Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)Microsoft’s Cortana updates on iOS with an enhanced listening mode
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Tue, 05 Dec 2017 06:04:44 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cortanavolvo-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Cortana and Volvo" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cortanavolvo-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cortanavolvo-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cortanavolvo-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft’s official Cortana app has just updated on Apple’s numerous iOS devices to Version 2.6.4. This update adds improvements to the voice detection with an “enhanced listening mode” as well as an improved Upcoming view mode for calendar and reminders. Here’s the official release notes that also mention the addition of Canada support however this […]Tue, 05 Dec 2017 06:04:44 +0000On MSFTXbox One got 149 backwards compatible video games in 2017
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Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:36:14 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/xbox360games-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Xbox 360 Games" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/xbox360games-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/xbox360games-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/xbox360games-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />It’s been a big year for backwards compatible video games on Microsoft’s Xbox One console with 136 Xbox 360 titles being added to the growing library of playable games from the previous console generation, seven of which were also given special Xbox One X enhancements. 2017 also saw the launch of original (OG) Xbox console […]Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:36:14 +0000On MSFTApple releases new color choices for Apple Watch Sport Band & iPhone X Silicone Case
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Tue, 05 Dec 2017 03:15:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-04-at-10-07-43-pm-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple today has released a few new color options for its ever-growing accessory lineup. The company quietly made the Apple Watch Sport band available in new color choices, while the color lineup for the iPhone X’s Silicone Case was also slightly expanded.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/new-apple-watch-band-colors-silicone-case/#more-510763" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510763&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 05 Dec 2017 03:15:33 +00009to5MacGmail for iOS is now optimized for the iPhone X’s display
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/gmail-for-ios-is-now-optimized-for-the-iphone-xs-display/
Tue, 05 Dec 2017 01:57:40 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/2560x1440-white-solid-color-background-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Following updates for the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/google-docs-iphone-x-ios-11-drag-drop/">Google Docs suite of apps last week</a>, Google today has pushed an update to Gmail for iOS that brings support for the iPhone X. The update comes after nearly a month of iPhone X availability…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/gmail-for-ios-is-now-optimized-for-the-iphone-xs-display/#more-510759" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510759&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 05 Dec 2017 01:57:40 +00009to5MacApple begins selling unlocked & SIM-free iPhone X in the U.S.
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/unlocked-sim-free-iphone-x/
Tue, 05 Dec 2017 01:04:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-04-at-8-02-49-pm-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The iPhone X has been available for just over a month now, and as <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/30/iphone-x-shipping-estimates-one-week/">supply and demand start to balance out</a>, Apple is expanding the lineup. Starting today, the <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-x#ntf">iPhone X is available SIM-free</a> and unlocked directly from Apple.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/unlocked-sim-free-iphone-x/#more-510754" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510754&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 05 Dec 2017 01:04:38 +00009to5MacApple adds gift card compensation to Apple Watch recycling program
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Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:20:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/apple-watch-series-1-vs-series-21.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple first started <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/30/apple-watch-trade-in-recycle-renew-gift-card-credit/">accepting Apple Watch trade-ins last year</a>, but only in the form of free recycling. Unlike other products, Apple didn’t offer users a gift card in exchange for their device. That changes today, however, as Apple is now offering a <a href="https://www.apple.com/recycling/">gift card</a> to users who recycle an Apple Watch in working condition.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/apple-watch-trade-in-program/#more-510749" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510749&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:20:33 +00009to5MacTarget launches new in-store ‘Wallet’ payment platform as it continues to resist Apple Pay
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Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:33:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/target.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Target today has <a href="https://corporate.target.com/article/2017/12/wallet-in-target-app">announced</a> a new Wallet feature for its iOS app. This feature comes as the retail giant continues to resist Apple Pay, instead opting for its own Red Card-based platform for payments.</p>
