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What game would you like to play? Post suggestions here. I'll be the game master. And go!!!
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For Xbox Wire’s Mike Nelson, getting older means reminiscing more often about the places he’s lived and traveled throughout the world, and marveling at the growing list of countries he wants to visit. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has become a “conduit of nostalgia” for those journeys. Because the sim is a “digital twin” of Earth, he can virtually fly over any of those locations and even get out of his plane to explore even further. Head over to Xbox Wire to read more about his deep dive into this aspect of MSFS 2024. Continue reading...
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The Game Awards caps off the year with a celebration of gaming excellence. This year, the ceremony included special guests Harrison Ford and Snoop Dogg. Xbox Game Studios received several nominations and two winners. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 won for Best Performance (Melina Juergens) and Best Audio Design, and “Fallout” took home Best Adaptation. Head over to Xbox Wire to find out more. Continue reading...
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DoorDash has partnered with Wendy’s to test an innovative approach to getting you your fast food faster by using Drones. This food delivery concept is currently only available in one city so far, but what are your thoughts on This?
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What hobbies do you enjoy? I am an Amatuer radio operator. I enjoy talking to people across the World. I also shoot pool.
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We are thrilled to announce that the full capabilities of Windows 11 can now be enjoyed on mixed reality headsets, starting with Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S. Microsoft is partnering with Meta to make this experience available now in public preview, and we’re excited to get feedback from the community. Access to your local Windows PC or Windows 365 Cloud PC from a Quest headset is seamless and it takes only seconds to connect to a private, high-quality, multiple-monitor workstation. [HEADING=2]Easy PC connection[/HEADING] [caption id=attachment_179253" align="alignnone" width="1024]https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2024/12/1-Connect1920-1024x…
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Q. Where do you find a dog with no legs? A. Where you left it. :D
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The holiday season is in full swing, and we know it can be a busy time. To help make your festivities even brighter, and check items off your to-do list, we are excited to share new Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs that may be exactly the gift you’re looking to give or receive. [HEADING=1]A Windows 11 PC for everyone[/HEADING] Windows 11 PCs offer peace of mind with world-class security, the performance you need for your busy lifestyle – no matter work or play – and provide the right tools to help spark creativity and boost productivity. And opting for a new Copilot+ PC supercharges your Windows 11 experience with the fastest, most intelligent, most secure Windows PCs ever. …
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[HEADING=2]Introduction[/HEADING] This blog is the first installment in a new series of technical content designed to provide insights into the AI innovation on Windows. Today we will share how the Applied Sciences team used a multi-interdisciplinary approach to achieve a breakthrough in power efficiency, inference speed and memory efficiency for a state-of-the-art small language model (SLM), Phi Silica. Integrated into Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs (starting with Snapdragon X Series), this SLM powers several features of the latest generation of Copilot+ PC experiences: Click to Do (Preview), on-device rewrite and summarize capabilities in Word and Outlook, and a turnkey pre-o…
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Avowed, a first-person fantasy action role-playing game from Obsidian Entertainment, is launching Feb. 18 for the Xbox app for Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Battle.net. It will be available on day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Xbox Wire’s Mike Nelson explores combat and player choice after he got extended hands-on time with the game. He talks to a gameplay director and senior combat designer about how Avowed rewards player choice and experimentation, while still giving them an array of weapons. Head over to his story to find out how he gravitated to a magic weapon, as well as how flexibility in combat actions was always a goal and how AI creates diff…
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The Windows Accessibility team is on a mission to make Windows 11 the most inclusive version yet and create a digital environment where everyone is empowered to achieve more. We remain committed to prioritizing feedback and insights from the disability community for our products as we continue to evolve Windows for the future. From performance improvements in Narrator and enhanced spelling and correction improvements in Voice Access, to a dedicated focus on improving reliability and core functionality across all assistive technologies, significant strides have been made in addressing the diverse needs of our customers. Today as we celebrate International Day of Persons wi…
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If you’re looking for a game this holiday season that’ll transport you to another era and immerse you in movie magic, check out Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a much-anticipated game coming to Windows PC (with Game Pass), Xbox Series X|S and Steam on Dec. 9. Xbox Wire has published several articles related to this launch to get you up to speed. MachineGames, the studio behind the game, delivers insights and tips throughout those stories, including how it mixed modern game design with traditional filmmaking techniques, the work it took making Indy’s character as authentic as possible and the prominence of puzzles in both the films and this title. Head over to Xbox Wir…
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Xbox Wire’s Danielle Partis is not a fan of scary games, but S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – which launches today on Xbox Series X|S and PC – is a first-person survival journey where The Zone encompasses a “unique, complex and compelling setting to unravel.” She writes, “S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is an open world affair, in which you’re expected to fend for yourself in brutal and unpredictable situations, where basically any living thing you come across can and will hurt you. For those unfamiliar with the series, it is paramount to stay prepared – as with any survival game, you’ll need to constantly be on the hunt for weapon ammo, medical supplies and food. Not to mention,…
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The pilot had been missing for about a week, last seen taking off from an airport in Covington, Washington, heading home in his Piper Dakota to Puyallup, about 36 miles south of Seattle. Though he had gone down in the heavily developed and densely populated suburbs, no one had been able to find him or his small aircraft. This was 2007 and Khoi Duong was on an air mission as part of a search and rescue team. He’d already gone up once that day looking for the missing pilot, eyes continually scanning the landscape below, looking for something, anything, that could lead them to him and his aircraft. Duong, who was raised in Seattle, was a high school intern at Microsoft. Aft…
