Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)Digital pre-orders open on Xbox One for R.B.I. Baseball 18
https://www.onmsft.com/news/digital-pre-orders-open-on-xbox-one-for-r-b-i-baseball-18
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:54:21 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rbibaseball-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="R.B.I. Baseball 18 on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rbibaseball-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rbibaseball-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rbibaseball-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />R.B.I. Baseball 18 is now available for digital pre-order and pre-download on Xbox One. The game is the latest in the R.B.I. Baseball franchise and features a variety of improvements over its predecessors such as new player models, improved UI, a new Franchise Mode, and a new Home Run Derby Mode. Here’s its official list […]Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:54:21 +0000On MSFTWhatsApp Beta Windows phone app gains group descriptions
https://www.onmsft.com/news/whatsapp-beta-windows-phone-app-gains-group-descriptions
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:22:24 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/whatsapp-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="WhatsApp on Windows Phone" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/whatsapp-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/whatsapp-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/whatsapp-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The official Windows phone WhatsApp Beta app has updated to Version 2.18.28 and has added the new ability to create descriptions for chat groups. No other changes appear to have been made to the app beyond this one feature. WhatsApp Beta is an app used by the WhatsApp developers to test new features before pushing […]Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:22:24 +0000On MSFTMetal Gear Survive is now available on Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/metal-gear-survive-is-now-available-on-xbox-one
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:11:17 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image-4-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Metal Gear, Microsoft, Konami, Xbox" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image-4-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image-4-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image-4.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Metal Gear Survive is now available to play on Microsoft’s family of Xbox One consoles. The game is a spin-off from the popular Metal Gear video game series and is enhanced with HDR visuals for when played on an Xbox One S or Xbox One X console. Here’s its official description. METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds […]Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:11:17 +0000On MSFTTelstra acknowledges widespread iMessage & FaceTime outage, says it’s working on a fix
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/telstra-imessage-facetime-outage-fix/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:45:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/iphone-x-bezels.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><strong>Update</strong>: Telstra says the issue has been resolved and service is being “progressively restored.”</p>
<blockquote><p><em>Earlier today some customers experienced a disruption to Apple iMessage and FaceTime services. We worked with Apple to resolve this issue. Services are now being progressively being restored. We apologise for any inconvenience this caused.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Telstra, one of the largest mobile carriers in Australia, is experiencing a widespread outage of iMessage and FaceTime services. Oddly enough, this outage only seems to affect Apple’s services, as everything else functions normally. The carrier has confirmed the outage on Twitter and says it is working on a fix…</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:45:02 +00009to5MacInstagram Direct adds new replay options as it looks to compete with Snapchat’s most popular feature
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/instagram-direct-privacy-controls/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 23:14:39 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/screen-shot-2018-02-20-at-5-59-56-pm.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>One of Snapchat’s most popular features is its private chat platform, which is coincidentally the sole feature that Instagram has struggled to copy. Instagram, however, has started to roll out new capabilities to its Direct platform that it hopes will give it an advantage over Snapchat…</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 23:14:39 +00009to5Mac031: RIP Twitter for Mac, Apple fixes Telugu bug, iOS 11.3 changes | 9to5Mac Daily
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/9to5mac-daily-031/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:43:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/artboard-12x.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Today we’ve got Twitter pulling its Mac app, Apple’s Telugu bug fix, and AirPlay 2 disappearing again.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:43:10 +00009to5MacHere are the latest banks & credit unions to add Apple Pay support
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/new-apple-pay-banks-feb-2018/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:25:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/apple_pay.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple Pay is continuing its rollout in the United States today, coming to a handful of new banks and credit unions. While the mobile payment platform has been long supported by most of the major banks in the United States, it’s been slowly coming to smaller banks and credit unions. Here’s the full list:</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:25:15 +00009to5MacApple shares new video tips on shooting B&W photos, taking overheads, and editing slow-mo timing with iPhone
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/apple-tips-better-photos-editing-slo-mo-video/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:56:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/adjust-slo-mo-iphone.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has released a trio of new how-to videos today with tips on getting the most of iPhone’s camera. Two of three focus on taking better photos, while one shares a tip on editing slo-mo video.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:56:10 +00009to5MacAirPlay 2 removed from iOS and tvOS 11.3, suggests HomePod multi-room and stereo won’t arrive next month
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/airplay-2-removed-11-3-beta/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:32:00 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/airplay-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>In today’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/ios-11-3-beta-3/">iOS 11.3</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/tvos-11-3-beta-3/">tvOS 11.3</a> updates, Apple has removed <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/24/airplay-2-rolling-out-ios-11-3/">AirPlay 2</a> support from both platforms, hinting that the feature will be delayed until further down the road, possibly coming with a future iOS 12 release.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:32:00 +00009to5MacWindows 10 Tip: How to use LinkedIn and Microsoft Word to help you write your resume
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/20/windows-10-tip-use-linkedin-microsoft-word-help-write-resume/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:00:11 +0000Did you know Microsoft Word has a new feature designed to make updating your resume easier than ever?Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:00:11 +0000Windows BlogMixer Direct Purchase hits Preview, earn 5% on each game purchase through your channel
https://www.onmsft.com/news/mixer-direct-purchase-hits-preview-earn-5-on-each-game-purchase-through-your-channel
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:49:11 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Direct-Purchase_Minecraft-Screenshot-1050x491.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/2018/02/Direct-Purchase_Minecraft-Screenshot-1050x491.png 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Direct-Purchase_Minecraft-Screenshot-250x117.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Direct-Purchase_Minecraft-Screenshot-768x359.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />As part of their big plans for 2018, Mixer is, announcing a preview of Mixer Direct Purchase, allowing for streamers to earn 5% on each game purchase through a channel.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:49:11 +0000On MSFTAge of Empires: Definitive Edition is now available for Windows 10 PCs
https://www.onmsft.com/news/age-of-empires-definitive-edition-is-now-available-for-windows-10-pcs
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:10:42 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Age-of-Empires-Definitive-Edition-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Age of Empires Definitive Edition" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Age-of-Empires-Definitive-Edition-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Age-of-Empires-Definitive-Edition-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Age-of-Empires-Definitive-Edition-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />After being delayed to early 2018 last Fall, Age of Empires: Definitive is finally available today on Windows 10 PCs as a Microsoft Store exclusive.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:10:42 +0000On MSFTApple releases iOS 11.3 beta 3 for iPhone and iPad
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/ios-11-3-beta-3/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:59:46 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/ios-11-3.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Two weeks after the second developer beta, Apple has released iOS 11.3 beta 3 for registered developers to test on iPhone and iPad. We’ll dig in to the new version and detail changes below.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:59:46 +00009to5MacApple releases macOS 10.13.4 beta 3 for developers
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/macos-10-13-4-beta-3/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:59:42 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/mac.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple has released macOS 10.13.4 beta 3 for registered developers to test on compatible Macs. We’ll dig in to the new version and detail changes below.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:59:42 +00009to5MactvOS 11.3 beta 3 for Apple TV developers now available
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/tvos-11-3-beta-3/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:59:39 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/sylvania-homekit-strips.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has released tvOS 11.3 beta 3 for registered developers to test on Apple TV (fourth-gen) and Apple TV 4K. We’ll dig in to the new version and detail changes below.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:59:39 +00009to5MacLive Location & stickers coming to WhatsApp on Windows phones
https://www.onmsft.com/news/live-location-stickers-coming-to-whatsapp-on-windows-phones
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:59:18 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_06711-870x580.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/2016/04/IMG_06711-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_06711-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_06711-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_06711-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />WhatsApp beta was updated on Windows Phone, suggesting that Live Location and Stickets might be coming to all users soon.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:59:18 +0000On MSFTVANQUISH, Lara Croft, and Guardian of Light and Brave come to Xbox One Backward Compatible catalog
https://www.onmsft.com/news/vanquish-lara-croft-and-guardian-of-light-and-brave-come-to-xbox-one-backward-compatible-catalog
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:35:05 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screenlg2-2.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/2018/02/screenlg2-2.jpg 1000w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screenlg2-2-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screenlg2-2-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />There are three Xbox 360 titles which are coming to Xbox One via Backward Compatibility today: VANQUISH, Lara Croft, and Guardian of Light and BraveTue, 20 Feb 2018 17:35:05 +0000On MSFT9to5Toys Lunch Break: 15″ Touch Bar MacBook Pro $450 off, V-MODA Headphone Deals, Parallels Bundle from $50, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/9to5toys-touch-bar-macbook-vmoda-parallels/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:30:33 +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/2018/02/20/9to5toys-touch-bar-macbook-vmoda-parallels/#more-521163" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:30:33 +00009to5MacAge of Empires: Definitive Edition now available on Windows 10 PCs worldwide
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/20/age-empires-definitive-edition-now-available-windows-10-pcs-worldwide/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:13:12 +0000Today is an exciting day for us at Microsoft, as we celebrate the legacy of Age of Empires with today’s release of <em><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/age-of-empires-definitive-edition/9n2kmdvlk85d">Age of Empires: Definitive Edition</a> </em>worldwide on Windows 10 PCs.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:13:12 +0000Windows BlogApple named the most innovative company in the world thanks to AirPods, AR and iPhone X
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/apple-most-innovative-company/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:04:50 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/tim-cook-arms-event.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Fast Company is today out <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/2018">with its list</a> of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2018 and ranking at the top of that list is none other than Apple. The <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/13/apple-fourth-most-innovative-company-in-the-world/">company came in at number four</a> on the list last year, but has jumped to the top spot this go around thanks to the iPhone X, ARKit, and more…</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:04:50 +00009to5MacSamsung blasts its previous world record with massive new enterprise-grade 30TB SSDs
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/samsung-30-terabyte-ssd/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:54:35 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/samsung-t5-review.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Samsung has today unveiled a new line of SSDs for enterprise systems that doubles its previous world’s largest capacity. The new storage offers a huge 30.72TB per drive.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:54:35 +00009to5MacMarch’s Games with Gold titles include Trials of the Blood Dragon and Superhot
https://www.onmsft.com/news/marchs-games-with-gold-titles-include-trials-of-the-blood-dragon-and-superhot
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:42:24 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-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/2018/02/image-1031x580.jpeg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-250x141.jpeg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image.jpeg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />In March, Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be able to grab Trials of the Blood Dragon, Superhot, Brave: The Video Game and Quantum Conundrum for free with their subscription.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:42:24 +0000On MSFTHomecam app for HomeKit cameras gains powerful new controls, video switching on Apple TV
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/homecam-apple-tv-update/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:35:27 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/switcher-8e5d2231.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Homecam is a <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/homecam-for-homekit/id1292995895?at=10laZc&ls=1&pt=11l8808&mt=8">handy HomeKit app</a> on iOS and tvOS that specializes in letting you view multiple video streams simultaneously. The latest version of Homecam builds on top of the app’s multi-feed view by adding new data layers, room control, and more to the Apple TV version.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:35:27 +00009to5MacParallels Desktop 13 + over $450 worth of FREE Mac apps: $80 or upgrade for $50
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/parallels-desktop-free-mac-apps/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:17:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/parallels-desktop-13-promotion.png?w=1500" /></div><p class="p1"><a href="http://bit.ly/2EECOV6">Parallels</a> is one of our favorite ways to run Windows and other operating systems on the Mac (without rebooting), and today the company is running quite a <a href="http://bit.ly/2Ca1vY8">notable promotion</a>. Anyone who upgrades to Parallels 13 (the latest version) or buys a brand new license will also <a href="http://bit.ly/2Ca1vY8">get a hold of 8 additional apps for <strong>free</strong></a>, worth over $450. Head below for more details. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/parallels-desktop-free-mac-apps/#more-521145" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:17:15 +00009to5MacAsus Windows Mixed Reality headset now available at $429
https://www.onmsft.com/news/asus-windows-mixed-reality-headset-now-available-at-429
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:05:38 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUS-Headset-1005x580.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/2018/02/ASUS-Headset-1005x580.png 1005w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUS-Headset-250x144.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUS-Headset-768x443.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px" />If you've been holding out on buying a Windows Mixed Reality headset, there is now one more selection available on store shelves. ASUS' Windows Mixed Reality headset is now available for $429. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:05:38 +0000On MSFTSketchy source makes unlikely claim about 4.2-inch iPhone SE 2 launching at WWDC
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/iphone-se-2-rumor/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:55:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/iphone-se-13.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>A Chinese site is claiming that Apple will launch a new version of the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-se/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone SE</a> at this year’s WWDC. Most of what it claims makes sense, but one glaring point leads us to suspect this is nothing more than guesswork …</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:55:24 +00009to5MacPSA: Apple’s renewal of its trademark for the rainbow Apple logo doesn’t mean anything
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/apple-rainbow-apple-logo/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:14:59 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/logo.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>A report yesterday suggested that Apple was planning to bring back its famous rainbow Apple logo, at least for a new line of clothing …</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:14:59 +00009to5MacSnapchat update adds animated stickers with GIFs from GIPHY, new Stories and Discover tabs coming soon
