Tag: Microsoft
Microsoft helped disrupt the infamous Trickbot botnet
It’s not just the US government racing to disrupt the Trickbot botnet ahead of elections. Microsoft has revealed that it and multiple partners (including ESET, Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, NTT, Symantec and FS-ISAC) have taken steps to disrupt Trickbot…. Source
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EU reportedly drafts ‘hit list’ of big tech companies to face stricter rules
It’s no secret that the European Union wants a further crackdown on tech giants, and it may use a simple shortlist to decide which companies face new restrictions. Financial Times sources say the EU is drafting a “hit list” of up to 20 big tech firms… Source
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Microsoft’s Phil Spencer reportedly said xCloud is coming to iOS
The policies of Apple’s iOS App Store are under more scrutiny than usual, now that they stand in the way of cloud gaming services and are also facing a legal battle with Epic Games. Microsoft tested a version of its xCloud game streaming on iOS but c… Source
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Microsoft Edge adds an online shopping comparison tool
As part of a major update coming later this month, Microsoft Edge is getting two handy new features (via The Verge). The first is a price comparison tool that will allow you to add a product to a Collection and then click a single button to see how m… Source
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Microsoft tests a Windows 10 setup screen that asks how you’ll use your PC
Different people use their computers for different things, and the latest tweak Microsoft is testing will apparently help Windows start off optimized for your preferred tasks. A post on the Windows Insider Blog details the updated out of box experien… Source
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‘Minecraft’ characters come to ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ on October 13th
You won’t have to wait too long to play as a Minecraft character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Microsoft, Mojang and Nintendo have followed up their teaser by confirming that Steve and Alex will be available for SSBU brawling on October 13th as part… Source
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