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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
