/tim-cook-china-cybersecurity-event/
Sat, 02 Dec 2017 14:28:04 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/china.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple CEO Tim Cook will attend China’s state-run internet conference next week. According to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-ceo-to-attend-state-run-internet-conference-in-china-1512178941">The Wall Street Journal</a>, Cook is “the most prominent executive from a U.S. company” who will be in attendance…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/tim-cook-china-cybersecurity-event/#more-510589" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510589&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 02 Dec 2017 14:28:04 +00009to5MacApple releases iOS 11.2 with date crashing fix, Apple Pay Cash included, other changes
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/apple-releases-ios-11-2/
Sat, 02 Dec 2017 09:10:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/ios-11-2-beta-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has now released iOS 11.2, bringing the fix for the repeated crashes users experienced since the date rolled over to December 2, as <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/how-to-fix-iphone-randomly-rebooting/">we reported on earlier</a> today. iOS 11.2 also includes Apple Pay Cash, for peer-to-peer payments between friends in the US, but it is not yet available to use (it will be activated OTA in a few days).</p>
<p>Download iOS 11.2 now for your iPad, iPhone and iPad touch. Go to Settings -> Software Update to install it. See a list of all the changes in iOS 11.2 after the jump …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/02/apple-releases-ios-11-2/#more-510571" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510571&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 02 Dec 2017 09:10:06 +00009to5MacOne month later: iPhone X has far exceeded my expectations [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/iphone-x-review-one-month-video/
Sat, 02 Dec 2017 07:24:57 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-space-gray-rear.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The iPhone X was a big risk for Apple, because of the removal of the Home button and its heavy reliance on gestures, but it’s clear to me that Apple succeeded in making it work. After using the iPhone X day-to-day for almost four weeks, I’ve become well-accustomed to it as my daily driver.</p>
<p>At its core, the iPhone X is basically an enhanced iPhone 8, but its reliance on gestures, significantly reduced bezels, TrueDepth Camera, and OLED display make it look, feel, and at times, perform like an entirely new device. There are other things to consider as well: the glass and metal design, and upgraded telephoto camera hardware, to name a few.</p>
<p>For as much flack as Apple has received for the iPhone X’s so-called notch, and some of the nagging issues that continue to persist throughout iOS, the release is nonetheless a remarkable achievement. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/iphone-x-review-one-month-video/#more-510227" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510227&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 02 Dec 2017 07:24:57 +00009to5MacMany iPhone users suffering from random reboots & crashes due to date/time bug affecting notifications
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/how-to-fix-iphone-randomly-rebooting/
Sat, 02 Dec 2017 06:09:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-holiday.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Just days after the huge root <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/29/macos-root-fix/">security flaw on macOS earlier this week</a>, a growing number of iPhone and iPad users are reporting serious reboot and respring issues. The problem, detailed in a growing <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/7gzntq/psa_iphone_rebootrespring_issues_megathread/">Reddit thread</a> and on <a href="https://twitter.com/niw/status/936804672735649792">Twitter</a>, seems to stem from apps that use local notifications, such as reminder applications like Headspace and Calm…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/how-to-fix-iphone-randomly-rebooting/#more-510542" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510542&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 02 Dec 2017 06:09:06 +00009to5MacReview: Ultimate Ears’ latest speaker with Alexa on Blast
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/review-ultimate-ears-speaker-alexa-blast/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:39:36 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/ultimate_ears_blast_on_countertop.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Over the past few years, Ultimate Ears has become somewhat of a household name in the world of portable speakers. Their ever-popular Boom lineup has shown that portable speakers can have excellent battery life <em>and</em> sound great. Recently they’ve taken it one step further by bringing Amazon’s Alexa to the portable speaker with their new <a href="https://bit.ly/2kg2UEB">Blast speakers</a>. Combining a smart voice assistant, with a solid Bluetooth speaker, what’s not to like?</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/review-ultimate-ears-speaker-alexa-blast/#more-510482" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510482&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:39:36 +00009to5MacApple will stop accepting 32-bit Mac apps starting January 1, 2018
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/64-bit-mac-apps/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:11:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/bootable-high-sierra-usb-install-disk1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=12012017a&1512164242">Apple’s Developer site</a> has today shared a reminder that starting January 1st, 2018 32-bit Mac apps will no longer be accepted.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/64-bit-mac-apps/#more-510523" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510523&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:11:05 +00009to5MacWindows Phone hacker updates Internals tool to unlock all Lumia Windows phones
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-phone-hacker-updates-internals-tool-to-unlock-all-lumia-windows-phones
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:26:04 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/WPI-870x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/WPI-870x580.png 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/WPI-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/WPI-248x165.png 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/WPI-768x512.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />The upcoming version 2.2 of Windows Phone Internals will have all the tools necessary for unlocking the bootloader on all modern Lumia phones.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:26:04 +0000On MSFT9to5Rewards: Last chance to enter our iPhone X giveaway
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/9to5rewards-last-chance-to-enter-our-iphone-x-giveaway/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:18:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-hero-packaging.png?w=1600" /></div><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Thanks to our sponsor <i>Caseology, 9to5Rewards will be announcing the winner of our November giveaway for the iPhone X in just a few days (Dec, 4). </i>That means this is your last opportunity to enter for a chance to win a silver 64GB iPhone X. Caseology is also throwing in a variety of cases and complimentary screen protectors to keep one lucky entrants new phone in one piece. Head below for details. </span></p>
<p class="p1"> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/9to5rewards-last-chance-to-enter-our-iphone-x-giveaway/#more-510414" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510414&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:18:20 +00009to5MacApple releases four new holiday ads promoting Apple Watch Series 3
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Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:46:03 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/apple-watch-series-3-ad.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has shared four new short holidays ads for <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-watch-series-3/">Apple Watch Series 3</a>. All of the ads are titled <em>The Gift of Go</em> and each highlight a different sport or activity along with various Apple Watch features.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/apple-watch-series-3-ads/#more-510514" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510514&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:46:03 +00009to5MacNewegg bundles a year of Office 365 and Xbox Live Gold for $80
https://www.onmsft.com/news/newegg-bundles-a-year-office-365-and-xbox-live-gold-for-80
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:12:09 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/deals.0-870x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/deals.0-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/deals.0-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/deals.0-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/deals.0-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/deals.0.jpg 920w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />Newegg is currently bundling one year of Office 365 and Xbox Live Gold together for the price of $80, accounting for more than $40 of savingsFri, 01 Dec 2017 20:12:09 +0000On MSFTNo new Redstone 4 build today due to bug with UWP apps, says Dona Sarkar
https://www.onmsft.com/news/no-new-redstone-4-build-today-due-to-bug-with-uwp-apps-says-dona-sarkar
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:05:43 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/WindowsInsider-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/WindowsInsider-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/WindowsInsider-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/WindowsInsider-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Head of the Windows Insider Program Dona Sarkar has just tweeted that a bug with UWP apps is preventing the team from releasing a new build today.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:05:43 +0000On MSFTWall St Journal gets pounded after suggesting finance pros drop Excel
https://www.onmsft.com/news/wall-st-journal-gets-pounded-after-suggesting-finance-pros-drop-excel
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:01:32 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Excel2016Data-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Excel 2016 new Data capabilities" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Excel2016Data-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Excel2016Data-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Excel2016Data-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />One CPA went as far as to respond to the article via Twitter with a declaration that, "You can have my Excel after you ripped it from my cold, dead hands." Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:01:32 +0000On MSFTThe High Five: what people searched for this weekhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/twEmUeGldRs/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Amidst allegations against prominent men in media, people were abuzz about a royal engagement and feeling generous on Giving Tuesday. Here are a few of the top search trends this week: </p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Matt Lauer and Garrison Keillor </h2><p>People are searching for media personalities Matt Lauer and Garrison Keillor this week, following their firings due to allegations of sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. People searched to find out more about Lauer and Keillor’s accusers, and details about the complaints. Following the news, search interest in Lauer’s former “Today Show” co-host Katie Couric went up 1,700 percent and interest in current co-host Savannah Guthrie went up nearly 500 percent.</p><h2>I now pronounce you prince and princess </h2><p>Prince Harry is officially off the market, now engaged to American actress Meghan Markle. In the U.S., people are wondering how it all started—the top searched question about the engagement was “Who introduced Prince Harry to Meghan?” But people in the U.K. are looking ahead to wedding day, searching to find out “Will we get a day off when Prince Harry gets married?” And everyone wants to know how much Markle’s ring will sparkle—this week’s “<a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=Engagement%20ring">engagement ring</a>” searches were all related to to Harry’s bride-to-be.</p><h2>Give a little bit </h2><p>Last week was all about eating, and this week was all about giving. People searched for organizations to donate to this Giving Tuesday—the top searched philanthropic organizations were Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill and Salvation Army. Other top questions about charity and philanthropy were “where to donate clothes,” “how to start a nonprofit” and “how to start a GoFundMe page.”</p><h2>Sneeze season </h2><p>Early estimates show that Australia's flu vaccine was only 10 percent effective at preventing the this year’s strain of the virus, leading to searches in the U.S. like “How effective is the 2017 flu vaccine?” and “What are the ingredients in a flu shot?” Earlier this week, “<a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=Flu%20shot,Flu%20symptoms">flu shot</a>” was searched 220 percent more than “flu symptoms,” as some people are still looking to get a shot—another top search was “How much is the flu shot at CVS?” Top regions searching for <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=%2Fm%2F0416v7">influenza vaccine</a> were Connecticut, North Dakota and South Dakota.</p><h2>Heads or tails?</h2><p>Search interest in “<a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=%2Fm%2F05p0rrx">bitcoin</a>” reached an all-time high in the U.S. this week, as prices peaked. But questions remain about this cryptic cryptocurrency—top searches were “What is bitcoin?” “How to buy Bitcoin” and “How to invest in Bitcoin.” Other than bitcoin, top searched cryptocurrencies were Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/twEmUeGldRs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:00:00 +0000Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogCraig Federighi says multi-user Face ID support is not on Apple’s roadmap