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Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:13:05 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-05-at-00.09.51-800x580.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-2017-12-05-at-00.09.51-800x580.png 800w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-05-at-00.09.51-227x165.png 227w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-05-at-00.09.51-768x557.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />Brandon LeBlanc, Senior Program Manager on the Windows Insider Program has created a little tool from scratch to help Windows Insiders keep track of all the builds flighted by Microsoft. Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:13:05 +0000On MSFTWindows Update broken for some Windows 7 users, no word yet on fix
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Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:07:14 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/windows-7-wallpaper-928x580-928x580.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/windows-7-wallpaper-928x580.jpg 928w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/windows-7-wallpaper-928x580-250x156.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/windows-7-wallpaper-928x580-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px" />Windows Update is broken for some users on Windows 7, and Microsoft has yet to acknowledge the issue or release an fix.Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:07:14 +0000On MSFTThe makings of a smart cookiehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/-xYyakpH0b8/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Now that the holidays are in full swing, you’ve probably already dipped your hand into the cookie jar. You may have a favorite time-tested holiday cookie recipe, but this year we decided to mix up our seasonal baking with two new ingredients: a local bakery in Pittsburgh and our <a href="https://ai.google/">Google AI</a> technology.</p><p>Over the past year, a small research team at Google has been experimenting with a new technology for experimental design. To demonstrate what this technology could do, our team came up with a real-world challenge: designing the best possible chocolate chip cookies using a given set of ingredients. Adding to the allure of this project was the fact that our team works out of Google’s Pittsburgh office, which was once an old Nabisco factory.<br/></p><p>Using a technique called “<a href="https://cloud.google.com/blog/big-data/2017/08/hyperparameter-tuning-in-cloud-machine-learning-engine-using-bayesian-optimization">Bayesian Optimization</a>,” the team stepped away from their computers and rolled their sleeves up in the kitchen. First, we set a bunch of (metaphorical) knobs—in this case, the ingredients in the cookie recipe, i.e., type of chocolate; quantity of sugar, flour, vanilla, etc. The ingredients provide enough unique variables to manipulate and measure, and the recipe is easy to replicate. Our system guessed at a first recipe to try. We baked it, and our eager taste-testers—Googlers ready and willing to sacrifice for science by eating the cookies—tasted it and gave it a numerical score relative to store-bought cookie samples. We fed that rating back into the system, which learned from the rating and adjusted those “knobs” to create a new recipe. We did this dozens of times—baking, rating, and feeding it back in for a new recipe—and pretty soon the system got much better at creating tasty recipes.<br/></p><p>After coming up with a really good recipe within Google, we wanted to see what an expert could do with our “smart cookie.” So Chef John, our lead chef in the office teaching kitchen, introduced the team to Jeanette Harris of the <a href="http://glutenfreegoat.com/">Gluten Free Goat Bakery & Cafe</a>. Jeanette was diagnosed with <a href="https://g.co/kgs/RTaAzs">Celiac</a> over 10 years ago and she turned her passion for baking into an opportunity to offer treats to those who usually can’t partake. “When John came to me with the idea of creating an AI-generated cookie I didn’t know what to expect,” says Jeanette. “I run a small local bakery and take great care to ensure I’m providing safe, quality ingredients to my customers. But once the team took the time to explain what they were trying to do, I was all in!”</p><p>Working out of the Goat Bakery kitchen, Chef John and Jeanette mixed and matched some unusual ingredients like cardamom and szechuan pepper, using the measurements provided by Google’s system. Two months and 59 test batches later, the culinary duo came up with a new take on the classic chocolate chip cookie: The Chocolate Chip and Cardamom Cookie.<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The smart cookie experiment is a taste of what’s possible with AI. We hope it gets you thinking about what kinds of things you can bake up with it.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/-xYyakpH0b8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:00:00 +0000Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogGo up, up and away with your Google Assistanthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/2ICxWMjmcRU/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>With holiday travel coming up, and 2018 just around the corner, you may be already thinking about getaways for next year. Consider the Google Assistant your new travel buddy, ready at the drop of a hat—or a passport.</p><p>So when you’re ready for your next big adventure, here are some things to ask your Google Assistant on your <a href="https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/7172657?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en">eligible Android phone</a>, <a href="https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/7172657?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&hl=en&oco=0">iPhone</a> or your voice activated speaker, like Google Home.<br/></p></div></div>
