Microsoft has recently filed a patent application revealing groundbreaking designs for foldable computing devices, PatentlyApple reported. These devices feature dual frames connected by hinges, allowing for flexible displays that can fold in various configurations. In one setup, the hinges enable a 180-degree fold from an open, flat position to a closed, face-to-face … [Read more...] about Microsoft Unveils Innovative Features for Surface Duo Foldable Device
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Google testing new ‘Read Aloud’ feature on Chrome browser
Google Chrome browser is poised to receive an upcoming feature that has been surprisingly lacking until now. It is the ability to read aloud online articles or anything that is on the browser, reported XDA-Developers citing tipster @Leopeva64. That includes even e-books or other pieces of texts that you'd rather listen to than read. This, as XDA-Developers reported, has been … [Read more...] about Google testing new ‘Read Aloud’ feature on Chrome browser
Is Amazon the proverbial dark horse in the ongoing generative AI war
Amazon may have been offering the Alexa voice assistant for years now and have made extensive investment in the fields of cloud computing and machine learning technologies, but is nowhere to be seen when it comes to offering something that can compete with the likes of ChapGPT. Microsoft played it cool and quickly poured in billions into OpenAI to emerge as a strong player in … [Read more...] about Is Amazon the proverbial dark horse in the ongoing generative AI war
Microsoft Word will have a Send-to-Kindle feature this March
Microsoft has some good news for those who prefer to do most of their reading on a Kindle. The software company is developing a new feature called 'Send-to-Kindle' that will enable Word users on Mac, Desktop, and the Web to share their Word documents wirelessly from within the app, Neowin reported. The feature is slated to be available next month, although Microsoft has yet to … [Read more...] about Microsoft Word will have a Send-to-Kindle feature this March
New Google app will enable Android games to run natively on Windows devices
Windows PC users will soon be able to play Android games on their devices, The Verge reported. This is being made possible thanks to a new Google Play Games app currently being developed which will make it possible for Android games to be played on the Windows platform. What is significant with the development is that the app is being developed entirely by Google and not in a … [Read more...] about New Google app will enable Android games to run natively on Windows devices
New Surface Pro 8 could launch by end-2021
The Microsoft Surface Pro series has out for awhile and is starting to look dated. In fact, many had expected the Surface Pro 8 would be released sometime in 2021, and have an all new design. Instead, Microsoft surprised us all by launching the Surface Pro 7+ which is aimed at corporates and the students. However, a new report has emerged claiming the Surface Pro 8 isn't … [Read more...] about New Surface Pro 8 could launch by end-2021
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 with 11th gen Intel CPU, 13.5 hrs of battery life launched
As was being speculated, Microsoft took the covers off of its latest Surface offering, the Surface Laptop Go 2. Basically, an entry level laptop device that was conceived to take on the Chromebooks, the Surface Laptop Go 2 is the second generation device that builds upon the original Surface Laptop Go launched a few years back. Or rather, the Go 2 continues with the same basic … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 with 11th gen Intel CPU, 13.5 hrs of battery life launched
Tablet shipment in Q1, 2022: Both IDC and Strategy Analytics reports give conflicting results
This year's first quarter tablet sales figures are out though the findings are hardly anything to be too surprised of. Just as it is in every quarter of every year, Apple continues to dominate the show and returned the highest tablet shipment figures of 15.8 million units this year that making for 39 percent of the market share. The above finding revealed by the market research … [Read more...] about Tablet shipment in Q1, 2022: Both IDC and Strategy Analytics reports give conflicting results
Surface tablets registered positive growth in Q4 2020 even though the iPad remained dominant
The latest PC and tablet shipment figures in the US as revealed by Canalys present an interesting scenario, what with the segment registering a steep 28 percent decline in shipments in Q4, 2021 even though the segment as a whole grew by 1 percent in 2021. Overall, there has been a total of 33.8 million PCs sold in the US last year, which comprises of desktops, notebooks, … [Read more...] about Surface tablets registered positive growth in Q4 2020 even though the iPad remained dominant
Tablet sales tanked 25% in Q4, 2021 even though demand remained strong
The once booming tablet segment seems to have hit a rough patch, what with shipments declining 25 percent in Q4 2021, market research firm Strategy Analytics revealed. Supply constraint is being considered the prime culprit though the research firm also pointed out that the constraint that has been capping demand towards end-2021 is showing signs of easing already. That said, … [Read more...] about Tablet sales tanked 25% in Q4, 2021 even though demand remained strong
Surface Pro 8 4G LTE models now on sale, range starts at $1,350
The Surface Pro 8 with integrated 4G LTE support is now available to buy, Liliputing reported. However, Microsoft is offering the device as a business aid though there is no stopping anyone from buying the same. However, since it is targeted at business users at the moment, it comes pre-loaded with the Windows 11 Pro OS. The Surface Pro 8 otherwise comes powered by the Intel … [Read more...] about Surface Pro 8 4G LTE models now on sale, range starts at $1,350
Surface Meta – the brilliant E INK Microsoft foldable phone that isn’t
Microsoft introduced the Surface Duo 2 a few weeks back and it turned out to be a fine piece of smartphone hardware. Sporting the latest specs and an advanced array of cameras, the new Duo 2 is everything the first-gen Duo should have been. That said, the Surface Duo 2 is still in a league of its own, and maybe a bit outdated as well considering that it comes with two separate … [Read more...] about Surface Meta – the brilliant E INK Microsoft foldable phone that isn’t
Microsoft Surface Duo 2: Here’s everything you want to know
While the Microsoft Surface event included some mighty Surface tablets and convertible laptops getting launched, the smallest of the lot, the Surface Duo 2 still managed to hold on to its own thanks to its unique form factor and a more advanced feature set. While the $1500 starting price tag might still seem hefty, there at least is a lot that the device offers to justify the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Duo 2: Here’s everything you want to know
The new-gen Surface convertible tablets are running Windows 11
The Microsoft Surface event went along the expected lines. There were the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Go 3 convertible tablet devices launched. Then there is also the Surface Book Studio introduced which clearly was the star attraction of the event though the new Surface Duo 2 proved to be no less than a head-turner as well. Here is a lowdown on the new hardware Microsoft … [Read more...] about The new-gen Surface convertible tablets are running Windows 11