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Babylon.js 5.0: News Tools – Part 2
by Guest Zahara Kondo- 0 replies
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We are artists, developers, creators, and dreamers and we want to make it as simple as possible to enable everyone to bring their ideas to life. With this new version of Babylon.js, we set out to make it even easier to develop thanks to a suite of new and exciting tools. [HEADING=2]Animation Curve Editor[/HEADING] Creating and modifying animation data in a rendering engine can be complicated and verbose, but not anymore! Babylon.js 5.0 adds a built-in Animation Curve Editor (ACE), making it incredibly easy to create and modify animation data directly in your Babylon scene. As with all Babylon.js Platform tools, you can also save your animation data to the Babylon.js Sni…
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Update to Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 (August 2022)
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are shipping an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels (U.S. and Japan only). This update (version 2207.40000.8.0) will improve general input issues, networking, windowing, security and reliability including several updates to the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app. [HEADING=1]What’s New[/HEADING] New compatibility shim to allow apps to maintain aspect ratio but still support resize Accessibility improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app New compatibility shims in the Windows Subsystem for Android Settings app Fixed problems with restarting apps Apps that …
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Acer reveals latest additions to TravelMate series of Windows 11 laptops for students
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Students who are learning in school and at home need PCs that can give them features they need to succeed in their studies, such as data security, powerful processors, HD webcams and technology that reduces eye strain. But those devices also need to be rugged enough to stand up to the hybrid learning experience, which includes frequent movement through hallways, sports fields, commuting and at home. Acer’s latest additions to its TravelMate B series of Windows 11 laptops check off all those boxes, as they’re military-grade standard MIL-STD 810H-compliant, that means they could withstand drops as high as 48 inches (122cm). Reinforced I/O ports and spill-resistant keyboards…
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Travel to infinity and beyond with new Lightyear DLC in Minecraft Marketplace
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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New Lightyear downloadable content for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition – inspired by the Disney and Pixar movie of the same name – is available now on Minecraft Marketplace. "In the Lightyear DLC, you get to play through Buzz’s origin story and help him navigate an alien planet after an unfortunate crash landing," writes Cristina Anderca in a post on Minecraft.net. "You can play through five missions as this Academy-trained hero, including a hostile jungle, a swamp and a mine, as well as various alien settlements." The DLC also includes a free Lightyear-themed Character Creator item that you can check out in the Dressing Room. Head over to Minecraft.net to find out more. Co…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23403
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23403 to the Dev Channel. As a reminder, we have rebooted the Dev Channel to begin flighting 23000 series builds as announced earlier this week Note: Windows Insiders who were previously in the Dev Channel on 25000 series builds are being moved to the new Canary Channel. If you are on Build 25309 and haven’t been moved to the Canary Channel yet, you will not receive this build as it has a lower build number than the build you are already on. However, the migration continues to happen in the background and once complete you will receive the latest build available. Can’t wait? If you want the la…
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.1041 to the Release Preview Channel
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.1041 (KB5017383) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements: New! We introduced WebAuthn redirection. It lets you authenticate in apps and on websites without a password when you use Remote Desktop. Then, you can use Windows Hello or security devices, such as Fast Identity Online 2.0 (FIDO2) keys. New! We added more dynamic Widgets content to your taskbar with notification badging. When you open the Widgets board, a banner appears at the top of the board. It provides more information about what triggered the notificati…
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Teachers use tech to open ‘a whole new world’ for kids with different needs
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Lots of kids face especially tough challenges in school – whether it’s due to neurodiversity, physical disabilities or the challenges of poverty. A new feature story from the Microsoft Stories team describes how teachers are finding that tech tools can be used as leveling blocks to help address many of the different kinds of inequity in schools. Introduced on Tuesday, the new edition of the Windows 11 operating system, Windows 11 SE, and the lower-cost devices it supports, such as the Surface Laptop SE and others from Microsoft partners, join a range of learning technology aimed at helping educators give students the individualized support they need to succeed. Head over …
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November recap includes Game Pass for PC launches, a special offer and performance prediction
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Another busy month has passed for PC gaming at Xbox. More Xbox Game Studio releases came out on day one through Game Pass for PC, including Forza Horizon 5, Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta and Football Manager 22. And if you haven’t tried Game Pass for PC yet, you can get the first three months for $1. Finally, Xbox Insiders can find out how to predict how well a game will run on their PCs. Head over to Xbox Wire for a quick recap of anything you might have missed. Continue reading...
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CES 2022: NVIDIA announces new GPU, GeForce RTX 30 Series laptops, GPUs and more
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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At CES 2022, NVIDIA announced its new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and 3070 Ti Laptop GPUs, with the latter the newest GPU in the company’s fastest growing segment. Both are built on award winning NVIDIA Ampere architecture, with technologies like ray tracing for the most immersive and realistic experiences. NVIDIA also revealed over 160 new next-generation RTX 30 Series laptops, from all of its OEM partners, new Max-Q technologies and the new GeForce RTX 3050 GPU for desktops, the newest member of the RTX 30Series graphics card family. Find out more about these and other NVIDIA announcements at CES 2022. Continue reading...