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/multi-user-face-id/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:58:32 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/face-id1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>A month ago, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/01/face-id-problem-one-person-only/">we commented on the fact that Face ID seemed like a step backwards</a> from Touch ID when it comes to multi-user support. Now, new comments from Craig Federighi suggest that multi-user access was never even intended for Touch ID.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/multi-user-face-id/#more-510500" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510500&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:58:32 +00009to5MacTalks at Google we fell for this fallhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/nSeY7lt8Hz8/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Editor’s Note: <a href="http://g.co/TalksAtGoogle">Talks at Google</a> is our regular speaker series that brings interesting speakers and brilliant minds from all industries and backgrounds to Google campuses. Each month, we select a few favorite talks from that month, or about a particular topic. </i></p><br/><p>In November, we cracked the code on classical music, went deep on economics and history, and soared high with a talk about Mars (and that’s not even the science-fiction part). Check out a few of our favorite Talks at Google from November.</p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Former Googler Laura Lark shares what it was like to be on the fifth HI-SEAS (Hawai'i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation) mission. Designed to study human behavior and performance, the mission helps NASA determine the individual and team requirements for long-duration space exploration missions—including travel to Mars.</p></div></div>
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https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-is-looking-for-snapdragon-845-engineers-new-device-for-2018
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:44:42 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Qualcomm-Windows-10-on-ARM.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft, Windows 10 on ARM" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Qualcomm-Windows-10-on-ARM.jpg 760w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Qualcomm-Windows-10-on-ARM-250x141.jpg 250w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" />Microsoft wants to hire a Hardware test engineer with an expertise on Qualcomm's still unannounced Snapdragon 845 processor, and the job posting also requires some experience with launching "high-volume consumer electronic products."Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:44:42 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 SDK Preview Build 17046 is now available
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-sdk-preview-build-17046-is-now-available
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:20:14 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-27-6-1032x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-27-6-1032x580.png 1032w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-27-6-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-27-6-768x432.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-27-6.png 1366w" sizes="(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px" />We’re still waiting to see if Microsoft pushes out a new Windows Insider Fast Ring build today, but in the meantime you can download and install the Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17046. The new SDK catches the software development kit up with the latest current Windows 10 Fast Ring Insider release. The SDK, like […]Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:20:14 +0000On MSFTZip up your jacket for this week’s #teampixel adventureshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/0riz-Of1Ixw/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Wondering where #teampixel went this week? Some braved the cold temperatures in Iceland’s Blue Lagoon or at Yosemite National Park, while another got toasty with (several) warm beverages. </p><p>If you have a Pixel and want to show us the world through your lens, tag your photos with #teampixel for an opportunity to be featured next.<br/></p></div></div>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/0riz-Of1Ixw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:20:00 +0000Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:20:00 +0000The Official Google BlogApple releases sixth iOS 11.2 and macOS 10.13.2 betas
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/ios-11-2-macos-10-13-2-beta-6/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:08:13 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/ios-11-2-beta-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has released the sixth beta version of iOS 11.2 beta for developers. macOS 10.13.2 beta 6 is also available for testing.</p>
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<div class="th97859651">iOS 11.2 will include <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-pay-cash/">Apple Pay Cash</a> support in addition to <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/30/sirikit-for-homepod-ios-11-2/">SiriKit for HomePod </a>which was detailed at the end of October. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/apple-announces-airplay-2-w-multi-room-support-new-social-features-in-music-more/">AirPlay 2</a> was also previously available in beta versions but disappeared in the previous beta when the HomePod delay was announced.</div>
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<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/ios-11-2-macos-10-13-2-beta-6/#more-510496" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510496&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:08:13 +00009to5MacWindows 10 SDK Preview Build 17046 now available
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2017/12/01/windows-10-sdk-preview-build-17046-now-available/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:00:59 +0000Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Windows 10 Insider Preview (Build 17046 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 17046 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from developer section on Windows Insider. For feedback and […]Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:00:59 +0000Windows BlogHere’s what’s new in Microsoft Teams for November
https://www.onmsft.com/news/heres-whats-new-in-microsoft-teams-for-november
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:00:48 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Teams-989x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Teams-989x580.png 989w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Teams-250x147.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Teams-768x450.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Teams.png 1288w" sizes="(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px" />Microsoft Teams picked up several new features to make team communication more efficient this month.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:00:48 +0000On MSFTGroove Music shuts down at the end of the month, remember?
https://www.onmsft.com/news/groove-music-shuts-down-at-the-end-of-the-month-remember
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:49:34 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Spotify-Groove-Music--864x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Spotify-Groove-Music--864x580.png 864w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Spotify-Groove-Music--100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Spotify-Groove-Music--246x165.png 246w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Spotify-Groove-Music--768x515.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px" />If you previously purchased music from the Microsoft Store or still use your Groove Music Pass subscription, you may receive an email from Microsoft explaining what to do with your music collection:Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:49:34 +0000On MSFT9to5Toys Last Call: 10.5-inch iPad Pro LTE 256GB $849, LG 60″ 4K UHDTV $600, Spotify Premium 1-yr. $99, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/9to5toys-lunch-break-ipad-pro-lg-more/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:28:18 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/9to5toys-lunch-break.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/9to5toys-lunch-break-ipad-pro-lg-more/#more-510477" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510477&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:28:18 +00009to5MacInbox ads spotted in Outlook.com, are you seeing them?
https://www.onmsft.com/news/inbox-ads-spotted-in-outlook-com-are-you-seeing-them
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:17:49 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Outlook-947x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Outlook-947x580.png 947w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Outlook-250x153.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Outlook-768x471.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px" />Microsoft may now be using inbox ads with standard Outlook.com users who are not subscribed to the Premium option bundled with Office 365.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:17:49 +0000On MSFTCall of Duty: WWII only $38 in this one day sale, act fast!
https://www.onmsft.com/news/call-of-duty-wwii-only-38-in-this-one-day-sale-act-fast
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:12:00 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Call-of-DUty-WWII-1031x580.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Call of Duty WWII on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Call-of-DUty-WWII-1031x580.jpeg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Call-of-DUty-WWII-250x141.jpeg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Call-of-DUty-WWII-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Call-of-DUty-WWII.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Call of Duty: WWII is one the big blockbuster games released this fall season, and you can get it for just $37.99 on Amazon today.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:12:00 +0000On MSFTLEGO announces new ARKit based AR Studio app, blends virtual and physical LEGO fun
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/lego-arkit-ar-studio-app-ios/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:00:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/lego-ar-studio.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>LEGO has unveiled its latest app, AR Studio, which uses Apple’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/arkit/">ARKit</a> to bring together a digital and physical LEGO experience.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/lego-arkit-ar-studio-app-ios/#more-510461" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510461&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:00:20 +00009to5MacHQ Trivia creator says lessons learned from Vine, creative constraints inspired the popular new game show app
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/hq-trivia-creator-interview/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:32:34 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/hq-trivia.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Twice a day, my afternoon and evening are punctuated by an eagerly awaited push notification inviting me to join a growing crowd of fans all over the world playing <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hq-live-trivia-game-show/id1232278996?mt=8&at=11lnIJ&ct=11lnIJ">HQ Trivia</a>, a modern take on the classic TV game show. The brief, fifteen minute games usually end for me with a “savage question” that eliminates my chance of winning a growing cash prize, but leaves me <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelSteeber/status/928447275747151872">excited</a> to try again tomorrow. The thrill of the game is no accident; it’s all part of the app’s clever design.</p>
<p><em>9to5Mac</em> asked <a href="https://twitter.com/rus">Rus Yusupov</a>, co-founder of HQ Trivia and the former social network <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/17/vine-camera-app/">Vine</a>, just what makes the new game so captivating.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/hq-trivia-creator-interview/#more-510431" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510431&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:32:34 +00009to5Mac25 million businesses now on Instagram, up 9 million since July
