News & Reviews:   Microsoft

Nintendo Switch could get new Call of Duty titles or remake versions following the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced on Twitter that the company had entered a 10-year commitment to bring the video game franchise to Nintendo.

Sony has already planned the release timeline for the next-gen PlayStation gaming console. According to the latest report, the Japanese company could debut the PlayStation 6 in 2027.

Microsoft is building its version of CCleaner for the Windows operating system (OS). According to the source, an app called PC Manager is in the works, and it'll be compatible with Windows 10 and above computers. It'll bring features such as storage management and the ability to end tasks quickly, plus controlling which apps get started up with Windows.

Microsoft not only announced a bunch of new Surface products at the Surface event, but it also presented something that could take on the tools offered by Canva and Adobe. Designer has arrived as a graphic design app powered by DALL-E 2, an OpenAI technology, which helps to generate images according to the phrases you type in.

For those who participate in the Windows Insider program, you will be getting support for third-party widget development and a new video call function for Chat from Microsoft Teams through the latest developer build of Windows 11. The features will be available in Preview Build 25217.

It was only recently that there was a leak about a new Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family package. Today, Microsoft has confirmed the rumour and even released the pricing. There's no local pricing yet but here's how it works.

Microsoft may soon allow Xbox gamers to share an Xbox Game Pass subscription with their friends and family according to an alleged leak. Shared by leaker @ALumia_Italia on Twitter, an "Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family" branding was spotted, alluding to it being close to launch.

Microsoft is reportedly putting more ads in its Outlook mobile app for both iOS and Android, something that free users of the platform have been enduring for the past few months. Previously, the company only put ads in the ‘Other’ tab within the app for free users but now, it’s popping up in the single-inbox mode too.

When you buy a laptop, why are you buying it? For most of us, it's the convenience of having a portable computer. Smartphones are the same, but there's nothing like getting work done on a proper laptop.

Many Malaysians prefer Intel® laptops, and there are quite a few models under the Intel® Evo™ category. So, have you been looking for an Intel® Evo™ laptop without knowing what it actually is and who it would benefit? The short answer is - someone who needs a machine that's as powerful as it is portable. For the longer answer and more details, do read on.

Microsoft is bringing a new feature that benefits those who like to open tons of apps at once. The new taskbar overflow is designed to make it easier to find the open apps once you run out of taskbar space, and it should bring more convenience to users compared to how the operating system did before.