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/snapchat-adds-animated-gif-stickers/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:05:41 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/snapchat-animated-gif-stickers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1171" /></div><p><a href="http://go.benjaminmayo.co.uk/447188370">Snapchat</a> is launching a new library of animated stickers to place onto snaps, in partnership with GIPHY. To see all the animated stickers, open the Sticker Picker and tap into the search field. Then select the GIPHY header, or type something into the search field if you are looking to find something specific. The feature is rolling out, so it might not show up for you just yet.</p>
<p>As ever, you can combine stickers with other effects and place more than one anywhere in the photo. Press and hold on a sticker, then drag it to the trash, to remove it.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:05:41 +00009to5MacParallels Toolbox update includes Presentation Mode, video editing tools, much more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/parallels-toolbox-update-macos/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:00:26 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/parallels-13-windows-10-on-mac.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Parallels Toolbox, an ever-growing suite of handy single-purpose tools that simplify common computing tasks to just a click or two, has received a major update for both Mac and PC users. New tools and key features include presentation mode, capture for lengthy webpages, free memory reclaim,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>quick resolution switching, and time-saving tools to download and edit videos or make a GIF. A Parallels Business Edition also launched today, which gives IT the control they need to easily provide employees with tools to be more productive.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:00:26 +00009to5MacApple takes market share from Samsung in Korean company’s home market
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/apple-market-share-korea/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:34:14 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/seoul-apple-garosugil-01242018.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple achieved its highest ever market share in rival Samsung’s market of South Korea in Q4 2017. Apple’s share of the market climbed 3.3% year-on-year, while Samsung’s own share of the market fell by 9% in the same period …</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:34:14 +00009to5MacYahoo email not working with iPhone and iPad Mail app for many users, company investigating a fix
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/yahoo-email-not-working-with-iphone-and-ipad/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:29:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/yahoo-mail-app.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Yahoo email users have been experiencing issues with the iPhone and iPad Mail app starting around the time iOS 11 launched, but there are still no conclusive solutions. The <a href="https://twitter.com/yahoocare/status/964852123094597634">Yahoo team posted a statement</a> on Twitter saying that the issue is being investigated; it isn’t clear if the blame lies with Yahoo or Apple’s software. Unfortunately, the only workaround at this time is to <a href="http://go.benjaminmayo.co.uk/577586159">download the Yahoo Mail app</a>, and access email from there.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:29:20 +00009to5MacSave big on Fortnite, Star Wars Battlefront II and more with this week’s Deals with Gold and EA Publisher Sale
https://www.onmsft.com/news/save-big-on-fortnite-star-wars-battlefront-ii-and-more-with-this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-ea-publisher-sale
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:18:19 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-2-1031x580.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/2018/02/image-2-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-2-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-2.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />There are a lot of great Xbox games on sale this week including Fortnite, FIFA 18, Star Wars Battlefront II, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War and more. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:18:19 +0000On MSFTXbox One’s Super Lucky’s Tale could be getting a sequel
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-ones-super-luckys-tale-could-be-getting-a-sequel
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:09:51 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/superlucky-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Super Lucky's Tale on Xbox One X" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/superlucky-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/superlucky-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/superlucky-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />A new tweet from the developer of Super Lucky's Tale suggests a sequel could be ahead.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:09:51 +0000On MSFTParallels Toolbox 1.5 for Windows is out with new features to help you be more productive
https://www.onmsft.com/news/parallels-toolbox-1-5-for-windows-is-out-with-new-features-to-help-you-be-more-productive
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:00:08 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-20-at-12.21.10-928x580.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/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-20-at-12.21.10-928x580.png 928w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-20-at-12.21.10-250x156.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-20-at-12.21.10-768x480.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px" />Parallels Toolbox 1.5 for Windows introduces several new productivity features including Presentation mode, Clean Drive and more. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:00:08 +0000On MSFTJob ads suggest Spotify about to take on Apple’s HomePod with its own speaker
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/spotify-smart-speaker-homepod/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:36:43 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/spotify-icon-ios.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Not long after Apple finally entered the smart speaker market with the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/homepod/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HomePod</a>, it appears there’s further competition on the way. Job ads suggest that <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/spotify/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> is planning to enter production with its own speaker.</p>
<p>It was clear as long ago as <a href="https://zatznotfunny.com/2017-04/spotify-wearable/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">last April</a> that Spotify was at least exploring the idea, but new job ads suggest that the company may soon be gearing up for manufacturing …</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:36:43 +00009to5MacSwype keyboards for iOS & Android discontinued as company focuses on business market
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/swype-keyboard-for-iphone/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:48:09 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/type-fast-on-ios-with-swype-step-17.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>Nuance’s Swype keyboard apps for iOS and Android have been discontinued, as the company focuses its efforts on the business market …</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:48:09 +00009to5MacShares fall on fresh report of even greater reductions in iPhone X production
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/iphone-x-production-2018/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:08:54 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/iphone-x.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Nikkei first reported in January that Apple was <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/29/iphone-x-sales-production/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">halving its iPhone X production</a> for the quarter, with a follow-up report a few days ago saying that this left Samsung <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/18/nikkei-reiterates-iphone-x-production-being-cut-in-half-leaving-samsung-scrambling-for-oled-buyers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scrambling to find alternative customers</a> for the excess capacity.</p>
<p>A fresh report today says that the reduction in <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-x/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone X</a> production may be even greater …</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:08:54 +00009to5MacSay hello to a better way to pay, by Googlehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/3r-My6P0zXo/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Fast, simple checkout. Easy access to rewards and offers. One spot for purchases, passes, and payment methods. All of these are ways we’ve been working to make paying safer and easier for everyone, everywhere. And you can make the most of these features with the new Google Pay app for Android.</p><p>The app, which begins rolling out today, is just one part of everything we’ve got planned. We’re currently working on bringing Google Pay to all Google products, so whether you’re shopping on Chrome or with your Assistant, you’ll have a consistent checkout experience using the cards saved to your Google Account. We’re also working with partners online and in stores, so you’ll see Google Pay on sites, in apps, and at your favorite places around the world.</p><p>As we continue to expand to even more devices and services, the new app offers an exciting glimpse of what’s to come. Here’s a closer look.</p><p><b>Helpful info while you shop</b></p><p></p><p>Google Pay’s new Home tab gives you the info you need, right when you need it. See your recent purchases, find nearby stores, enjoy easy access to rewards, and get helpful tips.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="gpay_launch_1" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GPay_180131_GooglePay_Blog_v2.7.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>A new spot for your stuff</b></p><p>The Cards tab is an easy way to keep everything you need at checkout organized and at the ready. It’s where you’ll store your credit and debit cards, loyalty programs, offers, and even that stack of gift cards from last year’s birthday.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="Gpay_launch_2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GPay_180131_GooglePay_Blog_v5.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>A faster way to pay your fare</b></p><p>Use Google Pay on transit in cities such as Kiev, London, and Portland (with more coming soon), and stop worrying about your pass once and for all. Now all you need at the turnstile is the device that’s already in your hand. </p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph_with_image"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid uni-paragraph-wrap"><div class="uni-paragraph h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--8 h-c-grid__col-m--6 h-c-grid__col-l--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-2 h-c-grid__col-m--offset-3 h-c-grid__col-l--offset-3"><figure class="article-image--wrap-small "><img alt="Tap Success" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/GooglePay_Blog_Tap_success_S5UtOwB.gif"/></figure><div class="rich-text"><p><b><br/></b></p><p><b>Google security and encryption</b></p><p>Like all Google products, Google Pay comes with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8uxIKcxArA&feature=youtu.be">strong security protections</a> to safeguard your account and personal data from security threats. In other words, it’s got your back.</p><p><b>All your favorite features</b><br/></p><p></p><p>Longtime Android Pay fans, fear not: the features you love aren’t going away. You’ll still get all your bank’s perks and protections, plus an extra layer of security, since Google Pay doesn’t share your actual card number when you pay in stores. And those online payment forms that take forever to fill out? Just choose Google Pay at checkout and pay with a few quick clicks instead.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>And more features are coming. If you live in the U.S. or the UK, you’ll be able to use it to send and request money within the next few months. In the meantime, the Wallet app is now called Google Pay Send, and we’re giving it a fresh coat of paint to go with the Google Pay brand.</p><p>Want to accept Google Pay for your app, site or business? If you’re a developer, you can work with our <a href="https://payments.google.com/solutions/onboarding/?utm_source=googlepay&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=pay-app-launch#implementation">processor partners</a> and find all the tools you need on our <a href="https://payments.google.com/solutions/onboarding/?utm_source=googlepay&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=pay-app-launch">developer site</a>. And if you’re a business owner building a site for yourself, we’ve partnered with Shopify to make integration even easier.</p><p>Ready to try the Google Pay app? <a href="https://pay.app.goo.gl/?link=https://www.android.com/payapp&apn=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&amv=930084869&utm_source=google&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=launch">Get it on Google Play today.</a></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/3r-My6P0zXo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -0000Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogNew Fable video game launches on Xbox One & Windows 10 this week
https://www.onmsft.com/news/new-fable-video-game-launches-on-xbox-one-windows-10-this-week
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:42:02 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fablefortune-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Fable Fortune on Xbox One and Windows 10" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fablefortune-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fablefortune-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fablefortune-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Fable Fortune, a digital card game based on the popular Fable video game series, is officially launching on Xbox One consoles and Windows 10 devices after being in Game Preview (beta) for several months. The Fable Fortune video game will receive an update on Thursday, February 22nd that will push it up to Version 1.0. […]Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:42:02 +0000On MSFTMcAfee WebAdvisor Edge extension is now live for Windows 10 users
https://www.onmsft.com/news/mcafee-webadvisor-edge-extension-is-now-live-for-windows-10-users
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:08:06 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/edge-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Edge & Bing on Surface Pro" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/edge-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/edge-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/edge-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />An official McAfee extension for Microsoft’s Edge browser is now available to download on Windows 10 PCs and tablets. Named, McAfee WebAdvisor for Microsoft Edge, this new extension places its own safety ratings on search results and blocks untrustworthy sites and content. Here’s its official description. Search confidently, browse safely. McAfee WebAdvisor for Microsoft Edge […]Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:08:06 +0000On MSFTStar Wars Battlefront II gets new mode, skins, & fixes in latest update
https://www.onmsft.com/news/star-wars-battlefront-ii-gets-new-mode-skins-fixes-in-latest-update
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 06:47:54 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/battlefrontii-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Star Wars Battlefront II on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/battlefrontii-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/battlefrontii-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/battlefrontii-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Star Wars Battlefront II updated today on PC and Xbox One with patch number 1.2. This latest patch made numerous fixes to gameplay and corrected a variety of bugs but the more noteworthy changes include the addition of the new Jetpack Cargo game mode, three new skins for Han, Leia, and Luke, a fresh look […]Tue, 20 Feb 2018 06:47:54 +0000On MSFTNike+ Run Club updated with new Challenges feature for staying motivated
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/19/nike-run-club-challenges/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 02:16:57 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/apple-watch-nike-16-9.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Nike this evening has updated its Nike+ Run Club application for iOS to version 5.13. The update includes a nifty new Challenges feature that will help encourage users to stay on their exercise schedule every month.</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 02:16:57 +00009to5MacOhio State University teams up with Apple for new ‘My OSU’ app
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/19/ohio-state-university-apple-app/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:50:23 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ipads-17k31q7-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Ohio State University teamed up with Apple to build a new app aimed at new college students. As reported by local <a href="https://www.10tv.com/article/osu-students-team-apple-create-app-first-year-buckeyes">news outlet 10TV</a>, the app’s goal is to make the transition to college easier for students by connecting to them to services available on campus…</p>
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:50:23 +00009to5MacMicrosoft patent reveals a Surface Pen with haptic feedback features
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-patent-reveals-a-surface-pen-with-haptic-feedback-features
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:22:52 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3770-870x580.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/2018/02/IMG_3770-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3770-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3770-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3770-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />The Microsoft patent for "Haptic Stylus" shows the company is considering using electromagnets in the tip of the Surface Pen to create haptic feedback.Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:22:52 +0000On MSFTEA is running a big Xbox Games sale, starting tomorrow
https://www.onmsft.com/news/ea-is-running-a-big-xbox-games-sale-starting-tomorrow
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:52:15 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/EA_Hero-hero.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft, EA, EA Access, Xbox, Video Games" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/EA_Hero-hero.jpg 940w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/EA_Hero-hero-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/EA_Hero-hero-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" />The Microsoft Store will be holding a special one-week sale on select EA titles starting tomorrow, February 20, 2018.Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:52:15 +0000On MSFTDisney Pixar and Xbox are giving away 5 Coco inspired Xbox One S consoles.
