Microsoft has a pretty popular lineup of computers with its Surface brand, and now the company has just refreshed its two most popular efforts.
Microsoft announces Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3
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Skype for iPhone, iPad and Mac gains message drafts, split screen, bookmarking & more
Microsoft yesterday announced a major update to the Skype apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac that has brought out message drafts, split screen, bookmarks, a new way to share media, as well as other messaging improvements to your mobile and desktop devices.
Microsoft’s Outlook app for iOS adds Dark Mode, other Office apps in the works
Ahead of the launch of iOS 13, which will bring a system-wide dark mode to the software, Microsoft is adding the same feature to its Office apps.
Hundreds of contractors review Facebook Messenger audio
Following individual reports of humans reviewing potentially sensitive content from users from other big tech companies, Facebook has come forward and admitted similar situations in its own right.
A new class-action lawsuit targets Apple over storing some iCloud data on servers run by Amazon, Google and Microsoft
A new class-action complaint filed with the US District Court for the Northern District of California accuses Apple of false advertising, basically arguing that the Cupertino company is misleading customers as to where precisely their iCloud data is stored.
Apple, Google, and other companies reportedly ignoring safety advocates over rail crossings
Apple Maps and Google Maps are remarkably helpful tools for a variety of tasks, but especially when it comes to getting from one point to another. But some safety advocates say the big tech companies aren't doing enough to point out potentially dangerous sites like rail crossings.
Microsoft contractors are able to listen to some Skype calls
A new report reveals that Microsoft won't be left out of the mix when it comes to big tech companies having humans listen in on customers.
Windows is getting the Internet Recovery feature that Macs have had since 2011
Among all the ways you can start up your Mac, the Internet Recovery option is perhaps the most useful troubleshooting feature. First debuted as part of the OS X Lion update eight years ago in July 2011, Internet Recovery is now coming to Windows 10 PCs courtesy of Microsoft.
Microsoft’s new ad for Surface Laptop 2 features a real life guy named Mac Book
In a fun nod back to Apple's classic Mac vs. PC advertisements from about a decade ago, Microsoft's latest commercial for its second-generation Surface Laptop features a real life guy, named Mackenzie “Mac” Book from Sydney, Australia. No, seriously.
Xbox co-creator, Nat Brown, has joined Apple
Gaming has been one of the most important elements of Apple's software for quite some time, and the company continues to focus on making it one of the best options in the mobile space. New hires can certainly help with that.
Apple joins the Data Transfer Project with Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and others
In an effort to make personal data more manageable across platforms and services, Apple has joined forces with the Data Transfer Project.
Bluetooth exploit makes it possible to track iOS and macOS devices
A new exploit tied to Bluetooth connectivity makes it possible to track some devices, including those from Apple and Microsoft.