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/instagram-25-million-businesses/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:17:56 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/joshcohan_2016-may-11.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /></div><p>Instagram has announced that the social media service is being used by 25 million businesses (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/9to5mac/">including us!</a>) as of November. It has seen strong growth over the last few months as business users have increased by 9 million in the last four months.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/instagram-25-million-businesses/#more-510445" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510445&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:17:56 +00009to5MacGive the gift of tech: Microsoft launches 2017 holiday gift guide
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-launches-its-2017-holiday-gift-guide
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:03:00 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/gaming-1031x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/gaming-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/gaming-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/gaming-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The tech giant recently launched their 2017 holiday gift guide website, which is a series of videos explaining the top tech products and accessories from Microsoft and it's partners this holiday season.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:03:00 +0000On MSFTPUBG developer backtracks, says the game will run at 30fps at launch across all Xbox One consoles
https://www.onmsft.com/news/pubg-developer-backtracks-says-the-game-will-run-at-30fps-at-launch-across-all-xbox-one-consoles
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:51:56 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/f3aed804f2940a89b686604ac2cea96ddb5cfafa.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/f3aed804f2940a89b686604ac2cea96ddb5cfafa.png 1000w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/f3aed804f2940a89b686604ac2cea96ddb5cfafa-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/f3aed804f2940a89b686604ac2cea96ddb5cfafa-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />After saying in a previous interview that PUBG would run at 60FPS on all Xbox One consoles, Director Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene has since backtracked on his previous comments.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:51:56 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 Movies & TV app gets video editing features with new update
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-movies-tv-app-gets-video-editing-features-with-new-update
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:30:34 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Untitled-1031x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Untitled-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Untitled-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Untitled-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Although it is still accomplished via the stock Windows 10 Photos application, the Movies & TV app now features the ability to edit videos.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:30:34 +0000On MSFTWarhammer: End Times Vermintide and Child of Eden are now free with Xbox Live Gold
https://www.onmsft.com/news/warhammer-end-times-vermintide-and-child-of-eden-are-now-free-with-xbox-live-gold
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:19:41 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Xbox Live Gold subscribers now have two new games to add to their game library for free. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:19:41 +0000On MSFTiOS 11 leaves iOS devices more vulnerable to edge-case attacks, says phone-cracking company ElcomSoft
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/ios-11-security-hole-elcomsoft/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:38:04 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/ios-11.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Changes to the way that Apple protects encrypted iOS backups leave devices more vulnerable to certain types of attack, says ElcomSoft, a Russian company used by law enforcement agencies and others to access iPhones. However, it only applies if the attacker has physical access to the device and can crack the passcode.</p>
<p>The changes were deliberately introduced as part of <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/ios-11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iOS 11</a> …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/ios-11-security-hole-elcomsoft/#more-510432" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510432&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:38:04 +00009to5MacMicrosoft tests a redesigned Windows 10 People app with Fast Ring Insiders
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-tests-a-redesigned-windows-10-people-app-with-fast-ring-insiders
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:33:48 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-01-at-12.52.51-890x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-01-at-12.52.51-890x580.png 890w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-01-at-12.52.51-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-01-at-12.52.51-250x163.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-01-at-12.52.51-768x501.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px" />Windows Insiders on the Fast Ring can now test a redesigned version of the Windows 10 People app, which now looks slightly more consistent with the native Mail and Calendar appsFri, 01 Dec 2017 13:33:48 +0000On MSFTHex announces slick official Star Wars iPhone cases ahead of The Last Jedi premiere
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/hex-slick-star-wars-iphone-cases/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:00:43 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/darthvader-hex-iphone.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Hex has today announced a brand new lineup of <a href="https://www.hexbrand.com/collections/star-wars">official Star Wars cases for the iPhone X and 8/8 Plus and 7/7 Plus</a>. The cases are all made from genuine leather and offered in the company’s “Snap” form factor as well as its folio wallet and zipper case styles.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/hex-slick-star-wars-iphone-cases/#more-510362" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510362&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:00:43 +00009to5MacHappy Hour Podcast 149 | Moving with HomeKit, Apple Heart Study, and getting to the root of Mac bugs
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/happy-hour-podcast-149/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:23:17 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/happy-hour-16-9.png?w=1600" /></div><p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss moving houses with HomeKit accessories, restarting a fitness routine with Apple Watch, Apple and Stanford’s new Apple Heart Study, the brand new Pixelmator Pro Mac app, macOS High Sierra’s terrible root vulnerability and quick fix, and the history of software bugs in recent and not-so-recent years.</p>
<p>9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for<a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p>
<p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/363457313&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/happy-hour-podcast-149/#more-510422" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510422&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:23:17 +00009to5MacGlobal smartphone sales return to growth; Apple up 5.7% year-on-year in Q3 – Gartner
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/smartphone-market-share-q3-2017-gartner/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:56:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/chartoftheday_12079_smartphone_market_share_n.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>Gartner <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/17/iphone-x-sales-2018-gartner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">predicted last month</a> that global smartphone sales would return to growth next year, and its latest numbers show that this was actually achieved sooner than expected, in Q3 this year.</p>
<blockquote><p>Global sales of smartphones to end users totalled 383 million units in the third quarter of 2017, a 3 percent increase over the same period in 2016, according to Gartner, Inc. All of the top five smartphone vendors achieved double-digit growth apart from Apple …</p></blockquote>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/smartphone-market-share-q3-2017-gartner/#more-510425" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510425&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:56:20 +00009to5MacApple reportedly planning to release even cheaper 9.7-inch iPad in 2018
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/cheap-ipad-2018/
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:33:31 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-03-21-at-12-36-30-3.png?w=1500" /></div><p>In March this year, Apple introduced a <a href="http://amzn.to/2Ao9xsH">$329 9.7-inch iPad</a> for the first time. <a href="http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20171201PD205.html">Digitimes reports today</a> that the company could go even lower next year, with Apple apparently planning a new 9.7-inch iPad in the $259 price range.</p>
<p>The report says Apple wants to push this even cheaper tablet towards price conscious markets, such as industrial enterprise deployments as well as regular price-sensitive consumers.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/01/cheap-ipad-2018/#more-510417" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510417&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:33:31 +00009to5MacAnnouncing Google Play’s “Best of 2017”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/Dd6Wnof-Frs/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>To close out another great year for <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3002d92_xfn_TP_bestof2017">Google Play</a>, we’re sharing the best and most popular apps, games, music, movies, TV shows and books in 2017.</p><p>No one knows how far she can go better than “Moana,” as she landed the most popular movie of the year on Google Play. Strong female characters dominated this year’s movies chart with “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Wonder Woman” rounding out the top three. “Game of Thrones” kept “Rick and Morty” and “The Walking Dead” at bay to claim the Iron Throne for the second year in a row as the most popular TV show. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar may no longer be so “HUMBLE.” after beating out Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You,” as Google Play’s most streamed song of 2017. Kendrick’s “DNA” also holds the number three spot on this list.<br/></p><p>Nintendo’s “Super Mario Run” was the most downloaded new game of the year, but not all bubbles were burst, as “Bubble Witch 3 Saga” was closely behind at number two. And this year, we also have curated lists from our editors to help you find the best apps and games of 2017, such as “Socratic - Math Answers & Homework Help” and “CATS: Crash Area Turbo Stars,” respectively.<br/></p><p>Check out Google Play’s top five lists below for this year’s most popular content in the U.S. You can also discover the most popular lists around the world and all our editors’ choices on the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3002d92_xfn_TP_bestof2017">Best of 2017 section of the Play Store</a>.<br/></p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3002d08_apps_TP_bestof2017">Best app of 2017</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pic.photoeditor&hl=en"></a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.socratic.android&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_term%3D">Socratic - Math Answers & Homework Help</a></li></ul><h2><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3002cf2_games_bestof2017_topic_page">Best game of 2017</a><p></p></h2><ul><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zeptolab.cats.google&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars</a></li></ul><h2><a href="https://play.google.com/music/r/m/Lngg6mfskdvxdmcrfxhrvykqwiy">Top five streamed songs of 2017</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Kendrick_Lamar?id=Ag6icjgrnuaumrdrubtg5nr2xki&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Kendrick_Lamar?id=Ag6icjgrnuaumrdrubtg5nr2xki&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign"><br/></a></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Ed_Sheeran_Shape_of_You?id=Bvlmp2gv4lnc35whj5fwomyydta&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Shape of You by Ed Sheeran</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Kendrick_Lamar?id=Ag6icjgrnuaumrdrubtg5nr2xki&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">DNA. by Kendrick Lamar</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Future_FUTURE?id=Bjc45tu2clfbs2kq3fu6irkrsva&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Mask Off by Future</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Sam_Hunt_Body_Like_A_Back_Road?id=Bdepeisod3go3nidrvzti5v5bsm&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Body Like A Back Road by Sam Hunt</a><br/></li></ul><br/><h2><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3002d9e_movies_bestof2017_topic_page">Top five movies of 2017</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Moana_2016?id=_h5qmAiTnV8&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Moana</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Moana_2016?id=_h5qmAiTnV8&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign"><br/></a></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Rogue_One_A_Star_Wars_Story?id=joldJiP04hk&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Rogue