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Amazon to introduce adverts on Prime Video

Amazon is set to introduce adverts to its Prime Video streaming service in 2024 as it seeks to put more cash into creating TV shows and films. UK Prime customers, along with those in the US, Germany and Canada, will see ads early next year unless they subscribe for an "ad-free" option at an additional…

23 September 202323 September 2023 Chris Price News

Tech Digest daily roundup: UK set to clear Microsoft deal to buy Call of Duty maker

The UK's competition watchdog has said Microsoft's revised offer to buy the Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard "opens the door" to the deal being cleared. The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) said the updated deal appeared to address concerns it had raised. Under the new proposals, Microsoft will not buy the cloud gaming rights owned…

22 September 2023 Chris Price News

Tech Digest daily roundup: Google may soon roll out AI ‘personal life coach’

Google is reportedly planning to roll out a new artificial intelligence tool that provides “life advice” and acts as a “personal life coach” along with many other AI chatbots to perform tasks like writing and tutoring. The new tools under development are reportedly part of the tech giant’s efforts to drive research further on generative AI systems…

18 August 202318 August 2023 Chris Price News

Microsoft boss says calling Surface Duo a phone is ‘limiting’

The boss of Microsoft’s Surface devices says the company does not call its new Surface Duo a phone because that is a “limiting word”. Microsoft unveiled the phone-sized Duo – which has two 5.6-inch screens on a 360-degree hinge which can make and receive phone calls – at an event earlier this week. Not due…

4 October 20194 October 2019 Chris Price Microsoft, News

Amazon and Microsoft confirm new product launches

New versions of the Microsoft Surface and Amazon Echo smart speakers are expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks after both companies confirmed they are planning launch events. Amazon has said it will hold an event at its Seattle headquarters on September 25, where new versions of its Echo smart home devices and Fire…

13 September 201913 September 2019 Chris Price Microsoft, News

Upcoming Microsoft event reignites Surface Mini rumours

According to MicrosoftNews, Microsoft has sent out invitations to various members of the press to a "small gathering" on May 20, where the Surface Mini may finally be revealed. The cosy event will be held by the software (and now…

6 May 201411 September 2018 Nicholas Fearn Microsoft

Windows 8 inspired a Windows tablet surge, says research firm

Though Microsoft remain tight-lipped over just how many Surface tablets they've managed to flog around the world, new research from analytics firm Strategy Analytics suggests that the company's Windows 8 software has at least inspired consumers to take a punt…

25 April 2013 Gerald Lynch Microsoft, Tablet, Tech Digest news, Windows 8

Microsoft confirm smaller own-branded Windows 8 devices on the way: 7-inch Surface?

Following earlier rumours of a 7-inch Surface tablet being in the works, Microsoft have confirmed that they are working on smaller own-branded Windows-powered devices. Revealing the news during an investor call, it's now believed that Microsoft will be chasing the…

19 April 2013 Gerald Lynch Uncategorized

Microsoft working on 7-inch Surface tablet

It's been a relatively slow start for Microsoft's Surface tablets, but that doesn't mean the Redmond company's enthusiasm for the line has been dimmed. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, the company are working on a…

11 April 201311 December 2017 Gerald Lynch Microsoft, Tablet, Tech Digest news

Xbox Live Arcade games headed to Windows 8 PC, phone and tablet devices

Microsoft have announced the launch of Play for Windows 8, a new initiative that looks to put Xbox Live Arcade games from the Xbox 360 console onto computers, smartphones and tablets running their latest operating system. Promoting the cross-device smarts…

16 January 2013 Gerald Lynch Gaming, Tech Digest news, Windows 8

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