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Screen recording in Snipping Tool begins rolling out to Windows Insiders
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out an update to the Snipping Tool app (version 11.2211.35.0) for Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. We are just beginning the roll out now so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will receive the update right away. We know that Snipping Tool is a favorite among the Insider community, so we are very excited to introduce a built-in screen recorder with this update! Snipping Tool has always made it quick and easy to capture and share content from your PC, and with screen recording built-in, we are expanding these capabilities to even more types of content. [caption id=attachment_175986" align="alignnone…
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Windows Terminal Preview 1.14 Release
by Guest Kayla Cinnamon- 0 replies
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It’s Microsoft Build! We have a Windows Terminal Preview release for you focused on fixing bugs and improving quality. This release also migrates Windows Terminal to version 1.13, which contains the new features defined in this previous blog post. As always, you can install Windows Terminal Preview and Windows Terminal from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub releases page. Let’s dive into what’s new. The minimum supported version of Windows 10 for Windows Terminal 1.13+ has been increased from 18362 (19H1) to 19041 (20H1). [HEADING=1]Experimental background image for window[/HEADING] Have you wanted to have your panes split over one background image, rather t…
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Gaming, similar passions and rare disease connect two people separated by an ocean
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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A native of Scotland, she loves “wild” (in other words non-pool) swimming in nearby lakes (including Loch Ness) with friends and family. In the winter, she uses a wetsuit, but she doesn’t need to wear braces or tape in the cold water, which soothes her joints. Mountain hikes are also part of her routine – though her backpack comes with a feeding tube. She’s also six months out of medical school, doing a vascular surgery rotation as a junior doctor (the equivalent of a medical residency program in the U.S.). She intends to pursue a career as a pediatric physician. “In pediatrics it’s very much about helping children live with what they have,” she says. “It’s about getting …
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Sleeping tabs in Microsoft Edge: Save even more resources with recent updates
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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Sleeping tabs in Microsoft Edge are designed to improve the memory and CPU usage of the browser. To save system resources for better speed and responsiveness, Microsoft Edge will put tabs to sleep when you haven't used them for a while, and then wake them as soon as they are clicked. Beginning in Microsoft Edge 100, we’ve updated sleeping tabs to enable pages that are sharing a browsing instance with another page to now go to sleep. With this change, 8% more tabs on average will sleep, saving you even more resources! On average, each sleeping tab saves 85% of memory and 99% CPU for Microsoft Edge. We’ve also added a way for you to view how much memory sleeping tabs …
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Lenovo refreshes its education portfolio for hybrid learning with Windows 11 laptops
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Though schools have returned to in-person learning, that doesn’t erase the digital paradigm shift that was brought on by the pandemic. At the Future of Education Technology Conference in New Orleans, Lenovo announced refreshed and new solutions aimed at supporting hybrid learning styles and ongoing technological pivots by students and teachers. Lenovo’s latest Windows 11 laptops and convertibles are built to withstand the challenges of education at every level. Lenovo DuraSpec provides a series of hardware features and testing methods to ensure the company’s devices withstand the rigors of daily indoor and outdoor classroom life. These protective innovations built into th…
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Play ‘Shrouded Islands,’ Sea of Thieves’ first Adventure, from now to March 3
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Kicking off a new series of time-limited, narrative-focused events, “Shrouded Islands” is now available for Sea of Thieves fans to play until March 3. “As part of our push to make the Sea of Thieves a more dynamic place to explore, these Adventures won’t be replacing our Season-based method of delivering free, regular content updates but will run alongside them, offering a new Adventure roughly every month, each lasting for a minimum of two weeks,” writes Mike Chapman, creative director for Rare, in a post on Xbox Wire. “There’ll be secrets to discover, battles to fight, rewards to earn and a unique cinematic trailer to introduce each Adventure, laying out the stakes and …
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Minecraft Legends action strategy game unveiled for launch in 2023
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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At the June 12 Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Mojang Studios unveiled Minecraft Legends, an all-new action strategy game developed in partnership with Blackbird Interactive. The game is scheduled to launch in 2023 on PC, console and cloud, and will be available with Xbox Game Pass on day one. "Minecraft Legends takes players to the Minecraft universe in a fun and unique new way, as they lead their allies in heroic battles to defend the Overworld," writes Dennis Ries, Minecraft Legends Executive Producer, in a post on Xbox Wire. "Players will discover a gentle land, both familiar and mysterious, full of lush biomes and rich resources. But this beautiful land is on the…
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May the 4th celebration begins on Minecraft Marketplace
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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A galactic amount of Star Wars content is being discounted between May 3-9 on the Minecraft Marketplace. During that time you can get 33% off five Star Wars skin packs and the epic Star Wars DLC. You can also claim a free R2-D2 beanie Character Creator item in the Dressing Room. Visit Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...