One: A Star Wars Story</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Wonder_Woman_2017?id=95a2aqEAbo8&hl=en_US&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Wonder Woman (2017)</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_Vol_2?id=26BCLJ9QjHc&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Doctor_Strange_2016?id=Bme-XHo-AA4&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Doctor Strange</a><br/></li></ul><br/><h2><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3002da3_tv_bestof2017_topic_page">Top five TV shows of 2017 </a> </h2><ul><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/Game_of_Thrones?id=71Edzxe9gmo&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Game of Thrones</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/Game_of_Thrones?id=71Edzxe9gmo&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign"><br/></a></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/Rick_and_Morty?id=hmkH03AZgk0&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Rick and Morty</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/The_Walking_Dead?id=voy4-XmMACg&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">The Walking Dead</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/The_Big_Bang_Theory?id=ojP2isZpJRg&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">The Big Bang Theory</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/Doctor_Who?id=XOrPOdWv2XE&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Doctor Who</a><br/></li></ul><br/><h2><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3002da9_books_bestof2017_topic_page">Top five books of 2017</a></h2><ul><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=yng_CwAAQBAJ&source=productsearch&utm_source=HA_Desktop_US&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=PLA&pcampaignid=MKTAD0930BO1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjO_QBRC4ARIsAD2FsXPf4bvjUbY9bhIZ7Ng6H2lldIV1FNFJI7OjGwm-vRYQykjl1VpMYiMaAsL5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CK_l28Hl39cCFZOPYgod68gKtg&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=yng_CwAAQBAJ&source=productsearch&utm_source=HA_Desktop_US&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=PLA&pcampaignid=MKTAD0930BO1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjO_QBRC4ARIsAD2FsXPf4bvjUbY9bhIZ7Ng6H2lldIV1FNFJI7OjGwm-vRYQykjl1VpMYiMaAsL5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CK_l28Hl39cCFZOPYgod68gKtg&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign"><br/></a></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Stephen_King_It?id=-rUACwAAQBAJ&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">It by Stephen King</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Taran_Matharu_The_Battlemage?id=SkPjDAAAQBAJ&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">The Battlemage by Taran Matharu</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jay_Asher_Thirteen_Reasons_Why?id=tZzPnUb8ibcC&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher</a><br/></li><li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Ernest_Cline_Ready_Player_One?id=FY_HWAcm10MC&hl=en&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Ready Player One by Ernest Cline</a><br/></li></ul></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/Dd6Wnof-Frs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:05:00 +0000Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:05:00 +0000The Official Google BlogIt’s the most wonderful time of the year—Santa’s Village is back in business!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/D3zRudo5UGE/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>It’s that time of year again—<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ2CuKgyNW0">Santa Claus is coming to town</a>! We’re only 24 days away from takeoff, so Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all of the elves and reindeer are wrapping presents and readying the sleigh.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Join in the merriment, and visit Santa's Village every day through December 24 to uncover new games and holiday cheer. Learn to code the famous elf dance with Code Boogie, create original artwork in Santa's Canvas, and take part in what could be the world’s largest virtual snowball fight. (Shhh, we weren’t supposed to tell you about that one.) </p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Join the residents of the North Pole for all of these adventures and games on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.santatracker">Android</a>, iOS, and <a href="https://santatracker.google.com/village.html">Chrome</a> and be sure to visit Santa’s Village each day to celebrate <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFtb3EtjEic">the most wonderful time of the year</a>.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/D3zRudo5UGE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 01:00:00 +0000Fri, 01 Dec 2017 01:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogSpotify Windows 10 app picks up Live Tile support with latest update
https://www.onmsft.com/news/spotify-windows-10-app-picks-up-live-tile-support-with-latest-update
Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:41:25 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/spotify-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Spotify app on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/spotify-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/spotify-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/spotify-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The Windows 10 Spotify app now supports Live Tiles, which can suggest you playlists and songs you may be interested in.Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:41:25 +0000On MSFTPlay The Escapists 2 Special Edition right now on Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/play-the-escapists-2-special-edition-right-now-on-xbox-one
Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:27:39 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/escp2-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/escp2-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/escp2-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/escp2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/escp2.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The Escapists is a pretty storied franchise of games at this point, having built up a dedicated following after the first game's release. Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:27:39 +0000On MSFTSamsung clears up the mystery behind the Microsoft Edition S8 and S8 Plus
https://www.onmsft.com/news/samsung-clears-up-the-mystery-behind-the-microsoft-edition-s8-and-s8-plus
Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:23:04 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-15.27.23-1033x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-15.27.23-1033x580.png 1033w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-15.27.23-250x140.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-15.27.23-768x431.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px" />The often whispered Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus Microsoft Edition phones were never an actual productThu, 30 Nov 2017 20:23:04 +0000On MSFTMachine learning gives environmentalists something to tweet abouthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/W7CbhkboTSc/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i><b>Editor’s note: </b><a href="https://www.tensorflow.org/">TensorFlow</a>, our open source machine learning library, is just that—open to anyone. Companies, nonprofits, researchers and developers have used TensorFlow in some pretty cool ways, and we’re sharing those stories here on Keyword. Here’s one of them.</i></p><br/><p>Victor Anton captured tens of thousands of birdsong recordings, collected over a three-year period. But he had no way to figure out which birdsong belonged to what bird.</p><p>The recordings, taken at 50 locations around a bird sanctuary in New Zealand known as “Zelandia,” were part of an effort to better understand the movement and numbers of threatened species including the Hihi, Tīeke and Kākāriki. Because researchers didn’t have reliable information about where the birds were and how they moved about, it was difficult to make good decisions about where to target conservation efforts on the ground.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The team faced some unique challenges. They were starting with a small quantity of labelled data, the software would often pick up other noises like construction, cars and even doorbells, and some of the bird species had a variety of birdsongs or two would sing at the same time.</p><p>To overcome these hurdles, they tested, verified and retrained the system many times over. As a result, they have learned things that would have otherwise remained locked up in thousands of hours of data. While it’s still early days, already conservation groups are talking to Victor about how they can use these initial results to better target their efforts. Moreover, the team has seen enough encouraging signs that they believe that their tools can be applied to other conservation projects.</p><p>“We are only just beginning to understand the different ways we can put machine learning to work in helping us protect different fauna,” says Victor, “ultimately allowing us to solve other environmental challenges across the world.”</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/W7CbhkboTSc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:00:00 +0000Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogIt’s confirmed, PUBG will run at 60fps on Xbox One X, “not sure” about Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/its-confirmed-pubg-will-run-at-60fps-on-xbox-one-x-not-sure-about-xbox-one
Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:31:10 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PUBG-PGW-Announce-Art-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PUBG-PGW-Announce-Art-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PUBG-PGW-Announce-Art-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PUBG-PGW-Announce-Art-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Developer Bluehole wants PUBG to run at 60FPS on the Xbox One, but Director Brandon Greene is still not sure if the team will be able to achieve this on the standard Xbox One.Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:31:10 +0000On MSFTGet a free engraving with any Xbox Design Lab controller
https://www.onmsft.com/news/get-a-free-engraving-with-any-xbox-design-lab-controller
Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:18:20 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pizzahutxboxone-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Special Pizza Hut Xbox One Controllers" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pizzahutxboxone-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pizzahutxboxone-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pizzahutxboxone-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft is now offering free engravings to make sure your friend's Cheetos-laden fingers never mistake your controller for theirs.Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:18:20 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 Fall Creators Update gets another cumulative update with lots of fixes
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:51:07 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Featured Image Generic Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has just received a new cumulative update that should fix several issues with Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office 365 and more.Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:51:07 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft Teams Guest access for Microsoft Accounts is delayed again, apparently
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:46:47 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/All-Teams-welcome-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Teams" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/All-Teams-welcome-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/All-Teams-welcome-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/All-Teams-welcome-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />After enabling Guest Access for users with Azure AD accounts in September, Microsoft said that support for free Microsoft accounts should be available "in a few months."Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:46:47 +0000On MSFTHere’s what’s new in November for Office 365
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:26:06 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Office-365-banner-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Image of reflection on glass showing people working with Microsoft devices with "Office 365" text" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Office-365-banner-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Office-365-banner-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Office-365-banner-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The November 2017 update for Office 365 brings enterprise customers a number of new features and enhancements to security, privacy, and complianceThu, 30 Nov 2017 18:26:06 +0000On MSFTThis Week on Windows: Tips for traveling with your device and more
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/11/30/week-windows-tips-traveling-device/
Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:00:47 +0000 We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Head over here to read more about Microsoft Edge, now available for iOS and Android; check out our Windows 10 Tip on how to choose your performance and battery balance – or, keep reading for more of this week’s news! What’s new in […]Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:00:47 +0000Windows BlogDefend the Earth, play Sonic Adventure 2 with today’s Xbox One Backward Compatibility titles
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:46:31 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/screenlg1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/screenlg1.jpg 1000w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/screenlg1-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/screenlg1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />Earth Defense Force 2017 and Sonic Adventure 2 are the latest Xbox 360 games you can play on your Xbox One console.Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:46:31 +0000On MSFTDead Space 3 is now available in EA Access on Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/dead-space-3-is-now-available-in-ea-access-on-xbox-one
Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:41:13 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dead-space-3-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft, Xbox, Video Games, Dead Space, Dead Space 3" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dead-space-3-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dead-space-3-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dead-space-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dead-space-3.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />There’s another Xbox backward compatibility game title available for EA Access subscribers. This time it’s Dead Space 3, an Xbox 360 exclusive, released in 2013. Play as much as you want. Dead Space 3 is now available on EA Access. https://t.co/4em0SJitdq pic.twitter.com/KNNtc8hQBk — EA Access (@EAAccess) November 29, 2017 EA Access subscribers can now play […]Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:41:13 +0000On MSFTGet local help with your Google Assistanthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/TlDqzB3YL_8/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>No matter what questions you’re asking—whether about local traffic or a local business—your Google Assistant should be able to help. And starting today, it’s getting better at helping you, if you’re looking for nearby services like an electrician, plumber, house cleaner and more.</p><p>To get started, say “Ok Google, find me a plumber” to your Assistant on your Android phone, iPhone or voice activated speaker, like Google Home. The Assistant will then ask you a few follow up questions and you’ll get a list of some local options nearby.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In the U.S., this feature will start rolling out over the coming week, so help is just around the corner. In many cities the Google Assistant will suggest providers that have been prescreened by Google and companies like<a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com/"> </a><a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com">HomeAdvisor</a> and <a href="http://www.porch.com">Porch</a> so you can feel confident they're ready to take on the job. And if you’re in a city that doesn’t have any available guaranteed or screened providers, you’ll still get an answer from the Assistant with other nearby results.</p><p>So start planning your next big project—whether it's fixing your garage door or painting your garage door—all with your Assistant by your side.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/TlDqzB3YL_8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:30:00 +0000Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:30:00 +0000The Official Google BlogPoly API: 3D objects on demandhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/slZk9SlXdmg/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Today we're making it even easier for developers to find and use 3D objects and scenes for their VR and AR apps with the Poly API.</p><p><a href="https://poly.google.com">Poly</a> lets creators and developers browse, find, and download 3D objects and scenes for use in their apps. It’s fully integrated with <a href="https://vr.google.com/blocks/">Blocks</a> and <a href="https://www.tiltbrush.com/">Tilt Brush</a>, and even allows you to upload your own models, so there are plenty of options to choose from.</p><p>We want to make the process of finding the right 3D assets for your projects faster and more flexible. With the new <a href="https://developers.google.com/poly">Poly API</a>, you can access our growing collection of Creative Commons 3D assets and interact directly with Poly to search, download, and import objects dynamically across desktop, mobile, virtual reality, and augmented reality.</p><p>If you’re using Unity or Unreal Engine to develop your apps, we also created the <a href="https://developers.google.com/poly/reference">Poly Toolkit</a>, an evolution of <a href="https://blog.google/products/google-vr/showcase-your-art-new-ways-tilt-brush-toolkit/">Tilt Brush Toolkit</a>. With it, you can import 3D objects and scenes from Poly directly into a project, thanks to the API.</p><p>And with samples for both <a href="https://developers.google.com/poly/develop/android">ARCore</a> and <a href="https://developers.google.com/poly/develop/ios">ARKit</a>, our developer site provides you with everything you need to use Poly assets in your AR experiences.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Starting today, you can find all types of assets for your applications, and easily search for remixable, free assets licensed under a Creative Commons license by keyword, category, format, popularity or date uploaded. You can even filter by model complexity, or give people a personalized experience by letting them sign into your app with their Google account to access any assets they’ve uploaded or liked on Poly.</p><p>Ready to get started? Visit <a href="https://developers.google.com/poly/">our developer page</a> to see instructions on how to use the API and download our sample apps and toolkits or read more on the <a href="https://developers.googleblog.com/2017/11/getting-started-with-poly-api.html">Google Developer blog</a>. </p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/slZk9SlXdmg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogData Journalism Awards 2018: call for entrieshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/XsCxy1THs-Q/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Data Journalism—the skill of combining reporting with data—is becoming an increasingly important part of every journalist’s toolkit. That’s not just anecdotal: a <a href="https://blog.google/topics/journalism-news/data-journalism-2017/">recent study</a> commissioned by the Google News Lab found that half of all news outlets have at least one dedicated data journalist.</p><br/><p>So, for the seventh consecutive year, we’re proud to support the 2018 <a href="https://www.datajournalismawards.org/">Data Journalism Awards</a>.</p><p>These are the only global awards recognizing work that brings together data, visualization and storytelling. It’s a part of our commitment to <a href="https://newslab.withgoogle.com/">supporting innovative journalism</a> around the world.</p><br/><p>Data journalists, editors and publishers are encouraged to submit their work for consideration using <a href="https://www.datajournalismawards.org/apply/">this form</a> by March 29, 2018. But don’t get too comfortable with that deadline, early applications are encouraged. </p><br/><p>Last year there were 573 entries from 51 countries across five continents. <a href="https://www.datajournalismawards.org/past-winners/">Past winners</a> of the $1,801 prizes include include BuzzFeed, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, FiveThirtyEight, ProPublica, and La Nación, as well as smaller organizations such as Rutas Del Conflicto, Civio Foundation and Convoca. And if you’re wondering why the prize is $1,801, It’s because William Playfair invented the pie chart <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/magazine/who-made-that-pie-chart.html">in 1801</a>.</p><br/><p>Aimed at newsrooms and journalists in organizations of all sizes, the 2018 awards will recognize the best work in <a href="https://www.datajournalismawards.org/categories/">key categories</a>, including:</p><ul><li>Data visualization of the year<br/></li><li>Investigation of the year<br/></li><li>News data app of the year<br/></li><li>Data journalism website of the year<br/></li><li>Best use of data in a breaking news story, within first 36 hours<br/></li><li>Innovation in data journalism<br/></li><li>Open data award<br/></li><li>Small newsrooms (one or more winners)<br/></li><li>Student and young data journalist of the year<br/></li><li>Best individual and team portfolio</li></ul><p>The competition is organized by the <a href="https://www.globaleditorsnetwork.org/">Global Editors Network</a>: a cross-platform community of editors-in-chief and media professionals committed to high-quality journalism, with the support of Google and the Knight Foundation. </p><br/><p>The Data Journalism Awards offer another way to foster innovation by partnering with the news industry, in addition to our efforts with the <a href="https://www.digitalnewsinitiative.com/">Digital News Initiative</a>. A <a href="https://www.datajournalismawards.org/jury/">jury of peers</a> from the publishing community will decide on the winners.</p><br/><p>Winners will be announced in May 2018 at a ceremony in Lisbon. Good luck!</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/XsCxy1THs-Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogPlease Welcome Diane Bryant to Google Cloudhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/TmuNiPEGMIo/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>I am happy and excited to announce that Diane Bryant, former Group President at Intel, will be joining Google Cloud as our Chief Operating Officer. I can’t think of a person with more relevant experience and talents. She is an engineer with tremendous business focus and an outstanding thirty-year career in technology.</p><p>Most recently, Diane was head of Intel’s Data Center Group, which generated $17 billion in revenue in 2016. Over her five years as Group President, Diane expanded the business to additionally focus on pervasive cloud computing, network virtualization and the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions. Previously, Bryant was Intel’s Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, where she was responsible for corporate-wide information technology solutions and services. </p><p>Diane serves on the board of United Technologies. Throughout her career, Diane has worked to mentor and sponsor women in technology.</p><p>Google Cloud is the most technologically advanced, most highly available, and most open cloud in the world. We are growing at an extraordinary rate as we enable businesses to become smarter with data, increase their agility, collaborate and secure their information. Diane’s strategic acumen, technical knowledge and client focus will prove invaluable as we accelerate the scale and reach of Google Cloud.</p><p>I am personally looking forward to working closely with Diane Bryant as we enter what promises to be a great 2018 for Google Cloud.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/TmuNiPEGMIo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogMicrosoft Edge now available for iOS and Android
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:15:57 +0000In October, we introduced Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android in preview, in response to your request to make Microsoft Edge work well with your phones. A special THANK YOU goes out to each of you—hundreds of thousands of you—who downloaded, test-drove, and sent feedback on the preview apps. Your ideas and passion have contributed […]Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:15:57 +0000Windows BlogIntroducing AIY Vision Kit: Make devices that seehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/9qwr9mq9M5o/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Earlier this year, we kicked off AIY Projects to help <a href="https://blog.google/topics/machine-learning/aiy-voice-kit-inspiring-maker-community/">makers experiment</a> with and learn about artificial intelligence. Our first release, <a href="https://aiyprojects.withgoogle.com/voice#project-overview">AIY Voice Kit</a>, was a huge hit! People built many amazing projects, showing what was possible with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=AIY+projects">voice recognition in maker projects</a>.</p><p>Today, we’re excited to announce our latest AIY Project, the <a href="https://aiyprojects.withgoogle.com/vision">Vision Kit</a>. It’s our first project that features on-device neural network acceleration, providing powerful computer vision without a cloud connection. </p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The provided software includes three TensorFlow-based neural network models for different vision applications. One based on <a href="https://research.googleblog.com/2017/06/mobilenets-open-source-models-for.html">MobileNets</a> can recognize a thousand common objects, a second can recognize faces and their expressions and the third is a person, cat and dog detector. We've also included a tool to compile models for Vision Kit, so you can train and retrain models with TensorFlow on your workstation or any cloud service.</p><p>We also provide a Python API that gives you the ability to change the RGB button colors, adjust the piezo element sounds and access the four GPIO pins.