Microsoft announced this past week that it will finally bring Minecraft to the PC versions of Xbox Game Pass. “Minecraft is coming to Game Pass for PC November 2,” Microsoft’s Megan Spurr writes in the announcement post. “And even better, you’ll have access together for the first time ever as…
With its eye on Apple’s appeal of a nearly-identical case, Google this week counter-sued Epic Games for bypassing its in-app payment system. Yes. Google has to copy everything Apple does. “Far from generating anticompetitive harm, Android and Google Play bring enormous benefits to developers and users, and they do so…
Stylized render of AMD Ryzen RPO Mobile Processor inside a laptop AMD revealed that customers are now experiencing a 3-15 percent performance hit when they upgrade to Windows 11. A fix is on the way. “AMD and Microsoft have determined that compatible AMD processors may exhibit reduced performance in certain…
Mozilla this week updated Firefox across desktop and mobile, and the firm revealed that the browser is coming to the Microsoft Store. “Microsoft has loosened restrictions on its [Microsoft] Store [in Windows 10 and 11] that effectively banned third-party browsers from the store,” Mozilla explains of that latter update. “We…
According to a report, Amazon’s Twitch gaming service has been hacked, with the attacker leaking the service’s source code and user payout details. The attacker posted a 125 GB torrent to 4chan forum site, stating that they wanted to “foster more disruption and competition in the online video streaming space,”…
In another nod to the hybrid work scenarios thrust upon us by the ongoing global pandemic, Microsoft announced a major update for its Whiteboard collaboration app. “Microsoft Whiteboard continues to evolve rapidly bringing people together in a rich visual collaboration workspace that allows you and your team to ideate and…
What a difference a few policy changes make: Microsoft revealed today that Epic Games is bringing its online store into the Microsoft Store in Windows 11. “Amazon and Epic Games will bring their storefront apps to the Microsoft Store over the next few months, and we look forward to welcoming…
Researchers have discovered an Exchange Autodiscover flaw that can be used to steal Windows users’ credentials. Microsoft says it is investigating. “Autodiscover, a protocol used by Microsoft Exchange for automatic configuration of clients such as Microsoft Outlook, has a design flaw that causes the protocol to ‘leak’ web requests to…
Grammarly is a must-have utility for all web and mobile users and now it’s going to get even broader support in other apps. “Grammarly empowers our users to drive impactful communication outcomes with our trusted suggestions,” Grammarly CEO Brad Hoover says. “Today, we’re excited to launch Grammarly for Developers, enabling…
Today, Google announced a set of coming updates to its Microsoft 365 competitor, called Google Workspace. “In June, we shared our vision for navigating the future of hybrid work with a single connected experience in Google Workspace,” Google’s Sanaz Ahari writes in the announcement post. “Now, as many of our…