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https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/ios-12-wishlist-gallery/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 20:30:52 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/ios-12-wishlist.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>While features that were announced for <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/apple-unveils-ios-11-for-iphone-and-ipad/">iOS 11 back at WWDC</a> this past June are <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/apple-pay-cash-roll-out/">still rolling out to users</a>, the latest iOS version has been out long enough for users, developers, and designers to put thought into what iOS 12 should bring to the table. Now, an iOS 12 wishlist based on highly requested features shows us what Apple could have in store for the next major iOS update.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/ios-12-wishlist-gallery/#more-510715" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510715&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 20:30:52 +00009to5MacComplete latest Minecraft Hour of Code tutorial for chance to get featured on Windows Insider website
https://www.onmsft.com/news/complete-latest-minecraft-hour-of-code-tutorial-for-chance-to-get-featured-on-windows-insider-website
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 19:03:46 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Capture-898x580.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/Capture-898x580.png 898w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Capture-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Capture-250x162.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Capture-768x496.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Capture.png 1458w" sizes="(max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px" />Dona Sarkar is inviting Windows Insiders to try out the latest Minecraft Hour of Code tutorial and share completed certification for a chance to get featured on the Windows Insider website.Mon, 04 Dec 2017 19:03:46 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 Tip: Get started with Continue on PC in the Microsoft Edge mobile app
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Mon, 04 Dec 2017 19:00:14 +0000You know those websites, searches and articles that you pull up on your iPhone or Android phone? With the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you can now forward them to instantly open on your PC, so you can continue what you’re doing – researching that project, shopping for those shoes, finishing that article – with all […]Mon, 04 Dec 2017 19:00:14 +0000Windows BlogApple manufacturer moves forward to build lenses for AR smart glasses
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/apple-manufacturer-ar-smart-glasses/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:56:17 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/smart-glasses.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>A new report from <em><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-04/apple-manufacturer-quanta-reaches-deal-to-build-ar-displays">Bloomberg</a> </em>today shares that Apple manufacturer <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/quanta-computer/">Quanta</a> has closed a deal to start producing lenses for augmented reality smart glasses. While this deal isn’t specifically with Apple, it could pave the way for Apple to bring its next wearable to market.</p>
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https://www.onmsft.com/news/eve-v-2-in-1-tablet-goes-up-for-sale-in-limited-quantities
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:18:30 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171110_160354-1031x580.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/2017/11/20171110_160354-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171110_160354-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171110_160354-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />As part of a flash sale, Eve-Tech manufacturers are putting up some limited quantities of their flagship computer for saleMon, 04 Dec 2017 18:18:30 +0000On MSFTBarclays: 35% of consumers intending to buy an iPhone going with X
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/iphone-x-barclays/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:14:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/ios-11-2-beta-2-iphone-x-live-wallpaper-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Barclays is out today with a fresh report with that covers consumer smartphone upgrade intention, iPhone interest, a new projection for iPhone average selling price, and more.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/iphone-x-barclays/#more-510701" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510701&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:14:33 +00009to5MactvOS 11.2 with new HDR and frame rate options now available for Apple TV 4K
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/tvos-11-2/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:05:57 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/apple-tv-4k-movies1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>tvOS 11.2 is now available as a free software update for both Apple TV (fourth-gen) and Apple TV 4K. For the new Apple TV 4K, tvOS 11.2 includes new video settings for changing high dynamic range and frame rate dynamically based on content.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/tvos-11-2/#more-509990" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509990&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:05:57 +00009to5MacTom Clancy’s The Division is free to play with Xbox Live Gold this weekend
https://www.onmsft.com/news/tom-clancys-the-division-is-free-to-play-with-xbox-live-gold-this-weekend
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:04:15 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/TCRPG_UCS4712_ProductImage_OnlineRetailers_16x9_US_no_text-hero.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/TCRPG_UCS4712_ProductImage_OnlineRetailers_16x9_US_no_text-hero.jpg 940w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/TCRPG_UCS4712_ProductImage_OnlineRetailers_16x9_US_no_text-hero-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/TCRPG_UCS4712_ProductImage_OnlineRetailers_16x9_US_no_text-hero-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" />With Tom Clancy’s The Division set to receive a free content update tomorrow, December 5, the Xbox team has just announced that the game will be free to play with Xbox Live Gold starting Wednesday, December 6.Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:04:15 +0000On MSFTSkype gets Star Wars themed emoticons and new masks feature on mobile