</p><p>With all of these features, you can explore many creative builds that use computer vision. For example, you can:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p>Identify all kinds of plant and animal species</p></li><li><p>See when your dog is at the back door</p></li><li><p>See when your car left the driveway</p></li><li><p>See that your guests are delighted by your holiday decorations</p></li><li><p>See when your little brother comes into your room (sound the alarm!)</p></li></ul><h2>Where can you get it?</h2><p>AIY Vision Kit will be available in stores in early December. Pre-order your kit today through <a href="http://www.microcenter.com/site/content/Google_AIY.aspx?ekw=aiy&amp;rd=1">Micro Center.</a></p><p>** Please note that full assembly requires Raspberry Pi Zero W, Raspberry Pi Camera and a micro SD card, which must be purchased separately.</p><h2>We're listening</h2><p>Please let us know how we can improve on future kits and show us <a href="https://blog.hackster.io/building-voice-controlled-objects-with-googles-aiy-projects-voice-kit-352d3272cede">what you’re building</a> by using the #AIYProjects hashtag on social media.</p><p>We’re excited to see what you build!</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/9qwr9mq9M5o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:17:00 +0000Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:17:00 +0000The Official Google BlogThe new maker toolkit: IoT, AI and Google Cloud Platformhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/mahyAbaZCaU/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Voice interaction is everywhere these days—via phones, TVs, laptops and smart home devices that use technology like the <a href="https://assistant.google.com/">Google Assistant</a>. And with the availability of maker-friendly offerings like <a href="https://aiyprojects.withgoogle.com/voice">Google AIY’s Voice Kit</a>, the maker community has been getting in on the action and <a href="https://developers.googleblog.com/2017/08/aiy-projects-update-new-maker-projects.html">adding voice to their Internet of Things (IoT) projects</a>.</p><p>As avid makers ourselves, we wrote an <a href="https://aiyprojects.withgoogle.com/voice/#makers-guide-4-2--google-actions-particle-photon-via-dialogflow">open-source, maker-friendly tutorial</a> to show developers how to piggyback on a Google Assistant-enabled device (Google Home, Pixel, Voice Kit, etc.) and add voice to their own projects. We also created <a href="https://github.com/google/voice-iot-maker-demo/">an example application</a> to help you connect your project with GCP-hosted web and mobile applications, or tap into sophisticated AI frameworks that can provide more natural conversational flow.</p><p>Let’s take a look at what this tutorial, and our example application, can help you do.</p><h2>Particle Photon: the brains of the operation</h2><p>The <a href="https://www.particle.io/products/hardware/photon-wifi-dev-kit">Photon microcontroller from Particle</a> is an easy-to-use IoT prototyping board that comes with onboard Wi-Fi and USB support, and is compatible with the popular <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/">Arduino</a> ecosystem. It’s also a great choice for internet-enabled projects: every Photon gets its own webhook in <a href="https://www.particle.io/products/platform/particle-cloud">Particle Cloud</a>, and Particle provides a host of additional integration options with its web-based IDE, JavaScript SDK and command-line interface. Most importantly for the maker community, Particle Photons are super affordable, starting at just $19.</p></div></div>
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Users interact with apps for the Assistant through a conversational, natural-sounding back-and-forth exchange, and your Action passes those user requests on to your app. </p></li><li><p><a href="https://dialogflow.com/">Dialogflow</a> (formerly API.AI) lets you build even more engaging voice and text-based conversational interfaces powered by AI, and sends out request data via a webhook.</p></li><li><p>A server (or service) running Node.js handles the resulting user queries. </p></li></ul><br/><p>Along with some sample applications, our guide includes a Dialogflow agent, which lets you parse queries and route actions back to users (by voice and/or text) or to other applications. Dialogflow provides a variety of interface options, from an easy-to-use web-based GUI to a robust Node.js-powered SDK for interacting with both your queries and the outside world. In addition, its powerful machine learning tools add intelligence and natural language processing. Your applications can learn queries and intents over time, exposing even more powerful options for making and providing better results along the way. (The recently announced <a href="https://cloudplatform.googleblog.com/2017/11/introducing-Dialogflow-Enterprise-Edition-a-new-way-to-build-voice-and-text-conversational-apps.html">Dialogflow Enterprise Edition offers greater flexibility and support to meet the needs of large-scale businesses.</a>)</p><h2><br/>Backend infrastructure: GCP </h2><p>It’s a no-brainer to build your IoT apps on a <a href="https://cloud.google.com/">Google Cloud Platform</a> (GCP) backend, as you can use a single Google account to sign into your voice device, create Actions on Google apps and Dialogflow agents, and host the web services. To help get you up and running, we developed two sample web applications based on different GCP technologies that you can use as inspiration when creating a voice-powered IoT app:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><b>Cloud Functions for Firebase</b>. If your goal is quick deployment and iteration, <a href="https://firebase.google.com/docs/functions/">Cloud Functions for Firebase</a> is a simple, low-cost and powerful option—even if you don’t have much server-side development experience. It integrates quickly and easily with the other tools used here. Dialogflow, for example, now allows you to drop Cloud Functions for Firebase code directly into its graphical user interface.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b>App Engine</b>. For those of you with more development experience and/or curiosity, <a href="https://cloud.google.com/appengine/">App Engine</a> is just as easy to deploy and scale, but includes more options for integrations with your other applications, additional programming language/framework choices, and a host of third-party add-ons. App Engine is a great choice if you already have a <a href="https://cloud.google.com/nodejs/">Node.js application</a> to which you want to add voice actions, you want to tie into more of Google’s <a href="https://cloud.google.com/products/machine-learning/">machine learning</a> services, or you want to get deeper into <a href="https://cloud.google.com/iot-core/">device connection and management</a>.</p></li></ul><br/><h2>Next steps</h2><p>As makers, we’ve only just scratched the surface of what we can do with these new tools like IoT, AI and cloud. Check out our <a href="https://aiyprojects.withgoogle.com/voice/#makers-guide-4-2--google-actions-particle-photon-via-dialogflow">full tutorials</a>, and grab the code <a href="https://github.com/google/voice-iot-maker-demo/">on Github</a>. With these examples to build from, we hope we’ve made it easier for you to add voice powers to your maker project. For some extra inspiration, check out what other <a href="https://developers.googleblog.com/2017/08/aiy-projects-update-new-maker-projects.html">makers have built with AIY Voice Kit</a>. And for even more ways to add machine learning to your maker project, check out the <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/machine-learning/introducing-aiy-vision-kit-make-devices-see/">AIY Vision Kit</a>, which just went on <a href="http://www.microcenter.com/site/content/Google_AIY.aspx?ekw=aiy&amp;rd=1">pre-sale</a> today.</p><p>We can’t wait to see what you build!</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/mahyAbaZCaU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:00:00 +0000Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogFly the skies with Red Bull Air Race and Daydreamhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/8E8OVtRrJyE/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Grab a Daydream headset and get ready to jump into the cockpit of one of the world’s fastest motor sports in virtual reality: <a href="https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-air-race-indianapolis">The Red Bull Air Race</a> World Championship, a time trial using planes to race a low-level slalom track marked by 25-meter-high, air-filled pylons. It’s fast, exciting, and requires nerves of steel to win. The lightweight race planes hit speeds up to 370 kph while enduring forces of up to 10G. This combination of high speed, low altitude and extreme maneuverability makes the sport accessible only to the world's most exceptional pilots. But with<a href="https://vr.google.com/daydream/smartphonevr/"> Daydream</a>, Google’s platform for high-quality, mobile VR, you can now get right into the air-racing action—both live and on demand.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>If you want to join Yoshihide and the other pilots in the cockpit, just download the “Red Bull Air Race LIVE VR App” in the <a href="https://goo.gl/UXEFhM">Google Play Store</a>, drop your Pixel or any other Daydream-ready phone into the headset and get started. See you at the 2018 World Championship.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/8E8OVtRrJyE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogNovartis unveils a new app to empower people with blindness and/or severe visual impairment
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 08:00:33 +0000Novartis partners with Microsoft to deliver ViaOpta Hello app, to help those who are blind or severely visually impaired experience the world around themThu, 30 Nov 2017 08:00:33 +0000Windows BlogMeet Datally, a new way to understand, control and save mobile datahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/WlhP6g3NVNI/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Mobile data is expensive for many people around the world. And what’s worse, it’s hard to figure out where it all goes. That means you're never just chatting, playing games or watching videos on your phone—you're also anxiously keeping an eye on how long your data will last.</p><p>That’s why we built Datally, an app that helps you understand, control and save data. With Datally, you can save more and do more with your data.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We also heard from Humza Arshad, a British-Pakistani comedian and member of YouTube’s “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/yt/creators-for-change/">Creators for Change</a>” program. He uses humor on his YouTube channel to break down stereotypes about Muslims, prevent radicalization of young people—and get big laughs at the same time.</p><p>Humza is one of many creators using online platforms like YouTube to foster belonging, tolerance and understanding in unique ways. In fact, it was through recognizing YouTube’s ability to foster communities that we started Creators for Change last year. This global initiative supports creators who use their YouTube channels to tackle social issues and promote awareness, tolerance and empathy.<br/></p><p>YouTube is also a growth engine for creators. For a start, it helps artists like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TanishaWildaWilliams">Ace Tee</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPX43SfFu0A">Marina Satti</a> reach a global audience, regardless of what language they sing in or where they come from. But the platform is also a unique tool for small businesses, like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MultiNini56">Nicole Tonnelle</a>, the French beautician who has built her brand on top tips to look magnifique. She’s 65, but age is nothing but a number—just like 7 million, the number of views on her channel. The growth of her audience shows that today, it’s easier than ever for educators, artists and entrepreneurs to build a business.<br/></p><p>Alongside the event, we hosted a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/yt/space/">YouTube Space</a> Pop-up—the first time in Belgium, after earlier outings in Rome and Stockholm. YouTube Spaces are places for creators to come together to collaborate, create and connect with one another. In a dedicated space at the BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts, hundreds of YouTube creators came together to polish their skills, establish new relationships, and produce content, while taking in workshops on topics from production fundamentals like lighting and lenses, to ideation and brand management.<br/></p><p>Finally, there’s the cultural impact of YouTube: Institutions like the city of Mantova, the Berliner Philharmoniker, Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Castles of the Loire Valley are all sharing their treasures online, making this important heritage easier for anyone to explore. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/britishpathe">British Pathé</a> has made 85,000 archive films available on YouTube, along with films from national audiovisual institutes across Europe, so history buffs and nostalgia enthusiasts have plenty to watch.<br/></p><p>For these creators, the YouTube platform is their global stage. Everyone who uploads their video to YouTube has access to a global audience of more than 1.5 billion monthly viewers in 90 countries. Creators use YouTube to amplify their voice, build their business, and share their passions with diverse communities around the world. As Justine Ryst, YouTube’s Southern Europe Partnerships Director, said: “Europeans are using YouTube to turn their creativity into a career.” And Europe on Stage is the perfect occasion to inspire the next generation of YouTube talent.