Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)PSA: Watch out for these convincing App Store subscription phishing emails
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/fake-app-store-subscription-email/
Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:56:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/attachment-image-0-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Representing such a large and diverse percentage of the market, Apple customers are common targets of phishing attempts. Whether they be innovative methods via iOS <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/10/psa-apple-id-phishing-attempt/">applications or traditional email phishing attempts</a>, it’s important for customers to remain skeptical of communication asking for sensitive information.</p>
<p>A new wave of phishing attempts targeted at Apple customers comes in the form of subscription renewal email and has seemingly become so widespread, Apple has shared new tips on protecting yourself…</p>
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Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:56:25 +00009to5MacSnapchat sees dramatic spike in app downloads despite controversial redesign
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/snapchat-redesign-increases-downloads/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:44:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/snap.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Snapchat’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/snapchat-petition-redesign-response/">incredibly controversial redesign</a> appears to be paying off, at least in terms of downloads. According to new data from analytics firm <a href="https://sensortower.com/blog/snapchat-redesign-downloads">Sensor Tower</a>, Snap has seen a sharp increase in first-time installs of its application on the heels of the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/06/snapchat-do-not-disturb/">dramatic redesign on both iOS and Android</a>…</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:44:20 +00009to5MacHP introduces the new Spectre x360 in India
https://www.onmsft.com/news/hp-introduces-the-new-spectre-x360-in-india
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 22:35:16 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/HP-Spectre-x360-1.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/HP-Spectre-x360-1.png 799w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/HP-Spectre-x360-1-237x165.png 237w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/HP-Spectre-x360-1-768x534.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px" />HP has introduced the next generation flagship consumer notebook HP Spectre x360 laptop in India.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 22:35:16 +0000On MSFT036: Amazon buys Ring, Apple opening clinics, M. Night Shyamalan series coming | 9to5Mac Daily
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/9to5mac-daily-036/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:50:12 +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 details about Amazon buying Ring, Apple’s new AC Wellness clinics, and M. Night Shyamalan directing a new TV show for Apple.</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:50:12 +00009to5MacAmazon acquiring smart home security firm Ring, HomeKit support still promised for Ring Pro and Floodlight Cam
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/amazon-acquiring-smart-home-security-firm-ring-homekit-support-still-promised-for-ring-pro-and-floodlight-cam/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:10:45 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/ring-video-doorbell-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>In a surprise move, Amazon is reported to be acquiring Ring, <a href="http://amzn.to/2FzGhS4">maker of smart doorbells, cameras, and home security products</a>. The deal is expected to be officially announced later today.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/amazon-acquiring-smart-home-security-firm-ring-homekit-support-still-promised-for-ring-pro-and-floodlight-cam/#more-522101" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:10:45 +00009to5MacASUS targets Apple with 26% smaller notch than ‘Fruit Phone X’, higher screen-to-body ratio
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/asus-announces-new-zenfone-5-with-iphone-x-style-notch/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:18:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/dxekbxoxcaizp2h-jpg-large.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1333" /></div><p>As we head into 2018, it seems like most smartphones will be embracing the design language of the iPhone X. ASUS is leading the way with its most recent <a href="https://twitter.com/vladsavov/status/968566869182599174">announcement</a>….</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:18:20 +00009to5MacSonos One with Alexa integration reaches Canada before Siri-enabled HomePod
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/canada-sonos-one-alexa-homepod/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:14:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/sonos_1_black_11.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Sonos has expanded the availability of its <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect/picassoRedirect.html/ref=pa_sp_atf_electronics_sr_pg1_1?widgetName=sp_atf&adId=A0153945397COQST61HN0&id=1438646532114173&tag=n003f1-20&qualifier=1519761525&ie=UTF8&url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.amazon.com%252FAll-new-Sonos-One-built-incredible%252Fdp%252FB074XLMYY5%252Fref%253Dsr_1_1_sspa%253Fs%253Daht%2526ie%253DUTF8%2526qid%253D1519761525%2526sr%253D1-1-spons%2526keywords%253Dsonos%252Bone%2526psc%253D1">Sonos One</a> smart speaker with Amazon Alexa integration to now include Canada. The move comes shortly after Apple launched its <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/homepod/">HomePod</a> smart speaker in three countries excluding Canada.</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:14:33 +00009to5MacBuy five best picture winners on the Microsoft Store, and get a free $25 gift card
https://www.onmsft.com/news/buy-five-best-picture-winners-on-the-microsoft-store-and-get-a-free-25-gift-card
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:21:21 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3784-870x580.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_3784-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3784-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3784-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3784-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />For a limited time, you can buy five best picture winners on Microsoft Movies & TV and get back a free $25 gift card for use on other store purchases.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:21:21 +0000On MSFTProducer M. Night Shyamalan takes on straight-to-series order for future Apple thriller
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/m-night-shyamalan-thriller-apple-tv/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:55:12 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/461804782-e1431622552328.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Producer M. Night Shyamalan is working on a straight-to-series thriller for Apple, <a href="http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/m-night-shyamalan-apple-series-1202711707/">according</a> to <em>Variety</em>.</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:55:12 +00009to5MacT-Mobile takes swing at ‘dumb and dumber’ competition, details 5G rollout plans for 30 cities this year
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/t-mobile-5g-plans/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:38:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/t-mobile-hulu1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>T-Mobile has released more details on its 5G plans for this year and next. The Un-carrier is building out the next generation wireless infrastructure in 30 US cities, with availability starting next year.</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:38:06 +00009to5MacXbox One X gets four new enhanced Xbox 360 titles, new option for disabling graphics improvements
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-one-x-gets-four-new-enhanced-xbox-360-titles-new-option-for-disabling-graphics-improvements
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:31:29 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Xbox_One_X_Enahnced_Games_Collection_940x528-hero.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Xbox_One_X_Enahnced_Games_Collection_940x528-hero.jpg 940w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Xbox_One_X_Enahnced_Games_Collection_940x528-hero-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Xbox_One_X_Enahnced_Games_Collection_940x528-hero-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" />The Xbox team has just announced four new Enhanced Xbox 360 games on Xbox One X, as well as a new option for disabling all graphics enhancements. Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:31:29 +0000On MSFTHere are the fixes and known issues with Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17110 for PC
https://www.onmsft.com/news/here-are-the-fixes-and-known-issues-with-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17110-for-pc
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:28:14 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0701-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo White Featured Hero Generic" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0701-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0701-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0701-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Here is a look at what is fixed and broken with this latest Fast Ring Redstone 4 release.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:28:14 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 Insider Preview build 17110 now available for Fast Ring Insiders, here’s what’s new
https://www.onmsft.com/news/here-is-whats-new-in-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17110-for-pc
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:14:12 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Featured Image Generic Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17110 for PC is not a major release, but it still packs some new features, mainly for Enterprise Customers. Here's what you need to know.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:14:12 +0000On MSFTAnnouncing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17110 for Fast
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/27/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17110-fast/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:01:53 +0000Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17110 (RS4) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. What’s new in Build 17110 Improvements for Enterprise Customers in RS4 Enterprises can now run custom actions during feature update: In RS4, we are adding a new feature that will enable your enterprise to […]Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:01:53 +0000Windows BlogiPhone replacement battery wait times worsen, analyst notes, as program is expected to impact fall sales
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/iphone-battery-availability-worsens/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:35:56 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/iphone7battery.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Barclays has shared a new analyst note today with an update on iPhone battery availability for replacements. Earlier this month, the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/08/iphone-battery-wait-times/">firm projected that availability would be continually improving</a>, however, it now looks like the reverse is true.</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:35:56 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: 13″ MacBook Pro $1,349, iPad from $270, 27″ iMac Pro $500 off, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/9to5toys-macbook-pro-ipad-imac-pro/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:30:23 +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/2018/02/27/9to5toys-macbook-pro-ipad-imac-pro/#more-522039" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:30:23 +00009to5MacMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite available today on Windows 10!
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/27/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-available-today-windows-10/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:30:01 +0000Today over at <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/02/27/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-available-now-windows-10/">Xbox Wire,</a> Capcom shared that the next chapter of the popular fighting game series featuring characters and locations from the iconic universes of Marvel and Capcom – <em>Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite </em>– is now available on Windows 10 in both the <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9pgscb1x2p7g">Standard Edition</a> and <a href="www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9phw1hl2zxjk">Deluxe Edition</a>!Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:30:01 +0000Windows BlogHands-on with iOS 11.3 battery health features on a performance throttled iPhone
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/iphone-battery-throttled-experience/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:10:22 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/iphone-battery-throttling.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>My iPhone X lost a fight with concrete on Sunday morning when I folded up my jogging stroller and forgot the phone in its storage compartment. The smashed iPhone X is on its way to Apple’s repair facility (yes, the one that makes <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/22/apple-false-alarm-911-calls-iphone/">all those 911 calls</a>) and I’m living on an iPhone 6 Plus for the week.</p>
<p>A few observations: the modern haptic engine is light years ahead of the 2014 vibration motor, cameras on newer iPhones have improved dramatically, and older iPhones feel slow in comparison with or without throttling. More on my experience with a throttled iPhone so far below.</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:10:22 +00009to5MacPrivate Microsoft Teams groups to become searchable in upcoming change
https://www.onmsft.com/news/private-microsoft-teams-groups-to-become-searchable-in-upcoming-change
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:03:32 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Teams-989x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Teams-989x580.png 989w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Teams-250x147.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Teams-768x450.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Teams.png 1288w" sizes="(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px" />Starting March 23, 2018, all private teams will appear in search results as well as the Suggested teams gallery.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:03:32 +0000On MSFTNew research: How to evolve your security for the cloudhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/hqzaitw-fig/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>This week, McKinsey released a report titled “<a href="https://cloudplatformonline.com/how-it-security-is-changing.html?utm_source=blogs&utm_medium=gcpblog&utm_campaign=2018-18q1-gc-cc-secure-googlecloud-direct-google-leadgen-mckinseysecurityreport&utm_term=asset&utm_content=mckinseysecurityreport">Making a secure transition to the public cloud</a>,” the result of interviews with IT security experts at nearly 100 enterprises around the world. Leveraging the expertise of Google Cloud and McKinsey security experts, the research presents a strategic framework for IT security in cloud and hybrid environments, and provides recommendations on how to migrate to the cloud while keeping security top of mind.</p><p>The research shows what many already know: that public cloud adoption is accelerating thanks to increased technical flexibility, simpler scaling, and lower operating costs. What’s exciting is that the research also reveals that many Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) no longer view security as an inhibitor to adoption but instead an opportunity—“In many cases [CISOs] acknowledge that cloud service providers’ security resources dwarf their own,” the authors write—and now these companies are focused on how to best adopt and configure cloud services for increased security.</p><h2>When implemented properly, public-cloud adoption can significantly reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for IT security.</h2><p>This requires enterprises, cloud providers, and third-party service providers to work together collaboratively and transparently within a shared security model. Google Cloud has long believed in creating trust through transparency, previously releasing a detailed overview of our <a href="https://cloud.google.com/security/security-design/">infrastructure security</a>, explaining <a href="https://youtu.be/O-JXFQezWOc?t=9m5s">our shared responsibility model</a>, and how we already protect our users and customers at the lower layers of the stack—and we’re thrilled to see McKinsey’s detailed endorsement of the same approach.</p><h2>Common security approaches, and their tradeoffs.</h2><p>Every company has different IT needs, but the report found two common security decisions companies take when adopting cloud services: (1) defining the perimeter, and (2) deciding whether to re-architect applications for greater manageability, performance, and security in the cloud (interestingly, only 27% of companies surveyed actually do this—change is hard).</p><p>The research identifies three common archetypes for perimeter security: backhauling, cleansheeting, and adopting cloud provider controls by default.