Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)Windows 10 news recap: Twitter remains committed to Windows, Apple ending Texture on Windows, and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-news-recap-twitter-remains-committed-to-windows-apple-ending-texture-on-windows-and-more
Mon, 07 May 2018 00:08:36 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_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_183549446_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_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. Twitter renews “long overdue” commitment to Windows with new PWA Despite questions being raised over Twitter’s commitment to Windows, the social media giant has confirmed its commitment is […]Mon, 07 May 2018 00:08:36 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft news recap: Microsoft Launcher hits 15 million installs, Microsoft Build updated on Android & iOS, and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-news-recap-microsoft-launcher-hits-15-million-installs-microsoft-build-updated-on-android-ios-and-more
Sun, 06 May 2018 23:45:53 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0639-773x580.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/2017/08/IMG_0639-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0639-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0639-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0639-e1502721089106.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Microsoft news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read! Outlook for Android updated with new search experience, navigation bar Outlook’s Android app has received a new update that delivers an improved user interface, as well as a new […]Sun, 06 May 2018 23:45:53 +0000On MSFTTim Cook commemorates 20 years of iMac: ‘It set Apple on a new course’
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/06/tim-cook-imac-tweet/
Sun, 06 May 2018 19:39:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/helloagain.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>20 years ago today, Apple officially introduced the world to the iMac. It’s easy to look at the iMac today and take it for granted – but Steve Jobs’ introduction is one that’s worthy of rewatching two decades later. In honor of the anniversary, Tim Cook took to Twitter today to share a clip of that event…</p>
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Sun, 06 May 2018 19:39:07 +00009to5MacLenovo Yoga 730 (13-inch:) Big power in a small but premium package
https://www.onmsft.com/news/lenovo-yoga-730-13-inch-big-power-in-a-small-but-premium-package
Sun, 06 May 2018 16:27:44 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3858-870x580.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/2018/05/IMG_3858-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3858-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3858-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3858-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />We've been lucky enough to spend some time with the Yoga 730 this past month, and we've found that it packs big power, in a small put premium package with a couple of issues.Sun, 06 May 2018 16:27:44 +0000On MSFTGaming and the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
https://www.onmsft.com/news/gaming-and-the-windows-10-april-2018-update
Sun, 06 May 2018 16:22:37 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Windows-10-Gaming-870x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Windows-10-Gaming-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Windows-10-Gaming-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Windows-10-Gaming-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Windows-10-Gaming-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Windows-10-Gaming.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />Now that the Windows 10 April 2018 Update is here, let’s take a look at all the new gaming features on your Windows 10 PC. Focus Assist Windows 10 users will now be able to focus more on their games without interruptions with Focus Assist. Focus Assist allows you to mute your notifications and stop […]Sun, 06 May 2018 16:22:37 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft’s support site talks about the Windows 10 Mobile April 2018 Update
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsofts-support-site-talks-about-the-windows-10-mobile-april-2018-update
Sun, 06 May 2018 15:14:43 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-14-at-21.22.00-846x580.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-2018-02-14-at-21.22.00-846x580.png 846w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-14-at-21.22.00-241x165.png 241w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-14-at-21.22.00-768x527.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px" />A new support article on the Microsoft Support websites talks about an April 2018 Update for Windows 10 Mobile.Sun, 06 May 2018 15:14:43 +0000On MSFTWarren Buffett says he wants to buy even more AAPL, praises $100B share buyback
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/06/warren-buffett-says-he-wants-to-buy-even-more-aapl-praises-100b-share-buyback-announcement/
Sun, 06 May 2018 15:10:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/5652004-warren-buffett-wallpapers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Earlier this week, we reported that <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/berkshire-hathaway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Berkshire Hathaway</a>, the conglomerate founded and run by Warren Buffett, had purchased an addition 75 million AAPL shares during the first quarter of this year. Now, Buffett says he wants to buy even more of the company…</p>
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Sun, 06 May 2018 15:10:38 +00009to5MacApple now performing rear camera repairs for iPhone X Face ID issues
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/06/face-id-rear-camera-repair-iphone-x/
Sun, 06 May 2018 14:49:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/face-id.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>In a new support document sent to retail stores and Authorized Service Providers this weekend and obtained by <em>9to5Mac</em>, Apple has outlined an updated repair process for instances where customers are experiencing issues with Face ID on the iPhone X.</p>
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Sun, 06 May 2018 14:49:28 +00009to5MacApple Watch deals abound for Mother’s Day Week: Series 3 from $279 or Series 1 from $149
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Sun, 06 May 2018 14:33:36 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/apple-watch-series-31.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>We’re officially a week away from Mother’s Day, and the Apple Watch discounts are starting to roll in. While Macy’s is still <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2018/05/03/apple-watch-series-3-macys-deal/">taking <strong>$50 off</strong> select models</a>, you can now find even more deals<a href="http://bit.ly/2KB3VzL"> at Best Buy for the same discount</a>. That includes the <a href="http://bit.ly/2KB3VzL">smaller 38mm variety for <strong>$279</strong></a> and the <a href="http://bit.ly/2KB3VzL">larger 42mm for <strong>$309</strong></a>. Free shipping is available across the board. This matches or previous mention for some of the best offers we’ve seen all-time.</p>
<p>Looking to save even further? Walmart is once again offering <a href="http://bit.ly/2jzs9ht">Series 1 for <strong>$149</strong></a> and<a href="http://bit.ly/2jywhhL"> <strong>$179</strong></a>, respectively in each size. Multiple colors are available there as well with free shipping. This is good for up to $100 off the regular going rate. Need a new Apple Watch band? Check<a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/09/15/best-apple-watch-series-3-bands/"> out our roundup for a few low-cost ways</a> to deck out your new wearable.</p>
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Sun, 06 May 2018 14:33:36 +00009to5MacApple Music vs Spotify: Which should you choose?
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/06/apple-music-vs-spotify/
Sun, 06 May 2018 13:00:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/untitled77.png?w=1500" /></div><p>Apple Music and Spotify are the dominant players in the streaming music industry. Spotify just announced they have <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/02/spotify-75-million-paid-subs-170m-active/">75 million</a> paid subscribers with 170 million total active users. Apple recently hit <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/18/apple-music-subscriber-growth/">40 million subscribers</a>. It’s clear that <em>both</em> companies are a hit with consumers. In fact, the streaming music industry has <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/23/streaming-music-revenues-2017/">revitalized</a> the music business. I often get asked, which is the better service?</p>
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Sun, 06 May 2018 13:00:06 +00009to5MacPSA: You can now watch Disney & Marvel films in 4K HDR on the Apple TV with Vudu
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/05/disney-marval-4k-apple-tv/
Sat, 05 May 2018 17:08:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/apple-tv-4k3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1480" /></div><p>Popular streaming <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/walmart-vudu-apple-tv/">movie and TV platform Vudu</a> has been updated with support for UHD playback on Apple TV. This means you can now watch 4K HDR content on your Apple TV through the Vudu application…</p>
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Sat, 05 May 2018 17:08:15 +00009to5MacVectornator Pro, the powerful vector graphic design software for iPad & iPhone is now free
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/05/vectornator-pro-free-vector-app-for-ipad-iphone/
Sat, 05 May 2018 16:43:56 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/vectornator1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p><a href="https://apple.co/2HTJPSR">Vectornator Pro</a> has quickly made a name for itself among vector graphic design software for iOS devices, and recently the developers made the Pro version of the software available entirely for <a href="https://apple.co/2HTJPSR">FREE on the App Store</a>.</p>
<p><span class="il">Vectornator</span> offers an incredible amount of value, especially now that it’s available at no cost and still has all of the great pro features the company used to charge for. That includes Adobe Creative Cloud integration to seamlessly hop from Illustrator CC to <span class="il">Vectornator </span>and back again. Check out our hands-on video with <span class="il">Vectornator</span> Pro below:</p>
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Sat, 05 May 2018 16:43:56 +00009to5MacThis week’s tops stories: AAPL earnings, a MacBook Pro keyboard petition, iOS 11.4 beta 3, and more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/05/top-stories-earnings-macbook-pro-keyboard-more/
Sat, 05 May 2018 14:22:51 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/9to5mac-hero-top-stories.png?w=1557" /></div><p><strong>In this week’s top stories: </strong>Apple may drop the 3.5mm adapter, a petition aims to force Apple to recall MacBook Pro keyboards, AAPL earnings, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories…</p>
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Sat, 05 May 2018 14:22:51 +00009to5MacFortnite crosses $50M in revenue thanks to latest ‘Season Four’ update
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/05/fortnite-money-made-season-four/
Sat, 05 May 2018 13:39:51 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/fortnite1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Nearly two months after its initial release, Fortnite for iOS continues to bring in jaw-dropping revenue. According to new data from <em><a href="https://sensortower.com/blog/fortnite-mobile-50-million-revenue">Sensor Tower</a></em>, Fortnite has crossed its latest milestone, hitting $50 million in revenue…</p>
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Sat, 05 May 2018 13:39:51 +00009to5MacMaking The Grade: Which case do I recommend for iPad deployments?
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/05/making-the-grade-which-case-do-i-recommend-for-ipad-deployments/
Sat, 05 May 2018 13:00:52 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/ipad-pro-97.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p><em><strong>Making The Grade</strong> is a weekly series from Bradley Chambers covering Apple in education. Bradley has been managing Apple devices in an education environment since 2009. Through his experience deploying and managing 100s of Macs and 100s of iPads, Bradley will highlight ways in which Apple’s products work at scale, stories from the trenches of IT management, and ways Apple could improve its products for students.</em></p>
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<p>One of the most common questions I get from other schools is not about what device to buy, but rather <em>which</em> case they should get. This question is always a complicated one because while my answer is simple, it does take a few minutes to explain.</p>
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Sat, 05 May 2018 13:00:52 +00009to5MacUnofficial Nvidia eGPU support on macOS arrives w/ impressive results for gamers [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/05/nvidia-egpu-thunderbolt-macos-script-video/
Sat, 05 May 2018 12:33:41 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/gtx-1050-macos-egpu-nvidia-featured.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Unofficial Nvidia eGPU support is now a reality for Mac users. It’s all thanks to the developers and researchers that congregate over at <a href="https://egpu.io/forums/mac-setup/script-fr34ks-macos-egpu-sh-one-script-all-solutions-fully-automated/paged/1/">eGPU.io</a>, a community for eGPU coverage and support across Mac, Windows, and other platforms.</p>
<p>While not perfect, the results of my testing look very promising. Let me preface this post by saying that Nvidia eGPU support for macOS is still not officially supported by Apple, and the workaround script used to provide support is still in its alpha stages. Even so, I’ve been impressed by the script’s ease of use, and the performance that I’ve seen thus far.</p>
<p>It means that macOS users can now enjoy eGPU setups with cards from Nvidia’s Pascal lineup, including the GTX 1070, 1080, and venerable <a href="https://amzn.to/2HUhwo7">1080 Ti</a>. And it’s not just for Thunderbolt 3 Mac users, either. The script allows Mac owners to work around restrictions that eliminated support for Thunderbolt 2 eGPUs as well, allowing more users to join in on the graphics-accelerated fun. Watch our video for a hands-on look. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/05/nvidia-egpu-thunderbolt-macos-script-video/#more-532007" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Sat, 05 May 2018 12:33:41 +00009to5MacApple Watch: How to pair with new iPhone
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/05/how-to-pair-apple-watch-new-iphone/
Sat, 05 May 2018 07:01:40 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/iphone-apple-watch.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Whether you’re new to the Apple Watch, or are upgrading from the previous generation, it’s unclear how to pair an Apple Watch with a new iPhone.</p>
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Sat, 05 May 2018 07:01:40 +00009to5MaciPhone: How to block texts
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/05/iphone-how-to-block-texts/
Sat, 05 May 2018 07:00:39 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/imessage-sticker-packs.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Whether it’s someone you know, someone you don’t, or someone you’d like to forget, unwanted text messages can be a drag. Follow along for how to block texts on iPhone.</p>
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Sat, 05 May 2018 07:00:39 +00009to5MacApple is ending support for the Texture magazine reading app on Windows
https://www.onmsft.com/news/apple-is-ending-support-for-the-texture-magazine-reading-app-on-windows
Sat, 05 May 2018 06:48:38 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/texture-app-640x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Texture app" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/texture-app-640x580.jpg 640w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/texture-app-182x165.jpg 182w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/texture-app-768x696.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/texture-app.jpg 1230w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />Apple has announced that its recently acquired app, Texture, is ending support for Windows.Sat, 05 May 2018 06:48:38 +0000On MSFTEddy Cue to be deposed in Qualcomm vs. Apple iPhone patent battle
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/eddy-cue-deposed-vs-qualcomm/
Fri, 04 May 2018 21:55:34 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/qualcomm-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Last month we <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/05/tim-cook-deposition-qualcomm-case/">reported</a> that Tim Cook would be facing deposition over Qualcomm patent royalties in June. Today, another SVP from Apple is being added to the list.</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 21:55:34 +00009to5Mac9to5Mac Daily 067: May 4, 2018
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/9to5mac-daily-067/
Fri, 04 May 2018 20:38:11 +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>Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 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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Fri, 04 May 2018 20:38:11 +00009to5MacOutlook for Android updated with new search experience, navigation bar
https://www.onmsft.com/news/outlook-for-android-updated-with-new-search-experience-navigation-bar
Fri, 04 May 2018 20:05:38 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Outlook-for-Android-Update-Featured-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Outlook for Android Update Featured" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Outlook-for-Android-Update-Featured-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Outlook-for-Android-Update-Featured-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Outlook-for-Android-Update-Featured-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Outlook for Android now has a new search experience, a new navigation bar, and more thanks to the latest update. Fri, 04 May 2018 20:05:38 +0000On MSFTVine creator promised a ‘v2’ successor to Twitter-killed social network, now that’s dead too
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/vine-sucessor-postponed/