<br/></p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/VnUkIXfPy5k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 20:15:00 +0000Wed, 29 Nov 2017 20:15:00 +0000The Official Google BlogAn eye fit for Libertyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/PM5yVMuQ8zk/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Fourteen weeks into my wife Ashleigh’s pregnancy, she woke up one night and said, “we are having a girl, and we are going to name her Liberty.” A few months later, she turned out to be right—as she often is. </p><p>Ashleigh’s pregnancy was without complication. However, at only one week old, Liberty was diagnosed with Bilateral Microphthalmia, a rare eye condition. She needed a prosthetic eye to assist with facial growth, which meant we needed to find an ocularist, someone who specializes in the crafting and fitting of prosthetic eyes. What ensued was two years of ups and downs for Liberty and eventual hopelessness for us, as the eyes Liberty got after the first year weren’t fitting properly, and caused her extreme pain. During one dreadful appointment, Liberty was fitted with a mismatched eye that was bulging out of her head. After a silent four-hour drive back home with Ashleigh in tears and myself full of anger and determination, I decided I was going to start making Liberty's eye for her.</p><p>That night, I started searching on Google for tools and supplies I would need, and videos from people in the field to study. Eventually I found the most useful tool in my training—YouTube—and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNUo76bjmpY">a video posted by John Pacey-Lowrie</a>, a renowned ocularist from the U.K. He had posted a couple of clips from his clinic detailing his unique method of eye-making, which borrowed techniques dentists use to make prosthetic teeth. John used YouTube to broadcast his technique and attract more talent into the ocularist field. It was his videos, and later apprenticeship, that took my training to the next level.</p><p>Late one night, I walked in from the garage and presented Ashleigh with “the eye,” the best one I’d made a year of attempting John’s technique. Ashleigh was my only quality control at the time, and she examined the eye closely before finally giving me the greenlight to try it on Liberty the next day.</p><p>Sure enough, the eye not only fit, but looked great.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The more I worked on Liberty’s eyes, the more I thought about helping other people in need. I didn’t want anyone to go through the pain our family did. Learning this craft went from being a necessity to a passion to an entirely new career.</p><p>Which is what we’re doing now. Ashleigh and I have recently opened our own clinic, <a href="https://www.oculusprosthetics.com/">Oculus Prosthetics</a>, where our patients are young children and adults alike. We treat those with Liberty’s condition, as well as patients with retinoblastoma and other eye traumas. I’m also borrowing a page from John’s playbook and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4eChrGPIituzaj8qL_4Ug">sharing what I’ve learned on YouTube</a>, to help other patients and parents of children in need.</p><p>As a parent, you want your kids to look and feel as normal as possible. Liberty remains an extraordinarily empathetic little girl who blows us away daily with her strength and enthusiasm for life, despite all the challenges she has faced. Liberty loves meeting friends just like her, and especially loves bragging about the eye her father made her.</p></div></div>
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<div class="rich-text"><p>I started at Google in 2012 through the acquisition of <a href="https://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/google-quickoffice-get-more-done.html">Quickoffice</a> and began working on the <a href="https://www.google.com/docs/about/">Google Docs</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/drive/using-drive/">Drive</a> teams. I found it interesting that team members used Docs during video conference calls to present information and convey ideas. Documents don’t always lend themselves to visual or free-form expression easily, like design discussions or walking through the flow of a process.<br/></p><p>I am a visual thinker and prefer to sketch notes or “express” an idea by showing it. This made me think that there had to be a better way to share visual ideas across geographies when conferencing.</p></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>How did your team come up with the idea for Jamboard?</h2><p>In 2013, Barine Tee—a fellow software engineer—and I entered a Google Hackathon competition. We tossed around submission ideas over lunch, and decided on a collaborative, drawing app for tablets that brings real-time visual brainstorming directly into meetings. We built a prototype that same day.</p><h2>Did you win the hackathon?</h2><p>We came in second place to a team that built a travel-planning app. Guess you can’t beat vacations! But in spite of this, it helped us solicit early feedback on how to improve the app.</p><h2>How did Jamboard get started as an official project?</h2><p>After the hackathon, Barine and I continued pursuing Jamboard on the side. We both work in New York City, but he lives in Pennsylvania and has a long commute. Because of this, we fittingly iterated on the prototype while commuting. Most might see this geography constraint as a hindrance, but it actually was the opposite for us. We collaborated through the app despite being in different states. It forced us to fix bugs faster because we depended on the app to move our idea along.</p><br/><p>It was around this same time that Google created an internal team focused on the future of work. The <a href="http://news.gallup.com/reports/199961/7.aspx">rise of remote workers</a> and technologies like <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/how-machine-learning-g-suite-makes-people-more-productive/">machine learning</a> in the workplace are creating new opportunities for collaboration and creativity tools. Jamboard felt like a natural fit for the project. Over the course of 3 years, our project and team grew from two employees to more than 40.</p><h2>Tell us how your team refined Jamboard.</h2><p>We continued to focus on solving real problems for teams. Users shared feedback that they needed a bigger screen for more natural expression and easier workflows, so we evolved our solution to move beyond just a tablet app and began to think about hardware.</p><p>Hardware is hard, but we knew that in order to make an effective digital whiteboard, it has to feel like you’re drawing on an actual whiteboard—a tool with very low latency, or lag, when you write. To make this a reality, we went back to the drawing board and built Jamboard as a hardware appliance from the ground up, baking design, software and hardware into one experience.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>How does Jamboard and G Suite help teams be more creative?</h2><p>With G Suite, we’re focused on helping teams maximize their creative output, and unveiling work that historically lives within the confines of formal presentations and email attachments. That’s why we invented cloud-first tools like Docs and Slides, so you can collaborate instantly from anywhere. And Hangouts Meet and Chat, so you can share your idea face-to-face or through group messaging.</p><p>With Jamboard, you can sketch ideas as they come to you and watch your colleagues tackle a problem no matter where they are, as they would on a whiteboard in a single room. And companies are already using Jamboard in creative ways. For example, Instrument uses Jamboard <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/save-thought-how-instrument-uses-jamboard-capture-and-share-ideas/">to create and present creative projects to clients</a>, and larger companies, like Dow Jones and Spotify, use Jamboard in their workflows to make bring their ideas to life and make meetings more effective.</p><h2>What role do you think artificial intelligence has in helping businesses be more productive? </h2><p>I think we're headed toward a future where your productivity tools become intuitive and intelligent enough to help you go from ideas to action quickly. We think machine intelligence can help teams eliminate time spent on mundane tasks, like manually scheduling meetings. But it can also help surface and format content, so we spend more time executing on ideas and making them better.</p><p>These are exciting opportunities that we look forward to exploring with Jamboard.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/d3ojDHUXfhs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogEmpowering changemakers with Daydream Impacthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/ki6KSn_hdEg/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>It’s one thing to read a news report about polar ice caps melting, but it’s another to hear the wind whipping against a towering glacier as you watch huge chunks of ice break off and tumble into the water below. With VR video, it’s possible to experience things that are rare or places that are far away or even impossible to get to. And short of actually being there, there’s no better way to understand the great challenges and opportunities of our world. Virtual reality can help people learn more and feel a part of important but distant problems.</p><p>Awareness is the first step toward driving social change, but organizations and changemakers often lack the resources or knowledge to use VR to shine a light on the causes they care about. That’s why we’re launching <a href="http://vr.google.com/daydream/impact">Daydream Impact</a> to help organizations, creators, and changemakers make their programs even more powerful using virtual reality.</p><p>Daydream Impact focuses on three common bottlenecks we have identified: a lack of training on how to create VR video, difficulties accessing camera equipment and tools to showcase their content, and little exposure to how VR has been used creatively to tackle big challenges.</p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>To help provide changemakers with training, we’ve created a VR filmmaking course on <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/360-vr-video-production">Coursera</a>, which anyone can take. The course begins by outlining basic hardware requirements and pre-production checklists, and it shares tips for getting the best VR footage including best practices from other creators. The training also covers all the post-production work required to create the video and concludes with guidance on how to publish and promote the video.</p>Second, we’re launching a loaner program to give qualified projects access to equipment to capture and showcase VR pieces—this means a <a href="https://vr.google.com/jump/">Jump Camera</a>, an <a href="https://edu.google.com/expeditions/#get-started">Expeditions kit</a>, Google Daydream View and a Daydream-ready phone. Similar to our <a href="http://vr.google.com/jump/start">Jump Start</a> program for creators, organization leaders will be able to <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFsM5l_VUV4PgyxjqelwcfymiBi9iQYJiuQJl1kLbUTaN4FQ/viewform?usp=sf_link">apply for the program</a>. Successful applicants will have six months to capture and refine their work and showcase it to their stakeholders.</div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We've been working with several organizations to help shape and refine this program, and they've already created VR content and programs that’s helping them advocate for their causes: </p><ul><li><p><a href="http://harmonylabs.org/vr-action-lab">Harmony Labs</a> partnered with media makers, researchers, and other experts to create three VR anti-bullying pieces and pilot these experiences in schools, ultimately creating a toolkit to highlight learnings about using VR for social impact.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.springbokcares.org/">Springbok Cares</a> worked with Daydream Impact to study how VR can reduce anxiety for cancer patients during treatment, and how to integrate large-scale VR programs into hospital environments. At the same time, they also launched a program to provide virtual reality entertainment to hospital patients and staff.</p></li><li><p><a href="http://vr.google.com/daydream/impact/congo">Eastern Congo Initiative</a> partnered with Daydream Impact to create a VR film and Expeditions that explore the struggles in the Congo and the resilience of its people. Through these platforms, ECI offers policymakers, donors and students an immersive experience and an emotional connection to the cause. By doing so, ECI believes that these partnerships, education efforts and advocacy will inform and inspire change for the Congolese people.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqwIkel1AKs&list=PLOl-P5ZJiqFvBtY0XsuGwm6sdFdHSlPCR&index=1">The Rising Seas project</a> and oceanographer Juliette Finzi Hart are leveraging 360 videos, depth maps and VR simulations to let people experience their future coastlines now, believing that allowing people to see the future they want to be will inspire them to take action—today.</p></li></ul></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We’ll share more on upcoming projects and case studies in 2018 with World Wildlife Fund & Condition One, UNAIDS, the International Committee of the Red Cross, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Protect our Winters, and Novo Media.</p><p>It’s our hope that Daydream Impact will help organizations tell their stories more effectively, or even change the way they operate, using VR. In a world full of information, virtual reality can help advocates inspire, connect, and bring change.