</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><b>Backhauling</b> allows companies to continue managing IT security on-prem, with an external gateway connecting the data center to the public cloud. Approximately half of the companies surveyed currently use this model, but only 11% plan to continue doing so, since it can keep companies from realizing certain cloud benefits, such as agility.</p></li><li><p><b>Cleansheeting</b> requires greater investment and expertise, as it calls for redesigning IT security around a “virtual perimeter” and leveraging multiple cloud-native tools and services.</p></li><li><p><b>Using cloud provider controls</b> is the most cost-effective solution, but—depending on the cloud provider—can limit autonomy and may offer limited capabilities.</p></li></ul><p>McKinsey uses these three models, along with the decision to re-architect applications for the cloud, to identify six “archetypes” for cloud security. Each archetype has its own tradeoffs:</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="mckinsey-1" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/mckinsey-1.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>There isn’t a “right answer” for security when making a move to the cloud—it depends on your company’s expertise, flexibility, and cost decisions.</p><br/><p>And, you don’t have to use only one archetype. For example, Evernote describes in their <a href="https://blog.evernote.com/tech/2017/02/08/part-2-protecting-customer-data-gcp/">migration story to Google Cloud Platform</a>:</p><p><i>“For most of our controls we found an equivalent, cloud platform version. For data encryption at rest, we gained a security control that we hadn’t engineered on our own. For some controls, like IP whitelisting, we had to adapt our security architecture to not rely on traditional network controls.”</i></p><p>— Rich Tener, Director of Security, Evernote</p><br/><h2>The economics of cloud security.</h2><p>Relying on cloud service provider security controls is “the most cost-effective approach,” the authors write. “As organizations move more and more applications to the public cloud and lean towards using native CSP controls, a decrease in security operating and capex costs is likely.” Eighty percent of companies that choose to rely primarily on the cloud provider’s controls and re-architect their applications in parallel see cost savings.</p><p><br/></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="mckinsey-3" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/mckinsey-image-3.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>So, if you’re planning a cloud migration, where should you focus your security efforts? McKinsey asked respondents about their approach to applying cloud security controls in several areas to find out what companies are doing:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><b>Identity & access management (IAM</b>): 60% of enterprises are using on-premises IAM solutions; in just three years respondents expect that number to be cut in half. At Google, we provide a tool called <a href="https://tools.google.com/dlpage/dirsync/">Google Cloud Directory Sync</a>, which helps users bring existing identities to Google Cloud and manage cloud permissions natively with <a href="https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/overview">IAM</a>.</p></li><li><p><b>Encryption</b>: The majority of respondents encrypt data both at rest and in transit—and even more (upwards of 80% in both categories) will do so three years from now. Google Cloud already <a href="https://cloud.google.com/security/encryption-at-rest/default-encryption/">encrypts data at rest by default</a>, and <a href="https://cloud.google.com/security/encryption-in-transit/">in transit</a> when it crosses a physical boundary.</p></li><li><p><b>Perimeter security</b>: Today, 40% of enterprises are backhauling data traffic and using existing on-premises network security controls—but that will decrease, with only 13% expecting to be using the same approach in 3 years. To help enterprises make the move to cloud-based perimeter control, Google Cloud lets users connect to their on-premises environment using <a href="https://cloud.google.com/interconnect/">Dedicated Interconnect, an IPsec VPN tunnel, direct peering or carrier peering</a>. Google Cloud users can also control their perimeter with a <a href="https://cloud.google.com/vpc/">Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)</a>.</p></li><li><p><b>Application security</b>: 65% of respondents define security configuration standards for cloud-based applications, but less than 20% are using tools or template-based enforcement. To address this, Google Cloud offers <a href="https://cloud.google.com/security-scanner/">Cloud Security Scanner</a>, an automated way to scan apps for common vulnerabilities.</p></li><li><p><b>Operational monitoring</b>: 64% of respondents use existing SIEM tools to monitor cloud applications rather than creating a new set for the cloud. Google Cloud users can <a href="https://cloud.google.com/logging/docs/export/">export logs</a> from Stackdriver to the SIEM of their choice.</p></li><li><p><b>Server-side endpoints</b>: 51% of respondents have a high level of confidence in their cloud service provider’s approach to server-side endpoint security. Google Cloud customers can use a variety of <a href="https://cloud.google.com/security/partners/">partner tools</a> for endpoint security.</p></li><li><p><b>User endpoints</b>: 70% of respondents believe that public-cloud adoption will require changes to user endpoints. Google created the <a href="https://cloud.google.com/beyondcorp/">BeyondCorp</a> enterprise security model to allow its employees to work from anywhere, and our customers can do the same with <a href="https://cloud.google.com/iap/">Identity Aware Proxy</a>. In addition, <a href="https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/3438631?hl=en">Chromebooks</a> provide automatic software updates, and run applications in a restricted sandbox.</p></li><li><p><b>Regulatory governance</b>: When adopting public cloud, companies must navigate governance and compliance requirements, with data location and financial regulations topping respondents’ list of concerns. Google Cloud has a broad spectrum of <a href="https://cloud.google.com/security/compliance">compliance</a>, including PCI, SOX, and HIPAA.</p></li></ul><p>The report also includes a tactical 10-step plan for successful cloud migration. To learn more, <a href="https://cloudplatformonline.com/how-it-security-is-changing.html?utm_source=blogs&utm_medium=gcpblog&utm_campaign=2018-18q1-gc-cc-secure-googlecloud-direct-google-leadgen-mckinseysecurityreport&utm_term=asset&utm_content=mckinseysecurityreport">download the full report</a>.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/hqzaitw-fig" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogCapture more of your favorite moments with Google Clipshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/I1KlnQWWXA4/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Many of our favorite photos are very hard to get: they're the candid, natural moments that happen in between the posed photos, like the fleeting yet adorable looks our pets or kids give us. Last <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/hardware/google-clips/">October</a> we shared that we’ve been working on <a href="https://store.google.com/product/google_clips">Google Clips</a>, a lightweight, hands-free camera that uses on-device machine learning to help you capture beautiful and spontaneous moments of family, friends, pets, and yourself. Simply turn the camera on and it will capture and edit clips of these moments, while letting you join in as well.</p><p>Starting today, Clips is available in the U.S. for $249 from the Google Store, Best Buy, B&H and Verizon.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Clips collage v2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Clips_movCollage.gif"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Clips isn’t designed to replace your smartphone camera or your DSLR. It’s a new type of camera that captures the moments that happen in between posed pictures by using on-device machine learning to look for great facial expressions from the people—and pets—in your life. It turns these into short clips without you having to use video editing software. Clips comes with a companion app on Android or iOS that lets you share your content with friends or other apps. You can also pick any frame from these clips to save as a high-resolution still photo.<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Designed for privacy and control</h2><p>From day one working on Clips, we knew privacy and control were extremely important, and we’ve been careful to design and engineer Clips to uphold those principles:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li>It looks like a camera and has an indicator light, so everyone around knows what it does and when it’s on. It also works best when it’s less than 10 feet away from what it’s capturing so you can see where it is in the room.<br/></li><li>It doesn’t need a data connection to function, nor does it require an account. We miniaturized machine learning models to run locally on the device.<br/></li><li>Just like a traditional point-and-shoot camera, none of your clips leave your device until you decide to save or share them. If you decide to save clips to Google Photos, then clips will be backed up to your Google Account if you have <a href="https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6193313">Backup and Sync</a> turned on in the Google Photos app.<br/></li></ul></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Tips for using Clips</h2><br/><p>We think you’ll find that the camera is one part familiar to the point-and-shoot you’ve used in past, and one part brand new. Here are a few pointers on how it works:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p>Clips looks for stable, clear shots of people and then looks for good facial expressions, such as joy. We also trained it to recognize dogs and cats, and it prefers when there’s some motion in the scene. Once the lens is twisted clockwise, it’ll turn on and start capturing.</p></li><li><p>People and pets look best when they’re three to eight feet away from the camera—think playroom, not soccer field.</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="Clips_2.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Clips_2.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><ul><li><p>The Clipstand that comes with the Clips device makes it easy to set down, hold, or clip the camera to things like a chair or vase to get unique vantage points. There’s also a feature called Live Preview in the Clips app to provide a clear view of the action as it happens.</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="Clips_3.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Clips_3.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><ul><li><p>Clips comes with a shutter button on the device (and in the app) which lets you capture something specific. Clips understands faces, smiles, dogs and cats, but doesn’t know a surfboard from a ski slope (there’s a great <a href="https://store.google.com/product/pixel_2">phone</a> for those pictures!). For those times you want to capture a photo manually, you can use the button on the front of the device or in the Clips app.</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="Clips_1.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Clips_1.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><ul><li><p>Over time, Clips will learn who you want to photograph frequently. You can also give it a head start by letting it learn from photos downloaded from your Google Photos library, or by taking a portrait using the shutter button.</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--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="OOBE-07-Familiar-Lottie.gif" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/OOBE-07-Familiar-Lottie.gif"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><ul><li>Use the Clips app to view, save, delete and share your clips, and to choose any frame to save as a high-resolution still or motion photo. If you use Google Photos, finding your clips and stringing them into <a href="https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6128862">beautiful movies</a> is a snap. And Pixel users get unlimited backup.<br/></li></ul><p></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Clips_movieSave.gif" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Clips_movieSave.gif"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Since Clips has machine learning at its core, it will keep getting better over time. We’re excited to help you capture more of the moments you love with Clips.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/I1KlnQWWXA4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogBill Gates is holding a Reddit AMA today at 11am PST
https://www.onmsft.com/news/bill-gates-is-holding-a-reddit-ama-today-at-11am-pst
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:50:09 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bill-Gates1-928x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bill-Gates1-928x580.jpg 928w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bill-Gates1-250x156.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bill-Gates1-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px" />Gates will be hosting a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) today at 11 am PST, so be sure to visit the Reddit thread and fire away with those burning questions.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:50:09 +0000On MSFTAT&T offers free DirecTV Now, internet, and BOGO iPhone X in select cities w/ new plans
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/att-unlimited-plus-enhanced-offers/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:29:48 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/att-storefront.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p><em><strong>From <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2018/02/27/att-directvnow-more/">9to5Toys</a>:</strong></em></p>
<p>Starting Thursday, March 1st, AT&T will be hitting the streets of Los Angeles, Chicago and New York to offer customers special deals on a variety of its services and popular devices, including DirecTV Now and iPhone X. Along with these limited geographical offers, AT&T is celebrating the roll out of its new <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=hpbb6ytc5II&mid=13798&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.att.com%2Fesupport%2Farticle.html%23%21%2Fwireless%2FKM1182926">Unlimited Plus Enhanced plans</a>. Full details on both can be found below.</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:29:48 +00009to5MacIn case you missed it: Android announcements at Mobile World Congresshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/2uQZQ7djZMc/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Android’s mission, from day one, has been to bring the power of computing to everyone. We’re proud that the platform has made mobile technology accessible and useful to billions of people over the last 10 years. While we continue to celebrate Android’s open platform, we’ve been working closely with our partners to bring a consistent hardware and software experience that meets the expectations of users all around the world.<br/></p><p>This week at Mobile World Congress, a new generation of smartphones were announced through our <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/android/best-android-and-google-android-oreo-go-edition-and-android-one/">two programs</a>: <b>Android Oreo (Go edition)</b> and <b>Android One</b>.<br/></p><p>Here’s a recap of all the announcements, straight from Barcelona:<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><h2><b>Android Oreo (Go edition)</b></h2>Android Oreo (Go edition) offers a fast and smooth experience optimized for devices with 1GB of memory or less, while still making sure you have a <a href="https://www.android.com/versions/oreo-8-0/go-edition/">high-quality experience</a> with the current version of Android and <a href="https://www.android.com/play-protect/">Google Play Protect</a>. Thanks to optimizations to the platform and apps, Android (Go edition) provides double the storage available for use out of the box. At Mobile World Congress, we welcomed some of the first global smartphones to run Android Oreo (Go edition):<br/><p></p><ul><li><b>Alcatel</b> introduced its first Android Oreo (Go edition) phone with the Alcatel 1X, featuring the latest Alcatel smartphone design language and technology.<br/></li><li><b>General Mobile</b> announced the “GM 8 Go,” its first product with Android Oreo (Go edition), as part of the company’s plan to bring computing to more people in Turkey and around the world. <br/></li><li><b>HMD Global</b> announced the Nokia 1, a high quality Android Oreo (Go edition) device that delivers smartphone essentials with the reassuring quality users expect of a Nokia phone in a refreshingly familiar design to fans around the world. <br/></li><li><b>Huawei</b> has also committed significant resources to supporting Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphones and will be bringing a device to all major emerging markets in the near future. <br/></li><li><b>LAVA International Limited</b> introduced the LAVA Z50, which will soon be available at over 100,000 retail stores in India.<br/></li><li><b>Micromax Informatics</b> gave a first glimpse of BHARAT GO, its first Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone, with the goal to convert millions of feature phone users onto these smartphones.<br/></li><li><b>TRANSSION</b> announced it will release Android Oreo (Go edition) phones across its brands, TECNO, itel and Spice, which will cater to a wide range of consumer groups across a diverse set of international markets, particularly Africa.<br/></li><li><b>ZTE</b> featured the ZTE Tempo Go, an unlocked smartphone running Android Oreo (Go edition), that looks to provide an optimized and powerful entry level smartphone experience.