https://www.onmsft.com/news/disney-pixar-and-xbox-are-giving-away-5-coco-inspired-xbox-one-s-consoles
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:23:01 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DWaD2zQVAAECjE1-1031x580.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/2018/02/DWaD2zQVAAECjE1-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DWaD2zQVAAECjE1-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DWaD2zQVAAECjE1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DWaD2zQVAAECjE1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Feeling lucky this week? If you are, you might want to try your luck at winning 5 Coco inspired Xbox One S consoles.Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:23:01 +0000On MSFTThese eleven Xbox Game Pass games are “leaving soon”
https://www.onmsft.com/news/these-eleven-xbox-game-pass-games-are-leaving-soon
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:11:46 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-16.51.11-1050x470.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-16.51.11-1050x470.png 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-16.51.11-250x112.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-16.51.11-768x343.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-15-at-16.51.11.png 1279w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />Eleven Xbox games are reportedly on the chopping block and will no longer be apart of the Xbox Game Pass library. As noted by Stevivor, Reddit user Aliensvslemon posted the eleven Xbox One and Xbox 360 games that are leaving Xbox Game Pass on March 1, 2018 (see Aliensvslemon’s screenshot below). The Xbox Games Pass […]Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:11:46 +0000On MSFTWindows Phone 7.5 and 8.0 handsets will stop getting push notifications and Live Tile updates this week
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-phone-7-5-and-8-0-handsets-will-stop-getting-push-notifications-and-live-tile-updates-this-week
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:39:00 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-19-at-17.28.19-831x580.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/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-19-at-17.28.19-831x580.png 831w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-19-at-17.28.19-236x165.png 236w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-19-at-17.28.19-768x536.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px" />Starting tomorrow, February 20, Windows Phone 7.5 and Windows Phone 8.0 smartphones will become dumb phones and no longer receive push notifications or Live Tile updates. Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:39:00 +0000On MSFTFebruary Cumulative Update fixes fingerprint sign in for Windows 10 Mobile
https://www.onmsft.com/news/february-cumulative-update-fixes-fingerprint-sign-in-for-windows-10-mobile
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:33:28 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3767-870x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Alcatel Idol 4S Fingerprint Reader" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3767-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3767-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3767-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3767-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />Last week's February Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Mobile may have broken the PDF reader in Edge, but it also apparently fixes issues with Fingerprint sign in and recognition on Windows 10 MobileMon, 19 Feb 2018 16:33:28 +0000On MSFTGroove Music update now available for all remaining Windows 10 Mobile users
https://www.onmsft.com/news/groove-music-update-now-available-for-all-remaining-windows-10-mobile-users
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:40:02 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-19-at-16.28.16-864x580.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/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-19-at-16.28.16-864x580.png 864w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-19-at-16.28.16-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-19-at-16.28.16-246x165.png 246w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-19-at-16.28.16-768x516.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px" />The latest update for the Groove Music app on Windows 10 Mobile lets you manually sync your OneDrive music collection and display the now playing artist on your lock screen. Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:40:02 +0000On MSFTSeattle’s CenturyLink Field Event Center to host Halo World Championship 2018 Finals
https://www.onmsft.com/news/seattles-centurylink-field-event-center-to-host-halo-world-championship-2018-finals
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:30:06 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CenturyLink-Field-Event-Center-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/2018/02/CenturyLink-Field-Event-Center-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CenturyLink-Field-Event-Center-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CenturyLink-Field-Event-Center-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CenturyLink-Field-Event-Center-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />343 Industries and MLG today announced Seattle's CenturyLink Field Event Center as the home for the Halo World Championship 2018 FinalsMon, 19 Feb 2018 15:30:06 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft looks to shake up Windows Insider Program with ‘Cohorts’ feature for higher quality feedback
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-looks-to-shake-up-windows-insider-program-with-cohorts-feature-for-higher-quality-feedback
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:03:22 +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" />Microsoft is looking to shake up the Windows Insider program by introducing a new "Cohorts" component. The component is all about netting higher quality feedback and placing Windows Insiders into "highly-focused" groups. Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:03:22 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft publishes then removes document detailing “necessary limitations” for Windows 10 on ARM
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-publishes-then-removes-document-detailing-necessary-limitations-for-windows-10-on-arm
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:40:31 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/59c97a28-1642-4ce7-83e9-3e5d693d391b.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft, Windows 10, Snapdragon 835, ARM" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/59c97a28-1642-4ce7-83e9-3e5d693d391b.jpg 700w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/59c97a28-1642-4ce7-83e9-3e5d693d391b-250x125.jpg 250w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />Last week, Microsoft published a document detailing the limitations of Windows 10 on ARM, and some of them will probably be a dealbreaker for power users.Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:40:31 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 news recap: Skype’s classic installer gets pulled due to security flaw, Uber drops Windows 10 support and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-news-recap-skypes-classic-installer-gets-pulled-due-to-security-flaw-uber-drops-windows-10-support-and-more
Sun, 18 Feb 2018 23:19:23 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_3766-868x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Build 2017" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_3766-868x580.jpg 868w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_3766-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_3766-247x165.jpg 247w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_3766-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px" />Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system. Microsoft pulls installer for “classic” Skype for Windows desktop app due to security issue While Microsoft is pushing the new Skype experience on Windows 10, Android and iOS, […]Sun, 18 Feb 2018 23:19:23 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft news recap: Outlook.com beta gains redesigned “People” area, Build 2018 registration now open and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-news-recap-outlook-com-beta-gains-redesigned-people-area-build-2018-registration-now-open-and-more
Sun, 18 Feb 2018 23:04:32 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Logo Generic Featured Image Logo" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Microsoft 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! Outlook.com beta now has a redesigned “People” section As Microsoft continues to work on an improved experience for Outlook.com users, the company has now launched a redesigned “People” section […]Sun, 18 Feb 2018 23:04:32 +0000On MSFTUber ends support of Windows 10 app
https://www.onmsft.com/news/uber-ends-support-of-windows-10-app
Sun, 18 Feb 2018 11:53:28 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/uber1-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Uber on Windows Phone" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/uber1-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/uber1-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/uber1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Uber has said it is no longer supporting Windows, recommends iPhone or Android instead.Sun, 18 Feb 2018 11:53:28 +0000On MSFTGoogle’s Project Zero exposes new Microsoft Edge security flaw
https://www.onmsft.com/news/googles-project-zero-exposes-new-microsoft-edge-security-flaw
Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:20:01 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/microsoft-edge-1039x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="microsoft, edge" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/microsoft-edge-1039x580.jpg 1039w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/microsoft-edge-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/microsoft-edge-768x429.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1039px) 100vw, 1039px" />A new flaw in Microsoft Edge has been published by Google, after Microsoft failed to patch it in the given time.Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:20:01 +0000On MSFTNew and expanding locations across Americahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/bByx6CER0rY/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Our goal is to ensure that information serves everyone, not just a few. To do this, we want to hire people to develop our products in the widest possible range of locations, around the world and throughout the United States. </p><p>We opened our first office outside California in 2000. Now Google has offices and data centers in 21 states in the U.S, and last year we grew faster outside the Bay Area than in it. This year we plan on hiring thousands more people. To support that growth, today we’re announcing new or expanded offices and data centers in 14 states across the country. </p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Google offices and data centers 2018" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/googleofficesdatacenters.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>This afternoon, I was at the groundbreaking for our new data center in Clarksville/Montgomery County in Tennessee. The Tennessee data center is part of a $2.5 billion dollar investment we’re making to open or expand data centers in Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia and Oklahoma. These data centers are what make Google services run for you or your business (in Tennessee alone, we answer millions of searches a day, and about 18,000 businesses and nonprofits use our search and advertising tools).</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/TN2.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">TN2.jpg</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/TN3.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">TN3.jpg</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/TN1.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">TN1.jpg</span></div></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>And our data centers also have a strong impact on the economies around them. People often discuss “the cloud” as if it’s built out of air. But it’s actually made up of buildings, machinery, and people who construct and manage it all. Today we employ an estimated 1,900 people directly on our data center campuses. We’ve created thousands of construction jobs—both for our data centers themselves, and for renewable energy generation. And our renewable energy purchasing commitments to date will result in energy infrastructure investments of more than $3.5 billion globally, about two-thirds of that in the United States.</p><p>In addition to these five data centers, we’re investing in new or expanded offices in nine states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. Having talented people from different places, bringing diverse perspectives and backgrounds to work, is essential to the development of our products. In these locations, there will be jobs for thousands of people in a variety of roles—engineering, operations, sales and more.</p></div></div><div class="block-pull_quote"><div class="uni-pull-quote h-c-page"><section class="h-c-grid"><div class="uni-pull-quote__wrapper h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--8 h-c-grid__col-m--6 h-c-grid__col-l--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-2 h-c-grid__col-m--offset-3 h-c-grid__col-l--offset-3"><div class="uni-pull-quote__inner-wrapper h-c-copy h-c-copy"><q class="uni-pull-quote__text">The launch of Google’s data center in Clarksville is great news for Montgomery County. These high-quality jobs will benefit families in a real way, and I applaud Google's mission to improve education and advance workforce development for Americans.</q> <cite class="uni-pull-quote__author"><span class="uni-pull-quote__author-meta"><strong class="h-u-font-weight-medium">Senator Bob Corker</strong><br/> Tennessee</span></cite></div></div></section></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In addition to job opportunities at Google, our recently announced <a href="https://blog.google/topics/causes-community/opportunity-for-everyone/">Grow with Google initiative</a> continues to create opportunities for more people across the country. As part of our <a href="https://www.google.org/billion-commitment-to-create-more-opportunity/">$1 billion commitment over the next five years</a>, I was thrilled today to announce a $300,000 Google.org grant to Goodwill of Middle Tennessee, to incorporate new digital skills trainings into their workforce-development program—including new local scholarships for our <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/grow-with-google/it-support-professional-certificate/">IT Support Professional Certificate</a>. </p><p>We’re proud to be a growing part of the Clarksville/Montgomery County community and others like it across the country. And we’re committed to helping more people participate in the opportunities that technology provides.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/bByx6CER0rY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:10:00 -0000Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:10:00 -0000The Official Google BlogHow to watch the Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Mixer Livestream on Feb. 19