Fri, 04 May 2018 19:01:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/vine-app.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>The original Vine app was <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/17/vine-camera-app/">killed back in January of 2017</a>, and there were a lot of users disappointed about the death of their once beloved short-video social media platform.</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 19:01:15 +00009to5MacMay the 4th be with you … at the movies. Book with the Google Assistant.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/YUpSGQ3B2j0/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>What started as a fun pun—May the 4th—has now become an official holiday for Star Wars fans. On this day known around the globe as “Star Wars Day,” fans celebrate the lore of the galaxy far, far away. We’ve got a couple of ideas for how you can join in on the celebration!<br/></p><p></p><h3>Your box office guide</h3>What if the droids in the Star Wars universe could pull off this handy trick … your Google Assistant can now help you find, learn about and purchase tickets to the movies. If you’re not sure what you’re in the mood for, just ask your Google Assistant for “showtimes near me,” and if one of the movies sounds interesting, you can keep the conversation going by asking “who stars in it?” or “show me the trailer.”<p></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--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="assistant_fandango" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Assistant_Fandango.gif"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We worked with Fandango so you can buy tickets to the movies using your voice—just say “buy tickets” once you’ve decided which movie to see. Or if you already have a movie in mind, you can just say “Hey Google, get me tickets for...” and insert the name of the movie you want to see. You can even buy advance tickets for upcoming movies, like “Solo: A Star Wars Story” opening on May 25th. Here’s how it works on your phone:</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-4vOz_UutTHQ-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=4vOz_UutTHQ"><div class="article-video__aspect-image" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screen_Shot_2018-05-04_at_11.56.03_AM.max-1000x1000.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">How to get movie tickets with your Google Assistant</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-4vOz_UutTHQ-" 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="4vOz_UutTHQ" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=4vOz_UutTHQ" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>And if you’re purchasing tickets for a movie that requires reserved seating, you can use Fandango or other providers to pick your seats before you complete your purchase. This works even if you started the conversation on your Google Home – take a look: <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/Fandango_-_1_WrtXnuR.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Fandango - 1.png</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/Fandango_-_2_Cgk5xQr.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Fandango - 2.png</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/Fandango_-_3_jQ04DZy.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Fandango - 3.png</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/Fandango_-_4_XdXzl8C.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Fandango - 4.png</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>Before you go see “Solo: A Star Wars Story” later this month, enjoy the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3003212_maythe4th_tp">best of Star Wars on Google Play</a>! We’ve got you covered with discounts and deals on Star Wars apps, games, movies, books and more from that galaxy far, far away.<br/></p><p>As a huge fan of Han Solo and Chewbacca, I’m excited to share some wookiee tricks from your Google Assistant … just say, “Hey Google, may the 4th be with you.”<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/YUpSGQ3B2j0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 04 May 2018 19:00:00 -0000Fri, 04 May 2018 19:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogBad news Windows: Apple shutting down acquired Texture magazine app next month
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/apple-kiling-texture-windows/
Fri, 04 May 2018 17:40:51 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/screen-shot-2018-03-12-at-10-50-15-am.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Two bits of news on Texture, the digital magazine service Apple <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/12/apple-buying-digital-magazine-service-texture-likely-boosting-news-app-revenue/">bought in March</a>: Texture apparently had a Windows app (not just iOS and Android apps), and that app is getting killed next month. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/4/17320018/texture-windows-apple-app-shutting-down"><em>The Verge</em> </a>reports that customers were notified over email and within the Windows app. Texture has also <a href="https://www.texture.com/support/Knowledgebase/Article/View/188/">shared</a> the news on its website:</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 17:40:51 +00009to5MacGo back in time with this cool OG Xbox sticker for the Xbox One X
https://www.onmsft.com/news/go-back-in-time-with-this-cool-og-xbox-sticker-for-the-xbox-one-x
Fri, 04 May 2018 17:19:47 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/81VJB63jNEL._AC_-971x580.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/2018/05/81VJB63jNEL._AC_-971x580.jpg 971w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/81VJB63jNEL._AC_-250x149.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/81VJB63jNEL._AC_-768x459.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px" />An officially licensed OG Xbox skin for the Xbox One X is now available to purchase on Amazon, it's a nice throwback to 2001.Fri, 04 May 2018 17:19:47 +0000On MSFTiPhone 7 mic failing after iOS 11.3 update? Apple may replace affected phones for free
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/iphone-7-mic-failure-ios-11-3/
Fri, 04 May 2018 17:13:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/iphone-71.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has responded to a microphone issue affecting some iPhone 7 and 7 Plus units with a new service guide. The document obtained by <em>9to5Mac</em> also mentions that out-out-warranty devices may still be able to receive a repair or replacement for free.</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 17:13:53 +00009to5Mac13 ways you’re using AI in your daily lifehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/LfE8euRYwOU/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Editor’s note: Artificial intelligence (AI) is behind many of Google’s products and is a big priority for us as a company (more about that at <a href="https://events.google.com/io/">Google I/O next week</a>). Before the festivities commence, we’re sharing how AI already affects your life in ways you might not know, and how people from all over the world have used AI to build their own technology.</i></p><p>AI often sounds like some far-off science fiction concept, but it’s actually behind a lot of things you encounter in your daily life. Here’s the rundown: we train a software system with lots of examples so that it can pick up on patterns. Rather than telling the computer that all spam emails contain the phrase “new weight loss trick!,” you train it on millions of examples of spam, making small corrections until it can pick out the pattern on its own. This ability to learn patterns, called machine learning, makes your life easier in many ways—read on for 13 of them!<br/></p><h2>Fun stuff</h2><p><b>1.</b> Search for <a href="https://blog.google/products/photos/picture-this-fresh-approach-to-photos/">“dogs” or “hugs”</a> in your Google Photos library to find your favorite furry friends and (non furry) moments. Even if you haven’t captioned any of your photos, Google can surface the ones that have the object or action you’re looking for.<br/><b>2.</b> Google Play Music delivers <a href="https://blog.google/products/google-play/introducing-the-new-google-play-music/">personalized recommendations</a> to play the right music for any moment. By taking into account things like time of day or weather, Play Music can suggest the right music for <a href="https://play.google.com/music/r/m/Lmstoa5c4xlxipgb5dmpuk3gff4?t=Kitchen_Karaoke_Classics">cooking</a> dinner or <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/situations/Noo4gmagnsu5njatlwm4n6agcfe/N5bvutfguaehegue6526d2cj62y">watching the sunset</a>. </p><b>3.</b> <a href="https://blog.google/products/pixel/focus-portrait-mode-behind-scenes-pixel-2s-camera-features/">Take a photo</a> in Portrait Mode on Pixel 2, and it’ll <a href="https://blog.google/products/pixel/focus-portrait-mode-behind-scenes-pixel-2s-camera-features/">perfectly blur the background</a>of the photo. This system has been trained on almost a million portraits to learn how to pick out the subject of the photo and blur the background.<br/><b>4.</b> Watch more than one billion YouTube videos with <a href="https://youtube.googleblog.com/2017/02/one-billion-captioned-videos.html">automatic captions</a>, powered by machine learning algorithms that transcribe speech in 10 languages.<br/><h2>Productivity and security</h2><b>5.</b> <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/gmail/save-time-with-smart-reply-in-gmail/">Quickly respond to an email</a> with Smart Reply in Gmail. Smart Reply saves you time by using AI to suggest three responses based on the email you received. Once you’ve selected one, you can send it immediately or edit your response.<br/><b>6.</b>And <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/new-security-and-intelligent-features-new-gmail-means-business/">with Nudging</a>, Gmail uses AI to remind you to follow up or respond to messages that are older than two to three days, making sure you don’t drop the ball.<br/><b>7.</b>Every day, Google Play Protect <a href="https://security.googleblog.com/2018/03/android-security-2017-year-in-review.html">automatically reviews</a> more than 50 billion apps, and even devices themselves, and takes action when it finds anything suspicious. <br/><h2>Helping you out in the world</h2><b>8.</b>Translate <a href="https://blog.google/topics/google-asia/lost-translation-no-more-word-lens-japanese/">text on a sign or menu</a> by holding your camera in front of it. Google Translate uses optical character recognition to figure out the words, and a translation system that has been trained on millions of examples of existing translations on the web.<br/><b>9.</b>You can strike up a conversation with your Google Assistant in more than a dozen languages, and this year it’ll be available in <a href="https://blog.google/products/assistant/google-assistant-going-global/">many more</a>.<br/><b>10.</b> Estimate how hard it’ll be <a href="https://research.googleblog.com/2017/02/using-machine-learning-to-predict.html">to park your car</a> on Google Maps. It takes into account parking availability in a given area, and has learned the patterns of how different parts of a city get busy at different times.<br/><b>11.</b> <a href="https://research.googleblog.com/2017/05/updating-google-maps-with-deep-learning.html">Find the right address</a> on Google Maps, thanks to a system that learned to read street names and addresses from billions of Street View images.<br/><b>12. </b><a href="https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/learn-more-about-world-around-you-google-lens-and-assistant/">Search what you see</a> with Google Lens, whether it’s landmarks, books, artwork, or your neighbor’s dog. It’s possible only with the latest in computer vision, using machine learning to identify objects and browse the world around you.<br/><b>13.</b>A<a href="https://research.googleblog.com/2016/09/the-280-year-old-algorithm-inside.html">smart algorithm</a> in Google Trips can help plan your next travel itinerary. It’s the classic “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelling_salesman_problem">traveling salesman</a>” research problem, applied to modern transportation and all the complex ways people move around.<p><br/></p><p>To learn more about how AI is behind our products, tune into the <a href="https://events.google.com/io/">I/O livestream</a> next week, starting on Tuesday May 8 at 10 a.m. PDT.<br/></p><p></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/LfE8euRYwOU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 04 May 2018 17:00:00 -0000Fri, 04 May 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google Blog9to5Toys Last Call: Bose QC35 Wireless Headphones $298, Nanoleaf Aurora Kit $195, Philips Hue Bundle $68, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-nanoleaf-hue-more/
Fri, 04 May 2018 16:29:10 +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/2018/05/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-nanoleaf-hue-more/#more-531946" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Fri, 04 May 2018 16:29:10 +00009to5MacIntroducing the first Daydream standalone VR headset and new ways to capture memorieshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/4sKhmiM-mp4/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Back in January, we announced the Lenovo Mirage Solo, the first standalone virtual reality headset that runs Daydream. Alongside it, we unveiled the Lenovo Mirage Camera, the first camera built for VR180. Designed with VR capture and playback in mind, these devices work great separately and together, and both are <a href="https://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/daydreamvr/">available for purchase</a> today.</p><p></p><h2>More immersive</h2><p>The Mirage Solo puts everything you need for mobile VR in a single device. You don't need a smartphone, PC, or any external sensors—just pick it up, put it on, and you're in VR in seconds.</p><p>The headset was designed with comfort in mind, and it has a wide field of view and an advanced display that’s optimized for VR. It also features WorldSense, a powerful new technology that enables PC-quality positional tracking on a mobile device, without the need for any additional sensors. With it, you can duck, dodge and lean, step backward, forward or side-to-side. All of this makes for a more natural and immersive experience, so you really feel like you’re there.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="10_Vega_Hero_Bundled_With_Rigel.png" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/10_Vega_Hero_Bundled_With_Rigel.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption h-c-page"><div class="rich-text"><p>Lenovo Mirage Solo</p></div></figcaption></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>With over 350 games, apps and experiences in the Daydream library, there's tons to see and do. WorldSense unlocks new gameplay elements that bring the virtual world to life, and more than 70 of these titles make use of the technology, including Blade Runner: Revelations, Extreme Whiteout, Narrows, BBC Earth Live in VR, Fire Escape, Eclipse: Edge of Light, Virtual Virtual Reality, Merry Snowballs, and Rez Infinite. So whether you’re a gamer or an explorer, there’s something for everyone.</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/Blade_Runner__Revelations.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Blade Runner_ Revelations.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Blade Runner: Revelations by Seismic Games & Alcon Media Group</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Narrows_by_Resolution.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Narrows by Resolution.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Narrows by Resolution Games</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BBC_Earth_Life_in_VR.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">BBC Earth Life in VR.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>BBC Earth: Life in VR by BBC Worldwide Ltd</p><p><br/></p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/FireEscape.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">FireEscape.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Fire Escape by iNK Stories</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Extreme_Whiteout.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Extreme Whiteout.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Extreme Whiteout by Grab Games</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MerrySnowballs.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">MerrySnowballs.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Merry Snowballs by Hatrabbit</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Flutter_VR_by_Runaway.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Flutter VR by Runaway.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Flutter VR by Runaway</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Virtual_Virtual_Reality.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Virtual Virtual Reality.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Virtual Virtual Reality by Tender Claws</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Eclipse_Edge_of_Light.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Eclipse Edge of Light.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Eclipse Edge of Light by White Elk</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Rez_Infinite.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Rez_Infinite.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Rez Infinite by Enhance Games</p></div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Point and shoot VR capture</h2><br/><p>Alongside the Mirage Solo, we worked with Lenovo to develop the first VR180 consumer camera, the Lenovo Mirage Camera. VR180 lets anyone capture immersive VR content with point and shoot simplicity. Photos and videos taken with the camera transport you back to the moment of capture with a 180 degree field of view and crisp, three-dimensional imagery.</p><br/><p>There’s no better place to relive your VR180 memories than in the Lenovo Mirage Solo headset. And with support for VR180 built into Google Photos, you can easily share those moments with your friends and family—regardless of what device they have.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="30_Rigel_Hero_Front_facing_right.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/30_Rigel_Hero_Front_facing_right_uLc9Lga.max-1000x1000.jpg"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption h-c-page"><div class="rich-text"><p>Lenovo Mirage Camera</p></div></figcaption></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We can’t wait for you to try out the Lenovo Mirage Solo and Mirage Camera to dive into new immersive experiences, and to start capturing your favorite moments in VR.</p><br/></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/4sKhmiM-mp4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 04 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000Fri, 04 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogAAPL climbs to new high on Berkshire news, Cook ‘thrilled’ Warren Buffett is major investor
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/aapl-stock-new-high/
Fri, 04 May 2018 15:55:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/warren-buffett-getty.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>After nuking fears that the iPhone X may be a colossal failure somehow, Apple’s stock price has been on a climb this week with AAPL touching a new high during intraday trading. As <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/03/buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-bought-stunning-75-million-apple-shares-in-first-quarter.html"><em>CNBC</em></a> notes, investors responded positively to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway firm <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/warren-buffett-aapl-shares/">upping its investment in Apple</a> by 75 million shares last quarter. Apple CEO Tim Cook has responded to the news of Berkshire’s investment:</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 15:55:49 +00009to5MacMicrosoft Teams gained several new features on all platforms this month
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-teams-gained-several-new-features-on-all-platforms-this-month
Fri, 04 May 2018 15:31:51 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DcOsMJYU8AAvMw4.png-large-1029x580.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/2018/05/DcOsMJYU8AAvMw4.png-large-1029x580.png 1029w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DcOsMJYU8AAvMw4.png-large-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DcOsMJYU8AAvMw4.png-large-768x433.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DcOsMJYU8AAvMw4.png-large.png 1426w" sizes="(max-width: 1029px) 100vw, 1029px" />Microsoft has published this week an updated Skype to Business to Microsoft Teams roadmap as well a summary of what’s new in the May Update.Fri, 04 May 2018 15:31:51 +0000On MSFT9to5Mac Happy Hour 171: AAPL earnings, state of AirPlay 2, tvOS 12 wish list
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/9to5mac-happy-hour-171/
Fri, 04 May 2018 14:59:43 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/9to5mac-happy-hour-lead1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss what Ming-Chi Kuo’s retirement from KGI Securities could mean for future Apple rumors, Apple’s latest earnings report and why iPhone revenue was up despite flat unit sales, the current state of AirPlay 2 and some impressive new features coming to iOS 11.4, and our wish list for tvOS 12 and Apple TV.</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 14:59:43 +00009to5MacComment: Hey Apple, why can’t Siri do these (mostly) basic things?
