Month: October 2023
Windows 11 is now used by 400 million devices, leaked Microsoft data shows
Windows 11 is reportedly in use by more than 400 million monthly active devices. Windows Central reports that it has seen “Microsoft internal data” that shows Windows 11 is expected to hit 500 million monthly active devices by early 2024. All signs have pointed towards a slower adoption of Windows…
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Phil Spencer encourages Call of Duty players on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch to “feel 100% part of the community”
Following the news that Microsoft has finally acquired Activision Blizzard, Phil Spencer has appeared on the official Xbox Podcast to discuss everything that has gone on. As expected, Call of Duty has been mentioned within the podcast as one of Activision Blizzard‘s most notable franchises, and Phil Spencer had a…
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Google might breathe new life into old Chromebooks with ChromeOS Flex
Don’t throw away your out-of-date Chromebook just yet as newly found evidence suggests Google may expand the availability of ChromeOS Flex to the old laptops. This information comes from tech news site Chrome Unboxed after they recently dove into Google‘s Chromium Repositories where they stumbled across references for a “Flexor”…
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X will start charging new users in two countries $1 per year
If you want to join X, the service formerly known as Twitter, via its website in New Zealand and the Philippines, be prepared to fork over $1 a year for the privilege. The subscription, part of a so-called “Not A Bot” program, is beginning in those two countries and is…
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense finally woke up
Of Sam Bankman-Fried’s alleged co-conspirators, Nishad Singh gave the most emotionally compelling testimony. And on cross-examination, he also proved to be the most unreliable. Yesterday, Singh condemned Bankman-Fried for continuing to make venture investments despite knowing the money came from customer funds, even calling the actions taken at FTX “evil.”…
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Apple’s latest iOS update could have a big impact on podcast downloads
This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. Today, we’ve got a joint issue looking at why Apple’s latest iOS update could cause download numbers to go down and featuring a talk about brand safety with Spotify’s director of global advertising platform integrity. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin…
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