https://www.onmsft.com/news/skype-gets-star-wars-themed-emoticons-and-new-masks-feature-on-mobile
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:02:38 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Skype-new-logo-2-1033x580.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/2017/06/Skype-new-logo-2-1033x580.png 1033w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Skype-new-logo-2-250x140.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Skype-new-logo-2-768x431.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px" />There are ten new Skype emoticons based on characters from Star Wars: The Last Jedi and a new Storm Tropper Star Wars mask feature for the highlights feature on Skype for mobile devices.Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:02:38 +0000On MSFTExtend your desktop application with Windows 10 features using the new Visual Studio Application Packaging Project
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2017/12/04/extend-desktop-application-windows-10-features-using-new-visual-studio-application-packaging-project/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:00:48 +0000Visual Studio 2017 15.4 introduced the new Windows Application Packaging project to help you modernizing your application by using the new Windows 10 App Deployment Stack. We talked about it in our previous post: Visual Studio 2017 Update 4 makes it easy to modernize your app and make it store ready and today we want […]Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:00:48 +0000Windows BlogBreaking on DOM Mutations in the Microsoft Edge DevTools
http://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2017/12/04/dom-mutation-breakpoints-edge-devtools/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:00:33 +0000Editor’s note: This continues the series we began last week, highlighting what’s new and improved in the Microsoft Edge DevTools with EdgeHTML 16. As the web platform evolves, the line between web and application developers continues to blur. It’s common now for a web site to be more like a web app, with complex, single-page […]Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:00:33 +0000Windows BlogApple Pay Cash now rolling out on iOS 11.2 for non-beta users
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/apple-pay-cash-roll-out/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:30:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/apple-pay-cash-launch.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple Pay Cash is now starting to roll out on iOS 11.2 for iPhone and iPad. Apple Pay Cash lets you send payments to friends and pay in stores and in apps with a virtual debit card from compatible iOS devices.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/apple-pay-cash-roll-out/#more-510694" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510694&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:30:16 +00009to5MacIt's Computer Science Education Week, and coding is everywherehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/o_-FKkdprm4/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>I got into coding through classical music. When I studied it in college, I worked with a researcher who found a way to represent the notation of a large number of musical works digitally. I learned to code by doing various analyses to find patterns that automatically identified specific composers. These programs could distinguish between a Haydn and a Mozart piano sonata, which many musicians can’t even do. Once I saw the power of this skill, I had to learn more! I started taking some computer science (CS) classes, and ended up changing direction entirely from music to CS.</p><p>Now, as a VP in Engineering at Google, I work to close the gaps that exist in CS education and access (only <a href="https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/trends-in-the-state-of-computer-science-report.pdf">40% of U.S. schools</a> offer CS classes and many kids from underrepresented backgrounds still don’t feel that CS is for them). To combat that, we’ve created programs like <a href="https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/materials">CS First</a> and <a href="http://madewithcode.com">Made With Code</a> that expose kids to computer science and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computational_thinking">computational thinking</a> at an early age (rather than discovering it later in life like I did), and help them develop those critical skills. And once a year, we rally around <a href="https://edu.google.com/computer-science/edweek/?modal_active=none">Computer Science Education Week</a>, a celebration to inspire students and educators to get excited about where CS can take them (hint: anywhere) and take that first step in learning to code. Since CSEdWeek started back in 2013, we’ve been a proud partner, reaching more than 15 million students and supporting 35,000+ events each year.</p><p>Our support continues this year, and we’re doing a lot to celebrate. Today’s <a href="http://google.com">homepage</a> features the first-ever interactive coding-themed <a href="http://www.google.com/doodles/celebrating-50-years-of-kids-coding">Doodle</a> for kids, called “Coding for Carrots.” Anyone can try it out by using a simple programming language to solve puzzles. The code continues with <a href="https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/en/hoc2017">an activity</a> from CS First that lets you make your own custom Google logo, or you can try a <a href="http://madewithcode.com">holiday-themed emoji project</a> from Made with Code.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><p>I found my own passion for coding when I least expected it. <a href="https://edu.google.com/computer-science/?modal_active=none">This CSEdWeek</a>, try coding for carrots, create your own Google logo or even a holiday emoji. You might discover how exciting coding can be for you.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/o_-FKkdprm4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:30:00 +0000Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:30:00 +0000The Official Google Blog9to5Toys Last Call: Sony Wireless Headphones $113, Anker Amazon sale from $6, Polaroid iPhone Printer $78, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-sony-bass-headphones-anker-more/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:28:14 +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/2017/12/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-sony-bass-headphones-anker-more/#more-510688" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510688&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:28:14 +00009to5MacMicrosoft renews NFL Surface partnership through 2018-19
