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Zendesk goes native on collaborative support for Microsoft Office 365 Groups
- April 02, 2016
Slowly, Microsoft Office is becoming a platform-and with a future update that allows you to pin apps to the Office ribbon, that message will be front and center on your monitor. At one of his first public speeches as Microsoft CEO, Nadella described Office 365's APIs as the company's most important. Developers can create native UI extensions for the Office365 suite which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. (more...)
- April 02, 2016
Slowly, Microsoft Office is becoming a platform-and with a future update that allows you to pin apps to the Office ribbon, that message will be front and center on your monitor. At one of his first public speeches as Microsoft CEO, Nadella described Office 365's APIs as the company's most important. Developers can create native UI extensions for the Office365 suite which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. (more...)
Linux comes to Windows - and 5 other big things Microsoft just announced
- April 01, 2016
Microsoft is further allowing developers to utilise the Universal Windows Platform to bring games people love to both Xbox One and other Windows 10 devices. Nadella touted the power of "conversational" computing at the company's annual Build conference for software developers in San Francisco, where Microsoft also announced some updates to its flagship Windows 10 software. (more...)
- April 01, 2016
Microsoft is further allowing developers to utilise the Universal Windows Platform to bring games people love to both Xbox One and other Windows 10 devices. Nadella touted the power of "conversational" computing at the company's annual Build conference for software developers in San Francisco, where Microsoft also announced some updates to its flagship Windows 10 software. (more...)
Microsoft to Bring Android Phone Notifications on Your Windows 10 Desktop
- April 01, 2016
The mobile app is getting Cortana support and intelligent bots that let you carry out various activities from inside Skype. The company has touted Windows 10 as the operating system for a wide range of devices, from personal computers to hand-held gadgets, Xbox game consoles and even the company's HoloLens augmented-reality headset. (more...)
- April 01, 2016
The mobile app is getting Cortana support and intelligent bots that let you carry out various activities from inside Skype. The company has touted Windows 10 as the operating system for a wide range of devices, from personal computers to hand-held gadgets, Xbox game consoles and even the company's HoloLens augmented-reality headset. (more...)
Israeli firm helping FBI to open encrypted iPhone
- April 01, 2016
Earlier this week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation stated that they may have found a way to crack the San Bernardino shooters" iPhone without aid from Apple , citing a mysterious "outside source', today an Israeli newspaper confirmed that the outside source may be a well known Israeli security firm known as Cellebrite . (more...)
- April 01, 2016
Earlier this week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation stated that they may have found a way to crack the San Bernardino shooters" iPhone without aid from Apple , citing a mysterious "outside source', today an Israeli newspaper confirmed that the outside source may be a well known Israeli security firm known as Cellebrite . (more...)
Virtual reality headset launching quietly this week
- April 01, 2016
Of course, for those hoping for a core VR experience, using the Oculus Store is the best way to do that, but for developers, it may not be the best way to sell their games. Ars Technica , on the other hand, had some issues on the technical specs of the VR gaming unit. "The Oculus has some advantages here: first to market never hurts, and Oculus still seems to retain a significant mindshare advantage by being the first of these modern VR headsets to go public", the publication wrote. (more...)
- April 01, 2016
Of course, for those hoping for a core VR experience, using the Oculus Store is the best way to do that, but for developers, it may not be the best way to sell their games. Ars Technica , on the other hand, had some issues on the technical specs of the VR gaming unit. "The Oculus has some advantages here: first to market never hurts, and Oculus still seems to retain a significant mindshare advantage by being the first of these modern VR headsets to go public", the publication wrote. (more...)
Tesla has 115000 reservations for new Model 3
- April 01, 2016
According to the Wall Street Journal , he needs the Tesla Model 3, priced at around $35,000, to sell at a profit to reverse years of company losses and hefty cash outflows. Thursday. Looking at the long line ahead of him, Brummer said he doubts everyone who came through the showroom Thursday will ultimately end up behind the wheel of a Tesla . (more...)
- April 01, 2016
According to the Wall Street Journal , he needs the Tesla Model 3, priced at around $35,000, to sell at a profit to reverse years of company losses and hefty cash outflows. Thursday. Looking at the long line ahead of him, Brummer said he doubts everyone who came through the showroom Thursday will ultimately end up behind the wheel of a Tesla . (more...)
Microsoft Stresses New Types Of User Interface At Conference
- April 01, 2016
To try this functionality out yourself, look for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update coming this summer. Much of the Build keynote was all about how developers could hook their apps or bots into Cortana to make them more "sticky" with personalized experiences. (more...)