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/16/watch-age-empires-definitive-edition-mixer-livestream-feb-19/
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:00:07 +0000The <em>Age of Empires: Definitive Edition</em> launch livestream will begin at 2 p.m. PST on Monday, Feb. 19, on the official <a href="https://mixer.com/ageofempires/mobile">Age of Empires Mixer livestream channel</a>.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:00:07 +0000Windows BlogAssassin’s Creed III could be getting an Xbox One remaster
https://www.onmsft.com/news/assassins-creed-iii-could-be-getting-an-xbox-one-remaster
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:58:02 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/assassins_creed_3-HD-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft, 3, Assassin's Creed, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox One X" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/assassins_creed_3-HD-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/assassins_creed_3-HD-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/assassins_creed_3-HD-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Ubisoft will apparently getting ready to re-release Assassin's Creed III on the Xbox One, as a new Xbox One version of the game has recently earned a PEGI 18 rating.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:58:02 +0000On MSFTGo behind the scenes of “Isle of Dogs” with Pixelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/8-nJw8dYNMQ/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>"Isle of Dogs" tells the story of Atari Kobayashi, 12-year-old ward to corrupt Mayor Kobayashi. When, by Executive Decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump, Atari sets off alone in a miniature Junior-Turbo Prop and flies to Trash Island in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture.</p><p>The film isn’t out until March 23—but Pixel owners will get an exclusive sneak peek this week.<br/></p><p>In “Isle of Dogs Behind the Scenes (in Virtual Reality),” the audience is taken behind-the-scenes in a 360-degree VR experience featuring on-set interviews of the film’s cast (voiced by Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber, Jeff Goldblum, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, F. Murray Abraham and Bob Balaban). Get nose-to-nose with Chief, Boss, Rex and the rest of the cast while the crew works around you, for an inside look at the unique craft of stop-motion animation.<br/></p><p><br/>Pixel’s powerful front-firing stereo speakers and brilliant display make it perfect for watching immersive VR content like this. Presented in 4K video with interactive spatial audio that responds to where you’re looking, “Isle of Dogs Behind the Scenes (in Virtual Reality)” is a collaboration between FoxNext VR Studio, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Felix & Paul Studios, the Isle of Dogs production team, and Google Spotlight Stories.<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="ISLEOFDOGS_Stories.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ISLEOFDOGS_Stories.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>“Isle of Dogs Behind the Scenes (in Virtual Reality)” is available today on the Google Spotlight Stories app, exclusively for Google Pixel phones (Pixel and Pixel 2) and best watched on the Daydream View headset. To watch, download the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.spotlightstories">Spotlight Stories app</a>.<br/></p><p>On March 2, “Isle of Dogs Behind the Scenes (in Virtual Reality)” will become available in VR, 360 and 2D via YouTube VR and Fox Searchlight YouTube channel, and any platform that has the YouTube VR app, including Daydream and Sony PlayStation VR. “Isle of Dogs,” from Fox Searchlight, hits theaters on March 23.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/8-nJw8dYNMQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:00:00 -0000Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogHey Cortana, turn up the heat; Cortana now works with more smart home providers and IFTTT
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/16/hey-cortana-turn-heat-cortana-now-works-smart-home-providers-ifttt/
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:00:06 +0000Cortana expands home automation skills, making it easier for you to control your smart home devices while on the go.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:00:06 +0000Windows BlogHappy Lunar New Year! Wag hello to the Year of the Doghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/ywdcNC2XFE8/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Today marks Lunar New Year. Across the world, people are celebrating the end of the year of the Rooster and the start of the Year of the Dog.</p><br/><p>Whether you're enjoying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tteokguk">tteokguk</a> with family or handing out <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_envelope">red envelopes</a> for good luck, there are many ways to celebrate the holiday. According to <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/story/US_cu_f9eEj1kBAACi2M_en">Google Trends</a>, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are among the countries searching the most for “red envelopes.” Meanwhile, top searched foods are nian gao, dumplings, pineapple tart, rice cake and peanut cookies.</p><br/><p>Since we’re dog people here at Google, we sniffed out a few non-traditional ways to celebrate. Howl you be spending the Lunar New Year?</p><br/><h2>Try your paw at drawing</h2><p>In the last year, people have drawn more than 3 million doodles of dogs in <i>Quick, Draw!</i>—a fun game that uses neural networks to try to recognize your drawings. In honor of Lunar New Year, our team snuck in a special version of <i>Quick, Draw!</i> with<img alt="Dog Face on Google " height="21" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PRxEfvtV9ggYFqYjGmwEjW_DVx9_wyLTVnqrUcj-jVj4ixE31EKkgAvumTCbSHCqRpHfsv3PXETp-Pq9K9QEp9i9OJKsUz4HDPW9I_lwXPwMaQQdmK9YQFe9nGWFIWYqG4cEODYT" width="21"/>-related items. Put your doodling skills <a href="https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/woof/">to the test</a>.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Quick Draw Dog" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/dogOhIKnow_itsDog_16x9_180208a.gif"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>If you’re more of a data breed, you can check out the pawsome dog doodles from around the world in a special <a href="https://pair-code.github.io/facets/dogs">Lunar New Year version</a> of Facets Dive, a tool that visualizes large sets of data (in this case ruff-ly 140,000 dogs that people have drawn in <i>Quick, Draw!</i>).</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>The dogs of Street View</h2>Lunar Year of the Dog means dogs are everywhere–including on Google Street View! We’ve had a lot of fun finding furry friends all around, from this one <a href="https://www.google.com.tw/maps/@40.7718685,-73.9681977,3a,75y,183.25h,72.08t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1syOdp78iIS7W_wrATjDwb9Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">strolling through New York’s Central Park</a> to this<img alt="Dog Face on Google " height="21" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PRxEfvtV9ggYFqYjGmwEjW_DVx9_wyLTVnqrUcj-jVj4ixE31EKkgAvumTCbSHCqRpHfsv3PXETp-Pq9K9QEp9i9OJKsUz4HDPW9I_lwXPwMaQQdmK9YQFe9nGWFIWYqG4cEODYT" width="21"/><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@43.323427,-1.9871622,3a,75y,159.29h,94.91t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sCCqHVOSC0Zy29egYdg2uqQ!2e0!5s20110901T000000!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">hanging out in a small alley in San Sebastian</a>, to our friend here <a href="https://www.google.com.tw/maps/@-33.8985349,151.2758134,2a,75y,147.2h,87.83t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sGnIUY6xseZqqBesAN3PcNA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">enjoying the Coastal Walk in Sydney</a>. Scroll through our favorites below, or find dogs on Street View in your own neighborhood.</div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Japan_Shikaoi_Hokkaido.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Japan, Shikaoi, Hokkaido.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1992672,143.0203248,3a,75y,163.33h,97.56t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sacLYlG-rSlMoyvpZKqA5sw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DacLYlG-rSlMoyvpZKqA5sw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D288.8425%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?hl=ja">Japan</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Mexico_State_of_Mexico_Villa_Victoria.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Mexico, State of Mexico, Villa Victoria.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@19.3998951,-99.0378265,3a,21.9y,240.91h,90.05t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s6Ttja2qu2LIjnKvCucxBFg!2e0!5s20110901T000000!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">Mexico</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Belgium_Brussels_Zinneke_pis_dog_statue.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Belgium, Brussels, Zinneke pis dog statue.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Het Zinneke statue, <a href="https://www.google.pl/maps/@50.8487987,4.3455777,3a,52y,102.3h,76.06t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sYjQBBVcm9Tl1zWRTBbqWfA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">Belgium</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Peru_Piura_.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Peru, Piura .png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@-5.1734518,-80.656835,3a,75y,77.49h,47.7t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sAMol76jNcyxX8Ol7JPY_5g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656">Peru</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Philippines_Palawan_Sabang_Beach.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Philippines, Palawan, Sabang Beach.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a 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url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/New_Zealand_Lake_Tekapo_dog_statue.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">New Zealand, Lake Tekapo dog statue.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Statue in <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/3JTPD6LNqP52">Lake Tekapo, New Zealand</a><p></p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/US_Oakland_Oak_Crest_Drive.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">US, Oakland, Oak Crest Drive.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8159486,-122.206808,3a,65.8y,204.55h,82.95t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s28NxLdJA4Vyz38y5PhVl1g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656">U.S.</a><br/></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Taiwan_Taipei_Temple_of_the_Eighteen_Lords.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Taiwan, Taipei, Temple of the Eighteen Lords.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Statue at Temple of the 18 Lords, <a href="https://www.google.com.tw/maps/@25.2723501,121.5949165,3a,75y,211.75h,105.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sq0A39ayEe5gQyA9aZhracQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">Taiwan</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Spain_Basque_Country_San_Sebastian.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Spain, Basque Country, San Sebastian.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@43.323427,-1.9871622,3a,75y,159.29h,94.91t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sCCqHVOSC0Zy29egYdg2uqQ!2e0!5s20110901T000000!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">Spain</a></div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Photos of your pup</h2><p>In Google Photos, you can <a href="https://blog.google/products/photos/feel-love-valentines-day-google-photos/">create a movie</a> of the dog in your life—select "Doggie Movie" among the movie themes and Google Photos will stitch together photos of the dog. Photos also lets you search for your dog using a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQtGFBbwKEk">dog emoji</a>.</p><br/><h2>All dogs go to the Games</h2>We couldn’t let the moment pass without a Doodle (or two!). This cheerful pup on our homepage in many countries around the world isn’t just welcoming the New Year—it’s also celebrating the Doodle Snow Games!</div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="Lunar New Year Ski Lift Doodle 2018" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/2-16-Lunar_Ski_Lift.gif"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In places not tuning into the Doodle Snow Games, you might see a different Doodle—also featured at the top of this post.</p><p>No matter how you celebrate or what language you say it in, happy Lunar New Year!</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/ywdcNC2XFE8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 01:30:00 -0000Fri, 16 Feb 2018 01:30:00 -0000The Official Google BlogUpdated Microsoft Store App Developer Agreement and Microsoft Store Policies