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-renews-nfl-surface-partnership-through-2018-19
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:08:53 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20140718_MSFT_NFL_A004_AEL_7880-1940x1293-870x580.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/2016/10/20140718_MSFT_NFL_A004_AEL_7880-1940x1293-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20140718_MSFT_NFL_A004_AEL_7880-1940x1293-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20140718_MSFT_NFL_A004_AEL_7880-1940x1293-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20140718_MSFT_NFL_A004_AEL_7880-1940x1293-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />Microsoft has renewed its technology partnership with the NFL and teams and referees will continue to use Surface tablets for video replays through the end of the 2018-2019 season Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:08:53 +0000On MSFTAudioBridge for Mac lets you easily AirPlay to Sonos from any app
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/audiobridge-airplay-sonos/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:30:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-04-at-9-55-44-am.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Pricey workarounds and complex utilities for making AirPlay work with Sonos have existed for a while, but neither solution has been as simple as just clicking a button. Now there’s a new Mac app that does exactly that and for less than $10.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/audiobridge-airplay-sonos/#more-510663" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510663&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:30:28 +00009to5MacSmart Home Diary: Up-and-running again with an all-new smarthome [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/creating-a-new-smart-home-from-scratch-smart-home-diary/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:10:59 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/img_1399.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>It’s hard to believe that I’ve had a comprehensive smart home for less than a year. My <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/26/smart-home-diary-homekit-getting-started/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first HomeKit purchases</a> were made in January, and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/20/homekit-review-irritations-complaints/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the gaps filled</a> in February. Yet the technology had become so much a part of home that it felt really odd (and not a little disconcerting) to be <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/smart-home-diary-living-without-it/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">left without it</a> for a couple of weeks.</p>
<p>You always feel a bit like you’re camping for a little while on moving into a new home, when you’re not yet fully unpacked and things aren’t all set up the way you want them. I was surprised just how much of that feeling I got from the lack of home automation.</p>
<p>So it was with some relief that I finally set about rectifying this. Since most of the kit in the old place was included in the sale, we were stating from scratch in our new place …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/creating-a-new-smart-home-from-scratch-smart-home-diary/#more-509872" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509872&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:10:59 +00009to5MacHere’s how future iPhones could use camera depth data to create impressive Portrait Mode videos
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/iphone-portrait-mode-videos/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:09:23 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/depth1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>One of the headline features of the dual camera system in recent iPhones is <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/13/iphone-7-plus-portrait-mode-ads/">Portrait Mode</a>, an effect that simulates a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/08/30/comment-iphone-killed-the-point-and-shoot-now-the-iphone-7-is-coming-after-dslrs/">DSLR</a>-style shallow depth of field by intelligently blurring the background of your photos. Apple took the <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208118">feature</a> a step further with the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-x/">iPhone X</a>, adding Portrait Mode selfies and introducing simulated <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/11/photographer-pits-iphone-x-portrait-lighting-against-real-studio-lighting-in-comparison-video/">Portrait Lighting</a>.</p>
<p>While these features are currently limited to still photos, future iPhones could someday use the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/06/apple-shares-tips-for-using-portrait-mode-with-iphone-7-plus-dual-cameras-from-pro-photographers/">same technology</a> to bring the depth effect to videos, a stunning look currently only possible with high-end video gear or a considerable amount of work in post-production. This feature could be a game changer for videographers, editors, and consumers alike, who have already <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/behind-the-scenes-short-film-iphone-x/">embraced</a> the iPhone as a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/iphone-x-video-quality-vs-professional-camera-gh5/">serious filmmaking tool</a>. With some effort, the effect is actually possible with today’s iPhones. Here’s how it can be done.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/iphone-portrait-mode-videos/#more-510617" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510617&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:09:23 +00009to5MacNew Windows 10 Insider build coming Wednesday or Thursday