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/apple-headphones-siri/
Fri, 04 May 2018 14:41:58 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/homepod.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>I’ve written on a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/08/homepod-siri-privacy-opinion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">couple</a> of <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/30/apple-privacy-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">occasions</a> about how Apple’s approach to Siri differs from the intelligent assistants offered by Amazon and Google.</p>
<p>The tl;dr version is that Apple has gone all-in on privacy, while Google takes the ‘hoover up as much data as possible’ approach, and Amazon has opened up Alexa to, well, anyone who wants to make it do something.</p>
<p>But while Apple’s privacy focus explains some of Siri’s limited abilities, it doesn’t excuse them all. HomePod brought Siri’s limitations into sharp focus, and the upcoming introduction of Siri to two new products will further increase the pressure for a smarter Siri …</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 14:41:58 +00009to5MaciPhone X the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q1 – Strategy Analytics
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/iphone-x-worlds-best-selling-smartphone/
Fri, 04 May 2018 14:33:26 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/reuters.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Tim Cook touted <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/02/aapl-q2-earnings-explained/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the success</a> of the iPhone X during this week’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/apple-earnings-fy18-q2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Q2 earnings call</a>, with a couple of notable facts. First, he said, the iPhone X had been the best-selling iPhone every single week of Q1. Second, it was the best-selling smartphone in China.</p>
<p>But today the iPhone X has an even greater claim to fame: it was the top-selling smartphone not just in China, but worldwide …</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 14:33:26 +00009to5MacSpanish People magazine publishes ’50 most beautiful people of 2018′, all photos shot with iPhone X
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/spanish-people-magazine-iphone-x/
Fri, 04 May 2018 14:29:37 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/shot-on-iphone-x.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The Spanish version of People magazine is this month featuring the ’50 most beautiful people’ of 2018, featuring celebrities including Demo Lovato, J.Balvin, Amara La Negra<strong>, </strong>and other figures. Each person gets a bio and a portrait. For the first time, all the photos were shot — including the cover photo — with an iPhone X.</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 14:29:37 +00009to5MacSome Xbox Insiders can now connect their Discord and Xbox accounts
https://www.onmsft.com/news/some-xbox-insiders-can-now-connect-their-discord-and-xbox-accounts
Fri, 04 May 2018 13:04:10 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/xbox-one-discord-splash-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/2016/07/xbox-one-discord-splash-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/xbox-one-discord-splash-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/xbox-one-discord-splash-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Xbox Insider PReview Alpha members can now enjoy support for 120Hz output---and, more importantly, the ability to connect an Xbox account with Discord. Fri, 04 May 2018 13:04:10 +0000On MSFTSupporting election integrity through greater advertising transparencyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/DeldIFVnqYo/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Last year, Google committed to make political advertising more transparent. This week, we’re rolling out new policies for U.S. election ads across our platforms as we work to meet those commitments.</p><p>As a first step, we’ll now require additional verification for anyone who wants to purchase an election ad on Google in the U.S. and require that advertisers confirm they are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, as required by law. That means advertisers will have to provide a government-issued ID and other key information. To help people better understand who is paying for an election ad, we’re also requiring that ads incorporate a clear disclosure of who is paying for it. </p><p>There's more to come. This summer, we’ll also release a new Transparency Report specifically focused on election ads. This Report will describe who is buying election-related ads on our platforms and how much money is being spent. We’re also building a searchable library for election ads, where anyone can find election ads purchased on Google and who paid for them.</p><p>As we learn from these changes and our continued engagement with leaders and experts in the field, we’ll work to improve transparency of political issue ads and expand our coverage to a wider range of elections.</p><p>Our work on elections goes far beyond improving policies for advertising. We’re investing heavily in keeping our own platforms secure and working with campaigns, elections officials, journalists, and others to help ensure the security of the online platforms that they depend on. In addition to the industry-leading protections in our consumer products, we’ve developed a range of <a href="https://protectyourelection.withgoogle.com/intl/en/">Protect Your Election</a> tools with Alphabet’s Jigsaw that are specifically tailored for people who are at particularly high risk of online attacks.</p><p>Yesterday, we <a href="https://blog.google/topics/safety-security/improving-advanced-protection-program-ios-users/">announced</a> improvements to one such product. Google’s <a href="https://landing.google.com/advancedprotection/">Advanced Protection</a> Program, our strongest level of account security for those who face increased risk of sophisticated phishing attacks sent to their email address, now supports Apple’s native applications on iOS devices, including Apple Mail, Calendar and Contacts. We expect this will help more campaigns and officials who are often the targets of sophisticated phishing attacks.</p><p>We are also working across the industry and beyond to strengthen protections around elections. We’ve partnered with the National Cyber Security Alliance and Digital Democracy Project at the Belfer Center at Harvard Kennedy School to fund security training programs for elected officials, campaigns, and staff members. We are also supporting the “Disinfo Lab” at the Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center, which will employ journalists to leverage computational tools to monitor misinformation in the run-up to and during elections.</p><p>For over a decade we’ve built products that provide information about elections around the world, to help voters make decisions on the leadership of their communities, their cities, their states and their countries. We are continuing that work through our efforts to increase election advertising transparency, to improve online security for campaigns and candidates, and to help combat misinformation. Stay tuned for more announcements in the coming months.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/DeldIFVnqYo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 04 May 2018 13:00:00 -0000Fri, 04 May 2018 13:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogPopular request Dragon Age 2 comes to Xbox One Backward Compatibility
https://www.onmsft.com/news/popular-request-dragon-age-2-comes-to-xbox-one-backward-compatibility
Fri, 04 May 2018 12:28:56 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/screenlg3.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/2018/05/screenlg3.jpg 1000w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/screenlg3-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/screenlg3-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />Dragon Age 2, Bioware’s action role-playing game released back in 2011 on the Xbox 360 is joining Dragon Age: Origins on the Xbox One Backward Compatibility list today.Fri, 04 May 2018 12:28:56 +0000On MSFTFacebook actively exploring ad-free subscription tier; allows staff access to accounts without warning
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/facebook-subscription-no-ads/
Fri, 04 May 2018 12:12:51 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/facebook.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/facebook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> is actively exploring the possibility of offering a subscription-based option which would remove ads from the feeds of those choosing to pay a monthly or annual fee …</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 12:12:51 +00009to5MacGrowth in Google’s payments to Apple to be default search engine may ‘slow’
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/google-payment-to-apple/
Fri, 04 May 2018 11:38:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/google-building-headquarters-hq-night-1920-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>A statement made by Google could suggest a slowing in the growth of the payments the company makes to Apple to be the default search engine on iOS devices …</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 11:38:20 +00009to5MacWarren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought 75M AAPL shares in Q1, stake now worth $42.5B
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/warren-buffett-aapl-shares/
Fri, 04 May 2018 11:06:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/5652004-warren-buffett-wallpapers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/berkshire-hathaway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Berkshire Hathaway</a>, the conglomerate founded and run by Warren Buffett, bought an additional 75 million AAPL shares in the first quarter of the year.</p>
<p>The latest purchase takes Berkshire’s total stake in Apple to 240.3M shares, worth more than $42B …</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 11:06:16 +00009to5MacApple paying some Apple News publishers for early exclusivity rights to video content
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/04/apple-paying-some-apple-news-publishers-for-early-exclusivity-rights-to-video-content/
Fri, 04 May 2018 10:59:54 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/apple-news-lead.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple’s interest in exclusive video programming is stretching beyond its original content TV show efforts. Digiday reports that Apple paid Buzzfeed to show the first three episodes of its ‘Future History’ video series on Apple News, a week ahead of Buzzfeed’s other distribution platforms.</p>
<p>Apple gave Buzzfeed a cut of the ads shown on the videos, in addition to upfront payment. Apple has highlighted video stories more prominently in Apple News since iOS 11.3 with several video-focused features.</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 10:59:54 +00009to5MacIndian OEM Smartron is back with a new Windows 2-in-1 laptop – tbook flex
https://www.onmsft.com/news/smartron-tbook-flex-windows-laptop
Fri, 04 May 2018 09:54:15 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/smartron-tbook-flex-1-1032x580.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/2018/05/smartron-tbook-flex-1-1032x580.jpg 1032w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/smartron-tbook-flex-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/smartron-tbook-flex-1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px" />The tbook flex is a mid-range Windows 10 convertible with high-end aspirations.Fri, 04 May 2018 09:54:15 +0000On MSFTDouble XP and Ewok Hunt bring Star Wars Day to Battlefront II on Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/double-xp-and-ewok-hunt-bring-star-wars-day-to-battlefront-ii-on-xbox-one
Fri, 04 May 2018 08:51:29 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swbfiie-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Star Wars Battlefront II on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swbfiie-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swbfiie-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swbfiie-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />In celebration of Star Wars Day, players of Star Wars Battlefront II are being rewarded with a triple treat this weekend. Starting today, all players will gain double experience points in online matches which will help greatly in levelling up characters. This is the first time double xp has been implemented in Battlefront II. In […]Fri, 04 May 2018 08:51:29 +0000On MSFTNew patents suggest a new Microsoft Band could be in development
https://www.onmsft.com/news/new-patents-suggest-a-new-microsoft-band-could-be-in-development
Fri, 04 May 2018 08:31:56 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Microsoft-Band-2-lifestyle-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Band" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Microsoft-Band-2-lifestyle-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Microsoft-Band-2-lifestyle-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Microsoft-Band-2-lifestyle-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft has filed two new patents that could suggest that the tech giant isn’t done with their Microsoft Band fitness tracker just yet. Spotted by WSFA, the first patent is actually a continuation of a previous patent for a ring-shaped device with electrically-conductive skin sensors. According to the patent, these sensors could be used to […]Fri, 04 May 2018 08:31:56 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft’s To-Do app gains UI Fluent Design changes
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsofts-to-do-app-gains-ui-fluent-design-changes
Fri, 04 May 2018 07:56:53 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/projectToDo-912x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Project To-Do, Project Cheshire" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/projectToDo-912x580.jpg 912w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/projectToDo-250x159.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/projectToDo-768x489.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px" />Microsoft’s To-Do app has updated on Windows 10 PCs with a few nice UI changes. The most significant change is the addition of Fluent Design aesthetics with the removal of the top bar. This is the first time Fluent Design has been added to To-Do and more significant design changes are planned for future updates. […]Fri, 04 May 2018 07:56:53 +0000On MSFTXbox One’s XCOM 2 is free to pay this weekend
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-ones-xcom-2-is-free-to-pay-this-weekend
Fri, 04 May 2018 07:38:41 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/xcom2-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="XCOM 2 on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/xcom2-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/xcom2-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/xcom2-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />XCOM 2 is now free to play on all Xbox One consoles for all Xbox Live Gold subscribers until May 6th. As with previous free play campaigns, any progress made during this period will be saved to the cloud so players can pick up where they left off in the future should they choose to […]Fri, 04 May 2018 07:38:41 +0000On MSFTStar Wars Battlefront II video game’s next season to be Han Solo themed
https://www.onmsft.com/news/star-wars-battlefront-ii-video-games-next-season-to-be-han-solo-themed
Fri, 04 May 2018 07:03:37 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swbfiic-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Star Wars Battlefront II on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swbfiic-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swbfiic-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/swbfiic-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The next season of major downloadable content (DLC) for Star Wars Battlefront II has been officially confirmed by the EA Star Wars Twitter account as being inspired by the upcoming Han Solo: A Star Wars Story movie. We’ve got a really good feeling about this.#StarWarsBattlefrontII: The Han Solo Season arrives this month. Details come out […]Fri, 04 May 2018 07:03:37 +0000On MSFTApple support document fine print suggests HomePod could debut soon in France, Germany and Japan
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/apple-support-document-homepod-france-germany-japan/
Fri, 04 May 2018 06:16:47 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/homepod3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>About eight hours ago, a <a href="https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1964?locale=en_GB">strange support document</a> was posted by Apple. It listed the HomePod’s available audio sources (copy and pasted verbatim from the tech specs page) and not much else.</p>
<p>Interestingly, though, clicking the Supported Languages link reveals the following message: ‘English, 日本語,Français,Deutsch,English’. This suggests that HomePod is launching soon in France, Germany and Japan. However, we have dug into this story and it’s not quite as clear-cut.</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 06:16:47 +00009to5MacHands-on: New Screen Snipping features in Windows 10 build 17661 (video)
https://www.onmsft.com/news/hands-on-new-screen-snipping-features-in-windows-10-build-17661-video
Fri, 04 May 2018 02:52:53 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Thumbnail-Website-704x580.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/2018/05/Thumbnail-Website-704x580.png 704w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Thumbnail-Website-200x165.png 200w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Thumbnail-Website-768x633.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px" />Windows 10 build 17661 became available today for Insiders on the Fast ring and for Skip Ahead. This is the first time the same Redstone 5 builds have been available for both rings. Unfortunately for many Windows Insiders, just because they’re now all on the same page doesn’t mean everyone will see the same features. Some […]Fri, 04 May 2018 02:52:53 +0000On MSFTPetition calls on Apple to recall & replace failing butterfly MacBook Pro keyboards
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/macbook-pro-keyboard-petition/