- April 01, 2016
To try this functionality out yourself, look for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update coming this summer. Much of the Build keynote was all about how developers could hook their apps or bots into Cortana to make them more "sticky" with personalized experiences. (more...)
Microsoft's 'chatbot' messes up again on Twitter
- April 01, 2016
On March 23, Microsoft launched an experimental artificial intelligent chat bot with the goal to " experiment with and conduct research on conversational understanding ". "When they discovered Tay , posters from both boards quickly got to work teaching the bot racist, sexist invective", a Fusion article said. Microsoft's controversial AI chatbot sprung back to life on Wednesday, spamming users and tweeting about smoking pot. (more...)
- April 01, 2016
On March 23, Microsoft launched an experimental artificial intelligent chat bot with the goal to " experiment with and conduct research on conversational understanding ". "When they discovered Tay , posters from both boards quickly got to work teaching the bot racist, sexist invective", a Fusion article said. Microsoft's controversial AI chatbot sprung back to life on Wednesday, spamming users and tweeting about smoking pot. (more...)
Telecom providers to take preorders for iPhone SE
- March 31, 2016
The iPhone SE weighs just 113 grams versus the iPhone 6s' 143 grams. The Surface Pro , by comparison, sports an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera that can record 1080p video, and a 5 megapixel front-facing camera. But the Microsoft tablet comes with a stylus, while the iPad Pro does not. Priced at $399 for the 16GB model, this device is actually the most cost-friendly device Apple has ever launched. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
The iPhone SE weighs just 113 grams versus the iPhone 6s' 143 grams. The Surface Pro , by comparison, sports an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera that can record 1080p video, and a 5 megapixel front-facing camera. But the Microsoft tablet comes with a stylus, while the iPad Pro does not. Priced at $399 for the 16GB model, this device is actually the most cost-friendly device Apple has ever launched. (more...)
Glorious cinematic trailer for Doom - Fight Like Hell
- March 31, 2016
DOOM's multiplayer beta will be available from later today, March 31st until Sunday, April 3rd. It is set to run until this weekend only, specifically ending on April 3 at 11: 59 p.m. Recently, we've seen what multiplayer content looks like through trailers, revealing what game modes people can play in. According to the description posted on Youtube , the cinematic trailer "evokes the pillars of DOOM's gameplay: Relentless Combat, Terrifying Demons , and Bad Ass Guns". (more...)
- March 31, 2016
DOOM's multiplayer beta will be available from later today, March 31st until Sunday, April 3rd. It is set to run until this weekend only, specifically ending on April 3 at 11: 59 p.m. Recently, we've seen what multiplayer content looks like through trailers, revealing what game modes people can play in. According to the description posted on Youtube , the cinematic trailer "evokes the pillars of DOOM's gameplay: Relentless Combat, Terrifying Demons , and Bad Ass Guns". (more...)
Oculus founder delivers first Rift headset to customer
- March 31, 2016
To access this content, Oculus Rift owners must enable the " Unknown Sources " setting in the Oculus app for the desktop. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, this weekend to hand deliver the first consumer headset to Ross Martin, an indie developer who has the distinction of being the first customer to pre-order Oculus Rift in January. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
To access this content, Oculus Rift owners must enable the " Unknown Sources " setting in the Oculus app for the desktop. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, this weekend to hand deliver the first consumer headset to Ross Martin, an indie developer who has the distinction of being the first customer to pre-order Oculus Rift in January. (more...)
Miitomo first look review - is Nintendo's mobile app any good?
- March 31, 2016
Your Mii and their Mii characters tell each other about these details, so you and your friends learn fun things about each other that you'd never find out without your Mii characters! The younger members of that audience may be ruled out: my six and eight year-old sons would love Miitomo but its social and data-collecting aspects mean Nintendo has placed a minimum age limit of 13 on the app. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Your Mii and their Mii characters tell each other about these details, so you and your friends learn fun things about each other that you'd never find out without your Mii characters! The younger members of that audience may be ruled out: my six and eight year-old sons would love Miitomo but its social and data-collecting aspects mean Nintendo has placed a minimum age limit of 13 on the app. (more...)
Ultimately it's going to be man with machines: Nadella
- March 31, 2016
On day one of Build 2016, Microsoft announced tools for developers to make or port Win32, .Net, Xbox One, Surface Hub apps for Windows Store. At the developers conference held in San Fransicso's Moscone Center, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella described his ideas about " conversation as a platform ", referring to conversation between humans and bots , or artificial intelligence agents that can understand natural language. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
On day one of Build 2016, Microsoft announced tools for developers to make or port Win32, .Net, Xbox One, Surface Hub apps for Windows Store. At the developers conference held in San Fransicso's Moscone Center, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella described his ideas about " conversation as a platform ", referring to conversation between humans and bots , or artificial intelligence agents that can understand natural language. (more...)