<br/></li></ul><p></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-wDAc83ILXG4-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=wDAc83ILXG4"><div class="article-video__aspect-image" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screen_Shot_2018-02-27_at_8.03.27_AM.max-1000x1000.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Android Oreo (Go edition): Ready. Set.Go.</span></div><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-wDAc83ILXG4-" 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="wDAc83ILXG4" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=wDAc83ILXG4" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><h2><b>Android One</b></h2>Following the 2017 launches from <a href="http://www.htc.com/de/smartphones/htc-u11-life/">HTC</a>, <a href="http://www.ymobile.jp/lineup/androidone-s2/">Kyocera</a>, <a href="https://www.android.com/phones/moto-x4/">Motorola</a>, <a href="http://www.ymobile.jp/lineup/androidone-s1/">Sharp</a>, and <a href="http://www.mi.com/in/mi-a1/">Xiaomi</a>, we added several new devices to our global Android One portfolio. Each of these devices pairs high quality hardware from our OEM partners with a software experience designed by Google to deliver an experience that is smart, secure, and simply amazing.<br/><p></p><p>To kick off the show in Barcelona, HMD Global unveiled the new Nokia 6, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco, a range of new premium and mid-tier Android One devices. With the latest Google innovations out of the box and two years of OS upgrades, these devices will deliver an easy to use experience that gets better over time. With Google Play Protect and three years of regular security updates, these will be among the most secure devices available.<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Android One Nokia Phones (6, 7 plus, 8 Sirocco).png" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Android_One_Nokia_Phones_6_7_plus_8_Sirocc.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption h-c-page"><div class="rich-text">Nokia’s Android One line up: the Nokia 6, Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 8 Sirocco</div></figcaption></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In addition, BQ recently previewed two Android One devices, the Aquaris X2 Pro and Aquaris X2, both committed to security and a great Android experience. General Mobile also unveiled their fifth Android One device, the GM8, which will be available in the coming months.<br/></p><p>In the decade since the launch of Android, we have achieved amazing things due to the open nature of the platform and the vibrant ecosystem of partners. Looking ahead to the next 10 years, we’re committed to strengthening our partnerships to foster innovation, and bringing consistent and high-quality experiences to everyone.<br/></p><p>We would also like to congratulate our existing partners on launching their latest flagship phones, including Samsung Galaxy S9, Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, at Mobile World Congress. Together with the new partners of Android Oreo (Go edition) and Android One, Android will continue to offer great choice and diversity of devices that meet the needs of our users.<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/2uQZQ7djZMc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0000Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMicrosoft’s new $299 Xbox One S Sea of Thieves Bundle will help you get your pirate on
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsofts-new-299-xbox-one-s-sea-of-thieves-bundle-will-help-you-get-your-pirate-on
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:51:48 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SoT1TBHERO-hero.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SoT1TBHERO-hero.jpg 940w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SoT1TBHERO-hero-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SoT1TBHERO-hero-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" />Now up for pre-order, the bundle is designed to help you get your pirate on, and enjoy the wonderful world of the upcoming game, Sea of Thieves. Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:51:48 +0000On MSFTAfter AT&T, Sprint names the first six US cities to get 5G
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/sprint-first-us-cities-to-get-5g/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:38:01 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/screen-shot-2018-02-27-at-15-28-47.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>AT&T last week named the first cities to get access to its 5G rollout, and now <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/sprint/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sprint</a> has done the same for its network.</p>
<p>Interestingly, of the three cities <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/5g-cities-att/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">named by AT&T</a> and the six by Sprint, two of them are set to see 5G service from both carriers …</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:38:01 +00009to5MacYou can now stream Xbox One games to a Mac with new OneCast app
https://www.onmsft.com/news/you-can-now-stream-xbox-one-games-to-a-mac-with-new-onecast-app
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:32:04 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-27-at-15.23.04-928x580.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-2018-02-27-at-15.23.04-928x580.png 928w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-27-at-15.23.04-250x156.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-27-at-15.23.04-768x480.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px" />OneCast, the first Xbox One game streaming client for macOS was released last week, finally allowing Mac users to play Xbox One games remotely from their Xbox One console.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:32:04 +0000On MSFTUS Supreme Court to hear Microsoft Ireland data case today
https://www.onmsft.com/news/us-supreme-court-to-hear-microsoft-ireland-data-case-today
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:24:45 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_2567-e1485241434409-1033x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Logo" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_2567-e1485241434409-1033x580.jpg 1033w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_2567-e1485241434409-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_2567-e1485241434409-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px" />In the latest entry to Microsoft's battle with the US Government over emails held on an Irish server, the US Supreme Court will hear Microsoft's appel today.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:24:45 +0000On MSFT1st major update to Microsoft’s Quantum Development kit brings Mac and Linux support
https://www.onmsft.com/news/1st-major-update-to-microsofts-quantum-development-kit-brings-mac-and-linux-support
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:04:58 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/QuantumComputing-1050x469.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/QuantumComputing-1050x469.jpg 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/QuantumComputing-250x112.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/QuantumComputing-768x343.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />Microsoft has updated its Quantum Developer Kit and expanded its support to include both Linux and Mac operating systems.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:04:58 +0000On MSFTTwitter’s former engineering VP and tech advisor Michael Abbott reportedly hired by Apple
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/michael-abbott-apple/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:49:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/abbott.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>Michael Abbott – an engineer turned venture capitalist, with one of the most impressive tech <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelabbott/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">resumés</a> in the business – has reportedly been hired by Apple …</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:49:28 +00009to5MacHow to turn your Android device into a “Microsoft Phone”
https://www.onmsft.com/news/how-to-turn-your-android-device-into-a-microsoft-phone
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:20:29 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3782-870x580.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_3782-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3782-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3782-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3782-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />Finally jumped off the Windows 10 Mobile boat and joined Team Android? Here is how you can turn your new Android device into a "Microsoft Phone."Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:20:29 +0000On MSFTSamsung Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality Headset gets a $100 discount
https://www.onmsft.com/news/samsung-odyssey-windows-mixed-reality-headset-gets-a-100-discount
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:15:19 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8b95f5b190967545dd7c17bf2dbfacd8-1031x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft, Mixed Reality, VR, AR, Samsung" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8b95f5b190967545dd7c17bf2dbfacd8-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8b95f5b190967545dd7c17bf2dbfacd8-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8b95f5b190967545dd7c17bf2dbfacd8-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The Samsung Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality headset is currently on sale at the Microsoft Store, saving you $100.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:15:19 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft doubles down on Windows 10 IoT with added support
http://blogs.windows.com/business/2018/02/27/microsoft-doubles-down-on-windows-10-iot-with-added-support/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:00:07 +0000Companies making IoT devices have demanding expectations of their hardware and software. Microsoft is dedicated to delivering high quality, reliable IoT solutions for the devices which operate in harsh environments and are expected to last for many years. For decades, Microsoft has been serving customers in the embedded and IoT markets and we continue to […]Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:00:07 +0000Windows BlogForza Motorsport 7 is 35% off with this week’s Deals with Gold
https://www.onmsft.com/news/forza-motorsport-7-is-35-off-with-this-weeks-deals-with-gold
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 13:57:34 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/forza7-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Forza Motorsport 7 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/2017/06/forza7-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/forza7-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/forza7-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Forza Motorsport 7, the latest entry in the popular racing video games series highlight this week’s Deals with Gold.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 13:57:34 +0000On MSFTApple Park visitor center an object lesson in how to create an accessible building, says guest
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/apple-park-visitors-center-accessibility/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 13:18:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/dw3hxp9vqaauj08-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple’s commitment to <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/accessibility/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">accessibility</a> goes beyond UI features in its devices, says one Twitter user who took a trip to the Apple Park visitor’s center.</p>
<p>User @xarph said that the center was an object lesson in how to design for accessibility ‘when cost is no object’ …</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 13:18:06 +00009to5MacApple granted patent for AirPods-style wireless charging case for Apple Watch
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/apple-watch-charging-case/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:43:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/patent.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple has today been granted a patent for an <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-watch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Watch</a> charging carrying case which works like the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/airpods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AirPods</a> case – providing somewhere to store the Watch when not in use, while simultaneously recharging it. The design is significantly different to that offered with the original $10k+ Apple Watch Edition.</p>
<p>While a charging case for a device typically worn all day might sound less useful than the AirPods case, it makes more sense when you read the details …</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:43:55 +00009to5MacApple clinics to offer ‘world’s best healthcare’ to employees, act as test-bed for consumer offerings
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/apple-ac-wellness-clinics/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:07:18 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/ac-wellness.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple is launching medical clinics intended to offer employees and their families the ‘world’s best healthcare.’ The clinics are branded as AC Wellness, but job listings describe the company as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apple.</p>
<p>While Apple is recruiting for just two clinics so far, one of them based at the Apple Park campus, a job listing states that the aim is to create ‘multiple, stunning state-of-the-art medical centers’ …</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:07:18 +00009to5Mac5G mobile hotspots could give iPhones early access; AT&T can be sued for throttling speeds
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/27/5g-iphone/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:16:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/hotspot.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>If Apple’s history is anything to go by, access to high-speed <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/5g/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5G</a> services is likely to come to Android phones ahead of iPhones – but there could be a handy workaround. It’s looking like the first 5G devices to go on sale won’t be phones at all, but rather mobile hotspots …</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:16:02 +00009to5MacWith just a flick of a wand, “Harry Potter: A History of Magic” is on Google Arts & Culturehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/8GV3IgAtDe0/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>For Harry Potter’s fellow students at Hogwarts, “A History of Magic” is historian Bathilda Bagshot’s legendary chronicle of Wizarding history. And last year, we mere Muggles got our own version. <a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/project/harry-potter-a-history-of-magic">“Harry Potter: A History of Magic”</a> is an exhibition from <a href="https://www.bl.uk/events/harry-potter-a-history-of-magic">the British Library</a> containing rare books, manuscripts and magical objects from the British Library’s collection, capturing the traditions of folklore and magic from across the world, which are at the heart of the Harry Potter stories.</p><p>Turns out, the exhibition was more popular than the <a href="https://www.pottermore.com/image/the-three-broomsticks">Three Broomsticks</a> on a cold day … it quickly sold out. To bring the Harry Potter magic to more fans around the world, hundreds of the exhibition’s treasures from London as well as 15 online exhibits are now available in six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi and Brazilian Portuguese, and more coming soon) on <a href="http://g.co/harrypotterahistoryofmagic">Google Arts & Culture</a>.<br/></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-qMD-FF0PE9A-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=qMD-FF0PE9A"><div class="article-video__aspect-image" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/3277_HP_THUMBS_YT_1_1280x720.max-1000x1000.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">🔮 Skills for a modern wizard : 4 lessons in Muggle Magic</span></div><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-qMD-FF0PE9A-" 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="qMD-FF0PE9A" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=qMD-FF0PE9A" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>These examples shed light on what you’ll see in the exhibit. Lumos!<br/><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/Still_waiting_for_your_Hogwarts_letter__Fo.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Still waiting for your Hogwarts letter_ For now, you can take your own Herbology class with Culpepper’s Herbal .jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Still waiting for your Hogwarts letter? For now, you can take your own Herbology class with <a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/asset/culpeper%E2%80%99s-english-physician-and-complete-herbal/2gHok7cg0lzcvQ">Culpepper’s Herbal</a> (used by J.K. Rowling for inspiration for Herbology coursework).</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/Harry_Potter_originalsketch.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Harry Potter_originalsketch.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Left: J.K. Rowling’s <a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/asset/sketch-of-hogwarts-by-j-k-rowling/6QEJy8kFibqARg">original sketch</a> of the Hogwarts’ grounds (with her meticulous notes included). Right: The original <a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/asset/-/VgG8oeMrAwPwfg?childAssetId=YgE1zBh0SnMLVw">synopsis</a> of the first Harry Potter book.