How do computers know what they’re looking at?
Computers have become so advanced that they can recognize the contents of the photos you take with your iPhone or Android smartphone, meaning you’ll be …
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Microsoft just took a big stand against the government over user privacy
Apple isn’t the only company that’s fighting with the government over user privacy these days. Via GeekWire, Microsoft has sued the United States Department of Justice …
Microsoft has a clever idea to smarten up mobile hotspots
It seems we rarely use our phones and computers anymore without some kind of connection to the web. Whether it’s through 3G, LTE, or Wi-Fi, …
Microsoft Edge is going to save you from annoying Flash ads in its next update
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: you should probably disable Adobe Flash altogether. It’s nearly obsolete, it’s a resource hog …
First look at the upgraded Start menu from the next version of Windows 10
The annual Microsoft Build Developer Conference has gotten progressive more interesting over the past few years, but there wasn’t quite as much to get excited …
Microsoft’s HoloLens will soon let you simulate walking on Mars
Microsoft didn’t make too many splashy headlines during the opening of its Build conference on Wednesday but it did show off some really cool new …
3 key announcements from Microsoft’s Build conference
There weren’t any major fireworks at the opening keynote of Microsoft’s Build conference on Wednesday, but the company did make some important announcements that give …
How to watch the live stream of Microsoft’s Build 2016 conference at 11:30AM ET
Just over a week after Apple wrapped up its own spring event, Microsoft is preparing to kick off its annual Build Developer Conference at the …
The good news is that Microsoft’s AI chatbot isn’t a racist anymore…
We have good news and bad news about Microsoft’s chatbot experiment involving Tay, a Twitter account that the company hopes will someday interact with other …
As Apple battles the FBI, Microsoft just created a special government version of Windows 10 for China
Thanks to Apple’s recent legal wrangling with the FBI (which has seemingly come to an end), issues such as mobile encryption and government surveillance have …
Microsoft explains why its cute AI chatbot became a crazed Nazi in under a day
Earlier this week, we brought you the tragicomic story of Tay, an artificial intelligence chatbot that was designed to interact with and learn from people …
Trolls transformed Microsoft’s AI chatbot into a bloodthirsty racist in under a day
Oh, racist Internet trolls… is there anything you won’t try to ruin? Microsoft this week created a Twitter account for its experimental artificial intelligence project …
Despite big branding push, Apple is about as trusted on privacy as Google and Microsoft
Apple is adamant that its iPhones and Macs protect user privacy better than competing products, and the recent fight with the FBI shows the company isn’t willing …
Buy an Xbox One for just $299 during Microsoft’s Spring Sale
Looking for a great deal on a brand new console? Look no further than Microsoft’s Spring Sale, beginning on March 20th, during which Microsoft is knocking …
Sony responds to Microsoft’s invitation for cross-network play between PS4 and Xbox One
Earlier this week, ID@Xbox director Chris Charla seemed to imply in a post on the Xbox Wire that Microsoft would be willing to link up …
Microsoft reveals Xbox One gamers will be able to play against PS4, PC players
In an blog post on the Xbox Wire this Monday, ID@Xbox director Chris Charla announced that Xbox One developers will now have the ability to include cross-network support within their …
Microsoft’s attack on the Mac continues with new Surface Book ads
Microsoft this week stepped up its somewhat curious advertising attack on the Mac. Following up on four commercials highlighting the advantages Windows 10 PCs have …
‘Gears of War 4’ is a true sequel, but will take huge risks to push the series forward
Last year, Microsoft revealed Gears of War 4 at its E3 presentation to the surprise and delight of Gears fans. It was one of the …
‘Quantum Break’ could be the future of crossover entertainment
From the moment I laid eyes on Quantum Break, I wasn’t sure what to think about it. I knew that its creators had a great …
The latest way that Windows 10 is keeping users safe from hackers
Although Microsoft’s total lack of transparency regarding Windows 10 is alarming, there’s no question that the company is doing everything it can to keep users safe. On …
Xbox One hardware upgrades could extend the life of Microsoft’s console
For decades, the video game console has been a transient purchase. From the moment you set up an Atari or an NES or a PlayStation …
What year is it? Microsoft reignites the Mac vs PC debate with four new ads
Remember the Mac vs PC wars? Yeah, you might be forgiven if they’ve completely escaped your memory at this point. After all, with the tech …
Microsoft reveals the first HoloLens apps and games as preorders officially open
Microsoft announced on Monday that HoloLens Development Edition preorders will kick off today for $3,000. It’s been over a year since the company unveiled its …
How to get rid of Microsoft’s Windows 10 lock screen advertisements
In case you needed more proof that nothing is really ever free, check your Windows 10 computer. It might be showing you advertisements that you …
What it’s like using Windows 10 through the eyes of HoloLens
Virtual and augmented reality won’t be used solely for entertainment purposes, though immersive VR movies and games will definitely be exciting developments. A new Microsoft …
All the best apps on my iPhone are made by Google and Microsoft
About a year ago, I penned an article about how happy I was that Google was taking over my iPhone. The premise was simple: Android is …
Windows 10 will keep spying on you no matter how hard you try to stop it
When you boot up Windows 10 for the very first time, you have the option to customize several settings related to the collection of data from Microsoft’s …
Every new HoloLens video makes us want it more
The future of virtual reality is exciting. Of that, there’s no question. But augmented reality — the combination of the physical and digital worlds — …
Why Microsoft paid $250M for one of the greatest Android and iPhone keyboard apps of all time
Microsoft on Wednesday confirmed it purchased one of the greatest Android and iPhone keyboard apps of all time, paying $250 million for it, according to …
Windows 10 becomes an automatic download, even if you don’t want the upgrade
Microsoft will start forcing Windows 10 updates on machines that are eligible for the free upgrade as soon as this week. And you won’t be …