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Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:00:51 +0000The Microsoft Store team has updated the Microsoft Store App Developer Agreement and Microsoft Store Policies as of February 14th. The new version (8.2) of the Microsoft Store App Developer Agreement is available here. This update is particularly relevant to developers based in New Zealand or Australia who sell apps and/or in-app products. For more info, view the change history. The next time […]Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:00:51 +0000Windows BlogGoogle announces intent to acquire Xivelyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/zFEUaPNyWIQ/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Today, Google has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire<a href="https://www.xively.com/">Xively</a>, a division of <a href="https://www.logmeininc.com/">LogMeIn, Inc.</a></p><p>By <a href="https://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/3598917">2020</a>, it’s estimated that about 20 billion connected things will come online, and analytics and data storage in the cloud are now the cornerstone of any successful IoT solution. This acquisition, subject to closing conditions, will complement Google Cloud's effort to provide a fully managed IoT service that easily and securely connects, manages, and ingests data from globally dispersed devices. With the addition of Xively’s robust, enterprise-ready IoT platform, we can accelerate our customers’ timeline from IoT vision to product, as they look to build their connected business.</p><p></p>Through this acquisition,<a href="https://cloud.google.com/iot-core/">Cloud IoT Core</a> will gain deep IoT technology and engineering expertise, including Xively’s advanced device management, messaging, and dashboard capabilities. Our customers will benefit from Xively’s extensive feature set and flexible device management platform, paired with the security and scale of Google Cloud. With Google Cloud’s deep leadership in data analytics and machine learning, our customers will also be uniquely positioned to build turnkey IoT solutions and focus on business value creation.<br/><br/>We look forward to sharing more details after close—stay tuned!</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/zFEUaPNyWIQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:05:00 -0000Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:05:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWindows Community Standup on February 22, 2018
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Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:00:32 +0000Kevin Gallo, VP of Windows Developer Platform, is hosting the next Windows Community Standup on February 22, 2018 at 12:00pm PST on Channel 9! Kevin will be joined by Andrew Whitechapel to discuss the latest updates to the application model which will be available in the next update for Windows 10. Andrew and Kevin will discuss […]Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:00:32 +0000Windows BlogNow on iOS: one-tap access to real-time commute info and places around youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/bByfmufG3gg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Whether we like it or not, sometimes life just flies by. And in the moment, every minute counts. Just one minute can be the difference between catching the last train or walking home in the rain. Or getting to that new restaurant in time to snag the last table. <a href="https://blog.google/products/maps/get-real-time-commute-info-and-more-one-tap/">Last year</a> we updated Google Maps for Android to provide access to helpful everyday info–in real time–at the bottom of the home screen. Now we’ve rolled out that same useful update to Google Maps for iOS as well.</p><p><br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gmm_iphoneX_Aexplore01.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Image1</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gmm_iphoneX_Aexplore02.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Image2</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gmm_iphoneX_Bdriving.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Image3</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gmm_iphoneX_Ctransit.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Image4</span></div></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Just swipe up and you’ll see three tabs–the explore tab, driving tab and transit tab–that will help you find a nearby restaurant, beat traffic, or catch the next bus. No matter what iOS device you’re using, Google Maps can get you where you’re going and help you explore the world around you.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/bByfmufG3gg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:53:00 -0000Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:53:00 -0000The Official Google Blog#ifdef WINDOWS – One Developer’s Guide to the Surface Hub
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Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:00:14 +0000Building experiences for the Surface Hub requires developers to tailor their apps for the big screen and multiple users interacting with different components at the same time. Gian Paolo Santopaolo came to Redmond all the way from Switzerland to share best practices for developing engaging and natural user experiences for the Surface Hub. He has spent the last 6 years […]Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:00:14 +0000Windows BlogThis Week on Windows: Amazon Music app, fifth anniversary of Surface Pro and more
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Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:00:08 +0000We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Visit this post to read about the Amazon Music app for Windows 10, now available from Microsoft Store, check out our Windows 10 Tip on 7 pro tips for getting started with Microsoft Edge as your PDF viewer or head over here for […]Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:00:08 +0000Windows BlogVisual Studio Preview (15.6 Preview 5) now available
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Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:00:09 +0000We are pleased to announce the release of the Visual Studio Preview (15.6 Preview 5). This preview of Visual Studio includes the Preview SDK Build 17095 as an optional component. Download the Visual Studio 2017 Preview (https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/preview/) and give us feedback on the integration and setup experience. For feedback and updates to the known issues, please see the developer forum. For […]Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:00:09 +0000Windows BlogIt's easier than ever to travel with Project Fihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/uUXe8YnAoWY/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When it’s time to get ready for a trip, you want to focus on the adventures ahead, not the hassle of figuring out your phone coverage. <a href="https://blog.google/products/project-fi/bill-protection/">Bill Protection</a> already lets you use your data, including when you travel, without running up your bill, and today we’re giving travelers some extra peace of mind by expanding our international coverage and introducing a new way to figure out if you’ll be covered with Project Fi on your next trip.<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Coverage from Argentina to Zambia</b><br/></p><p></p><p></p><p>Starting today, you can enjoy data coverage in <a href="http://goo.gl/A8ZofW">170 countries and territories</a>. Like always, the data you use abroad costs the same as the data you use at home. You’ll continue to enjoy the same high-speed international coverage, now in more places like Belize and Myanmar. And if you need some extra data when you travel, don’t sweat it—your data is still just $10 per GB or free with built-in Bill Protection.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="countries_new" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/countries_new.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text">Here's what's new to our international coverage.</div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Know before you go</b></p><p></p><p>Project Fi will now let you know whether you’re covered on your next trip based on your upcoming international flights from Gmail. You’ll receive a notification in your Project Fi app shortly before your trip that allows you to easily see your coverage options and costs. These notifications will be enabled by default, but you can turn them off <a href="https://support.google.com/fi/answer/7575927">in your account settings</a>.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="notifications" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_20180212-154350_framed.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text">Know when you'll be covered on your upcoming trips.</div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><p>If you’re already on Project Fi, you don’t have to do anything to activate your international coverage—it’s all part of your phone plan. If you’re considering joining Project Fi, for a limited time you’ll score $80 Fi service credit with the purchase of any new Fi-friendly phone. You can learn more about Project Fi <a href="https://fi.google.com/about/">on our site</a>.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/uUXe8YnAoWY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:00:00 -0000Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMicrosoft celebrates the fifth anniversary of Surface Pro
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Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:00:09 +0000Surface Pro celebrates its fifth anniversary with a look back at its history and a special offer of $200 off the cost of the <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/surface" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new Surface Pro</a> over President’s Day weekend.*Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:00:09 +0000Windows BlogTwo #teampixel photographers say "I do" to Pixel 2http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/2OPCLFvBs9o/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Jenny and Colin Hayles are professional photographers (Jenny does weddings and Colin captures nature and wildlife) and proud #teampixel members. Knowing that a Pixel 2 can take high-quality photos, they wanted to see how their phones would fare in the most picture-worthy setting: a wedding. We spoke with Jenny and Colin about their experience using a Pixel 2 at an experimental wedding photo shoot.</p><br/><p><b>Tell us about your wedding experiment. How’d you come up with the idea?</b><b><br/></b>Colin: The concept developed when one of my shots was <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/pixel/teampixel-becomes-one-nature/">featured on #teampixel</a>, and I realized just how amazing the Pixel camera was. At first, I wanted to show that wedding guests have no excuse for taking lousy pictures if you have a Pixel. But Jenny and her creative team (shout out to our planner from <a href="http://www.instagram.com/jraeweddings/?hl=en">Jaqueline Rae Weddings</a>) went to the next level—she wanted to shoot professional wedding photos with a Pixel. Before we tried it out at a real wedding, we had to see what the Pixel was capable of—from details, to portraits, to action shots. We simulated the details of a wedding day—the gown and tux, rings, stationery, cake and flowers—and recruited our friends Michele and Tom (a real-life couple) to be our models. We used only a Pixel 2 (no reflectors, lights, or tripods) for the entire photo shoot. The results were, I think, better than any of us dared to hope.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_weddingshoot_2.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_weddingshoot_2.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Our beautiful models Tom and Michele (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishca_w/">@mishca_w</a>). Special thanks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somethingborrowedbeauty/">@somethingborrowedbeauty</a> for taking care of the makeup and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jliaoo.hair/">@jliaoo.hair</a> for handling the hair!</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_weddingshoot_3.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_weddingshoot_3.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Michele's gown came from from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madewithlovebridal/">@madewithlovebridal</a>, courtesy of bridal boutique <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pearlanddot/">@pearlanddot</a>, and the jewelry came from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/apostle_boutique/">@apostle_boutique</a>.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_weddingshoot_5.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_weddingshoot_5.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">These blooms brought to you by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fallforflorals/">@fallforflorals</a>, and Tom's tux came from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ewmenswear/">@ewmenswear</a>.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_weddingshoot_4.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_weddingshoot_4.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/debbiewongdesign/">@debbiewongdesign</a> did the stationery and calligraphy.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_weddingshoot_.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_weddingshoot_.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Cake and sweets courtesy of <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bakemydayyyc/?hl=en">@bakemydayyyc</a>.</div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Which Pixel features did you use most during the shoot?</b><b><br/></b>Jenny: We used the <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/pixel/focus-portrait-mode-behind-scenes-pixel-2s-camera-features/">portrait feature</a> the most—it’s pretty much like shooting with a high-end prime lens with a large aperture. In other words, it beautifully blurs the foreground and background to create that fine art look. Shooting macro shots without an extra lens is fantastic for the details that brides love to see (like shots of their wedding rings).</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph_with_image"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid uni-paragraph-wrap"><div class="uni-paragraph h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--8 h-c-grid__col-m--6 h-c-grid__col-l--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-2 h-c-grid__col-m--offset-3 h-c-grid__col-l--offset-3"><figure class="article-image--wrap-small "><img alt="pix" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/pixproj101of101.max-1000x1000.jpg"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><a href="http://instagram.com/haylescolin">Colin</a> and the models</div></figcaption></figure><div class="rich-text"><p><b>What's the biggest pro of shooting a wedding with a phone?</b><b><br/></b>Jenny: I loved being able to send images to the couple right away. Often brides and grooms see poor-quality images first, as guests begin to post on social media, but shooting with a Pixel, I can share beautiful images right away.