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/ki6KSn_hdEg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogTackling the "homework gap" with the National AfterSchool Associationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/BGR_Zexj5GQ/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Editor’s note: We’re providing a $500,000 grant to support the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) as a part of our ongoing commitment to help underserved communities deliver on the promise of educational technology. In this post, Gina Warner, president and CEO of the National AfterSchool Association, describes how we’re helping students access the technology they need to learn and grow beyond classroom walls. </i></p><br/><p>Learning doesn’t stop after the school bell rings. Students actually spend <a href="http://www.p21.org/news-events/p21blog/1682-the-8020-rule-changing-mindsets-about-the-where-of-learning">80 percent</a> of their time outside of a classroom, where they develop essential skills by trying out new hobbies, forming important relationships and completing their schoolwork. But there’s a big issue here: While a majority of teachers <a href="http://www.kajeet.net/resources">increasingly</a> assign homework that requires the internet, <a href="http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/04/20/the-numbers-behind-the-broadband-homework-gap/">millions</a> of students—primarily those from low-income and rural communities—don’t have access at home. This is known as “the homework gap” and it’s causing too many students to <a href="http://www.cosn.org/digital-equity-action-toolkit-february-2016">fall behind</a>. </p><br/><p>We believe that afterschool programs can play a big role in closing this gap, but they often need more support and guidance in order to do so. That’s why we’re so thrilled that Google is stepping up to provide this grant to support the 4 million students our members serve.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>For 30 years, the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) has supported more than 520,000 people who are there for students during out-of-school hours: the professionals who keep kids engaged, help them do their homework, and make sure they're safe and supported. Through a new $500,000 grant from Google, we’ll help to make sure that afterschool professionals and their students have access to the technology they need. We're proud to build on the work of <a href="https://edu.google.com/giving/dynamic-learning-project/?modal_active=none">Google's Dynamic Learning Project</a> and <a href="https://grow.google/">Grow with Google</a> to provide educators—including those outside of traditional classroom settings—with the skills, trainings and resources they need to help tackle the homework gap. </p><br/><p>With Google’s support, we’ve started by commissioning a research review to learn more about how afterschool programs can help close the homework gap. Our initial report, “<a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/a2a6e485-190a-458f-90e7-17fd9c2b38f9">Empowering Afterschool Professionals for Digital Learning</a>,” found that afterschool programs have the capacity to offer deeper digital learning opportunities. But to fully help young people access and best use technology, our afterschool professionals need guidance, skills and knowledge. Over the upcoming months, with volunteer support from Googlers, we’ll create a toolkit and hands-on trainings for afterschool professionals looking to provide students with access to technology outside of classroom hours. As these are available, these resources will be shared on <a href="https://naaweb.org/">our NAA site</a> and will be made freely available to the public. </p><br/><p>With better support from afterschool professionals, we can't wait to see how our students will develop into digital citizens ready to tackle whatever the future brings.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/BGR_Zexj5GQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogNew and improved Event and CSS inspection for Microsoft Edge DevTools
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Tue, 28 Nov 2017 18:00:42 +0000Editor’s note: This is the first post in a series highlighting what’s new and improved in the Microsoft Edge DevTools with EdgeHTML 16. EdgeHTML 16 is now rolling out to devices around the world as part of the Windows 10 Fall Creator’s Update—and with it, some great improvements to the Microsoft Edge DevTools. In this […]Tue, 28 Nov 2017 18:00:42 +0000Windows BlogComing soon to a flight near you!
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Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:11:31 +0000Hello Windows Insiders, Check your inboxes! An email was sent out today to all Windows Insiders from Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group, to talk about what’s coming for Insiders in upcoming flights. First off – we will be bringing the feature Timeline to Insiders with the next flight. We […]Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:11:31 +0000Windows BlogWindows 10 Tip: Choose your performance and battery balance
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Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:00:22 +0000Did you know, with the <a href="http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/10/17/whats-new-windows-10-fall-creators-update/">Windows 10 Fall Creators Update</a>, you can choose your performance and battery balance?Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:00:22 +0000Windows BlogStart shopping Microsoft Store’s Black Friday deals now!
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Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:00:12 +0000Starting today, you can save big on <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/d/surface-laptop-harman-kardon-invoke-speaker-bundle/8VG540ZZLWFB?icid=gm_fy18_hol_bf_pre_row1cp2_surf_LaptopHK_20171117">Surface</a>, Windows Mixed Reality <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/collections/VRandMixedrealityheadsets?cat0=devices&icid=gm_fy18_hol_bf_pre_row5cp1_ARVR_WMRheadsets_20171119">headsets</a> and <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/collections/PC-WMR-Bundle-Sale?cat0=devices?icid=gm_fy18_hol_bf_pre_row5cp2_ARVR_WMRbundles_20171119">bundles</a>, <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/collections/pcdeals/pc?cat0=devices&icid=Salepage_blunav_2_pcdeals">Windows 10 PCs</a> – and get <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/d/xbox-one-s-500/91BM935WL1LV?icid=gm_fy18_hol_bf_pre_row2cp1_xbox_189freegame_20171113">Xbox One S</a> at its lowest price ever at <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/locations/find-a-store?icid=en_US_Store_UH_FAS">Microsoft Store</a> and <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/black-friday">Microsoft.com</a>!Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:00:12 +0000Windows BlogAnnouncing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17046 for PC
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Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:02:11 +0000Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17046 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and for those who opted in to Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17046 Microsoft Edge Improvements Form Fill for Address fields: Microsoft Edge can now save and automatically fill your preferred information […]Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:02:11 +0000Windows BlogThis Week on Windows: Black Friday deals, Minecraft 1.2.5 Update and more
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Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:01:36 +0000We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Head over here to read more about the top Black Friday deals from Microsoft and our partners, kicking off Nov. 23; check out our Windows 10 Tip on editing any URL in your Microsoft Edge Favorites – or, keep reading for more of this […]Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:01:36 +0000Windows BlogWe’ve moved! Find us at the new Microsoft Edge Dev Blog
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/05/08/weve-moved-find-us-at-the-new-microsoft-edge-dev-blog/
Fri, 08 May 2015 15:40:19 +0000As we announced last week, with the reveal of Microsoft Edge we are archiving the IEBlog. Future posts for both Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer will take place at our new home on Windows Blogs, the Microsoft Edge Dev Blog. We've redirected the RSS feed for the IEBlog to point to our new home. If...Fri, 08 May 2015 15:40:19 +0000IEBlogMicrosoft Edge is the browser for Windows 10
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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/23/announcing-improvements-to-enterprise-mode-and-enterprise-site-discovery/
Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:31:57 +0000As we continue to hear feedback from our customers, we are making investments in tools and features that help our customers get to Internet Explorer 11 before the January 12, 2016 support deadline. We encourage all of our customers to stay up-to-date on the latest version and to leverage features such as Enterprise Mode and...Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:31:57 +0000IEBlogApril 2015 security updates for Internet Explorer
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/14/april-2015-security-updates-for-internet-explorer/
Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-032 (3038314)This critical security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. For more information, please see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-032. Security Update for Flash Player (3049508) This security update for Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 and 11 on supported editions of Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 and Windows...Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000IEBlogAnnouncing the 2015 “Project Spartan” Web Summit, May 5th and 6th in Mountain View, CA
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/13/announcing-the-2015-project-spartan-web-summit-may-5th-and-6th-in-mountain-view-ca/
Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:59:00 +0000In March, the Project Spartan team hosted a small, by-invitation workshop at our Silicon Valley campus with developers attending from popular sites and frameworks based around the Silicon Valley area. This was an invaluable opportunity for us to share our plans and meet face to face with developers that build with the Web platform. We...Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:59:00 +0000IEBlogProject Spartan now available in the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones
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Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:06:00 +0000As Gabe just announced on the Windows Blog, the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview build for phones is now available. With it, we are delighted to announce that Project Spartan for Windows phones is available to preview in this build. It's been just over a week since Project Spartan was available in the last desktop...Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:06:00 +0000IEBlogIntroducing the IE Diagnostics Adapter for third party developer tools
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Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:00:03 +0000For several releases, Internet Explorer has had diagnostic tools that help developers debug visual issues, find JavaScript bugs, and profile Web sites. These tools have shipped both in the browser as the F12 Developer Tools as well as in Visual Studio. In the interest of making the modern Web "just work" for everyone, today we're...Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:00:03 +0000IEBlog"Project Spartan" in the Windows Technical Preview build 10049
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/30/project-spartan-in-the-windows-technical-preview-build-10049/
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000Today we’re excited to announce the availability of a new build for Windows Insiders with the first preview of “Project Spartan,” the new browser for Windows 10. You can learn more in Joe Belfiore’s blog post, “Introducing Project Spartan: The New Browser Built for Windows 10." This build does not yet include all the changes...Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000IEBlogUpdates from the “Project Spartan” Developer Workshop
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/24/updates-from-the-project-spartan-developer-workshop/
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:00:13 +0000Today we’re excited to host some of our top web site partners, enterprise developers and web framework authors at the Microsoft Silicon Valley campus for a "Project Spartan" developer workshop to get an early look at Windows 10’s new default browsing experience as it rapidly approaches a public preview. This is another step in our...Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:00:13 +0000IEBlogPartnering with Adobe on new contributions to our web platform
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/23/partnering-with-adobe-on-new-contributions-to-our-web-platform/
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:00:11 +0000In recent releases, we’ve talked often about our goal to bring the team and technologies behind our web platform closer to the community of developers and other vendors who are also working to move the Web forward. This has been a driving motivation behind our emphasis on providing better developer tools, resources for cross-browser testing,...Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:00:11 +0000IEBlog