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Lenovo may buy Fujitsu's PC division
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A new report claims Lenovo is in talks with Fujitsu to acquire its PC division, which would make the largest computer maker worldwide even bigger.
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Microsoft releases script fix for Windows 10 install issues
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Microsoft has released the promised script fix that will hopefully solve the install issues that some Windows Insiders have had with the Windows 10 PC 14393.222 cumulative update.
No release date yet
Gears of War movie in the works
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Microsoft has announced a partnership with Universal Studios to release a feature film based on the Gears of War game franchise.
getting ready for launch
Watch Microsoft's Gears of War 4 live stream event
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Microsoft's official live stream launch event for its Xbox One and Windows 10 sci-fi shooter Gears of War 4 is about to begin. The festivities start at 3 p.m. Pacific time (6 p.m. Eastern time).
For Developers
Fifth Visual Studio '15' preview released
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Microsoft has released the fifth preview version of Visual Studio "15," the code name for the next edition of the company's development tools. This new build offers, among other things, a bunch of performance improvements.
the full install
Windows 10 PC Insider preview build 14931 ISO files go live
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Microsoft has released the full ISO files for the Windows 10 PC Insider preview build 14931 that was sent out today for members of the Slow ring. These are the first Windows 10 ISO files that have been released since the big Anniversary Update and are the first with features for the forthcoming "Redstone 2" Windows 10 update that is due later in 2017.
Blast from the past
Original Xbox game Voodoo Vince is coming back
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Voodoo Vince: Remastered, a graphically upgraded version of the odd platformer game made for the original Xbox in 2003, is coming to the Xbox One, along with Windows 10 PCs, in early 2017.
Get in the mood
Listen to two tracks from the Halo Wars 2 soundtrack
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Microsoft has posted two of the tracks from the soundtrack to the upcoming Xbox One and Windows 10 sci-fi strategy game Halo Wars 2.
graphic design tablet
Wacom's new MobileStudio Pro tablets announced
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Wacom has announced plans to launch a new family of Windows 10 tablets under the MobileStudio Pro brand. The tablets are designed specifically for digital graphic artists and designers and will include the new Wacom Pro Pen 2 stylus.
New provider
B2X to handle customer care for Lumia phones
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B2X, a customer care company based in Munich, Germany, has announced it will take over as the global customer service provider for Microsoft's Lumia and feature phones.
Play for free
ReCore gets a 30 minute free trial
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Microsoft has launched a free trial for ReCore, its recent sci-fi action-adventure game for the Xbox One console and Windows 10 PCs. The free trial will let gamers play the first 30 minutes of ReCore for free.
Spooky
Minecraft Pocket and Windows 10 Editions updated
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Mojang has updated the Minecraft Pocket and Windows 10 Editions, adding the Halloween-themed Campfire Tales skin pack to the popular sandbox game. It also has some bug fixes and improvements.
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Forza Horizon 3 gets its first patch
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Microsoft has released the first patch for Forza Horizon 3 for Xbox One and Windows 10, with a number of fixes and improvements for the open-road racing game.
Darkness for the web
Skype web beta adds dark theme option
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Microsoft has added a dark theme option to its ongoing beta web version of Skype. It's just the latest app from the company to offer such a dark theme.
Fun with chat
Telegram Messenger adds mini-games with latest update
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The popular chat app Telegram Messenger has been updated for Windows 10 Mobile. It adds support for mini-games that can be played with other Telegram users.
Under the sea
Rocket League's new underwater arena released
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Developer Psyonix has released the latest update to its popular eSports game Rocket League. It includes the all-new undersea-based AquaDome along with other additions and improvements.
Limited time demo
Outlast 2 demo for Xbox One and PC released
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Developer Red Barrels has released a demo for Outlast 2, the upcoming sequel to the team's horror game. The free demo will only be available to download until November 1 for the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
So long
Hilton HHonors Windows Phone app is being retired
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The Hilton HHonors Windows Phone app, which offered users travel planning features and special access for HHonors members, is slated to be retired in the near future.
Keep on driving
Forza Horizon 3 gets its first DLC pack
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Microsoft has released its first of a series of monthly DLC packs for its recently released Xbox One and Windows 10 open road racing game Forza Horizon 3. The Smoking Tire Car Pack adds seven more cars to the game.
Be aware
Some Zune Music songs will need changes soon
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Microsoft is sending out emails to people who purchased songs from its old Zune Music service, informing them that if they bought tunes from before 2012, they will need to be converted to MP3 files in the near future.