</p><p><b>Did the couple feel more comfortable and natural when the photos were taken on a Pixel, rather than a big professional camera?</b><b><br/></b>Colin: Shooting with a Pixel 2 was a novel idea, so there was some curiosity. We shared images throughout the shoot with the team and bride and groom. There were comments that the next phone they get will be a Pixel 2! It made me think that it is an invaluable tool for non-photographers who work in the wedding industry—like florists—to take high-quality images of their work as well.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="pix2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/pixprojbts_4_of_5.max-1000x1000.jpg"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text">Behind-the-scenes at the wedding shoot: here's <a href="http://instagram.com/_gingersnapphotography">Jenny</a> with her Pixel 2 (decor and furniture came from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernluxerental/">@modernluxerental</a>)</div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>What other big events you're going to tackle next?</b><b><br/></b>Colin: We’d love to use the Pixel 2 for a honeymoon or engagement shoot. The idea of not taking along a heavy and conspicuous camera bag and coming away with high-quality images is an exciting and back-saving idea. We traveled to Cuba last year and used our first-generation Pixels to capture the bulk of the photos we took and I was so impressed. I only brought my camera gear along on one day of the whole trip.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/2OPCLFvBs9o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:15:00 -0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:15:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMeet the couple that guides togetherhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/7iSWlM4-Lkc/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><br/><p>Local Guides come from all over the world, and they form a community of people who share their knowledge on Google Maps—everything from photos and reviews of local restaurants to accessibility information.</p><p>And for one long-distance couple, the Local Guides community helped bridge the miles between Malaysia and Bangladesh. Sumaiya Zafrin Chowdhury and Pavel Sawar got married in 2013 and became Local Guides in 2015. Nine months ago, Pavel moved to Malaysia to study information technology, and Sumaiya stayed in Bangladesh to pursue her career as an entrepreneur, community leader and social worker.</p><p>In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re spotlighting this Local Guides love story. We spoke to Sumaiya and Pavel about how they enjoy the community together, and how Local Guides helps them stay connected while they’re apart.</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Tell us where it all began: how did you meet?</b></p><p>Pavel: I first saw Sumaiya at a social work event in 2012…first look, fell in love. One day I went to visit a slum, and saw her there serving underprivileged people. I am fascinated by her work.</p><p><b>You’ve been apart for nine months. How do you make a long-distance relationship work?</b></p><p>Sumaiya: I went to Malaysia twice and we had great fun together. We discovered many places. We try to meet every three months. We manage our relationship through social media, especially via video call and chatting through Google Hangouts. We share songs and pictures also.</p><p><b>When you’re in the same place, what are your favorite things to do together?</b></p><p>Pavel:<b></b>Sumaiya and I love to travel very much. As Local Guides, we also love to arrange meet-ups together and do social work and community activities.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/zaf_pvl_118.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">zaf pvl (118).jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Pavel and Sumaiya's wedding in March 2013 in Dhaka, Bangladesh</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Nametags.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Nametags.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">At a Local Guides get-together in Dhaka, Bangladesh.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Goat.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Goat.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Having some fun at Mohammed Ali Palace Museum & Park in Bogra, Bangladesh.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Coconuts.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Coconuts.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Celebrating the new year with coconut water at Inani Beach in Bangladesh.</div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>So you connect over Local Guides together?</b></p><p>Sumaiya:<b></b>Yes, we use Local Guides community and Maps to plan activities and date nights. Sometimes, we celebrate our special days through mapping. We plan to visit new places and compare our points. Mapping and <a href="https://maps.google.com/localguides/meetup">meet-ups</a> are our favorite part.</p><p>Pavel: Every day we discuss Local Guides. When Sumaiya arranges a meet-up, I try to help her. When I arrange one Sumaiya helps me lot. We discuss our contributions, photo views, quality reviews, etc. Local Guides helps us to spend more time together. Local Guides makes our relationship closer.</p><p><b>Why did you both decide to join Local Guides?</b></p><p>Pavel:<b></b>Personally I love traveling, taking photos, and eating at different restaurants. As a traveler and explorer, I use Google Maps almost every day. I love to discover new places and I love to take photos. With Local Guides, I can help any other travelers also. I feel I am helping people in my community. Local Guides are like my family. It’s now part of my life.</p><p>Sumaiya: Pavel introduced me to Local Guides back in 2015. I joined in March 2015 because I love technology, traveling and photography. With Local Guides, I can do something positive for my society; that's why I was interested to join.</p><p><b>We recently did a post about <a href="https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Are-you-one-of-these-7-amazing-types-of-Local-Guides/td-p/597946">seven kinds of Local Guides</a>. Which ones do you identify with?</b></p><p>Pavel: The Visualist and the Trailblazer.</p><p>Sumaiya<b>:</b> I identify as a Fact Hunter because I want all to know real information about a place…and Trailblazer because I love to discover and add new places.</p><p><b>For those that are new to Local Guides, what advice do you have for someone just getting started?</b></p><p>Pavel: First, spend some quality time on <a href="https://www.localguidesconnect.com/">Local Guides Connect</a>. See how others in the community are doing. <a href="https://maps.google.com/localguides/meetup">Arrange meet-ups</a>. Please contribute on Local Guides to be a good citizen. Don’t focus on points.</p><p>Sumaiya:<b></b>Upload proper pictures in proper places. Post useful and informative reviews that one can easily understand. Do meet-ups so that people can know about this community. And for the people of my own country, I want to advise them: please contribute more, add new places, and do your best reviews so that tourists can understand that our country is very beautiful.</p><p><b>What do you appreciate most about each other?</b></p><p>Sumaiya<b>:</b> Pavel is very punctual. This is the part of his character I like the most. He’s also a very trustworthy and hard-working person. He is very caring…he always supports me and appreciates my work.</p><p>Pavel: I can’t appreciate Sumaiya in a single sentence. Sumaiya is not only a good wife, she is also a good mentor for me. She gives support to me for my every good work. Without her I am nothing.</p><p>To discover a few beautiful (and unusual) places this Valentine's Day, check out these lists of <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/J3ReJdfNohy">romantic restaurants</a> around the world, and <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/NX2X5QQ9qPN2">film locations for famous love stories</a>. <br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/7iSWlM4-Lkc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogLooking for Europe’s top entrepreneurs: The 2018 Digital Top 50 Awardshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/pLbxyRG4bSM/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Tech entrepreneurs are changing the world through their own creativity and passion. To celebrate Europe’s thriving entrepreneurial scene and honor the most promising tech companies, in 2016 we founded the <a href="http://www.dt50.org">Digital Top 50 Awards</a>, in association with McKinsey and Rocket Internet. The 2018 edition of the awards are now open for applications.</p><br/><p>Now in their second year, the awards are organized, once again, under the patronage of Mr. Carlos Moedas, Member of the European Commission, and supported by strategic partners INSEAD, Ashoka and Tech Open Air. Companies with a digital product or service from the EU and from EFTA countries can apply <a href="https://www.dt50.org/apply">on the Digital Top 50 website</a> until April 1, 2018.</p><br/><p>All top 50 companies will receive free tickets and showcase space at Tech Open Berlin on June 20-21 2018, where the final winners in each category will be announced. The winner in the Tech for Social Impact category will be granted a cash prize of 50,000 euros, and all five winners will be provided with support from the founding partners to scale their businesses further—through leading professional advice, structured consulting and coaching programs, as well as access to a huge network of relevant industry contacts.</p><p> </p>Helping people embrace new digital opportunities is at the heart of our <a href="https://growthengine.withgoogle.com/intl/en-eu">Grow with Google</a> initiative in Europe. With the DT50 awards, we hope to recognize a new generation of entrepreneurs, and help them grow further and realize their dreams.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/pLbxyRG4bSM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogCelebrating five years at Campus Tel Aviv (and many more to go)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/ESpZM6smqAI/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Five years ago Campus Tel Aviv opened its doors. It’s a hub to support Israel’s strong and growing startup community, where entrepreneurs from different walks of life and at different stages of their journey can come together to learn, share and connect. </p><br/><p>And connect they have. Our members have hosted over 3,200 events with more than 250,000 participants, met with distinguished guests including the President and Prime Minister of Israel, and used Campus as a platform to empower their own communities and build ambitious new companies.</p><br/><p>Startups like <a href="https://www.syte.ai/">Syte.AI</a>, <a href="https://www.safervpn.com">SaferVPN</a> and <a href="https://veed.me/">Veed.me</a> have come to Campus to learn from Googlers and get help taking their businesses global. Tal Gadot, Omer Kenet and Tomer Mesika of <a href="https://www.rapidui.io/">RapidUI</a> joined Tel Aviv’s Campus Experts Summit in 2017. They sought help to launch their website builder and, after two weeks of working with Google mentors from the U.S., they decided to change their positioning and shift the focus of their go-to-market strategy, with great success.</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We've worked hard over the last five years to support underrepresented entrepreneurs and create a more inclusive startup ecosystem. For example, women make up around 40 percent of participants in our education programs and we heard from many women who were on maternity leave that they would love to fulfill their dream of starting a business. So we created <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8MKgi2eArA">Campus for Moms</a>, where mothers can bring their babies to work. We’ve expanded this program to our fellow Campuses in London, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Madrid and Warsaw. We’ve also helped support other community programs through marketing, free space and mentoring, such as She Codes, a women’s coding bootcamp, which has grown from 10 members to more than 16,000.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="20150428_GFE_TelAviv_3669.JPG" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/20150428_GFE_TelAviv_3669.max-1000x1000.JPG"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>A participant of the Campus for Moms program takes part in a mentoring session.</p></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We also created <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUXCrOq2vj0&t=14s">APPlicable</a>, a program that helps startups make their mobile apps more accessible to people with disabilities. We connected more than 50 startups with groups of people with disabilities, who tested the app and provided feedback on the app’s accessibility. Through this program, a product lead at Fiverr realized how parts of their app were difficult to navigate using voice-over and incorporated recommendations from a tester. We’re looking forward to bringing the APPlicable program and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxHw4YddlQwheU4yRGwtMlMtLTQ/view">our learnings</a> to our other Campuses around the world in the coming months.<br/></p><p>Nearly every day we hear about Israeli entrepreneurs building exciting new technologies that can have a positive impact on the world. We’ll continue to support the startup community in Israel; later this year Campus Tel Aviv is moving to a larger location, and we’re also bringing on board a Head of Campus to lead our efforts there. I’m also excited to lead a number of new programs, both at our expanded space and globally.</p><p>Thanks to everyone who has been a part of our journey so far! Here’s to the next five years, and the great stories and successful companies that we’ll create together.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/ESpZM6smqAI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThe next billion users are the future of the internethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/3ya_V9tmjyE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In the late 1990s, I moved from Delhi to Stanford for a master’s degree in computer science. Getting off the plane in San Francisco, I was ecstatic about the amazing computing power, lightning-fast internet and easy access to knowledge available at an American university. Back home, most people across Asia could only get online at an internet café or over dial-up modems, and internet speeds weren’t great. Computing power was still a luxury.