https://www.onmsft.com/news/new-windows-10-insider-build-coming-wednesday-or-thursday
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:57:45 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Dona-Sarkar-1031x580.jpeg" 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/Dona-Sarkar-1031x580.jpeg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Dona-Sarkar-250x141.jpeg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Dona-Sarkar-768x432.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Windows Insider Chief Dona Sarkar shared today on Twitter that the next Redstone 4 build is now expected to be released on Wednesday at the earliest:Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:57:45 +0000On MSFTBill Gates releases his Holiday Reading 2017 best books list
https://www.onmsft.com/news/bill-gates-releases-his-holiday-reading-2017-best-books-list
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:56:19 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Untitled-1-1031x580.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-1-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Untitled-1-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Untitled-1-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />A collection of titles he's read over the past year, Gates especially recommends these books for those looking to "curl up by the fireplace with a great read this holiday season." Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:56:19 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft Research fires up their own podcast
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-research-fires-up-their-own-podcast
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:19:17 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-04-at-16.02.03-993x580.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-2017-12-04-at-16.02.03-993x580.png 993w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-04-at-16.02.03-250x146.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-04-at-16.02.03-768x448.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px" />Microsoft's latest podcast will be dedicated to the 1,200 researchers currently working on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and more.Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:19:17 +0000On MSFTFly an F/A 18 Hornet or Fat Albert with this Blue Angels Aerobatic Flight Simulator for Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/fly-an-fa-18-hornet-or-fat-albert-with-this-blue-angels-aerobatic-flight-simulator-for-xbox-one
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:03:24 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image-1-1031x580.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-1-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image-1.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Have you dreamed of flying with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels team? Well, now you can, on Xbox One at least!Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:03:24 +0000On MSFTUpdate on the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorismhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/rpxWQs2t3zI/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text">At last year's EU Internet Forum, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube declared our joint determination to curb the spread of terrorist content online. Over the past year, <a href="https://youtube.googleblog.com/2017/07/global-internet-forum-to-counter.html">we have formalized this partnership</a> with the launch of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT). We <a href="https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/07/global-internet-forum-to-counter-terrorism-to-hold-first-meeting-in-san-francisco/">hosted our first meeting</a> in August where representatives from the tech industry, government and non-governmental organizations came together to focus on three key areas: technological approaches, knowledge sharing, and research. Since then, we have participated in a <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/public-policy/working-together-combat-terrorists-online/">Heads of State meeting</a> at the UN General Assembly in September and the G7 Interior Ministers meeting in October, and we look forward to hosting a GIFCT event and attending the EU Internet Forum in Brussels on the 6th of December.<br/><br/>The GIFCT is committed to working on technological solutions to help thwart terrorists' use of our services, and has built on the groundwork laid by the EU Internet Forum, particularly through a <a href="https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2016/12/partnering-to-help-curb-spread-of-online-terrorist-content/">shared industry hash database</a>, where companies can create “digital fingerprints” for terrorist content and share it with participating companies. <br/><br/>The database, which we announced our commitment to building last December and became operational last spring, now contains more than 40,000 hashes. It allows member companies to use those hashes to identify and remove matching content — videos and images — that violate our respective policies or, in some cases, block terrorist content before it is even posted. <br/><br/>We are pleased that Ask.fm, Cloudinary, Instagram, Justpaste.it, LinkedIn, Oath, and Snap have also recently joined this hash-sharing consortium, and we will continue our work to add additional companies throughout 2018.