</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/Explore_the_The_Ripley_Scroll_which_descri.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Explore the The Ripley Scroll, which describes how to make the fabled Philosopher’s Stone .jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Explore the <a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/story/sgLCNEuJqIJzLg">The Ripley Scroll</a>, which describes how to make the fabled Philosopher’s Stone</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/Divination_Room_-_HP_Google_Maps.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Divination Room - HP Google Maps.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Check out the <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5295238,-0.1280212,3a,75y,106.5h,93.32t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMQ44Wg4fpuyQySj5TtZ_99yEgzbh_jSR4SqlVv!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMQ44Wg4fpuyQySj5TtZ_99yEgzbh_jSR4SqlVv%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-0-ya112.53621-ro-0-fo100!7i13000!8i6500">Divination room</a> in 360-degree tour.</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/Julian_Harrison_lead_curator_of_the_exhibi.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Julian Harrison, lead curator of the exhibition, shares “Ten Strange Things You Didn't Know About the History of Magic.”.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Julian Harrison, lead curator of the exhibition, shares “<a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/theme/4ALSqk8PhNZ6KA">Ten Strange Things You Didn't Know About the History of Magic.</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/In_a_fascinating_QA_Jim_Kay_the_famous_ill.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">In a fascinating Q&A, Jim Kay (the famous illustrator of the books) what it was like to draw “The Boy Who Lived.”.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">In a fascinating Q&A, Jim Kay (the famous illustrator of the books) what it was like <a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/theme/YQIisvrpFHuiLw">to draw</a> “The Boy Who Lived.”</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/Simon_Costin_Director_of_Museum_of_Witchcr.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Simon Costin, Director of Museum of Witchcraft and Wizardry talks about the “The Bewitching Collection.”.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Simon Costin, Director of <a href="http://museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk/">Museum of Witchcraft and Wizardry</a><p></p><p></p><p>http://museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk/</p><p></p>talks about the “<a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/theme/QQIyj6cFuv4mJw">The Bewitching Collection</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/Bloomsbury_Childrens_Books_publishing_dire.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Bloomsbury Children’s Books publishing director Rebecca McNally talks about the “Harry Potter Effect” .jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Bloomsbury Children’s Books publishing director Rebecca McNally <a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/theme/BQICb_K5wDNKLg">talks about the “Harry Potter Effect”</a> and the enduring magic of the series.</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/Study_of_Harry_Potter_and_Draco_Malfoy_pla.max-2800x2800_TY6hkrA.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Study of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy playing Quidditch by Jim Kay, for The Chamber of Secrets (1).jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Jim Kay’s original painting of<a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/asset/study-of-harry-potter-and-draco-malfoy-playing-quidditch-by-jim-kay-for-the-chamber-of-secrets/hQF8VDklSp37Dg">Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy playing Quidditch</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/Using_the_Celestial_Globe_you_can_explore_.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Using the Celestial Globe, you can explore constellations.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Visitors to the library explored the British Library’s 400-year old Celestial Globe (with constellations like Draco, Lupus and Sirius). Check out <a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/asset/exploring-the-celestial-globe-with-google-arts-culture/SwE7obFzdlcsUw">this video</a> to see what it was like.</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 British Library exhibit has proven that “interest in magic is a real global phenomenon, and has fascinated people for thousands of years,” says Julian Harrison, Lead Curator for Medieval Historical Manuscripts and “Harry Potter: A History of Magic.”</p><p>“The British Library is thrilled that our blockbuster ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ exhibition can now be viewed on Google Arts & Culture. We’ve used medieval manuscripts, precious printed books and Chinese oracle bones to explore magical traditions, from the making of potions to the harvesting of poisonous plants, and from the study of the night sky to the uses of unicorns.”<br/></p><p>To explore these magical traditions for yourself, check out The British Library collections online with <a href="https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/project/harry-potter-a-history-of-magic">Google Arts & Culture</a> and on our <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/google-arts-culture/id1050970557">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.cultural&referrer=utm_source%3DRP%26utm_medium%3Darticle%26utm_campaign%3DGEN">Android</a> apps.<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/8GV3IgAtDe0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0000Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMarvel vs Capcom: Infinite is now an Xbox Play Anywhere video game
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 06:53:24 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/marvelcapcom-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/marvelcapcom-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/marvelcapcom-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/marvelcapcom-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite has just updated to become an Xbox Play Anywhere title. This means that gamers can buy it on Xbox One and play it for free on Windows 10 and vice versa. Game progress will also automatically transfer between versions as will Xbox Achievements. Here’s the official game description. The epic clash […]Tue, 27 Feb 2018 06:53:24 +0000On MSFTDigital pre-orders open for Xbox One Turok video game remasters
https://www.onmsft.com/news/digital-pre-orders-open-for-xbox-one-turok-video-game-remasters
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 06:34:31 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Turok-1031x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Turok on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Turok-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Turok-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Turok-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The Xbox One remasters of Turok and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil are now available to pre-order digitally. Both games have been given resolution upgrades and improved animations though still maintain their retro style that fans would remember from playing the originals on the Nintendo 64. A new trailer has been released that reveals what […]Tue, 27 Feb 2018 06:34:31 +0000On MSFTBringing online safety education programs to UK schoolshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/6azrecM2gNo/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>At Google, we believe in technology's ability to unlock creativity and create opportunity, but it’s our duty to equip our users with the tools and resources to make safe choices online. </p><p>Last year, we surveyed more than 200 teachers in the UK to learn about their experience with online safety in the classroom. We found that teachers believe children should start learning about online safety at age seven, and 99% of the teachers we spoke to felt that online safety should be part of the curriculum. More than one in three teachers also reported that they’d witnessed an online safety incident (sharing personal information or cyberbullying, for example) in their classroom.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Global teachers survey_infographic.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Global_teachers_survey_infographic.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>However, the majority of the teachers we spoke to said they didn't feel they had the necessary resources to teach online safety to their students.</p><p>To help teachers empower their students to navigate the online world safely, today we’re launching our <a href="https://beinternetlegends.withgoogle.com">Be Internet Legends</a> and <a href="https://internetcitizens.withyoutube.com/">Be Internet Citizens</a> educational programs. We’ll visit primary and secondary schools across the UK where we’ll train 60,000 young people face-to-face through assemblies and workshops, and aim to reach one million young people through our free training resources created for teachers and youth workers. Both programs have been awarded the Quality Mark of accreditation by the <a href="https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/">PSHE Association</a>, the national body for Personal, Social and Health Education in the UK.</p><h2>Be Internet Legends</h2><p>In partnership with family internet safety experts at <a href="https://parentzone.org.uk/">Parent Zone</a>, we created the Be Internet Legends program for Key Stage 2 primary school students to help them be safe, confident explorers of the online world. And UK primary school teachers can download or order their free <a href="https://beinternetlegends.withgoogle.com/en-gb">Be Internet Legends</a> teaching resources packs to bring the program to their classrooms. Vicki Shotbolt, CEO of Parent Zone says, “We’re delighted to be working with Google on Be Internet Legends because we know how important it is to provide children with the knowledge they need to stay safe online and we have to inspire them to want to act on that knowledge.” <br/></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-Ntg5ca5aE5U-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ntg5ca5aE5U"><img alt="Introducing Be Internet Legends" src="//img.youtube.com/vi/Ntg5ca5aE5U/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-Ntg5ca5aE5U-" 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="Ntg5ca5aE5U" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ntg5ca5aE5U" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><h2>Be Internet Citizens</h2>Be Internet Citizens, which is part of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/yt/creators-for-change/">YouTube Creators For Change</a>, teaches 13-15 year olds media literacy, critical thinking and digital citizenship with the aim of encouraging them to have a positive voice online. Created in partnership with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), the program empowers children to produce online content to express their identities, share their stories, make social impact, and bring communities together. “We’re incredibly excited to be working with Google to scale Be Internet Citizens in 2018,” says ISD CEO Sasha Havlicek. “As online spaces play an increasingly vital role in our social, cultural and political lives, it is vital young people feel confident to make their voices heard, stay safe and play a positive role as digital citizens.” <br/><br/>Starting next week, our teams are excited to hit the road visiting schools across the UK.<p></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/6azrecM2gNo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 01:05:00 -0000Tue, 27 Feb 2018 01:05:00 -0000The Official Google BlogReview: VOCOlinc’s smart power strip is an affordable way to add HomeKit to 3 devices
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/26/vocolinc-smart-power-strip-review/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:51:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/powerstrip.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Adding HomeKit to your house can be expensive, but as the technology progresses, more affordable options have been making their way to market that make HomeKit a viable choice for more consumers.</p>
<p>A couple of weeks ago, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/09/review-vocolinc-homekit-light-strips/">Zac reviewed</a> Hong Kong-based VOCOlinc’s <a href="http://amzn.to/2FAkfyK">HomeKit-enabled LED light strips</a>, noting that the price almost seemed too good to be true for a HomeKit product with no bridge required. Intrigued by the company, I decided to try out their <a href="http://amzn.to/2ETL9V3">smart power strip with HomeKit support</a>.</p>
<p>How does it work? Read on to find out…</p>
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Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:51:20 +00009to5MacHands-on: Akitio’s all-in-one Thunderbolt 3 dock + RAID enclosure is a jack of all trades [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/26/akitio-thunder3-raid-station-thunderbolt-3-video/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:30:48 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/akitio-thunder3-raid-station-hands-on.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>There has been no shortage of Thunderbolt 3-enabled accessories as of late, and companies like Akitio are leading the way with its efforts. The most recent accessory to don Thunderbolt 3 compatibility is the <a href="http://amzn.to/2FzWxmb">Thunder3 RAID Station</a>, a hybrid dock/external RAID enclosure that comes with several noteworthy features. Is this the Thunderbolt 3 dock for you? <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/26/akitio-thunder3-raid-station-thunderbolt-3-video/#more-521809" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:30:48 +00009to5MacRediscovering a love of music with HomePod, HomeKit, and neon
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/26/rediscovering-music-homepod-homekit-neon/
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 23:00:30 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/applemusic.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>When Apple announced <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/homepod/">HomePod</a> during last year’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/10/you-can-now-watch-apples-full-wwdc-2017-keynote-on-youtube-video/">WWDC</a>, I observed the introduction with only passing interest. Music had taken a back seat in my life. While I was fascinated by HomePod’s design, I never thought that I’d end up with one on my desk several months later.</p>
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Mon, 26 Feb 2018 23:00:30 +00009to5MacReport: HomePod saw strong first day pre-orders as Apple’s audio products flourish
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/26/apple-audio-business-growth/
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:52:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/homepod-sticker-removal.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>NPD is today out with <a href="https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/blog/2018/with-homepod-apples-audio-ambitions-come-in-crystal-clear/">new data</a> on the smart speaker market as the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/homepod">HomePod</a> nears its second month of availability. The research offers color on HomePod’s first day demand, as well as the audio market as a whole…</p>
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Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:52:53 +00009to5MacOpinion: These attempts to best the iPhone X notch only validate Apple’s design
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/26/iphone-x-validate-apple-design/
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:10:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/screen-shot-2018-02-26-at-4-53-21-pm.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is one of the biggest weeks of <a href="http://9to5google.com">the year for Android manufacturers</a> as it gives them a chance to showcase their latest and greatest smartphones.</p>
<p>With this year’s event taking place 4 months after the release of the iPhone X, Android manufacturers are doing everything in the books to try to steal Apple’s thunder – mainly by trying to “out do” the notch design of the iPhone X.</p>
<p>But in my opinion, these solutions don’t do much other than validate that Apple’s decision to take the notch approach was the correct one …</p>
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Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:10:16 +00009to5MacAnnouncing new Ad Monetization policies and updates to Ad unit management UX
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/02/26/announcing-new-ad-monetization-policies-updates-ad-unit-management-ux/
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:00:50 +0000Today, we are announcing new policy around ad unit decommissioning, user experience updates to manage active/inactive ad units, default policies around Ad network enablement, and changes to the Ad impression measurement methodology for Windows apps. You may be impacted if you are monetizing using Ads on your Windows app leveraging the Microsoft Advertising SDK (UWP […]Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:00:50 +0000Windows Blog035: iPhone X Plus details, high-end Apple headphones, iTunes Store changes | 9to5Mac Daily
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/26/9to5mac-daily-035/
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:11:51 +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 new details about the rumored iPhone X Plus, a brand new prediction about Apple making high-end on-ear headphones, and changes to the iTunes Store on older technology.</p>