Fri, 04 May 2018 00:57:47 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/15-inch-macbook-pro-touch-bar1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple’s butterfly keyboard design has been a polarizing change since it was introduced. Some users love it, while others have had numerous issues. Now, a new <a href="https://www.change.org/p/apple-apple-recall-macbook-pro-w-defective-keyboard-replace-with-different-working-keyboard">Change.org petition</a> aims to force Apple to recall the butterfly keyboard and replace it with a “different working keyboard.”</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 00:57:47 +00009to5MacHow to hide the Dock on the Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/how-to-hide-dock-mac/
Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:32 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/hyperdock.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The Dock is a key part of your experience on the Mac, it lets you quickly launch apps and folders, as well as gives you access to the Finder. However, the Dock may be taking up too much space depending on how many apps and folders you have loaded in there.</p>
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Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:32 +00009to5MacInstagram launches new payments platform for making purchases directly in the app
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/instagram-payments-platform/
Thu, 03 May 2018 22:35:48 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/instagram.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Amid its <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/21/instagram-hashtag-profile-links-in-bios/">ongoing battle with Snapchat</a>, Instagram is now looking to become a larger player in the commerce industry. According to a report from <em><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/03/instagram-payments/">TechCrunch</a></em>, Instagram has started rolling out a feature that would allow users to make purchases directly in the Instagram application…</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 22:35:48 +00009to5MacTwitter says bug caused user passwords to be stored in plaintext internal log
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/twitter-plaintext-bug/
Thu, 03 May 2018 20:25:52 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/twitter1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Twitter today has <a href="https://blog.twitter.com/official/en_us/topics/company/2018/keeping-your-account-secure.html">detailed an internal bug</a> that saw passwords be stored in an internal unmasked log. While Twitter says that it sees no signs of breach or misuse, it’s recommending that users “consider changing” their passwords…</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 20:25:52 +00009to5MacForza 7 May Update now live, complete with new Hondas
https://www.onmsft.com/news/forza-7-may-update-now-live-complete-with-new-hondas
Thu, 03 May 2018 18:43:18 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/65504198-b323-4b79-9c92-058a221c2531-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/65504198-b323-4b79-9c92-058a221c2531-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/65504198-b323-4b79-9c92-058a221c2531-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/65504198-b323-4b79-9c92-058a221c2531-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/65504198-b323-4b79-9c92-058a221c2531.jpg 1120w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The update introduces fixes for the livery editor and also the new 2018 Honda Civic Type R. Thu, 03 May 2018 18:43:18 +0000On MSFTAugust Smart Locks upgraded with new Auto-Connect location-aware feature
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/august-smart-lock-auto-connect/
Thu, 03 May 2018 18:31:22 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/august-smart-lock-3rd-generation.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/august/">August</a> has released a new location-based feature for its <a href="https://amzn.to/2JPeCNW">latest smart locks</a> today called Auto-Connect.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/august-smart-lock-auto-connect/#more-531828" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Thu, 03 May 2018 18:31:22 +00009to5MacPSA: The Sets experiment continues in build 17661, are you seeing it?
https://www.onmsft.com/news/psa-the-sets-experiment-continues-in-build-17661-are-you-seeing-it
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:50:25 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_2431.HEIC_.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Sets" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" />Since this build puts Skip Ahead and Fast Rings on the same page, Microsoft is reminding users that the Sets experiment is continuing, so we'd like to know if you're seeing it on your machine as well.Thu, 03 May 2018 17:50:25 +0000On MSFTHere are the fixes and known issues in Windows 10 Redstone 5 build 17661
https://www.onmsft.com/news/here-are-the-fixes-and-known-issues-in-windows-10-redstone-5-build-17661
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:43:53 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-e1522766834479.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%;" />This latest RS5 build comes with a long list of bug fixes and quality improvements, including a fix for an issue where the mouse cursor became invisible or wasn’t animating correctly.Thu, 03 May 2018 17:43:53 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft’s latest Windows Insider preview 17661 brings Pinyin, IME and HEIC updates (what’s new part 2)
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsofts-latest-windows-insider-preview-17661-brings-pinyin-ime-and-heic-updates-whats-new-part-2
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:43:12 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-09-at-16.42.48-837x580.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/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-09-at-16.42.48-837x580.png 837w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-09-at-16.42.48-238x165.png 238w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Screen-Shot-2018-01-09-at-16.42.48-768x532.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px" />While I personally may be critical of how long Windows 10 development will be a priority at Microsoft, the Windows team continues to produce Insider builds with worthwhile attention to fixes, bugs and most importantly, new features. The Windows teams latest Insider preview build 17661 is yet another feature packed release for Fast Ring Insiders […]Thu, 03 May 2018 17:43:12 +0000On MSFTNew in Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17661: A modern snipping experience, Fluent Design in Task View, and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/new-in-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17661-a-modern-snipping-experience-fluent-design-in-task-view-and-more
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:30:20 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/211e9577bf0ea12596569439352058fa-1024x683-870x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/211e9577bf0ea12596569439352058fa-1024x683-870x580.png 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/211e9577bf0ea12596569439352058fa-1024x683-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/211e9577bf0ea12596569439352058fa-1024x683-247x165.png 247w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/211e9577bf0ea12596569439352058fa-1024x683-768x512.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/211e9577bf0ea12596569439352058fa-1024x683.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />A modern snipping experience, fluent design in Task View, and more are new in Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17661 for Fast Ring and Skip Ahead.Thu, 03 May 2018 17:30:20 +0000On MSFTPopular podcast player Pocket Casts purchased by group including NPR and ‘This American Life’
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/pocket-casts-purchased-by-npr/
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:30:03 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/pocket-casts-ios.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The popular cross-platform podcast player, <a href="https://bit.ly/2jpXBif">Pocket Casts</a>, has been purchased by a collective including NPR, <em>This American Life</em>, and public radio stations out of New York and Chicago.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/pocket-casts-purchased-by-npr/#more-531813" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:30:03 +00009to5MacWindows 10 Insider build 17661 released for Fast and Skip Ahead Rings
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-insider-build-17661-released-for-fast-and-skip-ahead-rings
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:12:09 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_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_183549446_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Well we were warned. Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Insider build for Redstone 5, which has now moved from Skip Ahead to the Fast Ring. Build 17661 adds a bunch of stuff, including updates to Sets, more Fluent design, a new name for Windows Defender Security Center (now Windows Security), and a lot […]Thu, 03 May 2018 17:12:09 +0000On MSFTGymKit makes Canada debut, Life Fitness equipment at Equinox works with Apple Watch
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/gymkit-canada/
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:10:45 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/gymkit.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple GymKit is now available for Apple Watch users in Canada. Life Fitness equipment at the Equinox fitness club in Toronto now lets members pair Apple Watch to easily sync up fitness data during workouts.</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 17:10:45 +00009to5MacAnnouncing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17661
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/05/03/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17661/
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:05:08 +0000Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17661 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring in addition to those who opted in to Skip Ahead. Going forward, Insiders in the Fast ring and in Skip Ahead will receive the same RS5 builds. What’s new in Build 17661 A modern […]Thu, 03 May 2018 17:05:08 +0000Windows BlogHow to customize iPhone camera settings for a smoother experience
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/how-to-customize-iphone-camera-settings/
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:05:01 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/iphone-x-leather-folio-flush.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Depending on how you use your iPhone camera, you might find yourself changing modes and settings every time you open the iOS Camera app. Follow along for how to customize your camera for a more efficient and seamless workflow.</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 17:05:01 +00009to5MacMicrosoft quietly adds a new Surface Pro model, available now
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-quietly-adds-a-new-surface-pro-model-available-now
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:02:13 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-coffee-1-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Surface Pro with accessories" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-coffee-1-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-coffee-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-coffee-1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft has quietly added a new Surface Pro model with Core i5, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD for the price of $999Thu, 03 May 2018 17:02:13 +0000On MSFTHands-on: Controlling AirPlay 2 playback on Apple TV from Siri on iPhone with iOS 11.4 beta [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/hands-on-controlling-airplay-2-playback-on-apple-tv-from-siri-on-iphone-with-ios-11-4-beta/
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:01:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/airplay-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>While AirPlay 2 still hasn’t shipped, the feature is shaping up to be quite impressive in recent betas. Most notable is the ability to control audio playback on one device <em>from Siri on another device</em>, a feature we wrote about last fall that recently started working in beta…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/hands-on-controlling-airplay-2-playback-on-apple-tv-from-siri-on-iphone-with-ios-11-4-beta/#more-531659" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Thu, 03 May 2018 17:01:07 +00009to5MacGet more done with the Google Assistant on Wear OS by Googlehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/9QiWlJs5Wd8/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><a href="https://www.blog.google/products/android-wear/android-wear-20-make-most-every-minute/">Last year</a> we brought the Google Assistant to your wrist, making it easy to find answers and get things done while you’re on the go. Today, we’re adding a few features that make getting help from the Google Assistant even more convenient on your watch.</p><p></p><h3>Continue the conversation with smart suggestions</h3>With smart suggestions from the Google Assistant, you’ll be able to choose from contextually relevant follow up questions or responses to continue the conversation. For example, when you ask about the weather, you can see the weather now and then tap on a suggestion to see the extended forecast for the weekend. Perfect for quick interactions when you’re on the go!<br/><p></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="WearOS_Blog_WeatherSuggestions_Ticwatch.gif" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/WearOS_Blog_WeatherSuggestions_Ticwatch.gif"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><h3>Hear answers to your questions</h3>Sometimes it’s easier to hear answers to your questions rather than read them. For example, if you’re listening to music on your way to work, try asking the Google Assistant to “tell me about my day.” You’ll hear some helpful information, like your commute times and upcoming agenda, from your watch speaker or Bluetooth headphones.<br/><p></p><p></p><h3>Get more done from the convenience of your wrist</h3>A few months ago, we <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/new-devices-more-google-assistant-ces-2018/">announced</a> over 1 million Actions—things you can do—with the Google Assistant. Today we're bringing Actions to all Wear OS by Google watches, so you can use your voice to preheat your LG oven while you’re unloading your groceries, ask Bay Trains when the next train is leaving, and more. Even better, we’re always working with developers and partners to add more Actions and functionalities.<br/><p></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="WearOS_BT.gif" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/WearOS_BT.gif"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We’ll start rolling out these new features over the next several days, so look out for the updates on your Wear OS by Google watch. And if you’re a developer interested in building Actions that work with the Google Assistant on Wear OS by Google, tune into the live stream to <a href="https://events.google.com/io/schedule/?section=may-9&sid=72ca341f-29a3-4285-8bae-f88e3ad6ec02">check out our session at Google I/O</a> on May 9 at 10:30 am PT.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/9QiWlJs5Wd8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 03 May 2018 17:00:00 -0000Thu, 03 May 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogImproving Autoplay in Chromehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/tiHXz3YoJmA/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>For many, Chrome is more than a browser—it’s also a TV, phone, radio, and jukebox for the wide range of media experiences the web has to offer. And when you hit your favorite pump-up playlist, you want to get right to it instead of having to hit “play” every time.</p><p>At the same time, you probably don’t like it when you click on a link, land on a website, and it automatically plays sound that you weren’t expecting. In fact, in Chrome a significant number of autoplays are paused, muted, or have their tab closed within six seconds by people who don’t want them. That’s why we’re announcing a new policy on Chrome desktop to block unwanted autoplays.</p><p>Chrome does this by learning your preferences. If you don’t have browsing history, Chrome allows autoplay for over 1,000 sites where we see that the highest percentage of visitors play media with sound. As you browse the web, that list changes as Chrome learns and enables autoplay on sites where you play media with sound during most of your visits, and disables it on sites where you don’t. This way, Chrome gives you a personalized, predictable browsing experience.</p><p>As you teach Chrome, you may find that you need to click “play” every now and then, but overall the new policy blocks about half of unwanted autoplays, so you will have fewer surprises and less unwanted noise when you first arrive at a website. The policy is enabled in the latest version of Chrome—update today and try it out.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/tiHXz3YoJmA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 03 May 2018 17:00:00 -0000Thu, 03 May 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogGoogle now supporting iOS Mail, Calendar, and Contacts apps in its Advanced Protection Program
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/google-ap-program-supports-ios-mail-calendar-contacts/
Thu, 03 May 2018 16:43:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/google-assistant.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Last year, Google was taking steps to further safeguard its services. Better known as <a href="https://9to5google.com/2017/10/17/google-announces-advanced-protection-program/">Advanced Protection Program</a>, the company is looking to protect users data in Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive.</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 16:43:33 +00009to5MacMinecraft to discontinue updates for older consoles after upcoming “Update Aquatic”
https://www.onmsft.com/news/minecraft-to-discontinue-updates-for-older-consoles-after-upcoming-update-aquatic
Thu, 03 May 2018 16:37:52 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/8b8961fb496d3b38e3943377c335884c-aquaticlegacy_header-1050x449.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/2018/05/8b8961fb496d3b38e3943377c335884c-aquaticlegacy_header-1050x449.jpg 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/8b8961fb496d3b38e3943377c335884c-aquaticlegacy_header-250x107.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/8b8961fb496d3b38e3943377c335884c-aquaticlegacy_header-768x328.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/8b8961fb496d3b38e3943377c335884c-aquaticlegacy_header.jpg 1170w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />Microsoft announced today that the Minecraft Update Aquatic will be the last update for legacy console editions of the game. Thu, 03 May 2018 16:37:52 +0000On MSFT9to5Toys Last Call: Apple Watch Series 3 $279, Pad & Quill Accessory Sale 25% off, Herman Miller 15% off, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/9to5toys-apple-watch-pad-quill-herman-miller/
