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The industrial metaverse is revolutionizing industries. Cutting-edge technologies like cloud and edge computing, digital twins and machine learning simulations are enabling organizations to better understand, predict and interact with the physical world. Industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare are seeing the benefits as they embrace new capabilities like remote collaboration, 3D visualization and AI-based predictions. At the forefront of this technological revolution is mixed reality, which helps organizations bring together digital information and physical systems in innovative ways. Microsoft is deeply invested in this space, and we are excited to share the latest developments for HoloLens 2 and Dynamics 365 Guides, core...

Today we are shipping an update (2303.40000.3.0) for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 to all Windows Insider channels. This update will improve reliability, security and enable picture-in-picture (PIP). Picture-in-picture For apps that use the Android PIP feature, the subsystem now supports this behavior. With the flexibility of having apps in windowed mode and all of the great Windows resize and snap features, this makes multitasking within Android apps even easier. What's New Picture-in-picture mode supported A new "Partially running" system setting added to WSA Settings app, which runs the subsystem with minimal resources but apps launch quicker than "As needed" mode Linux kernel updated to 5.15.78 Improvements to...

Beginning today all players in 40 more countries – from Albania to Uraguay – can join the PC Game Pass community. "To celebrate the launch, new members will receive a special welcome offer for their first three months for a limited time," writes Jerret West, CVP Game Marketing, Xbox, in a post on Xbox Wire. "Those who were a part of our Insider Program will receive two free months of PC Game Pass membership, with no further action needed, as a thank you for helping us shape the experience and being one of the first PC Game Pass members in your country." Head over to Xbox Wire to see a list of the countries being added, find out about local pricing and learn how to begin enjoying all the benefits of PC Game Pass. Continue reading...

Microsoft Store’s Spring Sale starts today and offers savings on a wide variety of Xbox and PC games! Running now through April 20, you’ll find great deals on entertainment, Surface devices and Microsoft accessories all at microsoft.com. Whether you’re looking for digital games, upgrading your console or searching for a new PC, make sure to check out the sale while offers last. On the fence about what to choose, or need help setting it up? Let our product experts help you select and configure an Xbox console or Surface device, games or accessories. To learn more, head over to Xbox Wire. Continue reading...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1546 and Build 22624.1546 (KB5025310) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1546 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1546 = New features off by default. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22623 will automatically get moved to Build 22624 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 changes or plans for final feature rollouts. Insiders who landed in the...