<p>9to5Mac Daily is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1331816080?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac-daily">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Daily-p1089524/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5d4dzs7dauazmfxvvrynyiuram?t=9to5Mac_Daily">Google Play</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5macDaily">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p>
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Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:11:51 +00009to5MacApple shares new ads targeted towards iPhone switchers
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/26/apple-ads-switch-to-iphone/
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:28:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/messages-image3079421289.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has today shared a handful of new ads, focusing on security, ease of use, and environment. The series of ads have a tagline that read <em>switch to iPhone</em>, showcasing features that are better on the iPhone compared to its competitors.</p>
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Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:28:25 +00009to5MacAt MWC, Spanish phone service Telefónica introduces Aura, will soon work with Cortana
https://www.onmsft.com/news/at-mwc-spanish-phone-service-telefonica-introduces-aura-will-soon-work-with-cortana
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:33:48 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Phone-1050x521.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/Phone-1050x521.png 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Phone-250x124.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Phone-768x381.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />Today at Mobile World Congress (MWC,) the Spanish phone service Telefónica introduced Aura, an intelligence-powered digital assistant. There are plans for it to work with Cortana.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:33:48 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft could soon offer a free version of Teams to compete with Slack
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-could-soon-offer-a-free-version-of-teams-to-compete-with-slack
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:16:18 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/All-Teams-welcome-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Teams" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/All-Teams-welcome-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/All-Teams-welcome-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/All-Teams-welcome-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The code of the latest developer preview of Microsoft Teams mentions “freemium” features quite explicitly.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:16:18 +0000On MSFTCEO Satya Nadella says Microsoft’s 365 businesses could be bigger than anything in their history
https://www.onmsft.com/news/ceo-satya-nadella-says-microsofts-365-businesses-could-be-bigger-than-anything-in-their-history
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:37:30 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/satyanadellabuild2017-1026x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft, Satya Nadella, Build 2017" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/satyanadellabuild2017-1026x580.jpg 1026w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/satyanadellabuild2017-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/satyanadellabuild2017-768x434.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px" />During today's Morgan Stanley Technology Media and Telecom conference in San Francisco, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made some interesting comments about the future of the companyMon, 26 Feb 2018 18:37:30 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft opens $20 million “Reactor” technology hub in London
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-opens-20-million-reactor-technology-hub-in-london
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:01:44 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/reactornew.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/reactornew.jpg 779w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/reactornew-250x125.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/reactornew-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px" />Microsoft opened the Reactor in London last week, a new technology hub in the city's Shoreditch area which will welcome startups, hackathons, meetups and more.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:01:44 +0000On MSFTApple filing shows move from Azure to Google Cloud for iCloud services
https://www.onmsft.com/news/apple-filing-shows-move-from-azure-to-google-cloud-for-icloud-services
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:02:25 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/icloud-ios-7-1-1050x580.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/icloud-ios-7-1-1050x580.png 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/icloud-ios-7-1-250x138.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/icloud-ios-7-1-768x425.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />an Apple filing that shows the smartphone giant moved from Microsoft's Azure cloud services in favor of third place Google Cloud PlatformMon, 26 Feb 2018 17:02:25 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 Tip: Ask Cortana to shut down, restart or sleep your PC
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/26/windows-10-tip-ask-cortana-shut-restart-sleep-pc/
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:00:43 +0000Did you know that, in addition to exciting voice-activated features like reaching Cortana* above the lock screen, you can now ask Cortana to shut down, restart, or sleep your PC?Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:00:43 +0000Windows BlogUpdating our “right to be forgotten” Transparency Reporthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/QnQt-03Rl5c/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In May 2014, in a landmark ruling, the European Court of Justice established the “right to be forgotten,” or more accurately, the “right to delist,” allowing Europeans to ask search engines to delist information about themselves from search results. In deciding what to delist, search engines like Google must consider if the information in question is “inaccurate, inadequate, irrelevant or excessive”—and whether there is a public interest in the information remaining available in search results.</p><br/><p>Understanding how we make these types of decisions—and how people are using new rights like those granted by the European Court—is important. Since 2014, we’ve provided information about “right to be forgotten” delisting requests in our <a href="https://transparencyreport.google.com/eu-privacy/overview">Transparency Report</a>, including the number of URLs submitted to us, the number of URLs delisted and not delisted, and anonymized examples of some of the requests we have received.</p><h2>New data in the Transparency Report</h2><br/><p>Today, we’re expanding the scope of our transparency reporting about the “right to be forgotten” and adding new data going back to January 2016 when our reviewers started manually annotating each URL submitted to us with additional information, including:</p><br/><ul><li><p><b>Requesters:</b>We show a breakdown of the requests made by private individuals vs. non-private individuals—e.g., government officials or corporate entities.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b>Content of the request:</b>We classify the content that the individual has asked us to delist into a set of categories: personal information, professional information, crime, and name not found, meaning that we were not able to find the individual’s name on the page.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b>Content of the site:</b> When we evaluate a URL for potential delisting, we classify the website that hosts the page as a directory site, news site, social media, or other.</p></li><li><p><b>Content delisting rate:</b>This is the rate at which we delist content by category on a quarterly basis.</p></li></ul><br/><h2>Looking back: analyzing three years of delisting requests</h2><br/><p>In addition to updating the Transparency Report, we’re also providing a snapshot of our efforts to process these requests over the last three years.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="rtbf_infographic.png" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/rtbf_test.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We’re also releasing the draft of a new research paper called <a href="https://g.co/research/rtbf_report"><i>Three Years of the Right to be Forgotten</i></a>, which has been submitted to the <a href="https://petsymposium.org/">Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium</a> for peer review. This paper uses our manual reviewers’ annotations to provide a comprehensive analysis of the ways Europeans are using the “right to be forgotten.”</p><br/><p>We hope the new data we’ve added to the Transparency Report and our research paper will help inform the ongoing discussion about the interplay between the right to privacy and the right to access lawful information online.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/QnQt-03Rl5c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWindows XP and Vista PCs will no longer have access to iTunes store starting May 25
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-xp-and-vista-pcs-will-no-longer-have-access-to-itunes-store-starting-may-25
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:21:58 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GLASS-773x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows Vista" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GLASS-773x580.png 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GLASS-220x165.png 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GLASS-768x576.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GLASS.png 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Apple has announced Windows XP and Vista PCs will no longer have access to iTunes store starting May 25. Apple is introducing new security changes and users with Windows XP and Vista PCs are being urged to upgrade to Windows 7 or newerMon, 26 Feb 2018 16:21:58 +0000On MSFTDev reportedly gets Windows 10 on ARM running on Lumia device
https://www.onmsft.com/news/dev-reportedly-gets-windows-10-on-arm-running-on-lumia-device
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:14:42 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WindowsInsiderLumia950-774x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows Insider Lumia 950" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WindowsInsiderLumia950-774x580.jpg 774w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WindowsInsiderLumia950-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WindowsInsiderLumia950-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WindowsInsiderLumia950.jpg 1371w" sizes="(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px" />As you already know, Microsoft has confirmed that there will be no further development on Windows 10 Mobile and the platform is dead. However, there are still some highly-skilled developers who are also Windows Phone fans that are not giving up so easily. As noted by a report on Softpedia, @Hikari_Calyx has posted some pretty […]Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:14:42 +0000On MSFTMarch sets up as big month for Xbox Games Pass with Sea of Thieves, Rise of Tomb Raider, 6 more titles
https://www.onmsft.com/news/march-sets-up-as-big-month-for-xbox-games-pass-with-sea-of-thieves-rise-of-tomb-raider-6-more-titles
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:35:04 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/XGP_MARCH-PR-Release_KEYART-hero.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/XGP_MARCH-PR-Release_KEYART-hero.jpg 940w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/XGP_MARCH-PR-Release_KEYART-hero-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/XGP_MARCH-PR-Release_KEYART-hero-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" />Eight new Xbox games will be added to the Xbox Games Pass catalog next month including Sea of Thieves, Super Lucky's Tale, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Resident Evil Revelations 2.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:35:04 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft, Xiaomi to partner on cloud, laptop sales, Cortana
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-xiaomi-to-partner-on-cloud-laptop-sales-cortana
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:00:12 +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" />Last week Microsoft announced the signing of a Strategic Framework Memorandum of Understanding with Xiaomi to partner on cloud, laptop sales, and Cortana. Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:00:12 +0000On MSFTIn first of a kind partnership, Microsoft looks to help bring internet access to 82,000 peple in rural Michigan
https://www.onmsft.com/news/in-first-of-a-kind-partnership-microsoft-looks-to-help-bring-internet-access-to-82000-peple-in-rural-michigan
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:12:44 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-25-at-23.30.28-943x580.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-2018-02-25-at-23.30.28-943x580.png 943w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-25-at-23.30.28-250x154.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-25-at-23.30.28-768x472.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px" />In a first of a kind partnership between Microsoft and a regional broadband provider, the company is teaming up with Michigan's Packerland Broadband to bring internet to 82,000 people living in rural MichiganMon, 26 Feb 2018 14:12:44 +0000On MSFTMWC 2018: Lenovo Announces Yoga 730, Flex 14 Windows 10 convertibles
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Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:00:46 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Yoga-930-13-inch-Featured-1030x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Yoga-930-13-inch-Featured-1030x580.png 1030w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Yoga-930-13-inch-Featured-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Yoga-930-13-inch-Featured-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px" />This week at Mobile World Congress, Lenovo announced the new Yoga 730 and the Lenovo Flex 14. Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:00:46 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 news recap: Huawei unveils the MateBook X Pro at MWC, multiple instances of UWP apps coming soon, and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-news-recap-huawei-unveils-the-matebook-x-pro-at-mwc-multiple-instances-of-uwp-apps-coming-soon-and-more
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:14:20 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Generic Featured Image Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system. Huawei unveils the MateBook X Pro, bringing a hidden webcam and upgraded CPU Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 has kicked off, and with it Huawei has announced the […]Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:14:20 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft news recap: opens new South Dublin, Ireland HQ, OneDrive on iOS gets enhanced security, and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-news-recap-opens-new-south-dublin-ireland-hq-onedrive-on-ios-gets-enhanced-security-and-more
Sun, 25 Feb 2018 23:27:07 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_2567-e1485241434409-1033x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Logo" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_2567-e1485241434409-1033x580.jpg 1033w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_2567-e1485241434409-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_2567-e1485241434409-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px" />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! Microsoft’s iOS OneDrive app updates with enhanced security iOS users of Microsoft’s OneDrive app have received a new update that brings enhanced security features. Multi-factor authentication is now available […]Sun, 25 Feb 2018 23:27:07 +0000On MSFTXbox news recap: Phil Spencer talks toxic gaming culture, gaming has best month in seven years and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-news-recap-phil-spencer-talks-toxic-gaming-culture-gaming-has-best-month-in-seven-years-and-more
Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:55:49 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/xbox-one-x-project-scorpio-controller-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/xbox-one-x-project-scorpio-controller-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/xbox-one-x-project-scorpio-controller-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/xbox-one-x-project-scorpio-controller-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Check out our weekly Xbox news recap series, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Xbox.Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:55:49 +0000On MSFTThe High Five: cheer(s)ing for red wine and women’s hockeyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/gE3a_LzVM98/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When a <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/red-wine-oral-hygiene-health-improvements-gums-spain-study-drinking-a8222901.html">recent study</a> revealed that red wine can be good for oral hygiene, the searches for “<a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=red%20wine%20health%20benefits,white%20wine%20health%20benefits">red wine health benefits</a>” poured in (it was searched 400 percent more than “white wine health benefits”). And while we’re at it, is red wine good for other things? Two of the top health-related searches for red wine were “How many carbs in red wine?” and “Which red wine makes you lose weight?” Other than red wine, the most searches for “Is [insert food] healthy?” were sparkling water, trail mix and cottage cheese.</p><br/><p>Here’s a peek at a few other top searches from this week, with data from <a href="https://newslab.withgoogle.com/">Google News Lab</a>.</p><br/><p><b>Olympics-mania:</b> The U.S. Hockey team won the gold this week and people went puck-wild for <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=%2Fm%2F066n6nm">Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson</a> (search interest in Jocelyne increased more than 7,000 percent) after she scored the winning goal. Women’s Super Combined, Ice Dancing, Women’s Downhill Skiing and Women’s Figure Skating were the top searched Olympic events this week.</p><br/><p><b>At the box office:</b> “Black Panther” has been a roaring success, and people are so engrossed in its fictional world that a top-searched question was “Is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakanda_(comics)">Wakanda</a> real?” Michael B. Jordan has been searched the most of all the Black Panther cast members, while Nakia is the top-searched character.</p><br/><p><b>Tote-ally fashion:</b>A $590 grocery bag-style tote from the French brand Céline was a top-searched trend that emerged from Fashion Week. Anna Wintour, who sat with Queen Elizabeth at Fashion Week, was also top of mind—search interest in the fashion icon went up <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=%2Fm%2F036f9s">500 percent.</a></p><br/><b>Missed a beat:</b> After Fergie’s sultry rendition of the national anthem at the NBA All Star Game, search interest in the singer-songwriter increased <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=%2Fm%2F01svw8n">1300 percent</a>. Though Fergie was in the spotlight this week, Lady Gaga is the top-searched “Star Spangled Banner” singer in recent years (she sang at Super Bowl 50).</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/gE3a_LzVM98" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 21:00:00 -0000Fri, 23 Feb 2018 21:00:00 -0000The Official Google Blog#ifdef WINDOWS – How to enable WebVR with just two lines of code with BabylonJS
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/02/23/ifdef-windows-enable-webvr-just-two-lines-code-babylonjs/
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:00:47 +0000BabylonJS is a very powerful JavaScript framework for building 3D apps and games with web standards, used by game developers to build some amazing experiences that can run on any platform and device. This includes Windows Mixed Reality and VR platforms such as Oculus or SteamVR. With the latest release of BabylonJS, developers can enable immersive experiences with only 2 lines […]Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:00:47 +0000Windows BlogAnnouncing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17107 for Fast Ring
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/23/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17107-fast-ring/
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:02:23 +0000Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17107 (RS4) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. There won’t be a new build this week for Windows Insiders who opted into Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17107 Windows Update Improvements Keeping PCs Up-to-date: In an effort to prevent PCs from […]Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:02:23 +0000Windows BlogWindows Community Standup discussing Multi-instancing, Console UWPs and Broader File-system Access
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Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:00:38 +0000During our February Windows Community Standup, we discussed three long-awaited features that add a new dimension to how you build UWP apps. Based on developer feedback these topics are top of mind – multi-instance support, UWP console applications and broader file system access. With the latest Insider build and SDK, we’re introducing some major new […]Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:00:38 +0000Windows BlogAnnouncing ARCore 1.0 and new updates to Google Lenshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/uROqrOzy3Dg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>With ARCore and Google Lens, we’re working to make smartphone cameras smarter. ARCore enables developers to build apps that can understand your environment and place objects and information in it. Google Lens uses your camera to help make sense of what you see, whether that’s automatically creating contact information from a business card before you lose it, or soon being able to identify the breed of a cute dog you saw in the park. At Mobile World Congress, we're launching ARCore 1.0 along with new support for developers, and we’re releasing updates for Lens and rolling it out to more people.</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="ARCore lockup" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/logo_ARCore_lockup_Horizontal.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>ARCore, Google’s <a href="https://developers.google.com/ar/">augmented reality SDK</a> for Android, is out of preview and launching as version 1.0. Developers can now publish AR apps to the Play Store, and it’s a great time to start building. ARCore works on 100 million Android smartphones, and advanced AR capabilities are available on all of these devices. It works on 13 different models right now (Google’s Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL; Samsung’s Galaxy S8, S8+, Note8, S7 and S7 edge; LGE’s V30 and V30+ (Android O only); ASUS’s Zenfone AR; and OnePlus’s OnePlus 5). And beyond those available today, we’re partnering with many manufacturers to enable their upcoming devices this year, including Samsung, Huawei, LGE, Motorola, ASUS, Xiaomi, HMD/Nokia, ZTE, Sony Mobile, and Vivo.</p><p>Making ARCore work on more devices is only part of the equation. We’re also bringing developers additional improvements and support to make their AR development process faster and easier. ARCore 1.0 features improved environmental understanding that enables users to place virtual assets on textured surfaces like posters, furniture, toy boxes, books, cans and more. Android Studio Beta now supports ARCore in the <a href="https://developers.google.com/ar/develop/java/emulator">Emulator</a>, so you can quickly test your app in a virtual environment right from your desktop.</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="TreeGif" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/tree.gif"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Everyone should get to experience augmented reality, so we’re working to bring it to people everywhere, including China. We’ll be supporting ARCore in China on partner devices sold there—starting with Huawei, Xiaomi and Samsung—to enable them to distribute AR apps through their app stores.</p><p>We’ve partnered with a few great developers to showcase how they're planning to use AR in their apps. Snapchat has created an immersive experience that invites you into a “portal”—in this case, FC Barcelona’s legendary Camp Nou stadium. Visualize different room interiors inside your home with Sotheby’s International Realty. See Porsche’s Mission E Concept vehicle right in your driveway, and explore how it works. With OTTO AR, choose pieces from an exclusive set of furniture and place them, true to scale, in a room. Ghostbusters World, based on the <a href="http://ghostbustersworld.com/">film franchise</a>, is coming soon. In China, place furniture and over 100,000 other pieces with Easyhome Homestyler, see items and place them in your home when you shop on JD.com, or play games from NetEase, Wargaming and Game Insight.</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/screenshot_10.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">PorscheAR</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Porsche</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/SWAPSCENE-TRANLIV_Crgb7Bx.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">SIR2</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Sotheby's International Reality</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/gbworldgif.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GBWorld</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Ghostbusters World</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/campnou.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">SnapAR4</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Snapchat</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>With Google Lens, your phone’s camera can help you understand the world around you, and we’re expanding availability of the Google Lens preview. With Lens in Google Photos, when you take a picture, you can get more information about what’s in your photo. In the coming weeks, Lens will be available to all Google Photos English-language users who have the latest version of the app on Android and iOS. Also over the coming weeks, English-language users on compatible flagship devices will get the camera-based Lens experience within the Google Assistant. We’ll add support for more devices over time.<br/></p><p>And while it’s still a preview, we’ve continued to make improvements to Google Lens. Since launch, we’ve added text selection features, the ability to create contacts and events from a photo in one tap, and—in the coming weeks—improved support for recognizing common animals and plants, like different dog breeds and flowers.</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="TextSelection" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_Lens_-_Text_Selection_in_Assistant.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Smarter cameras will enable our smartphones to do more. With ARCore 1.0, developers can start building delightful and helpful AR experiences for them right now. And Lens, powered by AI and computer vision, makes it easier to search and take action on what you see. As these technologies continue to grow, we'll see more ways that they can help people have fun and get more done on their phones.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/uROqrOzy3Dg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0000Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThe Google Assistant is going globalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/PyC7l_0HEks/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Over the past year and a half, the Google Assistant has grown from being available on just one device in one language to across many types of devices, including speakers, phones, Android Auto and TVs, in many languages all around the world. We’ve been focused on making the Assistant useful throughout all parts of your day, and <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/new-devices-more-google-assistant-ces-2018/">earlier this year</a> we showed the latest features we’re bringing to the Assistant in homes and in cars.</p><p>As we head into <a href="https://www.mobileworldcongress.com/">Mobile World Congress</a>, the mobile industry’s largest trade show, we're sharing more about how we’re working closely with the mobile ecosystem to bring the Assistant to more people around the world. Similar to <a href="https://blog.google/products/android/best-android-and-google-android-oreo-go-edition-and-android-one/">Android</a>, where we've partnered closely with mobile carriers and device makers to build great products for people everywhere, we’re taking an ecosystem approach to the Assistant on mobile. Here's a look at what's coming.</p><p><b>Bringing the Assistant to more than 30 languages</b></p><p>Android users are all around the world, so from the start, our goal has been to bring the Assistant to as many people, languages, and locations as possible. The Assistant is already <a href="https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/7172657?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en">available</a> in eight languages, and by the end of the year it will be available in more than 30 languages, reaching 95 percent of all eligible Android phones worldwide. In the next few months, we’ll bring the Assistant to Danish, Dutch, Hindi, Indonesian, Norwegian, Swedish and Thai on Android phones and iPhones, and we’ll add more languages on more devices throughout the year.</p><p>We’re also making the Assistant multilingual later this year, so families or individuals that speak more than one language can speak naturally to the Assistant. With this new feature, the Assistant will be able to understand you in multiple languages fluently. If you prefer to speak German at work, but French at home, your Assistant is right there with you. Multilingual will first be available in English, French and German, with support for more languages coming over time.</p><p><b>Building a great Assistant for phones</b></p><p>Since <a href="https://blog.google/products/assistant/google-assistant-coming-to-more-android-phones/">MWC last year</a>, we've been working closely with device makers (OEMs) to bring all the capabilities of the Assistant to life on Android phones. This year, we’re bringing these efforts together as the Assistant Mobile OEM program, which will enable OEMs to build deeper integrations between the Assistant and device features, using natural language understanding and the conversational interfaces of the Assistant. We’ve already been working with OEMs for more than a year and continue to work together so they can build device-specific commands with the Assistant, develop integration with hardware-based AI chips, ensure “Ok Google" and "Hey Google" work when the screen is off, and build other custom integrations. Coming soon, we’ll also have new integrations from LG, Sony Mobile and Xiaomi.</p><p>Mobile carriers also play a critical role in delivering great mobile experiences to people through their networks and services. Our Assistant Carrier program helps mobile carriers use capabilities in the Assistant to give their customers more insight and control over their service. This includes helping people learn more about their plan, add new services (like international data roaming), get customer support and more. This gives carriers a new way to support their customers while reducing response time. Carriers Sprint, Koodo, Telus and Vodafone are already developing integrations with the Assistant, with more coming soon.</p><p><b>A better experience across devices</b></p><p>The Assistant can already help you keep track of your day, control your smart home devices, make calls, find recipes and more. Starting over the next week, we’re adding two new features that help you use the Assistant across all the devices in your life.</p><ul><li><b>Routines</b>: We first announced <a href="https://blog.google/products/assistant/google-assistant-powering-our-new-family-hardware/">Routines</a> last year, which help you get multiple things done with just a single command. In the coming weeks in the U.S., you’ll be able to use six routines that help with your morning, commutes to and from work, and evening at home. For example, say “Hey Google, I’m home” and the Assistant on your Google Home or phone can turn on the lights, share any home reminders, play your favorite music and more, all with just four words.</li><li><b>Location-based reminders</b>: You can already set reminders based on a location with the Assistant on your phone. In the coming weeks, you’ll also be able to set them with your speaker. Want to make sure you pick up the milk at the grocery store? All you have to do is ask the Assistant on your smart speaker, like Google Home—and when you get to the store, the Assistant on your phone will remind you.</li></ul><p>With more languages, more features and closer integrations with phone makers and carriers, the Assistant is getting better for you.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/PyC7l_0HEks" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThis Week on Windows: Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Resume Assistant, Mixer and more