Thu, 03 May 2018 16:30:42 +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/2018/05/03/9to5toys-apple-watch-pad-quill-herman-miller/#more-531785" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Thu, 03 May 2018 16:30:42 +00009to5Mac20 years of iMac: Behind the scenes of Apple’s ‘Simplicity Shootout’ video
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/imac-simplicity-shootout-behind-the-scenes/
Thu, 03 May 2018 16:01:30 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/simplicity1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Twenty years ago this Sunday, Apple introduced <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/19990429161541/http://www.apple.com:80/pr/library/1998/may/6imac.html">the first iMac</a> to the world, a radically inventive computer that reshaped the consumer market and helped re-establish Apple as the industry leader in design and usability. Yesterday, we documented <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/02/imac-design-20-years/">the iMac’s design evolution</a> from 1998 through today.</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 16:01:30 +00009to5MacImproving the Advanced Protection Program for iOS usershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/S6eX5tsuarY/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Last October, <a href="https://blog.google/topics/safety-security/googles-strongest-security-those-who-need-it-most/">Google launched the Advanced Protection Program</a>, our strongest level of account security, designed to protect the overlooked segment of our users who face an increased risk of sophisticated attacks. These users may be journalists, activists, business leaders, political campaign teams, and others who feel especially vulnerable.</p><p>Today we’re announcing that Advanced Protection now supports Apple’s native applications on iOS devices, including Apple Mail, Calendar, and Contacts. This allows iOS users to enroll in the program without having to adjust how they use Google services on their Apple devices.</p><p>To protect you from accidentally sharing your most sensitive data with fraudulent apps or web services, Advanced Protection places automatic limits on which apps can gain access to your Google data. Before today, this meant that only Google applications were able to access your data if you were enrolled in the program.</p><p>With today’s update, you can now choose to allow Apple’s native iOS applications to access your Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts data. When you sign into iOS native applications with your Google account, you will get instructions on how to complete the sign-in process if you’re enrolled in Advanced Protection. We’ll continue to expand the list of trusted applications that can access Google data in the future. </p><h2>Layers of security protections</h2><p>In addition to these updates, you’ll continue to benefit from Advanced Protection’s other safeguards. To provide you with the strongest defense against phishing, Advanced Protection goes further than traditional 2-Step Verification, requiring you to use a physical <a href="https://security.googleblog.com/2014/10/strengthening-2-step-verification-with.html">Security Key</a> to sign back into your account after you’ve logged out, or anytime you sign in on a new device. Advanced Protection also helps block fraudulent access to your account by adding extra steps to the account recovery process to prevent people from impersonating you and pretending they’ve been locked out of your account.</p><p>Our goal is to make sure that any user facing an increased risk of online attacks enrolls in the Advanced Protection Program. Today, we’ve made it easier for our iOS users to be in the program, and we’ll continue our work to make the program more easily accessible to users around the globe. Get started at <a href="https://landing.google.com/advancedprotection/">google.com/advancedprotection</a>.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/S6eX5tsuarY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 03 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000Thu, 03 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogNew Microsoft Audience Network uses LinkedIn and Bing Search to power AI driven marketing solutions
https://www.onmsft.com/news/new-microsoft-audience-network-uses-linkedin-and-bing-search-to-power-ai-driven-marketing-solutions
Thu, 03 May 2018 15:38:50 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/msan-image-wo-slide-title.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/2018/05/msan-image-wo-slide-title.jpg 833w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/msan-image-wo-slide-title-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/msan-image-wo-slide-title-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px" />Powered by the Microsoft Graph, the new advertising network will help marketers reach their ideal customers across various online properties including MSN.com, Outlook.com, Microsoft’s Edge browser and “select high-quality partner sites.”Thu, 03 May 2018 15:38:50 +0000On MSFTSonos holding media event in San Francisco on June 6, sound bar with Alexa possible
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/sonos-holding-media-event-in-san-francisco-on-june-6-upgraded-sound-bar-with-alexa-control-possible/
Thu, 03 May 2018 15:24:23 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/sonos-family.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Sonos has invited media to a special event held in San Francisco on June 6 where it will likely unveil a new smart sound bar. The invitation received by <em>9to5Mac </em>shows a table full of various entertainment system remotes with ‘You’re better than this’ as the tagline.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/sonos-holding-media-event-in-san-francisco-on-june-6-upgraded-sound-bar-with-alexa-control-possible/#more-531772" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Thu, 03 May 2018 15:24:23 +00009to5MacIs Chrome freezing for you with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update? Microsoft is working on a fix
https://www.onmsft.com/news/is-chrome-freezing-for-you-with-the-windows-10-april-2018-update-microsoft-is-working-on-a-fix
Thu, 03 May 2018 15:23:46 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Google-Chrome-1031x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Google Chrome" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Google-Chrome-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Google-Chrome-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Google-Chrome-768x432.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Google-Chrome.png 1353w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Just a few short days after initial reports of Google Chrome freezing,, Microsoft has finally come out to acknowledge the situation, saying that a fix will be coming on May 8thThu, 03 May 2018 15:23:46 +0000On MSFTEmojis IRL: find them using machine learninghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/CDewmZ-zJh8/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Editor’s Note: AI is behind many of Google’s products and is a big priority for us as a company (more about that at Google I/O next week). Before the festivities commence, we’re sharing how AI already affects your life in ways you might not know, and how people from all over the world have used AI to build their own technology. First, let’s play a game.</i></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Emojis have become a language all their own, so much so that we use them every day to communicate in texts and emails. These emojis are obviously modeled after their real world counterparts, which got us thinking: can we use the power of our phones to find the real world versions of the emojis we use every day?</p><p>Introducing <a href="https://emojiscavengerhunt.withgoogle.com/">Emoji Scavenger Hunt</a> 🕵️♀️, powered by <a href="http://js.tensorflow.org/">Tensorflow.js</a>—TensorFlow’s open-source framework for machine learning with JavaScript. It works like this: the game will show you an emoji, and you have to find its real world version before time expires. While you search, the neural network will try and guess what it’s seeing—proof that machine learning can be used for more than serious applications. Sometimes, you’re just on the hunt for a 🔑, and machine learning can help.</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-jr3q_9pJBr8-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=jr3q_9pJBr8"><img alt="Emoji Scavenger Hunt" src="//img.youtube.com/vi/jr3q_9pJBr8/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-jr3q_9pJBr8-" 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="jr3q_9pJBr8" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=jr3q_9pJBr8" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Play for yourself at <a href="http://g.co/EmojiScavengerHunt">g.co/EmojiScavengerHunt</a>. How many emojis 🍌🍔🐱 can you find 🔎 ?</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/CDewmZ-zJh8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 03 May 2018 15:00:00 -0000Thu, 03 May 2018 15:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMicrosoft Launcher honored on the “Garage Wall of Fame,” reaches 15 million installs
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-launcher-honored-on-the-garage-wall-of-fame-reaches-15-million-installs
Thu, 03 May 2018 14:46:30 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/55E8075A-606F-47FA-96B0-4E0D743B0240-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Launcher" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/55E8075A-606F-47FA-96B0-4E0D743B0240-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/55E8075A-606F-47FA-96B0-4E0D743B0240-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/55E8075A-606F-47FA-96B0-4E0D743B0240-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/55E8075A-606F-47FA-96B0-4E0D743B0240-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/55E8075A-606F-47FA-96B0-4E0D743B0240-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/55E8075A-606F-47FA-96B0-4E0D743B0240-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/55E8075A-606F-47FA-96B0-4E0D743B0240-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Since its debut as the Arrow Launcher for Android, the new Microsoft Launcher has already become one of the most successful Microsoft Garage projets in recent years.Thu, 03 May 2018 14:46:30 +0000On MSFTApple invites you to apply for one of 400 free places at this year’s Apple Developer Academy
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/apple-developer-academy-application-form/
Thu, 03 May 2018 14:45:48 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/anw_8779.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple is inviting would-be developers and entrepreneurs to apply for one of 400 free places at this year’s Apple Developer Academy.</p>
<p>Open to students from anywhere in the world, tuition is fully sponsored by Apple, with no cost to students – who also receive a free Mac and iPhone, along with support for their living expenses in Naples, Italy …</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 14:45:48 +00009to5MacMicrosoft talks up Xbox sales records, but doesn’t get specific
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-talks-up-xbox-sales-records-but-doesnt-get-specific
Thu, 03 May 2018 14:41:46 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0676-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Xbox Logo Featured Image Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0676-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0676-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0676-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Microsoft is talking up the sales of Xbox, but the company still is not sharing a specific sales figureThu, 03 May 2018 14:41:46 +0000On MSFTNet neutrality not dead yet as Democratic senator attempts long-shot arcane procedure to save it
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/save-net-neutrality-attempt/
Thu, 03 May 2018 13:31:11 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/markey.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>You might have thought <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/net-neutrality/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net neutrality</a> was dead – at least, outside of <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/29/net-neutrality-new-york-response/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a few states</a> defying the FCC to pass <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/06/net-neutrality-washington/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">their own laws</a> or rules. But one senator believes that there is still a chance to save it, using an arcane congressional procedure …</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 13:31:11 +00009to5MacIDC figures put iPhone growth into perspective as smartphone shipments fall 2.9%
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/iphone-market-share-q1-2018/
Thu, 03 May 2018 12:40:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/iphone-sales.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/02/aapl-q2-earnings-explained/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The good news</a> announced in <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/apple-earnings-fy18-q2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple’s Q2 earnings report</a> may have focused more on revenue and profit than growing iPhone sales, but the company did still achieve year-on-year growth of 3%.</p>
<p>The latest numbers from IDC on global smartphone shipments put that achievement into perspective, drawing comparisons with Samsung and others …</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 12:40:06 +00009to5MacApple says booming ‘Services’ revenue should boost margin but depends on mix
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/apple-services-revenue-margins/
Thu, 03 May 2018 12:04:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/maestri.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple’s chief financial officer Luca Maestri has said that the company expects its growing revenue from services like iCloud and Apple Music to boost Apple’s overall profit margin, but the exact impact will depend on the product mix within the category …</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 12:04:05 +00009to5MacCambridge Analytica filing for bankruptcy after Facebook scandal, but may re-emerge
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/cambridge-analytica-bankrupt/
Thu, 03 May 2018 11:24:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/cambridge-analytica.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/facebook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> may have taken a huge PR hit from allowing personal data to be misused by Cambridge Analytica, but the impact on the political consultancy itself appears to have been more significant. The firm says that it has ceased most operations, and is filing for bankruptcy …</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 11:24:53 +00009to5MacLatest Apple Pay promo offers $15 off 1-800-Flowers orders in time for Mother’s Day
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/1-800-flowers-coupon-code/
Thu, 03 May 2018 10:52:01 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/flowers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Mother’s Day is on May 13, and if you were planning to send flowers, the latest <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-pay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Pay</a> promo is well timed …</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 10:52:01 +00009to5MacTurning your house into a smart home with the Google Assistanthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/a8b4AFO4IA4/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>How many times have you crawled into bed and realized you forgot to turn off the living room lights? Or tried to catch the last minutes of the game but couldn't find the remote? These are the moments we ask ourselves: how is this still a thing?!</p><p>With the Google Assistant we’re working to make this experience a lot better, so you can easily control all the devices and appliances in your home with just your voice. Over the past year, we’ve made great progress ensuring that the Google Assistant can work with all types of connected devices, and now every major device brand works with the Assistant in the U.S.<br/></p><p>Just how many devices is that? Today, the Google Assistant can connect with more than 5,000 devices for your home—up from 1,500 this January. That includes cameras, dishwashers, doorbells, dryers, lights, plugs, thermostats, security systems, switches, vacuums, washers, fans, locks, sensors, heaters, AC units, air purifiers, refrigerators, ovens … we can keep on going!<br/><br/></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Here are just a few of the new ways you can make your home smarter with the Google Assistant:</p><p></p><h3>Turn your living room into a smart entertainment center</h3>One of the most popular ways people use the Google Assistant in their homes is to watch movies and shows on their TV and play music. In fact, media and entertainment queries like “play SportsCenter,” have increased 400 percent over the past six months.<br/><p></p><p>Millions of people already have access to the Assistant on smart TVs powered by Android TV, and we're still seeing tremendous growth. We’re also making it easy to turn any TV into a smart TV with Chromecast, so you can easily control what you’re watching with the Google Assistant from smart speakers like Google Home. And we’re working closely with partners to build the Assistant into the next generation of TVs available later this year.<br/></p><p>We’re also helping you control set top boxes and remotes with the Google Assistant. Rolling out this month, DISH’s Hopper family of receivers will work with the Google Assistant, so people in millions of U.S. homes can operate their TV using their voice and a Google Assistant device. Just say “Hey Google, play ESPN on the Hopper” to your Google Assistant and your TV will automatically tune to the right channel. It’ll also be even easier to control home entertainment using Logitech Harmony hub-based remotes with the Google Assistant. The new, simplified voice commands will let you go directly to your favorite channels, control volume, or pause a show. You will no longer need to say “talk to Logitech” to control your TV, and can use more natural language like “play channel 4.”