<br/><br/>In order to disrupt the distribution of terrorist content across the internet, companies have invested in collaborating and sharing expertise with one another. GIFCT's knowledge-sharing work has grown quickly in large measure because companies recognize that in countering terrorism online we face many of the same challenges. <br/><br/>Although our companies have been sharing best practices around counterterrorism for several years, in recent months GIFCT has provided a more formal structure to accelerate and strengthen this work. In collaboration with the <a href="https://techagainstterrorism.org/">Tech Against Terror initiative</a> — which recently launched a <a href="https://techagainstterrorism.org">Knowledge Sharing Platform</a> with the support of GIFCT and the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate — we have held workshops for smaller tech companies in order to share best practices on how to disrupt the spread of violent extremist content online. <br/><br/>Our initial goal for 2017 was to work with 50 smaller tech companies to to share best practices on how to disrupt the spread of violent extremist material. We have exceeded that goal, engaging with 68 companies over the past several months through workshops in San Francisco, New York, and Jakarta, plus another workshop next week in Brussels on the sidelines of the EU Internet Forum. <br/><br/><p>We recognize that our work is far from done, but we are confident that we are heading in the right direction. We will continue to provide updates as we forge new partnerships and develop new technology in the face of this global challenge</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/rpxWQs2t3zI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:00:00 +0000Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogApple strikes interim deal on escrow fund for $15B Irish tax claim
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/apple-irish-tax-escrow-fund/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:27:22 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/apple-ireland.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>The <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/08/30/eu-regulators-order-ireland-to-recover-13-billion-euros-in-illegal-irish-tax-benefits-from-apple/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EU ruling</a> that <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/ireland/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ireland</a> offered illegal state aid to Apple, and must recover €13B ($15B) in underpaid taxes, marked the end of a long-running investigation – but not the end of the dispute …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/apple-irish-tax-escrow-fund/#more-510657" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510657&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:27:22 +00009to5MacMicrosoft is offering $200 discounts on Surface Pro, Surface Laptop models with Intel Core i5 processors
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-is-offering-200-discounts-on-surface-pro-surface-laptop-models-with-intel-core-i5-processors
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:21:12 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Surface-Laptop-Surface-Pro-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/2017/06/Surface-Laptop-Surface-Pro-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Surface-Laptop-Surface-Pro-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Surface-Laptop-Surface-Pro-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />The US Microsoft Store is offering $200 discounts on all Surface Pro, Surface Laptops models with Intel Core i5 processors through December 24.Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:21:12 +0000On MSFTBusiness users can now purchase the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced
https://www.onmsft.com/news/business-users-can-now-purchase-the-surface-pro-with-lte-advanced
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:43:57 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/f290047a40dc2f03c16961418b9339bf-1030x580.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/f290047a40dc2f03c16961418b9339bf-1030x580.png 1030w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/f290047a40dc2f03c16961418b9339bf-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/f290047a40dc2f03c16961418b9339bf-768x432.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/f290047a40dc2f03c16961418b9339bf.png 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px" />Following its official announcement at Future Decoded in October, Microsoft’s new Surface Pro with LTE Advanced has started shipping to business customers in select markets.Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:43:57 +0000On MSFTFacebook rolling out safe messaging app for kids, with contacts approved by parents
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/facebook-messenger-kids/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:16:36 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/messenger-kids.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/facebook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> is about to rollout a version of Messenger aimed specifically at kids, known as Messenger Kids. The emphasis is on safety, with all contacts having to be approved by parents.</p>
<p>The app will be iOS-only when it launches in the next few days, with an Android version to follow later in the month …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/facebook-messenger-kids/#more-510641" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510641&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:16:36 +00009to5MacDialog shares plunge as company warns Apple could build its own power-management chips
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/dialog-power-management-chips-apple-iphone/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:35:42 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/dialog-semiconductor.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Chipmaker Dialog Semiconductor has seen its shares drop by as much as 19% after admitting that its contract to supply power management chips to Apple could be at risk. The company is believed to derive the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/14/main-apple-suppliers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">majority of its income</a> from Apple.</p>