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Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:00:41 +0000We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Visit this post to read about the “MR Museum in Kyoto,” providing unique insight into centuries-old Japanese artwork; check out our Windows 10 Tip on how to use LinkedIn and Microsoft Word to help you write your resume; and head over here to read […]Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:00:41 +0000Windows BlogPartnering with the mobile industry to connect people and businesses with RCShttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/zeH79VGsj9U/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We’ve been <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/rcs/">partnering</a> with the mobile industry to improve the messaging experience on Android with <a href="https://www.gsma.com/futurenetworks/rcs/universal-profile/">RCS</a> (Rich Communication Services), bringing more enhanced features to the standard messaging experience on mobile devices. As of today, we are working with 43 carriers and device manufacturers to bring better native messaging to every Android user.</p><p><b>Rich messaging for brands</b></p><p>Last year we created an <a href="https://blog.google/topics/rcs/delivering-rcs-messaging-android-users-worldwide/">Early Access Program</a> to make it easier for brands to start participating in <a href="http://jibe.google.com/business-messaging">RCS business messaging</a> (the mobile industry's term for rich business-to-consumer messages). Today companies across food, travel, retail and delivery services in the U.S. and Mexico are starting to have better conversations with their customers using RCS as part of our Early Access Program.</p><p>With RCS, businesses can send more useful and interactive messages to their customers. This means, for example, that a retailer can send beautiful images of their products, rather than a text message, and even let the customer select and buy something, all without leaving the messaging app. Best of all, customers who have already opted in to SMS messages from a business get this upgraded experience automatically in Android Messages.</p><p>In the U.S., we’ve collaborated with Sprint to enable campaigns with 1-800 Contacts, 1-800-Flowers.com, Booking.com, SnapTravel and Subway, among others, along with messaging partners 3C, CM.com, Mobivity, OpenMarket, Smooch and Twilio. We’re also working with Telcel to bring campaigns to Mexico soon with 5 Piso, Broxel, DHL Mexico and Secretaria de Salud along with messaging partners Airmovil, Auronix, Aldeamo and Tiaxa.</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/8_2_1.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Booking.com-RCS</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Credit: 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/images/1_1_1.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Subway-RCS</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Credit: Subway</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/10_3.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">1-800-Flowers-RCS</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Credit: 1-800-Flowers.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/images/11.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">1-800 Contacts-RCS</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Credit: 1-800 Contacts</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/4_mg9IijE.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">SnapTravel</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Credit: SnapTravel</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/5_2_1.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">DHL-RCS</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Credit: DHL Mexico</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/6_2.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">SdS-RCS</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Credit: Secretaria de Salud</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>In the coming months alongside our partners, we’ll bring RCS messaging to businesses in more regions. And next week at Mobile World Congress, our partners will demonstrate how businesses can change the way they engage mobile customers using RCS.</p><p><b>RCS messaging growth in 2017 across Europe and Latin America</b></p><p>To help make RCS truly universal and give Android users a consistent and familiar experience with access to all that RCS messaging offers, we’ve been working closely with carriers and device makers around the world.</p><p>Over the past year, carriers across Europe, North America and Latin America including America Movil, AT&T in Mexico, Celcom Axiata Berhad, Freedom Mobile, Oi, Telia Company and Telefonica joined Deutsche Telekom, Globe Telecom, Orange, Rogers Communications, Sprint and Telenor Group in their commitment to launch RCS messaging, powered by the Jibe RCS cloud from Google.They will also preload Android Messages as the default messaging app for their subscribers. Vodafone Group RCS service also supports Android Messages and has already launched across 10 of its 14 RCS markets globally. All carriers are committed to interconnecting through the Jibe RCS Hub to bring RCS messaging to users across networks. Collectively, they represent more than 1.8 billion mobile subscribers worldwide.</p><p>To bring better default messaging to hundreds of millions of users, device manufacturers including TCL/Alcatel/Blackberry, Transsion, BLU, Positivo, Multilaser, Mobiwire, Azumi, and Essential are joining Huawei, LG, Archos, BQ, Cherry Mobile, Condor, Fly, General Mobile, HMD Global - Home of Nokia Phones, HTC, Kyocera, Lanix, Lava, Micromax, Motorola, MyPhone, QMobile, Sony Mobile, Symphony, Vodafone, Wiko, ZTE, along with Pixel and Android One devices in preloading Android Messages as the the default messaging app on their new devices.</p><p>We’re excited to see Android Messages and RCS connect more people and businesses, and look forward to expanding our collaboration with the industry to bring better messaging to every Android user.</p><p><br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/zeH79VGsj9U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:00:00 -0000Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogFreedom of data movement in the cloud erahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/1y1syNiKykQ/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In January, we joined an <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/17/17-2/28322/20180118154539559_17-2%20USA%20v.%20Microsoft%20Corporation.pdf">amicus brief</a> with other technology companies in a case pending before the Supreme Court involving Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Justice. The companies that joined the brief argue that Congress must act to resolve the complicated policy questions raised by the case, as Congress is best-suited to weigh the important interests of law enforcement, foreign countries, service providers and, of course, the people who use the services.</p><p><a href="https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2383/BILLS-115s2383is.pdf">Pending legislation</a> in the U.S. Congress—the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act—would make important strides in addressing the issues raised in the Microsoft case by updating the decades-old Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Notably, the bill clarifies that the physical location of data is not a relevant criterion in determining the data disclosure obligations of U.S. service providers.</p><p>We wanted to share a little more information on why we think this is important and what it means for our customers and users. Modern distributed networks function in ways that do not focus on data location. As more people and businesses turn to the cloud to keep their data secure and ensure their services are dependable, infrastructure has had to grow and evolve to meet those demands. Global networks offer end users a level of dependability that previously required the most sophisticated backup technologies and significant individual hardware investment. Understanding how a global distributed network like ours works is key to understanding the benefits it offers and the challenges that are presented by laws that focus on where data is stored.</p><h2>Growth of the public cloud</h2><p>It’s been an important goal of Internet companies like ours to offer services that can be accessed by hundreds-of-millions of users no matter where they are. These services have to be fast, reliable, robust, and resilient. From our earliest days, it was essential that our index, with its links to vast swaths of content, be as comprehensive as possible. But beyond that, it was also critical that the service be fast. Increasing the speed of search meant a vastly improved experience for users otherwise accustomed to long load times over slow internet connections.</p><p>Through the years, we’ve worked hard to continually improve how we serve users in all corners of the world. From an infrastructure perspective, this has meant focusing on how best to route data securely, balance processing loads and storage needs, and prevent data loss, corruption, and outages.</p><p>Public cloud services operate on a global basis, using geographically distributed infrastructure to ensure that the services that run on them have maximum availability and uptime. Data typically no longer resides on a single hard drive or server rack, or even in a single data center. Instead, it must be stored, secured, and made available in a way that allows it to be accessed by the users who depend on it just as easily in India as in Germany.</p><h2>Focus on the user</h2><p>The way we handle data is driven by what’s best for our users, regardless of whether that user is an individual or a large enterprise. To provide them with the reliability, efficiency, resiliency, and speed they depend on, data might need to be stored in many different configurations across a global network.</p><p>Cloud infrastructure also offers business customers more control over where and how their data is stored, depending on their needs. These customers may choose to store their data in a country or data center near their corporate headquarters, or as close to their users as possible.</p><p>With customer needs in mind, cloud providers balance factors ranging from internet bandwidth, the likelihood of power outages over available networks, and network throughput. This short video explains how these considerations come to life on a distributed network, using the photo a Gmail user attaches to a message as an example.</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-TO362EVz3tM-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=TO362EVz3tM"><div class="article-video__aspect-image" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screen_Shot_2018-02-21_at_10.32.38_PM.max-1000x1000.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">distributed-network</span></div><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-TO362EVz3tM-" 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="TO362EVz3tM" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=TO362EVz3tM" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Enhancing the security and integrity of your data</h2><p>As this video explains, individual data files may be broken up into smaller pieces, stored, or moved to keep them safe and accessible. Modern internet networks increasingly transmit and store data intelligently, often moving and replicating data seamlessly between data centers and across borders in order to protect the integrity of the data and maximize efficiency and security for users.</p><p>This technological reality underscores why it’s important that legislative solutions not use data location as a way of determining whether a particular country can exercise jurisdiction over a service provider. As internet providers continue to improve their global networks to better serve their users—whether they’re individuals, businesses, educational institutions or others—it’s important that the law reflects an understanding of technological innovation, and how modern distributed systems function. </p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/1y1syNiKykQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThe best of Android and Google with Android Oreo (Go edition) and Android Onehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/k3M_pWrLhfU/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Monday kicks off <a href="https://www.mobileworldcongress.com/">Mobile World Congress</a> in Barcelona—the mobile industry’s largest trade show. Our partners will be announcing amazing new Android devices, you'll be able to see the growing industry momentum around <a href="https://jibe.google.com/">RCS</a>, and we'll be showcasing the latest from Google including Google Assistant and Lens. Before the show gets underway, I want to take a moment to reflect on where Android is today and where it’s going.</p><h2>Android</h2><p>This fall marks 10 years since the release of the first Android device. Back in 2008, building software for mobile devices was pretty hard. Development was highly fragmented and resource intensive, and there was very limited compatibility across phones. Android began with a bold idea: to solve this problem with a new, open platform that would give mobile developers access to uniform tools and give customers a customized experience with the best mobile technology available.</p><p>Today, Android powers more than 2 billion active devices from 1,300 brands across 24,000 unique products. The platform has thrived because of our commitment to openness and the vibrant ecosystem of manufacturers, developers, mobile operators and component suppliers. And together with our partners, many of which you’ll see next week at MWC, we want to continue to push the boundaries of hardware and software to bring you new amazing experiences and capabilities.</p><p>Android has achieved unprecedented scale in just 10 years, but there are new markets emerging where consistency in experience is becoming even more important. With that in mind, we want to share an update on Android Oreo (Go edition) and Android One, two programs that help people know exactly what they can expect when they pick up an Android device.</p><h2>Android Oreo (Go edition): Delivering on our core values of access and experience</h2><p>We're inspired by the success of Android across a wide range of devices, including entry-level phones which in many cases are the first and only way people get access to the internet. These devices need to be affordable, and the experience needs to be great. We don’t just want to provide people with access—we also want to provide a useful, high-quality experience.</p><p>Last year we <a href="https://blog.google/products/android/2bn-milestone/">introduced</a> Android Oreo (Go edition), an optimized version of Android Oreo tailored for smartphones with 1GB of RAM or less. With a smaller amount of storage and processing power, these phones are less expensive for manufacturers to produce and can be sold at affordable prices, in some cases less than $50. With Android Oreo (Go edition), these phones are able to provide a high-quality experience, with the latest version of Android, Google Play Protect, and dedicated areas in Google Play highlighting apps optimized for Go edition. Android Oreo (Go edition) phones also include a set of apps from Google that are designed to use less memory and storage space, but still offer excellent experiences. For example, Google Go is built specifically to help new smartphone users find the information they want, YouTube Go is optimized for limited connectivity, and the Google Assistant for Android (Go edition) lets people quickly send messages, make calls, set alarms, and more with their voice and a single touch of the screen.</p><p>Starting next week, you’ll see the first set of Android Oreo (Go edition) phones, and soon after they’ll be available for you to purchase.<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="pasted image 0 (9).png" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/pasted_image_0_9_uhZ4aJs.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Android One: Smart, secure, and simply amazing</h2><p>While the openness of Android means manufacturers have the flexibility to offer unique experiences, we know people want some reassurance about what they can expect when they buy a device. That's why we introduced Android One, a program aimed at providing people with three key things: faster access to the latest Android OS updates and Google innovations, regular security updates, and an easy-to-use software design that’s intuitive and streamlined.<br/></p><p></p><p>Android One combines Google’s latest software and services with beautifully designed hardware from top partners. With an Android One phone, you can expect:<br/></p><ul><li>Faster access to Android OS updates for two years, including the latest AI innovations from Google;<br/></li><li>Amongst the most secure devices in the ecosystem with regular security updates for three years and Google Play Protect built in;<br/></li><li>A simple, streamlined interface that includes the best of Google services including YouTube, the Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Photos and more; <br/></li><li>Performance-tested hardware so you can pick the right device for your needs and know that it will deliver a best-in-class experience for years to come.</li></ul>We’re excited about the progress we’ve made with Android One in recent months, and at MWC you’ll see news from our partners about some great new Android One devices.<br/><p></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="Secondary_01.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Secondary_01.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Android wouldn’t be what it is today without our partners. With Android Oreo (Go edition) providing a high-quality Google and Android experience at lower prices and Android One delivering the latest from Android and Google, we’re excited to see what amazing things the next 10 years of Android will bring.<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/k3M_pWrLhfU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0000Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google Blog“MR Museum in Kyoto” provides unique insight into centuries-old Japanese artwork