<br/></p><p></p><h3>Get helpful alerts from your security camera</h3>Security cameras and smart doorbells let you keep tabs on activity around your home, and we’ve worked to ensure that the Google Assistant works seamlessly with these devices. If you have a Nest Hello doorbell, the Assistant will alert you if someone rings the doorbell, sending a chime to your smart speaker or phone with the option to view the live stream right from your phone, TV or our new line of Smart Display devices available later this year. This Nest product was the first to ship with this feature, and we’ll enable Assistant notifications on more home security devices from other popular brands later this year.<br/><p></p><p>We’re also adding more popular security alarm brands that will now work with your Google Assistant, including ADT, First Alert, and Vivint Smart Home, smart door locks from August and Schlage, and home security cameras from Panasonic.<br/></p><p></p><h3>Turn on all the things with the Google Assistant</h3>With the Google Assistant, you can easily control all the connected devices in your home, from lights, to thermostats, to appliances, all in one simple place. You can do this with your smart speaker like the Google Home Mini, or with the Google Assistant app on your smartphone, turning your phone into your own personal home control hub even when you’re away from home.<br/><p></p><p>We’ve been working with device brands around the world to ensure the Assistant works with all the most popular smart home devices. We recently announced support for IKEA lights and Deutsche Telekom’s Magenta hub which enables dozens of devices to be controlled by Google Assistant. Our partners are continuing to add even more devices that work with the Google Assistant across the home in the coming months, including ADT lights and thermostat, Xiaomi lights, Hunter Douglas window treatments, Hisense’s H9E Plus and H9100E Plus TVs, Portable AC and Dehumidifiers, Arlo security cameras, and new LG appliances, which include everything from air purifiers to TVs.<br/></p><p></p><h3>Try it out today</h3>With more than one million Actions the Google Assistant can help you with today, we bet you’ll discover something new you never knew the Assistant could do. Some of the most popular smart home actions with the Google Assistant are “Hey Google:<br/><p></p><p></p><ul><li>Turn on the lights<br/></li><li>Set the temperature to X degrees <br/></li><li>Turn on the TV<br/></li><li>Dim the lights <br/></li><li>Arm the security system<br/></li></ul><p>Give it a try today—check out all the ways the Assistant <a href="https://store.google.com/product/google_home_smart_home">can help</a> you in the home.<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/a8b4AFO4IA4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 03 May 2018 10:00:00 -0000Thu, 03 May 2018 10:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogPremiering now: The first-ever VR Google Doodle starring illusionist & film director Georges Mélièshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/bdwFnFQV3E4/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In 1902, <a href="https://g.co/kgs/NgUc3E">George Méliès</a> sent his audience on a trip to the moon in his adventure film “Le Voyage dans la Lune.” That was more than half a century before humans ever landed on the moon, and more than a century before people around the world started blasting into space via virtual reality technology.<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="georges-melies-doodle.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/georges-melies-doodle.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Méliès pioneered film techniques that immersed people in unfamiliar experiences—an early precursor to today’s virtual reality. So it’s only fitting that <a href="https://www.google.com/doodles/celebrating-georges-melies">today’s first-ever VR-enabled and 360° video Google Doodle</a> celebrates Méliès, and debuts on the anniversary of the release of one of his greatest cinematic masterpieces in 1912: “<a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/a-la-conqu%C3%AAte-du-p%C3%B4le/PAHHT9ZdHFnDdg">À la conquête du pôle” (“The Conquest of the Pole)</a>. Created in collaboration with the <a href="https://atap.google.com/spotlight-stories/">Google Spotlight Stories</a>, <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/IgLSJW0P8DelIg">Google Arts & Culture</a>, and Cinémathèque Française teams (as well as production partners Nexus Studios), the Doodle represents some of the iconic techniques and styles found in Méliès’ films, including strong colors, engaging storylines and optical effects.<br/></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="melies_dance.png" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screen_Shot_2018-04-30_at_3.09.25_PM.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure><div class="rich-text"><p>An illusionist before he was a filmmaker, Méliès discovered and exploited basic camera techniques to transport viewers into magical worlds and zany stories. He saw film and cameras as more than just tools to capture images, he saw them as vehicles to transport and truly immerse people into a story. He played around with stop motion, slow motion, dissolves, fade-outs, superimpositions, and double exposures.<br/></p><p>“Méliès was fascinated by new technologies and was constantly on the lookout for new inventions. I imagine he would have been delighted to live in our era, which is so rich with immersive cinema, digital effects, and spectacular images on screen,” says Laurent Manonni, Director of Heritage at The Cinémathèque Française. “I have no doubt he would have been flattered to find himself in the limelight via today’s very first virtual reality / 360° video Google Doodle, propelled around the world thanks to a new medium with boundless magical powers.”<br/></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/melies_king_lg.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">melies_king_lg.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>A scene from the doodle, based on "<a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-living-playing-cards/-gGbcX2jAmbg2Q">The Living Playing Cards," 1905</a></p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/expression.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">expression.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Early sketch</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/melies_duel_lg.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">melies_duel_lg.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Scene from the Doodle</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/characterdesign.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">characterdesign.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Early sketches</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/melies_ending_lg.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">melies_ending_lg.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Scene from the Doodle</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/rocketship2.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">rocketship.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Early sketch</p></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>Enjoy the full Google Doodle VR experience on mobile, Cardboard or Daydream by downloading the Google Spotlight Stories app on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.spotlightstories">Google Play</a> or in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/google-spotlight-stories/id974739483">App Store</a>. You can can also experience the Doodle without a headset as a 360° video on the Google homepage for 48 hours or the <a href="https://youtu.be/BEePFpC9qG8">Google Spotlight Stories YouTube Channel</a> anytime. Bon voyage on your fantastical VR adventure to the moon!<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/bdwFnFQV3E4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 03 May 2018 04:00:00 -0000Thu, 03 May 2018 04:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogKantar: iPhone X outsold by iPhone 8 + 8 Plus combined, Apple growing quickly in China
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/02/kantar-data-iphone-x-iphone-8/
Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:58 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/iphone-8-iphone-8-plus-iphone-x-image-001.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Following Apple’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/apple-earnings-fy18-q2/">earnings release yesterday</a>, Kantar today is out with its newest data for the quarter ending in March 2018. Kantar’s data offers an interesting perspective on how Apple’s numbers for the quarter compare to other manufacturers, as well as how iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus sales stack up to iPhone X…</p>
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Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:58 +00009to5MacHow to manage Face ID access for specific apps
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/02/how-to-face-id-specific-apps/
Wed, 02 May 2018 23:59:32 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/iphone-x-face-id.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple’s iPhone X is an ambitious device that changed the fundamentals on how to use an iPhone. It got rid of the big bezels and the Home button, which also means losing Touch ID.</p>
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Wed, 02 May 2018 23:59:32 +00009to5MacTurning passions—from beer to baked goods—into businesseshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/Z0zsJShzNHk/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>It’s National Small Business Week and we’re celebrating the local businesses that are at the heart of our communities. <br/></p><p>Six months ago, we launched <a href="http://grow.google">Grow with Google</a> to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop the skills they need to get their businesses off the ground, online, and growing. Since then, we’ve heard the stories of thousands of small business owners who have joined us at events across the country.<br/></p><p>Last week we met military veteran Kevin Ryan, who learned how to brew beer by watching YouTube videos—he calls it “YouTube University.” Less than two years after experimenting with a home brewing kit, he and his fiance Meredith founded <a href="http://servicebrewing.com/">Service Brewing Company</a> in Savannah, Georgia. In addition to brewing great beer, Kevin and Meredith are reinvesting a portion of their profits in the community organizations that serve vets and military families. So far, they have donated over $70,000.<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-_b_xm6a05bU-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=_b_xm6a05bU"><div class="article-video__aspect-image" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GwG_Service_Brewery.max-1000x1000.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Service Brewing Company: On a mission</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-_b_xm6a05bU-" 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="_b_xm6a05bU" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=_b_xm6a05bU" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Today, the Grow with Google tour is visiting Columbia, South Carolina, the hometown of Shennice Cleckley. With no formal training in baking, Shennice, like Kevin, used YouTube how-to videos to build her business. Soon she learned how to pipe, ice and make rosettes and started selling southern desserts “with a little bit of fancy.” She opened up the “My Dessert Bar” storefront and evolved it into an online bakery and catering company.<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-zsTag2ZDQH8-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=zsTag2ZDQH8"><div class="article-video__aspect-image" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GwG_MyDessertBar.max-1000x1000.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Shennice Cleckley: One-woman show</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-zsTag2ZDQH8-" 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="zsTag2ZDQH8" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=zsTag2ZDQH8" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>It’s never too late to find your passion, and as Kevin and Shennice have shown us, you can even turn that passion into a sustainable business. Every business, no matter its size, should be able to succeed online. For more digital tools, trainings and information on Grow with Google’s events, visit google.com/grow.<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/Z0zsJShzNHk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 02 May 2018 20:00:00 -0000Wed, 02 May 2018 20:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogBringing Screen Capture to Microsoft Edge with the Media Capture API
http://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2018/05/02/bringing-screen-capture-to-microsoft-edge-media-capture-api/
Wed, 02 May 2018 17:05:51 +0000Beginning with the EdgeHTML 17, Microsoft Edge is the first browser to support Screen Capture via the Screen Capture API. Web developers can start building on this feature today by upgrading to the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, or using one of our free virtual machines. Screen Capture uses the new getDisplayMedia API specified by […]Wed, 02 May 2018 17:05:51 +0000Windows Blog5 ways Google Pay can save you time and money at checkouthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/htVw93for-Y/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>There are all kinds of ways you might try to get back time in your day, from looking up the fastest route to work to ordering takeout on your way home. Google Pay helps you save precious time at checkout—and get rewarded for it, too. Here are five reasons to give it a try.</p><p><br/><b>1. You can pay faster from more browsers and devices</b></p><p>We’re starting to roll out Google Pay on the web from desktop and iOS—which means you’ll start seeing it when you’re shopping on browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, no matter your device. Plus, if you save a card to Google Pay on your Pixelbook, you'll be able to use it on the web with another device, like an iPhone.</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="Pixelbook_boxed_final" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gpay_180427_Blog_image_Pixelbook_final.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>2. You can check out online without all the type</b></p><p>Once you’ve added a card to Google Pay, you won’t need to enter your payment info again—even when you’re checking out in an app or on a site for the first time. And if you’re checking out on Chrome, Google Pay can automatically fill in your billing, shipping, and payment info, so you don’t have to bother with forms.</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="pixel_Asos" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gpay_180427_ASOS_Blog_image_v1.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>3. It’s okay to forget your wallet</b></p><p>Whether you’re running a quick errand or grabbing ramen after a run, Google Pay lets you go anywhere with just your Android phone. Speed through checkout in convenience stores, grocery stores, or the millions of <a href="https://pay.google.com/about/where-to-use/">places that accept contactless payments</a> with the device that’s already in your hand.</p><br/><p><b>4.There’s no need to wait for the mail</b></p><p>Lost your credit or debit card? No need to wait for a replacement in the mail. When you order a new card from your bank, it’ll automatically update with Google Pay.<sup>1</sup> The same is true if your bank issues a new card for one that’s about to expire. If your card is already in Google Pay, your expiration date will update as soon as it’s issued—so you can keep on paying without missing a beat.</p><br/><p><b>5. You’ll get rewarded when you shop</b></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_growth campaigns" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/01-1.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The Google Pay app for Android gives you access to offers you won’t want to miss. You can find out about promotions near you, plus get exclusive offers with the app. Take a look at our current offers if you’ve never tried Google Pay and live in <a href="https://pay.google.com/intl/en_au/about/promotions/">Australia</a>, <a href="https://pay.google.com/intl/en_ca/about/promotions/">Canada</a>, <a href="https://pay.google.com/intl/pl_pl/about/promotions/">Poland</a>, <a href="https://pay.google.com/intl/ru_ru/about/promotions/">Russia</a>, <a href="https://pay.google.com/intl/en_uk/about/promotions/">the UK,</a> or <a href="https://pay.google.com/about/promotions/">the US</a>. To get started, <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=pre-io">download the Google Pay app</a>, look for the offers, and opt in.</p><br/><p><a href="https://pay.google.com/about/">Check out our site</a> to see all the ways you can make the most of Google Pay, then give it a go the next time you’re checking out.</p><p><br/></p><hr/><p><sup>1 </sup>This feature may not be supported by all issuing banks. Please call your bank to confirm.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/htVw93for-Y" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 02 May 2018 17:00:00 -0000Wed, 02 May 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogAnnouncing a new name for the UWP Community Toolkit: Windows Community Toolkit
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/05/02/announcing-a-new-name-for-the-uwp-community-toolkit-windows-community-toolkit/