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What’s New in Windows App SDK 1.2
by Guest Gabby Bilka- 0 replies
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We are excited to announce that Windows App SDK 1.2 is now available! With WinAppSDK 1.2 you can now create widgets for the Windows 11 widget board, use the most modern WinUI controls – including media playback & InfoBadge, and support HDR graphics through the DisplayInformation APIs among other additional features. We have also made several updates to improve platform reliability, stability, and performance to help you create robust, powerful, applications for Windows. Windows App SDK provides a unified set of APIs and tools to help you build beautiful & powerful Windows desktop apps. These APIs and tools can be used in a consistent way by any C++ Win32 or C# .NE…
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Acer announces eco-advances along with new Windows 11 PCs for gamers, creators
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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Acer today announced major updates to its Windows 11 laptop line-up, with new designs and support for industry-leading technology: 13th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. The new Predator Triton 17 X and Predator Helios Neo 16 are made for gamers and creators alike, with powerful new components and premium display options. The thin and powerful Predator Triton 14 is designed for work or play, while its sleek, understated design makes it ideal for any environment. And the Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition brings glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D to the world of gaming, infusing new life into more than 70 modern and classic titles, with mor…
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Minecraft celebrates the Year of the Tiger with free map and more Feb. 1-7
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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The Year of the Tiger has arrived at Minecraft Marketplace. To help you celebrate, between Feb. 1 and Feb. 7 Minecraft will offer Lunar New Year themed packs, a free world by Next Studio and tiger themed items in the Character Creator: a free mask and a free sweater. In the new map – the Legend of Nezha – you can immerse yourself in an ancient tale of immortal heroes and battle as one of the world’s most beloved champions in a mesmeric world. Visit Minecraft.net to find out more. Continue reading...
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Rally your forces in Total War: Warhammer III, now available with PC Game Pass
by Guest Steve Clarke, Writer- 0 replies
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Total War: Warhammer III – now available to play with PC Game Pass — introduces you to the game’s fantastical world and how to build a massive army. In it you’ll also learn how effective diplomacy can be for gaining allies and even setting rival factions at war with each other. “Yes, this is the third title in this trilogy, but there is no better time to start marshalling your forces and building empires in the world of Warhammer Fantasy,” writes Andy Hall, principal writer for Creative Assembly, in a post on Xbox Wire. “The game starts with a brand-new experience, a bespoke narrative campaign designed to bring you up to speed and refresh lapsed generals in both the ba…
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Bringing the power of AI to Windows 11 – unlocking a new era of productivity for customers and developers with Windows Copilot and Dev Home
by Guest Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, Windows and- 0 replies
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The team and I are pumped to be back at Build with the developer community this year. Over the last year, Windows has continued to see incredible growth fueled by Windows 11 adoption. In fact, one of the most exciting areas driving that growth for Windows has been developers themselves, with a 24% YoY increase in monthly devices used for development. AI is the defining technology of our time and developers are at the forefront of this transformation. With the right tools we can empower developers and our shared customers to shape the future and leave their mark on the world. We are just starting to see the incredible impact AI is having across industries and in our own da…
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WebView2 is now Generally Available for WinUI 2 (UWP) apps
by Guest Microsoft Edge Team- 0 replies
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With the recent release of WinUI 2.8, WebView2 is now Generally Available for desktop UWP apps. Support for this platform was a top ask from our WebView2 customers, and we're thrilled to provide a stable platform offering for customers to build and ship production apps for UWP with WebView2. PowerApps is one of the first WinUI 2 apps to use WebView2 in their production app, using WebView2 to power their entire UI experience. PowerApps allows customers to build apps quickly with a drag-and-drop UI and then deploy with one click to many platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, and the web. We are excited to see more apps being built on this platform and moving to a modern…
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3 legendary Persona games coming to Windows PC, Xbox Game Pass beginning this fall
by Guest Steve Clarke, Editor- 0 replies
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To celebrate 25 years of Persona, Sega is bringing the worldwide hits Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable to Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and with Xbox Game Pass. "Starting this fall, fans will get to experience this beloved RPG [role-playing game] series," writes Stacy Lee, Communications Manager, Sega, in a post on Xbox Wire. "To kick things off, on Oct. 21, don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts when Persona 5 Royal arrives with Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC." Find out more about each Persona title on Xbox Wire. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1325 and 22623.1325
by Guest Brandon LeBlanc- 0 replies
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1325 and Build 22623.1325 (KB5022914) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.1325 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1325 = New features off by default. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22622 will automatically get moved to Build 22623 via an enablement package. The enablement package artificially increments the build number for the update with new features getting rolled out and turned on to make it easier to differentiate from devices with the update with features off by default. This approach is being used for the Beta Channel only and is not indicative of any chan…