</p><br/><p>Today more than 3 billion people, more than half of them in Asia, own smartphones—devices many times more powerful than those top-of-the-line workstations at Stanford I was so excited to use. But despite this huge shift, many of us in the tech industry often find ourselves stuck in a previous way of thinking, where we assume that “computing” is something that starts with the privileged few in places like Silicon Valley and trickles down slowly to everyone else.</p><br/><p>This isn’t just an old idea, but one that has become completely wrong.</p><br/><p>The future of the internet is in the hands of the <a href="https://blog.google/topics/next-billion-users/">next billion users</a>—the latest generation of internet users to come online on smartphones in places like Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and Nigeria. As time goes on, the <i>average</i> internet user will be more like these “next billion users” than the first billion who started on PCs. That means we need to look not at Silicon Valley or London but to places like Sao Paulo, Bangalore, Shanghai, Jakarta and Lagos to truly understand where the internet is going.</p><br/><p>The next billion users are already changing the internet in three key ways: a mobile-only mindset, an instinct for ubiquitous computing, and a demand for localized content.</p><br/><p>First, let’s start with the mobile-only mindset. Most of the next billion users have never used a PC and may never use one. They don’t think of the internet as something you access with a mouse and a keyboard. A computer is not a terminal where you type in queries. A computer is a smartphone, and it also doubles up as a <a href="http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/12/19/youtube-go-reaches-10-million-downloads-play-store/">television</a>, a <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/google-asia/introducing-tez/">wallet</a>, a <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34699190">classroom</a>, and a portal for government services. Their expectations on how mobile apps should work is also completely different. When building our India-first, mobile payment app Tez, for example, we focused the app around “people and conversations” rather than the financial features, to reflect familiarities with chat apps. All successful global apps in the future will need to speak the universal design language of people who grew up on mobile phones rather than PCs.</p><p><br/>This brings me to the second point: ubiquitous computing. This means having natural interactions with a computer that can hear, see and understand—for example, asking “Do I need an umbrella today in Delhi?” rather than typing “Delhi weather forecast.”</p><br/><p>Because the breakthroughs that make ubiquitous computing possible rely on cutting-edge work in artificial intelligence, we tend to think that advances will start in the most prosperous parts of the world and expand from there. But we’ve found with the Google Assistant, for example, that the next billion users adopt cutting-edge technology astonishingly quickly. Since we launched the Google Assistant on the first feature phone in December, the Reliance JioPhones, usage of the Assistant in India has grown six times over the past four weeks. This isn’t just due to many semi-literate or illiterate users, but also the fact that typing is difficult for people who never grew up with a computer keyboard. The next billion users will be the first to truly embrace ubiquitous computing, expecting apps to work in a natural way rather than having to learn all the artificial commands that we did on PCs.</p><br/><p>Which brings me to the third way the internet is changing: local languages. There are estimates that web content is more than 50 percent English. Hindi, the #4 language in terms of global speakers, is not even in the top 30 languages for web content. And in countries like India, the generation coming online now is more comfortable in their native language than in English, and so language can be a big blocker to expanding internet access.</p><br/><p>You should not have to learn English to use the internet. The next billion users expect more content in their languages. And video is turning out to be the medium where they create and enjoy this content. Anyone can turn on a camera, share stories in their own tongue, and find huge audiences online. YouTube has seen an explosion of non-English content, such as the Telugu film channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/teluguone">TeluguOne</a>, with 1.8 billion views. Going forward, we believe the demand for local content will reverse the language imbalance, leading to an internet more inclusive of the entire world’s language diversity.</p><br/><p>At Google, we build technology with these three insights in mind—and we find that they don’t just help the next billion users, but the first billion as well. For example, the Google Maps team built Maps Offline for motorists in India who could not afford the data for navigation while they drive, but now the feature is used across the world, from commuters going through lots of tunnels to tourists visiting a new country.</p><br/><p>For a long time, we talked of a “responsibility” to make our technology work for the next billion users. But as the internet follows their lead, serving people in India, Indonesia, Brazil and Nigeria has become necessary for companies that want to stay at the cutting edge of consumer innovation, and the future. The next billion users are not becoming more like us. We are becoming more like them.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/3ya_V9tmjyE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWith love, from your Google Assistanthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/xNryG_bdeLU/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph_with_image"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid uni-paragraph-wrap"><div class="uni-paragraph h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--8 h-c-grid__col-m--6 h-c-grid__col-l--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-2 h-c-grid__col-m--offset-3 h-c-grid__col-l--offset-3"><figure class="article-image--wrap-medium "><img alt="balloons" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/VDay_0004_Balloon.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure><div class="rich-text"><p>No matter how you like to spend your Valentine’s Day—with romantic gestures or like any other Wednesday—the Google Assistant is here to help you celebrate and have some fun. Just say …</p><ul><li>Hey Google, serenade me</li><li>Hey Google, will you be my Valentine?</li><li>Hey Google, tell me a love story</li><li>Hey Google, I’m single</li><li>Hey Google, I hate Valentine's Day</li></ul><p>So happy Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or Wednesday to you and yours!</p></div></div></div></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/xNryG_bdeLU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:30:00 -0000Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:30:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThe browser for a web worth protectinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/D0qYzl2El1Y/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The web is an incredible asset. It’s an engine for innovation, a platform for sharing, and a universal gateway to information. When we built Chrome, we wanted to create a way for people to interact with the magic that is the web, without the browser getting in the way. We created a browser that took up minimal space on your screen, made the omnibar so you could quickly search or get directly to a website, and built our pop-up blocker to help you avoid unwanted content. Since then we’ve also added features such as Safe Browsing, pausing autoplay Flash and more—all aimed at protecting your experience of the web.<br/></p><br/><p>Your feedback has always played a critical part in the development of Chrome. This feedback has shown that a big source of frustration is annoying ads: video ads that play at full blast or giant pop-ups where you can’t seem to find the exit icon. These ads are designed to be disruptive and often stand in the way of people using their browsers for their intended purpose—connecting them to content and information. It’s clear that annoying ads degrade what we all love about the web. That’s why starting on February 15, Chrome will stop showing all ads on sites that repeatedly display these most disruptive ads after they’ve been flagged. More technical details about this change can be found on the <a href="https://blog.chromium.org/2018/02/how-chromes-ad-filtering-works.html">Chromium blog</a>.</p><br/><p>To determine which ads not to show, we’re relying on the <a href="https://www.betterads.org/standards/">Better Ads Standards</a> from the <a href="https://www.betterads.org/">Coalition for Better Ads</a>, an industry group dedicated to improving the experience of the ads we see on the web. It’s important to note that some sites affected by this change may also contain Google ads. To us, your experience on the web is a higher priority than the money that these annoying ads may generate—even for us.</p><br/><p>The web is an ecosystem composed of consumers, content producers, hosting providers, advertisers, web designers, and many others. It’s important that we work to maintain a balance—and if left unchecked, disruptive ads have the potential to derail the entire system. We’ve already seen more and more people express their discontent with annoying ads by installing ad blockers, but blocking all ads can hurt sites or advertisers who aren’t doing anything disruptive. By focusing on filtering out disruptive ad experiences, we can help keep the entire ecosystem of the web healthy, and give people a significantly better user experience than they have today.</p><br/><p>We believe these changes will not only make Chrome better for you, but also improve the web for everyone. The web is a vital part of our day-to-day. And as new technologies push the web forward, we’ll continue working to build a better, more vibrant ecosystem dedicated to bringing you only the best experiences.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/D0qYzl2El1Y" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogBringing the power of AMP to Gmailhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/kqXKKcM4u2k/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>For the past few years, we’ve worked to make mobile pages load faster through an open-source framework called <a href="https://www.ampproject.org/">Accelerated Mobile Pages</a> (AMP). AMP started as an effort to help publishers, but as its capabilities have expanded over time, it’s now one of the best ways to build rich webpages. With this came the opportunity to modernize one of the most popular places where people spend their time: email.</p><p>Today, we’re bringing the power of AMP to email through the Gmail Developer Preview of "AMP for Email." This new spec will be a powerful way for developers to create more engaging, interactive, and actionable email experiences.</p><p>For example, imagine you could complete tasks directly in email. With AMP for Email, you’ll be able to quickly take actions like submit an RSVP to an event, schedule an appointment, or fill out a questionnaire right from the email message. Many people rely on email for information about flights, events, news, purchases and beyond—<a href="https://www.radicati.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Email-Statistics-Report-2017-2021-Executive-Summary.pdf">more than 270 billion emails</a> are sent each day! AMP for Email will also make it possible for information to easily kept up-to-date, so emails never get stale and the content is accurate when a user looks at it.</p><p>Companies like Pinterest, Booking.com and Doodle are developing new experiences for consumers using AMP for Email, and we’re excited to see what others will do soon.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/GmailAMP-Pinterest-01.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GmailAMP-Pinterest-01.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Browse and save your favorite items in Pinterest</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/GMAIL_AMP_Booking_V02.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GMAIL_AMP_Booking_V02.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">View hotel rooms and up-to-date deals on Booking.com</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/GMAIL_AMP_Doodle_V02.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GMAIL_AMP_Doodle_V02.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Share your availability with Doodle</div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The <a href="https://github.com/ampproject/amphtml/issues/13457">AMP for Email spec is available today</a> and we’re planning for support in Gmail later this year. To get developer preview access to AMP for email in Gmail, <a href="https://gsuite.google.com/campaigns/index__amp-for-email.html">sign up on our site</a>. By bringing AMP to email, we’re opening up new possibilities for companies to engage with their audiences, and we can’t wait to see what developers will build. Because AMP for Email is an open spec, we look forward to seeing how other email clients will adopt it, too. If you're a developer and curious about implementation details, check out <a href="https://gsuite-developers.googleblog.com/2018/02/AMP-for-email-developer-preview.html">this post</a> to get an idea.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/kqXKKcM4u2k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogIn our genes: How Google Cloud helps the Broad Institute slash the cost of researchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/w6goqyQpSM4/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><a href="https://www.broadinstitute.org/">The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard</a>, the pioneering biomedical and genomics research center, has been a valued collaborator since the early days of Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We helped them move their genomics data storage and analysis from an on-premises data center to the cloud; they helped us make GCP a useful and cost-effective place to conduct some of the most important research that science has to offer.</p><p>It’s been a privilege to support the Broad in their mission to advance our understanding of the biology and treatment of human disease, and to help lay the groundwork for a new generation of therapies. Today, we’re thrilled to be a part of an important milestone for Broad and the genomics community: On GCP, the cost of running Broad’s GATK Best Practices pipeline has been reduced to a little over $5 per genome.</p><p>Broad is one of the largest genomic sequencing centers around; on average a human genome goes onto a sequencer every 10 minutes. To date, Broad has processed more than 76,000 genomes, generating 24TB of data per day, and stores more than 36PB of data on GCP.