Wed, 02 May 2018 16:00:52 +0000I’m really excited to announce, starting with the next major release, the UWP Community Toolkit will have a new name – the Windows Community Toolkit. This is a huge milestone for the toolkit and the community that has made this project possible. The toolkit was first released over a year and a half ago with […]Wed, 02 May 2018 16:00:52 +0000Windows BlogInvesting in startups and the future of the Google Assistanthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/D6FxUFF6tqU/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><p></p><p>Across all our developer platforms, from Android to Chrome to Actions on Google and more, we've focused on fostering an open ecosystem where developers can build rich experiences for their users. We’ve continued this approach with the Google Assistant, providing tools for developers to create natural conversational experiences. We’re also working closely with device partners to create <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/more-ways-to-use-the-assistant-from-your-phone-to-your-fridge/">new surfaces</a> for the Assistant. Developers have created a wide range of Actions—some practical, some inspirational—that help you get things done in new ways we couldn’t have predicted just a few years ago, whether that’s helping you control your smart home, find subway times, or even helping you meditate.</p><p>To promote more of this creativity, we're opening a new investment program for early-stage startups that share our passion for the digital assistant ecosystem, helping to push new ideas forward and advance the possibilities of what digital assistants can do.</p><p></p><p>This new program will consist of several components:<br/></p><ul><li>Investment capital from Google to provide additional financial resources for the development, hiring, and management of these startups.<br/></li><li>Advice from Google engineers, product managers, and design experts to share technical guidance and product development feedback.<br/></li><li>Google partnership programs that provide early access to upcoming features and tools so startups can bring their products to market as quickly as possible.<br/></li><li>Access to the Google Cloud Platform, our suite of cloud computing services that run on the same infrastructure that we use for products like Google Search and YouTube.<br/></li><li>Promotional support through Google marketing channels to drive greater awareness for the features and functionality of these new applications.</li></ul>We’re welcoming companies across a diverse range of fields, including startups that are developing technologies that broaden the Assistant’s set of features, or are building new hardware devices for digital assistants, or that focus on a particular industry such as travel, games, or hospitality. We’re sharing the first batch of investments and look forward to helping them succeed in the Assistant ecosystem:<br/><ul><li><a href="http://www.gomoment.com/">GoMoment</a>: Creator of Ivy, a 24/7 concierge for hotel guests, capable of providing instant answers to common questions like "Is there a happy hour at the bar tonight?" or “Can I get a late checkout?” Anything requiring human expertise is sent to hotel staff and tracked for quick and reliable resolution. Ivy is used by leading hotels like Caesars Palace, Treasure Island and Hard Rock.<br/></li><li><a href="http://edwin.ai/">Edwin</a>: Your personal English tutor powered by AI. Edwin prepares students looking to take English as a foreign language tests, such as the “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL). Edwin combines advanced AI technology with the expertise of professional English teachers to tailor every lesson to your individual needs, learning style and pace. <br/></li><li><a href="https://botsociety.io/">BotSociety</a>: You can say a million things in a billion different ways to voice assistants, so BotSociety created a tool that allows developers to design, prototype and user test voice interfaces. More than 30,000 developers worldwide have designed their voice assistant applications using Botsociety.<br/></li><li><a href="https://www.pulselabs.ai/#/">Pulse Labs</a>: Helping voice application designers understand what their users want to do. With Pulse Labs, developers can test their applications with real people, quickly acquire in-depth insights, and use that feedback to refine the experience.<br/></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>If you have big ideas and are interested in partnering with the Google Assistant team, check out our <a href="https://developers.google.com/actions/assistant-investments">website</a> and reach out through our <a href="https://services.google.com/fb/forms/assistant_investments/">form</a>. <br/></p><p></p><p></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/D6FxUFF6tqU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 02 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000Wed, 02 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogICYMI in April: here’s what happened in G Suitehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/F85di1XhdTE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>You might’ve seen the <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-alphabet-google-gmail/google-overhauls-gmail-to-lure-businesses-away-from-microsoft-idUSKBN1HW0NG">news</a>. Gmail got a makeover.</p><p>Gmail’s new user interface was designed to help businesses accomplish more, in less time, from one spot. New tools like confidential mode can help you protect sensitive information in emails by setting up expiration dates or even revoking messages (the beauty of working in the cloud). We also added even more AI-powered features to help employees stay focused on work that requires more critical thinking and less time on repetitive tasks. <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/new-security-and-intelligent-features-new-gmail-means-business/">Read more</a>.</p><p><br/></p>The new Gmail is available for businesses in an Early Adopter Program (EAP) and can be turned on in the Admin Console. <a href="https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2018/04/new-gmail-eap.html?">Learn more</a>.</div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="ICYMI 1" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ICYMI-blogheader-01_qTgIbHw.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Speaking of managing your inbox, there’s nothing worse than when you accidentally send an email to the wrong person (or click “send” before you finish typing). Gmail has your back.</p><p>When you push send on a message, a notification pops up in the bottom right corner of your inbox and gives you the option to select “Undo.” It looks like this:</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="ICYMI April - 1" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/UndoSend-02_1.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Click undo!</p><p><br/></p>You also have the option to decide how long you have to un-send a message. Go to <b>Settings > General > scroll down to “Undo Send.”</b> Choose from 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds. <a href="https://gsuite.google.com/learning-center/tips/gmail/#!/show-tip/undo-sending-mail">Learn more</a>.</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="ICYMI April - 2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/UndoSend-01.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Subhead 2 ICYMI G Suite" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ICYMI-blogheader-02.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>→ Think macro and skip minutiae. Now you can <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/think-macro-record-actions-google-sheets-skip-repetitive-work/">record macros</a> in <b>Google Sheets</b>—no code required.</p><p>→ <b>Hangouts Meet</b> is available in six additional countries: Dominican Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia and Luxembourg. You can also call U.S. or Canadian phone numbers for free.</p><p>→ New security protections in <b>Chrome</b> help employees avoid phishing attacks. <a href="https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2018/04/more-secure-sign-in-chrome.html">Learn more</a>.</p>→ <b>Google Drive</b> will share new prompts to help make sure you’re passing along files to the right people. Now if you try to send a file to someone without access, Drive will flag the name of the person and their email address to show you the access they need. These prompts also work for <b>Team Drives</b>.</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="Access Checker in Drive" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Access_Checker.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>→ We’ve made it easier for you to embed <b>Slides</b> directly into <b>Docs</b>. And the best part is any changes you make to a slide will automatically reflect in your Doc.</p><p><br/></p>Check out a <a href="https://goo.gl/xSGH8a">full recap</a> of all product updates in April (<a href="https://goo.gl/6rWkJm">PDF version</a>). See you next month.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/F85di1XhdTE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 01 May 2018 23:00:00 -0000Tue, 01 May 2018 23:00:00 -0000The Official Google Blog“Woop woop!” A kid's take on Google’s Take Your Child to Work Dayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/SBfIdgxn_ZE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>I’ve been to a few “Take Your Child to Work” days at Google, but this year, the Keyword team asked me to write about it. I’m going to tell you about Google NYC from the perspective of a nine-year old, fourth grade kid. I like going to “Take Your Child to Work” day because everyone is so friendly and they always have really interesting things that kids like to do, such as meditation, science, coding, and more.</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="IMG_20180426_130314.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/IMG_20180426_130314.1512210125112726.max-1000x1000.jpg"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>My mom and me!</p></div></figcaption></figure><div class="rich-text"><p>First, let me tell you about the micro kitchens where you can get a snack, a drink, or do some work. Free snacks are definitely a woop woop! The food is kid-friendly: in one micro kitchen there was frozen yogurt. It also had gummies, fruit and nut bars, yogurt, fruit salad, and even candy, but it’s hard to find because it’s in jars that are high up on a shelf.</p><p>A great part of “Take your Child to Work Day” are the sessions we are invited to, and I went to three. The first was about how we see color, and some kids got to try on crazy goggles that turned their vision upside down, switched it left and right, let them see like a bug sees, and there was even one set of goggles that showed the view from above through a camera on her back! The kids tried giving each other high fives and passing a ball around while wearing the goggles, and it was pretty funny. </p><p>I also did a class where we tried out AR (Augmented Reality) in the Chelsea Market building. We saw dinosaurs, volcanoes and tornadoes and things inside your body like bones using phones on selfie sticks. After that my mom and I explored the Google offices in Chelsea Market and I climbed the rock wall. </p><p>In the afternoon we went to a music meditation class. The instructor taught the six people in class how to meditate with sound and music. At the end we all put a big Tibetan singing bowl on our heads and the instructor banged it lightly with a stick. It felt relaxing as the vibration went through my body. We all had a chance to play the instructor’s musical instruments.</p><p>I also got to sit where my mom works every day and meet the people she works with. I did a photo tour with her co-worker Camille, and we took photos of all the cool things we walked by. On the 14th floor Camille and I met a father and son playing foosball. Probably two out of every ten people bring their dogs to work, which most kids like a lot. I saw a little Harry Potter section that had a Hogwarts puzzle, a wizard hat, and a few Harry Potter pillows that looked like spell books, and owls. I have never read Harry Potter, I know such a crime! A fourth grader who has not read Harry Potter! But I still liked seeing it at Google.</p><p><br/></p></div></div></div></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/annabel_kidsatgoogle1.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">annabel_kidsatgoogle1.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Trying out the rock wall </p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/annabel_kidsatgoogle2.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">annabel_kidsatgoogle2.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>On the left I'm experimenting with AR/VR. On the right is the Harry Potter pillow. </p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/annabel_kidsatgoogle3.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">annabel_kidsatgoogle3.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Found a new hat. Just kidding, it's music meditation. In the other picture, I'm trying out a bike at the gym. </p></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>I heard that “Take Your Child to Work Day” in Mountain View was pretty cool, too. A few kids were interviewed on camera about what it was like, and here’s what they had to say:</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-2nWkYwC2XHI-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=2nWkYwC2XHI"><img alt="Take Your Child to Work Day at Google 2018" src="//img.youtube.com/vi/2nWkYwC2XHI/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-2nWkYwC2XHI-" 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="2nWkYwC2XHI" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=2nWkYwC2XHI" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>I really like how friendly everyone is at Google, they are all so kind. I’m not sure what I want to do when I grow up, but I know I would like to work at a place like Google.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/SBfIdgxn_ZE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 01 May 2018 20:00:00 -0000Tue, 01 May 2018 20:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMaking Google My Business work for agency and platform partnershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/xEykW73YHmg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Looking for something nearby—a hair salon, a pharmacy, a car dealership—is one of the most common searches we do. In fact, <a href="https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/data-gallery/detail/local-search-location-qualifier/">more than one-third of all mobile searches</a> are related to location. With people searching for businesses near them every second, we’re committed to helping local businesses put their best foot forward in these moments with Google My Business. This year, we’ve introduced more ways for businesses to stand out on Google and connect with their customers. By sharing <a href="https://smallbusiness.googleblog.com/2017/06/make-your-business-stand-out-on-google.html">Posts</a>, activating <a href="https://support.google.com/business/answer/7177958?hl=en">Messaging</a>, or adding a <a href="https://www.google.com/business/how-it-works/bookings/?gmbsrc=us-en-et-gs-z-gmb-l-z-h~my%7Credirect%7Cu&ppsrc=GMBLR&utm_campaign=us-en-et-gs-z-gmb-l-z-h~my%7Credirect%7Cu&utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=et">Booking</a> button to your Google listing, local businesses can turn leads into customers.</p><br/><p>We always strive to make our products simple and intuitive for small businesses, but many businesses are strapped for time and rely on third-party agencies and platforms to help manage their online presence. Today, at the Local Search Association conference in Chicago, IL, we're announcing a few improvements aimed at making it easier for agencies and partners to manage Google listings with Google My Business—including updates to the Google My Business API, a new Google My Business agency dashboard, and the launch of a Partners program. </p><br/><p>In the last couple of years, we’ve invested in the Google My Business API, introducing features like Reviews, Menus, Insights and Posts to make it possible for agencies and platform partners to easily maintain and update Google listings for their end customers. With our latest API update, we’re adding more features like offer posts and merchant description so partners can continue to offer Google My Business’ latest features to their customers efficiently and at scale.</p><br/><p>And for the first time, agencies will be able to sign up and register for a Google My Business account. Registered agencies will get access to a brand new agency dashboard designed with our partners needs in mind. Key benefits include:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li>Single Organization Accounts on Google My Business to manage all locations—no longer limited to 100 locations.<br/></li><li>User Groups to manage internal teams and control access to locations.<br/></li><li>Improved search functionality enabling users to efficiently search for locations within an account and across location groups.<br/></li><li>Easier workflows to send and receive invitations to manage listings.</li></ul></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="GMB partners - cropped" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Partners-Business.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>And to further support the agencies and platform partners who help ensure the success of millions of Google listings, this month we’re launching the Google My Business Partners program. Trusted partners will be eligible for early access to new Google My Business features, a partner manager, and the potential to be featured on the Google My Business website.</p><br/><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/p9P9uwRnQoo1v7X23">Sign up</a> to be the first to know when our new solutions for agencies and platform partners officially launch.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/xEykW73YHmg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 01 May 2018 18:28:00 -0000Tue, 01 May 2018 18:28:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWindows 10 Tip: Choose a photo for your account
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/05/01/windows-10-tip-choose-a-photo-for-your-account/
Tue, 01 May 2018 17:00:38 +0000Today, we’re going to show you how to choose the picture you want to show for your account on the sign-in screen, Start menu, and more:Tue, 01 May 2018 17:00:38 +0000Windows BlogThe 3 improvements to Dev Center you should know about
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/05/01/the-3-improvements-to-dev-center-you-should-know-about/
Tue, 01 May 2018 17:00:31 +0000We’ve been working hard on Windows Dev Center and wanted to share some of the improvements we’ve made for you, our developers. You can now submit PWAs to the Microsoft Store First, we’re excited to announce that you can submit your Progressive Web App (PWA) to the Microsoft Store through Windows Dev Center. PWAs are web apps, […]Tue, 01 May 2018 17:00:31 +0000Windows BlogNew Twitter app for Windows 10 available from Microsoft Store
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/05/01/new-twitter-app-for-windows-10-available-from-microsoft-store/
Tue, 01 May 2018 16:00:59 +0000Beginning today, you can <strong><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/twitter/9wzdncrfj140" target="_blank" rel="noopener">download an all-new Twitter app for Windows 10 from Microsoft Store.</a></strong>Tue, 01 May 2018 16:00:59 +0000Windows BlogWindows IoT accelerates the intelligent edge with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
http://blogs.windows.com/business/2018/05/01/windows-iot-accelerates-the-intelligent-edge-with-the-windows-10-april-2018-update/
Tue, 01 May 2018 16:00:20 +0000Windows 10 IoT helps you learn more, and do more, with greater device capability at the edge.Tue, 01 May 2018 16:00:20 +0000Windows BlogAnnouncing Babylon.js v3.2
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/05/01/announcing-babylon-js-v3-2/
