Picture Passwords In Windows 8 Offer Weak Security, Say Researchers
In Windows 8, Microsoft has offered Picture Gesture Authentication (PGA) system which lets you manipulate an image to set password. However, researchers have now confirmed that PGA offers very weak security because PGA passwords are really easy to crack.
Microsoft Buys Nokia’s Handset Division For $7.17 Billion
Microsoft and Nokia have been working together ever since Windows Phone platform was launched. Nokia has been the primary brand supporting the platform. Now, Microsoft has acquired Nokia’s handset division in a deal that rakes in $7.17 billion.
Microsoft Pulls The Plug On Its Masters Level Certification Exams
Microsoft has surprised quite a few people by announcing that it is pulling the plug on its Masters level certification exams. According to the company, the ceritification will no longer be offered after October 1, 2013.
Microsoft Finally Releases Windows 8.1 To Manufacturers
We have been waiting for the Windows 8.1 for a while now. In the past, it had been rumored that Microsoft will release it to manufacturers by the end of August. The company has made good on that promise, although we’re not sure if users are also going to get it by October.
Microsoft Reportedly Shutting Down Games For Windows Live In July 2014?
Earlier this month Microsoft announced that it would shut down the Games for Windows Live marketplace on August 22. But now it seems like Microsoft has planned to shut down the entire Games for Windows Live service. Microsoft support page hints that the company will shut down Games For Windows Live on July 1, 2014.
Microsoft Offers Skype-Integrated Outlook.com In US and Europe
We have been hearing for a while that Microsoft has been working on integrating Skype with its email service, the Outlook.com. Now, the company has finally announced that the Skype-integrated Outlook.com is ready and available in U.S., UK, Germany, France, Canada and Brazil.
Xbox One Is Not Region-Locked, Microsoft Tells Euro Games
Microsoft’s Xbox One console will be launched later this year. However, the console will be launched much later, in 2014, in most European markets. To console the European gamers, Microsoft has now reiterated that the console will not be region-locked.
Microsoft Brings Back Google-Approved YouTube App For Windows Phone
Back in May, Microsoft and Google had a disagreement over the YouTube app meant for the Windows Phone platform. Since then, the two companies have apparently been working together on an app which would be acceptable to each and now, their efforts has resulted in an updated YouTube app for Windows Phone users.
Windows 8.1 May Finally Arrive In October
We have been hearing about Windows 8.1 for quite some time now. Although the new version of the Windows 8 OS wouldn’t pack a lot of new features, it will still bring many fixes and improvements to the users. Now, it has been hinted that Microsoft may roll out Windows 8.1 by October this year.
Nvidia Joins Microsoft For Second Generation Of Surface Tablets
Microsoft unveiled its Surface tablets a while ago amidst a lot of anticipation. However, over time, the Surface slates have failed to gain much traction in the tablet market. Now, the company is apparently gearing up for the second-generation of Surface tablets, this time in collaboration with Nvidia.
Xbox One Has Been Built To Last Ten Years
Microsoft’s upcoming console, Xbox One, has been making a lot of headlines of late. Whereas the company has focused on entertainment in the new console, Microsoft has also taken many wise decisions regarding its hardware. Apparently, Xbox One has been created with the intent of making it last for ten years, even when powered on.
Microsoft Cuts The Price Of Surface Pro Tablet By $100
Around three weeks ago, Microsoft cut the price of its Surface RT tablets. Following that reduction, Microsoft has reduced the price of its Surface Pro tablets by $100.
Microsoft Explores Possibility Of Augmented-Reality Glasses For Xbox
Augmented reality glasses have long been the stuff of fiction but more recently, they have entered the realm of reality. Google has certainly taken the lead on this front with its Glass Project. Now, Microsoft seems to be considering the possibility of augmented-reality glasses for its game console, Xbox.
Microsoft Reveals Xbox One Developments Ahead Of Launch
Microsoft showed off its upcoming game console, Xbox One, at the E3 event. Since then, the company has incorporated a number of new features into the console. In a recent podcast, Xbox executive Marc Whitten revealed the ongoing developments on the Xbox One front.
Microsoft Makes Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview Available
Microsoft has finally rolled out the Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview, making it available for download at the official site. Along side the release, the company has also detailed on the new features that the update packs.