</p><p>Once genomic data comes off a sequencer, processing and analysis is done in several steps. Those steps are strung together in an automated pipeline called GATK Best Practices.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="broad-institute-3b" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/broad-institute-3b.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When Broad first brought the GATK Best Practices pipeline to GCP in 2015, the cost to run it was $45. Since then, Broad has steadily brought down the cost by twiddling a variety of GCP knobs and dials to arrive at a 90 percent cost reduction while maintaining (and even improving) the quality of the output. Here’s a sampling of what they did:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><b>Task splitting</b>. In Broad’s on-premises environment, disk ate the lion’s share of its computing budget, so it strung together compute tasks so they could be performed by the same machine, minimizing disk access. However, any two tasks could have vastly different compute and memory usage profiles. In the cloud, Broad drove higher utilization and lower costs by appropriately sizing the machines to the task at hand (even though it involved more data transfers between machines). This resulted in a cost savings of approximately 30 percent.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://cloud.google.com/preemptible-vms/"><b>Preemptible VMs</b></a>. Broad’s genomics pipeline is short-lived and fault-tolerant, so it can take advantage of Preemptible VMs without worrying about shutdowns due to demand spikes. Broad programmed the pipeline to use Preemptible VMs, which are 80 percent cheaper than non-preemptible instances, by default. This resulted in an extra 35 percent savings.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://cloud.google.com/persistent-disk/"><b>Persistent Disk</b></a> provides durable HDD and SSD storage to GCP instances, and allows Broad to match its workloads with appropriately-sized and performant storage. Behold another 15 percent savings.</p></li><li><p><b>Data streaming</b>. <a href="https://verily.com/">Verily Life Sciences</a> contributed code to the HTSJDK, a library that underlies Broad’s <a href="https://software.broadinstitute.org/gatk/">GATK</a>. HTSJDK lets algorithms read data directly from a <a href="https://cloud.google.com/storage/">Google Cloud Storage</a> bucket, so the job requires less disk space. The cost of Broad’s production pipeline is now down to $5! </p></li></ul></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="broad-institute-2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/broad-institute-2.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Most recently, Broad released the open-source version 4.0 of GATK, and researchers of all backgrounds, including those without computational training, can access the GATK Best Practices Pipeline through <a href="https://portal.firecloud.org/">FireCloud</a>, Broad’s cloud-based analysis portal. The pipeline includes all the cost optimizations that Broad has achieved with its production pipeline, and is ready to run on preloaded example datasets.</p><p>And while all users can access FireCloud at no cost, cloud providers do charge their own fees for data storage and processing. To help make it easier for more researchers to leverage this critical work, we’re offering a $250 credit per user toward compute and storage costs to the first 1,000 applicants. You can learn more on the <a href="https://software.broadinstitute.org/firecloud/documentation/freecredits">FireCloud website</a>.</p><p>We continue to be amazed by the progress the Broad Institute enables in the field of genomics, and are so happy it chose GCP as its cloud infrastructure partner. Learn more about the GATK Best Practices pipeline by reading the Broad’s <a href="https://software.broadinstitute.org/gatk/blog?id=11415">blog post</a>.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/w6goqyQpSM4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogHelping young women overcome hurdles to learning computer sciencehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/qvTBU-lTUAg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Sophie Charlotte Keunecke never thought she’d be able to program a robot. But after she managed to do it by age 12, she found a passion for robotics and didn’t look back—and focused her studies, and ultimately her career, on that passion. At university, Sophie Charlotte discovered Open Roberta, an online platform developed by German research institution Fraunhofer IAIS that helps people learn to program by explaining complex concepts in simple ways. Open Roberta is supported by a Google.org grant and is part of our <a href="https://growthengine.withgoogle.com/intl/en-eu">Grow with Google</a> initiative, which trains people and businesses on important digital skills so that they can embrace new opportunities ahead. Sophie Charlotte now uses Open Roberta to teach female students about robotics, hoping to inspire them to follow a career path in programming. “It doesn’t matter if you are a boy or a girl, what matters is what you want to achieve and what you are willing to do to get there,” she says.</p></div></div><div class="block-video"><div class="article-module article-video "><figure><a class="h-c-video h-c-video--marquee" data-glue-modal-disabled-on-mobile="true" data-glue-modal-trigger="uni-modal-fZzlwX3tMdM-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=fZzlwX3tMdM"><img alt="Sophie Charlotte - Inspiring young women to follow a career in computer programming" src="//img.youtube.com/vi/fZzlwX3tMdM/maxresdefault.jpg"/><svg class="h-c-video__play h-c-icon h-c-icon--color-white" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-youtube-icon"></use></svg></a></figure></div><div class="h-c-modal--video" data-glue-modal="uni-modal-fZzlwX3tMdM-" data-glue-modal-close-label="Close Dialog"><a class="glue-yt-video" data-glue-yt-video-autoplay="true" data-glue-yt-video-height="99%" data-glue-yt-video-vid="fZzlwX3tMdM" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=fZzlwX3tMdM" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>There are still barriers preventing students—especially girls and children from lower-socioeconomic backgrounds—to learn computer science. In the classes that she teachers, Sophie helps her students to overcome these hurdles, and through our support of the Open Roberta initiative, we’re also supporting Sophie’s goal: that one day these hurdles won’t exist.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/qvTBU-lTUAg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0000Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0000The Official Google Blog#teampixel photographer Dave East heads to Icelandhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/_dfqeGU6jTA/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>This week, #teampixel heads north of the equator on a trip with photographer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daveast/">Dave East.</a> Check out his photos from Iceland (shot in subzero temperatures!) that captured everything from giant glaciers to epic waterfalls, and hear about why he loves his Pixel camera.</p><p><b>Can you tell us about your recent trip to Iceland shooting on Pixel 2 XL?</b><br/>Iceland was absolutely surreal. It is one of the most amazing places I have ever been to. The landscapes feel like another planet. Shooting on the Pixel 2 was just so easy, the camera is so good that when we were in a hurry I didn't even take out my DSLR because I knew the shots were going to be just as great on the Pixel 2. <br/></p><p><b>What are your favorite features on Pixel's camera?</b><br/>The portrait mode is amazing, it really gets the sense of depth perfectly. I also just think the photos are so crisp, it feel not like a phone camera at all.<br/></p><p><b>What piece of advice do you have for capturing great shots?</b><br/>For landscape work, check that your horizons are straight and that there is some depth to the shot or leading lines that draw your eye to something in particular. And make sure that you are shooting in a good time of day and that it is not too bright.<br/></p><p><b>Anything else you'd like to share with us and the #teampixel community?</b><br/>Just keep shooting, keep creating and keep exploring. My favourite thing in the world is travelling to new places and seeing new things. <br/></p><p><br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Pixel_davideast_.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Pixel_davideast_.jpg</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Pixel_davideast_2.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Pixel_davideast_2.jpg</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Pixel_davideast_3_zj1RCJX.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Pixel_davideast_3.jpg</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Pixel_davideast_4.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Pixel_davideast_4.jpg</span></div></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/_dfqeGU6jTA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:15:00 -0000Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:15:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThe High Five: roses are red, violets are blue, five top searches for youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/UVQZ6kaPwIE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Roses are red,<br/>Violets are blue.<br/>Here are this week's top searches for you:<br/>The Dow is down, but a rocket went up to the skies<br/>We're staring deeply into our valentines' eyes<br/>While the world’s best athletes go for the gold<br/>We met the new Gerber baby, just one year old.<br/>Now on to the trends, before my rhyme becomes drab—<br/>All the data we use comes from <a href="https://newslab.withgoogle.com/">Google News Lab</a>.</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2></h2><h2>Valentine’s Day</h2><p>Between flowers, a big teddy bear, a beef jerky bouquet, Valentine’s Jordans and chocolate-covered strawberries, there’s something for everyone on the list of top-searched Valentine’s Day gifts.</p><h2>New spokesbaby</h2><p>One-year-old Lucas Warren became a celebrity this week when it was announced that he’s the first Gerber baby with Down Syndrome. Meanwhile, another baby made her debut in the limelight: Kylie Jenner’s daughter, Stormi. Other top searched babies this week were Nick Foles’ baby, Janet Jackson’s baby, and Khloe Kardashian’s baby.</p><h2>All eyes on Pyeongchang<br/></h2><p>Figure skating is the <a href="https://ssl.gstatic.com/trends_tpt/e30ea517341bec2bc7a3851c47132a758303ed1c41db85d98a2338d8f132bee0.png">most searched Olympic sport</a> in 46 states. The outliers are Alaska and Montana (where snowboarding’s at the top), Nebraska (where curling reigns) and Minnesota (where ice hockey wins all).</p><h2>Falcon Heavy</h2><p>After his foray into space this week, search interest in “<a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=Elon%20Musk%20car,Elon%20Musk%20rocket">Elon Musk rocket</a>” took off, and was 350 percent higher than interest in “Elon Musk car.” People searched for famous rockets—other than Falcon Heavy—this week, too: Flat-earther rocket, Saturn V rocket, Sea Dragon rocket and Soyuz rocket.</p><h2>Ups and (Dow)ns</h2><p>As the markets went on a rollercoaster, search interest in <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=%2Fm%2F0cqyw,%2Fm%2F05dq_">Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> was 1,700 percent higher than search interest in NASDAQ, and people were searching for “<a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=Stock%20market,Economy">stock market</a>” 1,400 percent more than “economy.”</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/UVQZ6kaPwIE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:30:00 -0000Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:30:00 -0000The Official Google BlogGet inspired: three weeks left to submit artwork for Doodle 4 Googlehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/PKUfyyiiH24/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>It’s been over ten years since I began doodling for Google and I’ve never been more excited about what’s coming up for our ever-changing logo.</p><p>We know that young artists inspire us, so for the 10th annual<a href="http://doodle4google.com">Doodle 4 Google contest</a>, we’re asking them to answer the question “What inspires you?” (in the form of a Google logo, of course). In a super exciting first, this year’s winner will work directly with the Doodle team to transform their art into an interactive doodle for millions to see and play.</p><p>Past winners have exhibited incredible creativity and charm—the hyper-imaginative, environmentally conscious world of <a href="https://www.google.com/doodles/doodle-4-google-2014-us-winner">2014’s U.S. winner Audrey Zhang</a> is a personal favorite, as is <a href="https://www.google.com/doodles/doodle-4-google-2017-ireland-winner">Robot Tom</a>, the star of 2017’s winning Irish entry by Erica Redmon—and I have no doubt this year’s entries will continue to inspire.</p><p>Picking a winner is always the hardest part. Luckily, we have some stellar guest judges to help, including actor Neil Patrick Harris, gold-medalist Laurie Hernandez, actor Ty Burrell of "Modern Family," Ibtihaj Muhammad from the U.S. Fencing Team, former Houston Astros outfielder Carlos Beltrán, 2017 National Teacher of the Year Sydney Chaffee, and award winning journalist Elaine Welteroth.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="d4g" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/489-GDU-Blog-Visua-r2l.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As for prizes, five finalists will be invited to Google’s Mountain View headquarters and one winner will receive:<br/></p><p>• A $30,000 scholarship</p><p>• A $50,000 technology package for their school/non-profit organization</p><p>• And, as mentioned, a behind-the-scenes collaboration with the Doodle team to transform their doodle <br/> into an interactive experience that will launch this year on our homepage and app home screen</p><p>Submissions close on March 2—only three weeks away. Every K-12 student is encouraged to enter their doodle at <a href="http://doodle4google.com">doodle4google.com</a>.</p><p>Please encourage every young artist you know to participate. ❤🎨</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/PKUfyyiiH24" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWe’ve moved! Find us at the new Microsoft Edge Dev Blog
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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/29/microsoft-edge-is-the-browser-for-windows-10/
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