Tue, 01 May 2018 15:40:56 +0000Babylon.js is an open source framework designed from ground up to help create easy and powerful 3D experiences in your browser or your web apps. Today I’m excited to announce the availability of Babylon v3.2. As usual, our wonderful community helped build a massive list of features and fixes for this release. I highly encourage you […]Tue, 01 May 2018 15:40:56 +0000Windows BlogNational Small Business Week: 6 Windows 10 PCs that can help your small business succeed
http://blogs.windows.com/business/2018/05/01/national-small-business-week-6-windows-10-pcs-that-can-help-your-small-business-succeed/
Tue, 01 May 2018 15:00:49 +0000As we celebrate small businesses around the nation this week for their contributions to innovation and to the economy, here are some Windows 10 devices and features that can help small businesses achieve more.Tue, 01 May 2018 15:00:49 +0000Windows BlogIntroducing .app, a more secure home for apps on the webhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/v-zBUL_kmIw/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Today we’re announcing <a href="https://get.app">.app</a>, the newest top-level domain (TLD) from <a href="https://www.registry.google/">Google Registry</a>.</p><p>A TLD is the last part of a domain name, like .com in “www.google.com” or .google in “blog.google” (the site you’re on right now). We created the .app TLD specifically for apps and app developers, with added security to help you showcase your apps to the world.<br/></p><p>Even if you spend your days working in the world of mobile apps, you can still benefit from a home on the web. With a memorable .app domain name, it’s easy for people to find and learn more about your app. You can use your new domain as a landing page to share trustworthy download links, keep users up to date, and deep link to in-app content.<br/></p><p>A key benefit of the .app domain is that security is built in—for you <i>and</i> your users. The big difference is that HTTPS is <a href="https://security.googleblog.com/2017/09/broadening-hsts-to-secure-more-of-web.html">required to connect to all .app websites</a>, helping protect against ad malware and tracking injection by ISPs, in addition to safeguarding against spying on open WiFi networks. Because .app will be the first TLD with enforced security made available for general registration, it’s helping move the web to an <a href="https://security.googleblog.com/2018/02/a-secure-web-is-here-to-stay.html">HTTPS-everywhere future</a> in a big way.<br/></p><p>Starting today at 9:00am PDT and through May 7, .app domains are available to register as part of our Early Access Program, where, for an additional fee, you can secure your desired domains ahead of general availability. And then beginning on May 8, .app domains will be available to the general public through your registrar of choice.<br/></p><p>Just visit <a href="https://get.app">get.app</a> to see who’s already on .app and choose a registrar partner to begin registering your domain. We look forward to seeing where your new .app domain takes you!<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/v-zBUL_kmIw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 01 May 2018 15:00:00 -0000Tue, 01 May 2018 15:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogA #SmallThanks makes a big difference this National Small Business Weekhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/FUW5W5myBLg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Love a local spot? Make it known this National Small Business Week—post a <a href="https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6230175?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en">review</a> or <a href="https://support.google.com/maps/answer/2622947?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en">photo</a> to their Google listing, or thank them on social media with the hashtag #SmallThanks. A small shout-out can mean a lot for a local business. </p><p>One of my latest favorites is <a href="https://www.livefashionable.com/">ABLE</a>, a hip boutique in Nashville, TN that sells bags, shoes and jewelry handcrafted by women who have often overcome extraordinary circumstances to become entrepreneurs. I just gave ABLE a Small Thanks review on their Google listing for all they do (and for the cute earrings I just bought from them!).</p><p>During National Small Business Week, YouTube creators across the country are also sharing the places they love—from skate shops to bookmobiles and everything in between.</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-NYyV4qF5fu4-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=NYyV4qF5fu4"><img alt="#SmallThanks for National Small Business Week" src="//img.youtube.com/vi/NYyV4qF5fu4/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-NYyV4qF5fu4-" 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="NYyV4qF5fu4" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=NYyV4qF5fu4" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>If you own a small business, check out the <a href="https://smallthanks.withgoogle.com/?utm_source=keyword&utm_medium=blog">#SmallThanks Hub</a> for free, customized marketing materials to turn your reviews into ready-to-use social posts, stickers, posters, and more. Reviews from your fans are like “digital thank you notes” and are one of the first things people notice about your business online, so start sharing your customers’ love with #SmallThanks today.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="SmallBusiness-SmallThanks.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SmallBusiness-SmallThanks.max-1000x1000.jpg"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption h-c-page"><div class="rich-text"><p>Examples of marketing materials on the #SmallThanks Hub </p></div></figcaption></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><br/><p>For more tips on how to connect with local customers online, tune into our National Small Business Week livestream workshop from 9:00-10:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, May 2. Register or find a partner-hosted workshop near you at <a href="http://google.com/smallbusinessweek">google.com/smallbusinessweek</a>. You can also find additional resources in our <a href="https://grow.google/local-businesses/#!?modal_active=none">Grow with Google hub</a>.</p><br/><p>Happy National Small Business Week! Don’t forget to show your favorite local spot some love this week with a #SmallThanks—a small way to give them a big thank you.</p><br/></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/FUW5W5myBLg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:30:00 -0000Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:30:00 -0000The Official Google Blog11 devices that light up the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/04/30/11-devices-that-light-up-the-windows-10-april-2018-update/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:00:46 +0000Today, we’re sharing 11 awesome Windows 10 devices from our partners – including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung – that light up the <strong><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/?p=160168">Windows 10 April 2018 Update, available today</a>,</strong> in a variety of prices and styles.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:00:46 +0000Windows BlogNew collaboration with Fitbit to drive positive health outcomeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/HAKKlwUgSXU/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As I’ve <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/google-cloud/google-cloud-healthcare-new-apis-customers-partners-and-security-updates/">shared in the past</a>, Google Cloud’s vision for the healthcare industry is very much a reflection of Google’s overall <a href="https://www.google.com/about/our-company/">mission</a>. We’re building healthcare-specific <a href="https://cloud.google.com/solutions/healthcare-life-sciences/">products and solutions</a> as well as supporting a growing partner ecosystem to help companies organize healthcare data in a way that is accessible and interoperable, but also secure, enabling them to create a positive and lasting impact on human health.</p><br/><p>Today we’re <a href="https://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2018/Fitbit-and-Google-Announce-Collaboration-to-Accelerate-Innovation-in-Digital-Health-and-Wearables/default.aspx">announcing</a> a new collaboration with Fitbit across wearables and digital health that will help drive positive health outcomes at scale. Fitbit has chosen Google Cloud as their preferred cloud provider and will be using our <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/google-cloud/google-cloud-healthcare-new-apis-customers-partners-and-security-updates/">Cloud Healthcare API</a> to provide an interoperability solution that enables their users to collaborate on care with their own healthcare providers. For example, using Cloud Healthcare API with Fitbit’s newly acquired <a href="https://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2018/Fitbit-Inc-to-Acquire-Twine-Health/default.aspx">Twine Health</a> platform. The two companies will also be exploring how Google Cloud’s machine learning APIs can help them uncover deeper insights to benefit their users. </p><br/><p>Although we’re just getting started in this collaboration, we’re excited by what’s possible. To date, Fitbit has sold more than 76 million devices, built a community of more than 25 million active users and has one of the world’s largest health and fitness databases. We hope that by helping them take advantage of our highly secure platform and support for open standards, we can bring better health to more people around the world.</p><p><br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/HAKKlwUgSXU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThe High Five: two newborn babies and a “Cursed Child”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/KN8n0i6wubs/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>This week, babies were born and lettuce was thrown out. Here’s a look at some top Search trends from the week, with data from the<a href="https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/google-news-lab">Google News Lab</a>.</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>What’s in a name?</h2><p>A lot, if you’re a Royal. After Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed a son into the world this week, searches for “name of new royal baby” went up more than 3,000 percent. The newly-named Prince Louis’s siblings were also of interest—searches for “Prince George full name” went up 1,000 percent, and “Who is Princess Charlotte named after?” was also a trending question.</p><h2>Trying to conjure up some tickets</h2><p>Muggles and wizards alike are wondering “How much are tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?” (we’re guessing it’ll be a lot of Galleons). They may be ditching Orlando for New York—the play was <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=%2Fg%2F11c3kpxw0n,%2Fm%2F011snv9w">more popular in Search</a> than the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but not quite as popular as “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,” which was the most searched Broadway play this week.</p><h2>More baby news</h2><p>An image of a shirtless Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson holding his newborn baby girl went viral this week, and people oooh-ed and aaah-ed all over Search (interest in “the rock new baby” went up 2,750 percent). This was after he got a heartfelt invitation to prom from a superfan in Minnesota, which caused searches for “the rock prom” to go up 1,850 percent. Quite the week!</p><h2>Lettuce warn you</h2><p>Search questions are a mixed bag, but here’s one that stood out this week: “Is it safe to eat romaine lettuce yet?” If you’d like some side trends with your salad, there’s been a 1,000 percent increase in searches for “ecoli virus,” and the most searches for “e. coli” are coming from Alaska, Montana and Idaho.</p><h2>An ending to marvel at</h2>“The Avengers: Infinity War” hit the big screen this week, and there’s one thing on everyone’s mind: “Who dies in Infinity War?” Searches for “infinity war spoilers who dies” went up nearly 1,000 percent this week. We won’t spoil anything, but according to one top Search question—”How many post-credit scenes are there in Infinity War?”—you should stick around until the very end.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/KN8n0i6wubs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:45:00 -0000Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:45:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWe’ve moved! Find us at the new Microsoft Edge Dev Blog
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/05/08/weve-moved-find-us-at-the-new-microsoft-edge-dev-blog/
Fri, 08 May 2015 15:40:19 +0000As we announced last week, with the reveal of Microsoft Edge we are archiving the IEBlog. Future posts for both Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer will take place at our new home on Windows Blogs, the Microsoft Edge Dev Blog. We've redirected the RSS feed for the IEBlog to point to our new home. If...Fri, 08 May 2015 15:40:19 +0000IEBlogMicrosoft Edge is the browser for Windows 10
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/29/microsoft-edge-is-the-browser-for-windows-10/
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:30:00 +0000This morning, Joe Belfiore took to the stage at Build 2015 to share more about the next chapter in our story for Windows 10, including revealing more about “Project Spartan,” our new default browser for Windows. We’re excited to share Joe’s announcement that Project Spartan’s official name is Microsoft Edge. You’ll see this name coming...Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:30:00 +0000IEBlogAnnouncing improvements to Enterprise Mode and Enterprise Site Discovery
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/23/announcing-improvements-to-enterprise-mode-and-enterprise-site-discovery/
Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:31:57 +0000As we continue to hear feedback from our customers, we are making investments in tools and features that help our customers get to Internet Explorer 11 before the January 12, 2016 support deadline. We encourage all of our customers to stay up-to-date on the latest version and to leverage features such as Enterprise Mode and...Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:31:57 +0000IEBlogApril 2015 security updates for Internet Explorer
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/14/april-2015-security-updates-for-internet-explorer/
Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-032 (3038314)This critical security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. For more information, please see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-032. Security Update for Flash Player (3049508) This security update for Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 and 11 on supported editions of Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 and Windows...Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000IEBlogAnnouncing the 2015 “Project Spartan” Web Summit, May 5th and 6th in Mountain View, CA
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/13/announcing-the-2015-project-spartan-web-summit-may-5th-and-6th-in-mountain-view-ca/
Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:59:00 +0000In March, the Project Spartan team hosted a small, by-invitation workshop at our Silicon Valley campus with developers attending from popular sites and frameworks based around the Silicon Valley area. This was an invaluable opportunity for us to share our plans and meet face to face with developers that build with the Web platform. We...Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:59:00 +0000IEBlogProject Spartan now available in the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/10/project-spartan-now-available-in-the-windows-10-technical-preview-for-phones/
Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:06:00 +0000As Gabe just announced on the Windows Blog, the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview build for phones is now available. With it, we are delighted to announce that Project Spartan for Windows phones is available to preview in this build. It's been just over a week since Project Spartan was available in the last desktop...Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:06:00 +0000IEBlogIntroducing the IE Diagnostics Adapter for third party developer tools
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/02/introducing-the-ie-diagnostics-adapter-for-third-party-developer-tools/
Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:00:03 +0000For several releases, Internet Explorer has had diagnostic tools that help developers debug visual issues, find JavaScript bugs, and profile Web sites. These tools have shipped both in the browser as the F12 Developer Tools as well as in Visual Studio. In the interest of making the modern Web "just work" for everyone, today we're...Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:00:03 +0000IEBlog"Project Spartan" in the Windows Technical Preview build 10049
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/30/project-spartan-in-the-windows-technical-preview-build-10049/
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000Today we’re excited to announce the availability of a new build for Windows Insiders with the first preview of “Project Spartan,” the new browser for Windows 10. You can learn more in Joe Belfiore’s blog post, “Introducing Project Spartan: The New Browser Built for Windows 10." This build does not yet include all the changes...Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000IEBlogUpdates from the “Project Spartan” Developer Workshop
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/24/updates-from-the-project-spartan-developer-workshop/
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:00:13 +0000Today we’re excited to host some of our top web site partners, enterprise developers and web framework authors at the Microsoft Silicon Valley campus for a "Project Spartan" developer workshop to get an early look at Windows 10’s new default browsing experience as it rapidly approaches a public preview. This is another step in our...Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:00:13 +0000IEBlogPartnering with Adobe on new contributions to our web platform
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/23/partnering-with-adobe-on-new-contributions-to-our-web-platform/
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:00:11 +0000In recent releases, we’ve talked often about our goal to bring the team and technologies behind our web platform closer to the community of developers and other vendors who are also working to move the Web forward. This has been a driving motivation behind our emphasis on providing better developer tools, resources for cross-browser testing,...Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:00:11 +0000IEBlog