<p>This is, of course, not the first time that a company’s shares have dived following fears over loss of Apple business …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/dialog-power-management-chips-apple-iphone/#more-510634" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510634&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:35:42 +00009to5MacKGI: Apple to ship >25 million AirPods in 2018, double 2017 sales
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/kgi-airpods-double-sales-2018/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:16:50 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/airpods.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>KGI remains very bullish on the uptake of Apple’s truly wireless AirPods earbuds ($159: <a href="https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338009567&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xairpods.TRS0%26_nkw%3Dairpods%26_sacat%3D0">eBay</a>, <a href="https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=f8a3aea2c698452463a8bebdf645e9f7&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-airpods-white%2F5577872.p%3FskuId%3D5577872">Best Buy</a>). In a new report published today, Ming-Chi Kuo says that he expects Apple to double shipments of the AirPods in 2018. This would equate to shipments in the range of 26-28 million units.</p>
<p>AirPods have been supply constrained since their introduction in December 2016. Only in the last few weeks has availability improved to the point where the Apple Online Store reports 1-3 day delivery estimates.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/kgi-airpods-double-sales-2018/#more-510629" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510629&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:16:50 +00009to5MaciPhone X will set all-time record and drive a full year of growth, predicts IHS Markit
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/iphone-x-sales-q4-2017-q1-2018/
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:06:57 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/iphone-x.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Analytics company IHS Markit – whose clients include 85% of Fortune 500 companies – says that the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-x/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone X</a> hit 2% of the active installed iPhone base within three weeks of its first availability.</p>
<blockquote><p>In the US, iPhone X adoption after three weeks matched the adoption of iPhone 8 Plus and beat early adoption levels for both the iPhone 8 and 7 Plus. Only the iPhone 7 model had greater initial success. In Japan, initial iPhone X adoption was as good as or better than any recent iPhone launch, and matched the level of the iPhone 7.</p></blockquote>
<p>It is predicting that the new flagship phone will set an all-time record this quarter …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/04/iphone-x-sales-q4-2017-q1-2018/#more-510628" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=510628&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:06:57 +00009to5MacSearching 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 today. </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 05:30:00 +0000Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:30:00 +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
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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>
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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 — 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
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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 +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 MSFTNewegg 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 BlogTalks 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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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
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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 MSFTInbox ads spotted in Outlook.com, are you seeing them?
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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!
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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 MSFTAnnouncing 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 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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 BlogGet 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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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 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 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 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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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 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 BlogWe’ve moved! Find us at the new Microsoft Edge Dev Blog
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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
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/29/microsoft-edge-is-the-browser-for-windows-10/
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:30:00 +0000This morning, Joe Belfiore took to the stage at Build 2015 to share more about the next chapter in our story for Windows 10, including revealing more about “Project Spartan,” our new default browser for Windows. We’re excited to share Joe’s announcement that Project Spartan’s official name is Microsoft Edge. You’ll see this name coming...Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:30:00 +0000IEBlogAnnouncing improvements to Enterprise Mode and Enterprise Site Discovery
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
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/10/project-spartan-now-available-in-the-windows-10-technical-preview-for-phones/
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
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/02/introducing-the-ie-diagnostics-adapter-for-third-party-developer-tools/
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