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Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:00:13 +0000A mixed reality experience at Japan’s oldest Zen temple introduces a new way to appreciate cultural treasuresThu, 22 Feb 2018 14:00:13 +0000Windows BlogMaking an Impact in Pittsburghhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/B54fGJLK-SY/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When we announced the <a href="http://google.com/grow">Grow with Google</a> initiative last October at our Pittsburgh office, we gave the city’s nonprofit organizations a challenge: come up with a bold idea to create lasting economic impact in your community, and Google.org will provide a grant to make that idea a reality.</p><p>Since then, more than 90 nonprofit organizations submitted proposals to spur economic opportunity right here in the Pittsburgh area. Ideas ranged from community-driven technology repair to mobile clothing deliveries for families in need, and we were impressed by the dedication to making a real difference in the Pittsburgh area.<br/></p><p>This week, our <a href="https://impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/pittsburgh2017/advisors">panel of advisors</a> selected four nonprofits whose ideas were exceptionally impactful, innovative, scalable and feasible. Here are the winners of the Google.org Impact Challenge—Pittsburgh:<br/><br/></p><ul><li><b>Idea Foundry</b>: A nonprofit economic development organization and accelerator that aims to diversify entrepreneurship by offering hands-on, individualized business development support for young entrepreneurs and small business. With their grant, Idea Foundry will help establish up to 10 businesses led by underrepresented communities in Pittsburgh, each with the goal of creating five new jobs within five years.<br/><br/></li><li><b>Pittsburgh Conservation Corps</b>: With their grant, PCC will scale Project Landforce to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to earn livable wages by training people for jobs in environmental restoration. Their project will help 150+ people previously on public assistance to earn over $10 million in income, and to facilitate almost 110,000 hours of restoration work.<br/><br/></li><li><b>Pittsburgh Community Kitchen</b>: The Pittsburgh Community Kitchen works with neighborhoods that have average an unemployment rate of 18 percent, where residents do not have easy access to employment and training support. Through their grant, the Pittsburgh Community Kitchen will provide culinary training and sustainable employment opportunities for 100 people transitioning into the workforce from incarceration, homelessness, addiction or mental illness. <br/><br/></li><li><b>Prototype PGH</b>: Prototype PGH is a makerspace focused on women that seeks to build careers in technology and beyond by improving confidence and expertise. It equips its members with access to a fully-stocked makerspace to experiment, an engaged community, and a growing series of workshops on a wide variety of skills. With their grant, the organization aims to engage 1,000 women in 100 workshops with the goals of increasing each of the members’ salaries by at least $1,000, and incubate at least five women-owned start-ups. <br/></li></ul></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Each of the winners will receive $50,000 from Google.org and training from Google to make their proposal a reality.</p><p>Starting on February 28 and running through March 14, the <a href="http://g.co/pittsburghchallenge">the public is encouraged to vote</a> for the idea they think holds the most promise, and the winner will get an extra $50,000 in grant funding.<br/></p><p>In total, Pittsburgh nonprofits will receive $250,000 from Google.org, as part of Grow with Google’s continued commitment to create economic opportunity for individuals across the United States.<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/B54fGJLK-SY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:30:00 -0000Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:30:00 -0000The Official Google BlogGoogle Pixel earns Android enterprise seal of approvalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/6-qlQcN2POg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>With Pixel 2, we set out to make a mobile experience that is smart, simple, and secure, with a great camera, the Google Assistant to help you get more done, long battery life, and much more. We’ve seen a great response from consumers, and we’ve also gotten fantastic reviews from businesses, employees, and industry analysts for the security and productivity features built into Pixel 2.</p><br/>Today Pixel 2 and first generation Pixel phones have been recognized in the new <a href="https://www.android.com/enterprise/recommended">Android Enterprise Recommended program</a>, which means the phones are endorsed for the workplace. This new initiative from our colleagues on the Android team showcases enterprise devices and services that meet high standards for security, reliability, and productivity while also enabling the teams which deploy corporate devices to manage them easily and securely.</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="android enterprise recommended badge" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/android-ER-shadow2x.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Not only does Pixel meet the baseline requirements of the program, it exceeds many of them. For example, while all devices in the Android Enterprise Recommended program must receive a security update within 90 days, Pixel goes further by delivering security patches and feature updates every month. Pixel gets the yearly Android operating system upgrades first, directly from Google, so that users have the latest software. Pixel 2 also offers a tamper-resistant <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/android-enterprise/how-pixel-2s-security-module-delivers-enterprise-grade-security/">hardware security module</a>that reinforces the lock screen, to better defend against malware and hardware attacks.</p><br/><p>Alongside its security protections, Pixel has lots of features to help you out at work: you can use the Google Assistant to find out when your next meeting is and the best route to get there, multitask with split-screen which lets you have two apps open on the screen, or check notes while on a video call with picture-in-picture mode.</p><br/><p>With Pixel recognized in the Android Enterprise Recommended program, we offer peace-of-mind to administrators who manage corporate devices, while always helping employees get <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/pixel/new-pixel-2/">more out of their phones</a> at work and beyond. We look forward to seeing how Pixel will power mobile productivity at work.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/6-qlQcN2POg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:05:00 -0000Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:05:00 -0000The Official Google BlogAndroid Enterprise Recommended: Raising the bar of excellence for enterprise mobilityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/aHbTROKvhj0/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>With more than 2 billion active devices worldwide, Android provides great choice and diversity for users and businesses alike. But with so many options available, enterprise IT organizations around the world often ask: “Which Android devices are right for my organization?”</p><p>Some of the top concerns we’ve heard from customers include the need for frequent security updates, reliable and consistent software experiences, and simplified device selection. To address these needs, we’re launching the <a href="https://www.android.com/enterprise/recommended">Android Enterprise Recommended program</a>, a Google-led global initiative that raises the bar of excellence for enterprise devices and services.<br/></p><p></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="android enterprise recommended badge" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/android-ER-shadow2x.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Validated by Google</b></p><p>Android Enterprise Recommended establishes best practices and common requirements for devices and services, backed by a thorough testing process conducted by Google. Devices in the program meet an elevated set of specifications for hardware, deployment, security updates, and user experience to help organizations handle the most challenging and diverse business environments. In addition, OEMs in the program receive an enhanced level of technical support and training from Google. </p><p>Some of the Android Enterprise Recommended requirements and best practices include:</p><ul><li><p>Minimum hardware specifications for Android 7.0+ devices</p></li><li><p>Support for bulk deployment of Android devices including <a href="https://www.android.com/enterprise/management/zero-touch/">zero-touch enrollment</a></p></li><li><p>Delivery of Android security updates within 90 days of release from Google, for a minimum of three years</p></li><li><p>Availability of unlocked devices, direct from manufacturer or reseller</p></li><li><p>Consistent application experience in managed profiles and on managed devices </p></li><li><p>The full list of Android Enterprise Recommended requirements can be found <a href="https://www.android.com/enterprise/recommended/requirements">on our site</a>.</p></li></ul><p>With each new Android platform release, we will update the Android Enterprise Recommended program requirements, and continue to raise the bar to ensure we are delivering the best experience for our enterprise customers.</p><p><b>Android Enterprise Recommended devices</b></p><p>We're pleased to announce a <a href="https://androidenterprisepartners.withgoogle.com/#!/results/browse-all/2">number of market-leading devices</a> at launch, including:</p><ul><li><p>BlackBerry KEYone and Motion</p></li><li><p>Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL</p></li><li><p>Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P10, P10 Plus, P10 Lite, and P smart</p></li><li><p>LG V30 and G6</p></li><li><p>Motorola X4 and Z2</p></li><li><p>Nokia 8</p></li><li><p>Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium, XA2, and XA2 Ultra<br/></p></li></ul><p>You can expect more Android Enterprise Recommended devices to be added in the coming weeks and months. Throughout 2018, we will also be applying the Android Enterprise Recommended framework to additional partner types, including OEMs of “dedicated” and rugged devices, mobile carriers, enterprise mobility management (EMM) providers and systems integrators.</p><p>Mobility has been critical to digital transformation for enterprises. We have listened to our customers and partners, and believe that the Android Enterprise Recommended program will help simplify and add confidence to decision making, allowing global IT leaders to focus more on their core business. Together with our partners, we’ll continue to deliver devices and services to make our enterprise customers successful through enterprise mobility. We are excited to announce the start of this journey.</p>Learn more about the Android Enterprise Recommended program and how it can benefit your organization <a href="https://www.android.com/enterprise/recommended">on our site</a>.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/aHbTROKvhj0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogGoogle.org and StoryWeaver feed a hunger for readinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/FsV3DK9nqLE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Today is <a href="http://www.un.org/en/events/motherlanguageday/">International Mother Language Day</a> which celebrates languages from around the world. More than <a href="https://en.unesco.org/international-days/international-mother-language-day">40% of the world’s children</a> don’t have access to education materials in a language they understand. So to help close those gaps, we’re <a href="https://www.google.org/closing-the-education-gap/">continuing our support</a> of nonprofit organizations like Pratham Books.</p><p>Since 2013, Google.org has given more than $4 million to Pratham Books to build and grow their StoryWeaver platform which today includes thousands of stories in over 100 languages. We’ve also supported their offline tools—making it easier for students without access in remote communities to read and learn—and hundreds of Googlers have volunteered their time to help add new stories and languages.</p><p>We’re proud to support organizations like Pratham Books who use technology to create more opportunities for students to learn in their own languages and contexts. We believe that no matter what language a child speaks, they should be able to learn, grow, and give back to their communities.</p><p>If you have 15 minutes to spare, commemorate this International Mother Language Day by <a href="https://storyweaver.org.in/translate">translating or creating your own story</a>.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/FsV3DK9nqLE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:20:00 -0000Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:20:00 -0000The Official Google BlogNew data on data centers: How Google helps regions growhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/sLxGAkmS9_U/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Regions across Europe have changed throughout the decades, and so has the local job market. Technology companies can help address the challenges brought on by this change: through <a href="https://blog.google/topics/google-europe/making-frances-digital-potential-work-everyone/">training people in digital skills</a>, improving connectivity and by continuing to build large-scale data center facilities across Europe. To explore the impact of these data centers, we hosted an event, “Global technology, local jobs,” along with <a href="http://www.debatingeurope.eu/">Debating Europe</a>, today in Brussels.</p><p>At this event we heard from EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Crețu, regional development experts, and the consultancy Copenhagen Economics, who just published new research (commissioned by Google) on how investment in data centers, renewable energy and fiber is impacting Europe's regions.</p><p>Since 2007, Google has spent EUR 3.2 billion on constructing and operating data centers in Saint-Ghislain-Mons, Belgium; Hamina-Kotka, Finland; Dublin, Ireland; and Eemshaven, Netherlands. We’ve also spent EUR 1.1 billion on European fiber networks to connect them, and thanks to signing power purchase agreements, enabled EUR 1 billion investment in renewable energy projects.</p><p>Copenhagen Economics crunched the numbers on what this means for citizens, and found that Google’s data center and fiber investments have supported economic activity in Europe by EUR 5.4 billion in gross domestic product in total for the 10-year period from 2007 to 2017. Those same investments supported full-time 6,600 jobs per year on average over the decade, with a significant number of those jobs related to construction, with at peak moments more than 1,500 workers a day working on building one site. You can read the whole report on our <a href="https://www.google.com/about/datacenters/eustory/#main-report">data center site</a>.</p><p>Moreover, when Google grows, these communities grow—we support and work with local business, education, social enterprises and culture. At today’s event, Matt Brittin, Google’s president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, shared the story of Frederic, who works in our Saint-Ghislain-Mons data center in Belgium. He grew up in Quievrain, studied in Mons, lives with his wife and children nearby and recently oversaw the construction of a new solar facility at the site—<a href="https://blog.google/topics/google-europe/time-shine-new-solar-facility-and-additional-data-center-belgium/">the second largest in Wallonia</a>—which was built by a local firm.</p><p>“I’m sharing Frederick’s story because it demonstrates one of the things that make me proudest about our data centers,” Matt told attendees. “The impact they have on the people who work in and around them. This is about investing in real people and communities to help build a better future for everyone.”</p><p>Frederic’s story is far from unique. Google currently employs thousands of people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, in 35 countries, 56 offices and speaking 67 different languages. And that local presence makes all the difference, as Copenhagen Economics discovered. "A large and well-known company like Google investing in a region can influence others to to do so as well, as they can tap into existing talent, suppliers and resources. As European Commissioner Corina Crețu said at the event, "It's not true that automation only causes job losses—it is also important to highlight that tech can bring jobs and help local communities.”</p><p>Google is committed to Europe, and we want to do more support communities like the 4,400 children who have received <a href="https://www.hanze.nl/nld/organisatie/overzichten/nieuws/googlegaatsamenmethanze-studenten-kinderenlerenprogrammeren">coding and robotics lessons</a> through Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, near our Eemshaven data center, thanks to our community grants program. And there are <a href="https://www.google.com/about/datacenters/eustory/stories/index.html#!?modal_active=none">many more stories from community members</a> near our data centers about their experiences of having Google in their backyard.</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-knOecOZCtGo-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=knOecOZCtGo"><img alt="Google's EU data center community: Stories from Belgium" src="//img.youtube.com/vi/knOecOZCtGo/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><figcaption class="article-video__caption h-c-page"><h4 class="h-c-headline h-c-headline--four h-u-font-weight-medium h-u-mt-std">Google's EU data center community: Stories from Belgium</h4></figcaption></figure></div><div class="h-c-modal--video" data-glue-modal="uni-modal-knOecOZCtGo-" 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="knOecOZCtGo" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=knOecOZCtGo" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The Digital Single Market is essential in order for everyone in Europe to harness the benefits of tech. We look forward to the innovations that will be encouraged by its completion, and will continue our work to reinvigorate and invest in regions across the continent.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/sLxGAkmS9_U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:45:00 -0000Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:45:00 -0000The Official Google BlogSay 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 <a href="https://pay.google.com/about/">Google Pay</a> 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_udpated2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GPay_180131_GooglePay_Blog_v2.7_sDqz5tq.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_launchx" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GPay_180131_GooglePay_Blog_v5_cXvMsO7.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. Learn more at <a href="https://pay.google.com/about/">pay.google.com/about/</a></p><p></p><p></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><a href="https://pay.google.com/about/">And more features are coming</a>. 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 <a href="https://pay.google.com/about/">Google Pay</a> 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 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 BlogGo 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 BlogWe’ve moved! Find us at the new Microsoft Edge Dev Blog
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