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At Microsoft, security is our top priority, and with every release, Windows becomes even more secure. At Ignite 2024, we will highlight new Windows security innovations that will provide the clarity and confidence our customers and organizations require while navigating this evolving digital landscape. We will also talk about our learnings from the July incident, and investments we are making as a result. Protecting your data and ensuring the integrity of your systems is paramount. From chip to cloud, Microsoft provides multiple layers of security to help protect identities and data, and enables an expansive ecosystem for innovation at a critical time. As the security lan…
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Windows has been at the heart of modern computing for nearly 40 years. It is the ubiquitous, open platform that powers computing experiences around the world and plays a significant role across multiple industries, such as education, government, military, hospitals and corporations, many of which provide mission critical services requiring a high level of security and resiliency. And this responsibility that Windows holds to keep businesses of every size running is one we take seriously. In close collaboration with our ecosystem partners, we ensure that Windows remains the optimal platform for organizations to perform at their best. As we enter this new era of work, we ar…
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Two things can be true at the same time. In the case of AI, it is absolutely true that the industry is moving incredibly fast and evolving quickly. It’s also true that hundreds of thousands of customers are using Microsoft AI technology today and, by making early bets on the platform, are seeing big benefits now and future-proofing their ability to benefit from the next big wave of AI improvements. Microsoft Ignite is our annual event that spotlights the updates and creations that enable customers, partners and developers to unleash the full potential of Microsoft’s technology and change the way we approach work. This year, we are announcing about 80 new products…
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As fans of books, especially in their physical format, it is our great pleasure to launch 8080 Books, an imprint of Microsoft. Our first title, No Prize for Pessimism, is authored by Sam Schillace, deputy chief technology officer at Microsoft, and is available today. Our second title, Platform Mindset, by Marcus Fontoura, will be available later this year. Computing has become an essential ingredient to almost every endeavor on our planet, and, as students of both Microsoft and technology, our goal with 8080 Books is to publish original research, ideas and insights at the intersection of science, technology and business, and, in doing so, to help advance discourse on…
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Every day, NASA’s satellites orbit Earth, capturing a wealth of information that helps us understand our planet. From monitoring wildfires to tracking climate change, this vast trove of Earth Science data has the potential to drive scientific discoveries, inform policy decisions and support industries like agriculture, urban planning and disaster response. But navigating the over 100 petabytes of collected data can be challenging, which is why NASA has collaborated with Microsoft to explore the use of a custom copilot using Azure OpenAI Service to develop NASA’s Earth Copilot, which could transform how people interact with Earth’s data. Geospatial data is complex, a…
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Across every industry, AI is creating a fundamental shift in what’s possible, enabling new use cases and driving business outcomes. While organizations around the world recognize the value and potential of AI, for AI to be truly effective it must be tailored to specific industry needs. Today, we’re announcing adapted AI models, expanding our industry capabilities and enabling organizations to address their unique needs more accurately and effectively. In collaboration with industry partner experts like Bayer, Cerence, Rockwell Automation, Saifr, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Sight Machine and more, we’re making these fine-tuned models, pre-trained using industry…
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One of the highlights of my career has always been connecting with customers and partners across industries to learn how they are using technology to drive their businesses forward. In the past 30 years, we’ve seen four major platform shifts, from client server to internet and the web to mobile and cloud to now—the next major platform shift to AI. As today’s platform shift to AI continues to gain momentum, Microsoft is working to understand just how organizations can drive lasting business value. We recently commissioned a study with IDC, The Business Opportunity of AI, to uncover new insights around business value and help guide organizations on their journey of AI …
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In 2024, generative AI emerged as a key driver for business outcomes across every industry. Already this new generation of AI is having an incredible impact on our world — yet companies and industries are just scratching the surface of what’s possible as they continue to develop new use cases across every role and function. To help guide organizations on their AI transformation journey, Microsoft recently commissioned a new study through IDC, The Business Opportunity of AI. IDC’s findings show that when organizations truly commit to and invest in AI, the return on investment (ROI) potential grows significantly. https://blogs.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/202…
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As Halo 2 celebrates its 20th anniversary in November, Halo Studios is paying homage to its legacy, including revisiting faithful recreations of Halo 2 multiplayer maps and gameplay in Halo Infinite’s Delta Arena Playlist. This milestone also comes with a fully playable version of the demo shown at E3 2003, featuring gameplay that didn’t make it into the final version of the game, which will be added to the Steam Workshop as a mod for the Halo: The Master Chief Collection for fans to play for the first time ever. Danielle Partis also chatted with some core Halo Studios members. They share some nostalgic memories and revisit the importance of this groundbreaking title and …
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Want to try StarCraft II but unsure where to begin your journey? Xbox Wire has got what you need, as Blizzard’s Cat Smedley leads readers through different modes, each of the playable races and some gameplay basics. StarCraft II: Campaign Collection and StarCraft: Remastered are both launching on PC Game Pass Nov. 5. Experience versatile gameplay that caters to players of all levels, bolstered by a large and welcoming community and a storied esports scene. Head over to Xbox Wire to learn more about the experience that awaits you before diving in. Continue reading...
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Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, shared the below communication with Microsoft employees this morning. When I look to the next phase of Microsoft, both in terms of our scale and our massive opportunity ahead, it’s clear that we need to continue adding exceptional talent at every level of the organization to increase our depth and capability across our business priorities – spanning security, quality, and AI innovation. https://blogs.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2024/10/Jay_Parikh_bw_Final-300x275.jpg Jay Parikh With that context, I’m excited to share that Jay Parikh is joining Microsoft as a member of the senior leadership team (SLT), reporting to me. J…
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