IPhone SE Now Shipping Ahead Of Launch Schedule-Is Your Country Included?
- March 31, 2016
But I wish the display were bigger, as I find the virtual controls too small for my fat fingers. According to rumors, Apple plans to completely overhaul its iPhone lineup by next year. After all: If Apple can recycle its finest ideas, why can't I? It has also been confirmed that the "SE" in iPhone SE stands for "Special Edition". (more...)
- March 31, 2016
But I wish the display were bigger, as I find the virtual controls too small for my fat fingers. According to rumors, Apple plans to completely overhaul its iPhone lineup by next year. After all: If Apple can recycle its finest ideas, why can't I? It has also been confirmed that the "SE" in iPhone SE stands for "Special Edition". (more...)
Microsoft outlines intelligence vision for Windows 10
- March 31, 2016
The Anniversary Update is projected to debut in the summer, but Microsoft hasn't provided any specifics on timing. These days, Microsoft's most important event of 2016, which is also an app designer conference, appears to be an ideal occasion to discuss about these numbers. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
The Anniversary Update is projected to debut in the summer, but Microsoft hasn't provided any specifics on timing. These days, Microsoft's most important event of 2016, which is also an app designer conference, appears to be an ideal occasion to discuss about these numbers. (more...)
Facebook launches Oculus Rift headset
- March 31, 2016
First, an email saying the order is being prepared will be sent about one to three weeks before the shipping date. Investors took notice and Oculus secured a total of $91 million in VC funding from top-tier firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund , before being acquired by Facebook in 2014 for more than $2 billion. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
First, an email saying the order is being prepared will be sent about one to three weeks before the shipping date. Investors took notice and Oculus secured a total of $91 million in VC funding from top-tier firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund , before being acquired by Facebook in 2014 for more than $2 billion. (more...)
Microsoft's AI Bot That Went Racist is Now Back Online
- March 31, 2016
As vice president of Microsoft Research, Peter Lee, explained: "We stress-tested Tay under a variety of conditions, specifically to make interacting with Tay a positive experience". Once the update hits, you'll be able to interact with Cortana within Skype, and the company's AI will also help facilitate conversations between third-party bots. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
As vice president of Microsoft Research, Peter Lee, explained: "We stress-tested Tay under a variety of conditions, specifically to make interacting with Tay a positive experience". Once the update hits, you'll be able to interact with Cortana within Skype, and the company's AI will also help facilitate conversations between third-party bots. (more...)
Microsoft's Artificially Intelligent Persona Tay Returns, Still Offensive
- March 31, 2016
The system is a clever and interesting one, but also one which means Microsoft - or its bots, at least - are watching and listening to every conversation we have on Microsoft's platforms, from Skype to Slack. Last week, Tay began its Twitter tenure with a handful of innocuous tweets, but the account quickly devolved into a stream of anti-Semitic, racist and sexist invective as it repeated back insults hurled its way by other Twitter users. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
The system is a clever and interesting one, but also one which means Microsoft - or its bots, at least - are watching and listening to every conversation we have on Microsoft's platforms, from Skype to Slack. Last week, Tay began its Twitter tenure with a handful of innocuous tweets, but the account quickly devolved into a stream of anti-Semitic, racist and sexist invective as it repeated back insults hurled its way by other Twitter users. (more...)
Windows 10 reaches 270 million users
- March 31, 2016
With this platform, developers can build bots that leverage Skype's multiple forms of communication, including text, voice, video and 3D interactive characters. In fact, more than 270 million people now use Windows 10, he confirmed. Microsoft is expected to utilize the three-day event to announce new features and plans for Windows 10, Xbox, and Windows 10 Mobile. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
With this platform, developers can build bots that leverage Skype's multiple forms of communication, including text, voice, video and 3D interactive characters. In fact, more than 270 million people now use Windows 10, he confirmed. Microsoft is expected to utilize the three-day event to announce new features and plans for Windows 10, Xbox, and Windows 10 Mobile. (more...)
Xbox One Consoles Become Dev Kits In New Windows Update
- March 31, 2016
A child stands at a computer display stand for the Windows 10 operating system at the Microsoft store at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, New York July 29, 2015. The Redmond-based company has introduced a brand new feature called Linux subsystems . Microsoft's impressive-looking augmented reality headset is making its way to selected developers from today. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
A child stands at a computer display stand for the Windows 10 operating system at the Microsoft store at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, New York July 29, 2015. The Redmond-based company has introduced a brand new feature called Linux subsystems . Microsoft's impressive-looking augmented reality headset is making its way to selected developers from today. (more...)
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