Minecraft Go?
Minecraft mobile AR game teased, full reveal coming May 17
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It looks like Minecraft is getting the Pokémon Go treatment with an upcoming AR mobile game.
News
Verified
Microsoft's open 'ElectionGuard' SDK aims to secure democratic elections
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Microsoft has developed an open SDK called "ElectionGuard" to both enhance democratic elections and ensure that votes are properly and securely recorded.
Dev Mode: Engaged
Microsoft unveils slew of developer enhancements for Microsoft 365 platform
Microsoft kicked off Build 2019 with a look at new tools to help developers build "people-centric experiences" with the Microsoft 365 platform.
Coming soon
Microsoft announces new features coming soon to the new Microsoft Edge
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New features for the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge are coming soon. Here's a first look.
Cortana is alive
Cortana 'conversational AI' enables smarter voice assistance
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New Cortana features are coming, and they are powered by new conversational AI that will also be made available to developers.
Constantly Changing
Microsoft patents Xbox Braille controller for visually-impaired gamers
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A few months ago, Microsoft launched the Xbox Adaptive Controller for gamers with limited mobility. The device has impacted the lives of many already.
Tune In
Watch Microsoft's Build 2019 day one keynote right here
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This week marks the start of Microsoft's annual Build developer conference, and you can watch the day one keynote right here starting at 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. ET.
DEALZ!
STARZ is offering up three months of premium shows for just $5 a month!
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That's going to be tough to pass up. Watch American Gods, Outlander and more for the price of a good coffee.
Finally
New Mortal Kombat 11 hotfix reduces tower grinding
When Mortal Kombat 11 launched, critics praised its visuals and fighting mechanics, but found issues with the towers. They required a lot of grinding to level up.
Two Projects
BioWare starts shifting focus to Dragon Age 4, still ‘committed’ to Anthem
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Anthem was supposed to be BioWare’s comeback. After Mass Effect: Andromeda was panned by critics and consumers alike, the developer needed to prove that it was still capable of producing stellar games. Unfortunately, Anthem proved to be a failure.
Coming soon
This year’s Call of Duty will be unveiled before June 30
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A number of athletes may have already played this year’s Call of Duty, and it seems like it’s going to be revealed soon. Hopefully it’ll be the rumored Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, because if it isn’t, then people will riot.
RING RING
Your Phone app adds contact pictures, badge toggle, and more for Insiders
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Another handful of features are ready for testing with Insiders in the Your Phone app, including contact pictures, a toggle for the notification badge, and more.
Patch it up
Microsoft releases lengthy list of fixes for Windows 10 October 2018 Update
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Another batch of fixes is now available for the October 2018 Update via a new, optional cumulative update.
Get Wrecked?
Microsoft gives examples of 'acceptable trash talk' on Xbox Live
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A few days ago, Microsoft updated its community standard for using Xbox Live.
Lookin' good
Skype's refreshed icon now rolling out for iOS beta testers
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Skype beta testers on iOS can now check out the app's refreshed icon, joining the rest of the Office suite's redesign.
Winter is here
Secretlab launches trio of Game of Thrones-themed gaming chairs
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Winter is here, and Secretlab is ready with a trio of new Game of Thrones-themed chairs.
Yikes
Claptrap voice actor for Borderlands 3 allegedly replaced for demanding pay
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Claptrap isn’t voiced by the same actor, and on Twitter, David Eddings said that he wasn’t a part of Borderlands 3. Eddings added, “I insisted on getting paid for my performance and all of a sudden they couldn't afford me.”
Substantial
Borderlands 3’s main story lasts 30 hours if you rush through it
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Borderlands 3 is an upcoming first-person shooter from developer Gearbox Software. The title takes place across multiple open-world environments and tells a bizarre tale of quirky villains and alien vaults.
Build preview
Microsoft reveals slew of Azure enhancements ahead of Build 2019
Microsoft is giving developers an early peek at what to expect from Build 2019 with a slew of new Azure enhancements.
Mix Up your Reality
Microsoft launches HoloLens 2 Development Edition for $3,500
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Now more developers can get their hands on Microsoft's latest mixed reality advancements with the HoloLens 2 Development Edition.