Tower of power
'Tower of Time' beta brings dungeon-crawling action to Xbox One Insiders
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Xbox One Insiders can now dive into the beta for "Tower of Time," a dungeon crawler that will be available to test through October 7, 2019.
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Secure Elections
Microsoft extends Windows 7 updates through 2020 for election systems
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Microsoft said today that it will extend Windows 7 security updates through 2020 for election systems in the U.S. and for "other democratic countries."
Moar power
AMD announces 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper CPU, delays Ryzen 9 3950X
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AMD is about to bring even more power to its 3rd Gen Ryzen lineup. The company announced today that its next Threadripper CPU will be released in November with 24 cores. Unfortunately, the company also revealed the Ryzen 3950X will be delayed to November as well.
Have fun!
Android apps can now run on your old Windows Phone — with some tinkering
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If you're okay with doing quite a bit of tinkering, you can now get some Android apps running on your old Windows Phone. That said, the process isn't for the faint of heart, and there are some major caveats.
Clinging to Life
Security group plans to keep Windows 7 secure after 2020 end-of-life date
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Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 are set to reach end-of-life in January of 2020, which means they'll soon stop receiving security updates. One group, though, has a plan in place to keep both secure with third-party micropatches.
GIF it Up
MyTube Beta now includes a native GIF maker
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The latest version of the myTube Beta lets you easily create GIFs from any YouTube video. A new option is available from the top bar on each video, allowing you to set the precise length of each GIF and then save it to your computer.
Perhaps? Maybe?
Office 365 might be in for a Microsoft 365 branding shift
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Microsoft appears to be experimenting with re-branding Office 365 under the Microsoft 365 banner, perhaps hinting at a consumer version of Microsoft 365 that was rumored to be in the works last year.
TUNE IN LIVE
Here's how to watch the October 2 Microsoft Surface event live
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Microsoft is getting ready for what is shaping up to be a momentous Surface event on October 2. Here's how you can tune in and watch all of the announcements live.
Dock and Charge
Next Surface Pen might sport wireless charging, FCC filing hints
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Microsoft's upcoming Surface event on October 2 is expected to be a big one, and those expectations might apply to even some smaller bits of the presentation. A new FCC filing hints that we may finally see wireless charging added to the next Surface Pen.
On A Roll
Windows 10 20H1 build 18985 now rolling out to Fast ring Insiders
Windows Insiders are getting a new Windows 10 20H1 preview build to check out today. The latest release puts the build number at 18985, and it includes a few notable updates and the usual slew of bug fixes and improvements.
Dark Knight Rising
Batman Arkham Collection, Lego Trilogy are free on Epic Games Store
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The Epic Games Store is going all-in on Batman games this week for freebies. For the next week, you'll be able to grab the Batman Arkham Collection and the Batman Lego Triology, a total of six games, for free via Epic's store.
Going Dark
OneDrive picks up dark mode with iOS 13, rest of Office suite to follow
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OneDrive is the first app in Microsoft's Office suite on iOS to get the dark mode treatment. Available on iOS 13, which launches today, OneDrive's dark mode is expected to launch alongside a similar dark treatment for the rest of Microsoft's iOS Office apps.
Hit the Pitch
FIFA 20 now available for EA Access and Origin Access subscribers
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FIFA 20 isn't set for release until September 27, but EA Access and Origin Access subscribers can jump into the full game now for free with early access. Subscribers can play up to ten hours for free ahead of the game's release.
Search up Front
NVIDIA's streamlined GeForce NOW UI makes it easier to find your games
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NVIDIA is giving its GeForce NOW UI on PC and Macs a bit of a visual overhaul today, putting a greater emphasis on finding your games when you need them. The new UI brings the search bar front and center and adds new levels of details for each game.
Welcome to GitHub
Microsoft acquires Semmle to bring its code-analysis tools to GitHub
Microsoft-owned GitHub today announced that it had acquired Semmle, the company behind a code analysis engine that is used by organizations like NASA, Uber, Microsoft, and Google. Semmle's team will join GitHub, which plans to bring "their work" to the open-source community.
Studio Time
Surface Studio 2 and Surface Studio snag fresh GPU driver updates
Microsoft this week pushed out a new set of firmware updates for both the Surface Studio 2 and Surface Studio. These latest updates bring new GPU drivers, along with tweaks to improve the pen experience.
Updates Ahoy
Microsoft pushes new Surface Pro (2017) firmware to Windows Insiders
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Windows Insiders running Fast ring and Release Preview Windows 10 Insider builds can snag a new firmware update. It's unclear at this time what's new with this release, or whether Microsoft has further updates ready to go for other Surface devices.
Fix it up
Latest Microsoft Edge Dev channel update brings a ton of fixes
A fresh set of fixes is now available for the Microsoft Edge Dev channel. Testers can now grab build 78.0.276.2, which brings a lengthy list of fixes alongside a few new features.
Preview time
Windows 10 SDK preview build 18980 now available for developers
Developers can now get their hands on Windows 10 SDK preview build 18980. This latest release brings the SDK preview up to par with the latest available Windows 10 preview build for Windows Insiders on the Fast ring.
All Things Xbox
X019 ticket sales pushed to October 1 with proceeds going to charity
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X019 ticket sales were initially expected to land on September 24, but they've now been pushed back to October 1. The event, which is a giant celebration of everything Xbox, will take place in London this year with all ticket proceeds going to charity.