[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0pjD4qpIpg] Microsoft ads seem to make a habit of bashing Apple, even using Siri’s voice to do so – and without the company concerning itself too much about accuracy. Microsoft has now released the 30-second commercial it first showed at its developer’s conference back in April … As ever, Microsoft cherry-picks its examples to demonstrate the supposedly superior capabilities of its own Cortana rival. So far, at least, it doesn’t look like either Apple or Android handset manufacturers are losing too much sleep over Microsoft Phone handsets....

Windows 10 20H1 Build 18912 Here is the list of changes, improvements, and fixes to expect in today’s latest Insider build: We fixed an issue resulting in some Insiders experiencing unexpected green screens in the last flight which cited an error with win32k.sys.We fixed a high hitting DWM crash from the last two flights that was resulting in the screen frequently going black (and then everything showing again).We fixed an issue resulting in Focus Assist unexpectedly enabling via the full screen automatic rule for some users after minimizing all apps....

Windows 10 Build 21301 Microsoft is testing out some improvements to the touch keyboard design in this build. The changes include: When undocking the keyboard, it now switches to the Small keyboard layout, and you can easily move the keyboard around using the gripper region at the top of the keyboard.Small and split layouts will now feature an updated symbol’s view based on the default layout.The settings menu now has a nested structure for improved clarity and less clutter....

The current Build RTM is 14384 which is being internally testing for both PC and mobile. The current version is Build 14379, so it’s almost finished. At this time there is only some fit and finish to do, and some behind the scenes work. Provided everything goes well; we should see Microsoft make the reported release date of August 2nd. Of course, after that, Windows Insiders will have “Redstone 2” (the next version after this) to look forward to testing....

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An internal memo sent to McDonald’s franchises this week indicates that the fast food chain is preparing to roll out a mobile payment platform on September 15th. According to the notice, employees are required to be trained on the systems by Monday the 15th and the hardware, which has already started arriving at some locations, must be installed and tested before that date. It doesn’t seem likely that this is Apple’s upcoming iPhone-exclusive payment system, which the the Cupertino tech firm is already partnering with retailers to roll out, but will instead be a cross-platform NFC option using standard VeriFone hardware that already exists in many locations....

There are some eyebrow-raising moments in the early Marvel Cinematic Universe films that Disney wouldn’t allow today. Disney bought Marvel in 2009 and it’s been an incredibly lucrative investment for the Mouse House; the 20 MCU films thus far have grossed over $17 billion worldwide. Marvel Studios’ films are immensely popular globally and count fans among every age group. However, Disney acquired Marvel after several Phase 1 films were released or already in development, which explains why those first MCU films contain certain elements that aren’t necessarily family-friendly....

Marvel’s next superhero team in the MCU could be the Midnight Sons - the supernatural Avengers. Back in 2014, Marvel Studios wowed the world when they announced a five-year film slate. Nowadays, though, the studio prefers to be a lot more secretive. As a result, viewers know a fair amount about the next three years’ worth of plans, but the overarching direction is something of a mystery. Probably the most important clue was provided by Disney CEO Bob Iger last year, when he participated in one of Disney’s regular earning calls....

If you are using the Facebook Messenger app, you may have noticed that some of your friends’ activity status is not shown. This can be confusing and frustrating, especially if you are trying to communicate with someone with this status hidden. So, what does it mean when Messenger doesn’t show the “Last Active” status? There are a few reasons someone might want to turn off this feature. They may not want other people to know when they are online or may not want to be bothered with messages from people they don’t want to talk to....

Meizu has been gearing up for the launch of the latest smartphone in the Meizu Pro lineup which is the Meizu Pro 7. The smartphone will also be the successor to the Meizu Pro 6 which was launched by the company last year. As far as the Meizu Pro 7 is concerned, we have already known that the smartphone will come with a dual rear camera setup as is the case with every flagship smartphone which has been launched this year....

In addition, you can now start free video meeting with your friends and family right from the browser through integration with Microsoft’s Meet Now service. The company is adding a Meet Now button to the New Tab Page that allows anyone to create a video conference room using Skype and invite friends and family all without needing a Skype account. The new price comparison feature works across different retailers while shopping online inside Edge....

The Wall Street Journal reports that film studio MGM Holdings Inc. is putting itself up for sale after years of difficulty. MGM has had trouble selling itself in the past, reportedly because its asking price was just too high. The new pricing was selected in an effort to gather more interest from studios that may make a nice home for MGM’s franchises. Apple has previously held talks with MGM about acquiring the company to expand their television and film portfolios....

Every now and again, someone comes up with an idea which is deliciously simple yet rather useful. Meet Cord Tacos: a folded piece of leather with a rivet through it. Yep, that’s it. The rivet acts as a kind of button, so you can unfold the leather, insert your cable and then clip it in place. No more cables getting tangled at the bottom of your bag, and much more elegant than the rubber bands we OCD types use to keep things tidy....

That setting, released as an optional configuration in Excel Trust Center setting in July, is now the default when opening Excel 4.0 macros (XLM), Microsoft said in a blogpost. A macro is a series of commands that you can use to automate a repeated task, and can be run when you have to perform the task. But unexpected macros can pose a significant security risk. You don’t have to enable macros to see or edit the file; only if you want the functionality provided by the macro....

Microsoft today has officially released its Edge browser on iOS. The company first made the app available in beta last month, but it’s now available for everyone who fancies installing a Microsoft browser on their iPhone – but don’t expect iPhone X or iPad optimization. As far as features go, Microsoft Edge brings better integration for Windows users to iOS. For instance, there’s a “continue on PC” feature that allows users to easily switch between their PC and iPhone – eerily similar to Handoff and Continuity between iOS and macOS....

Windows 10 Redstone 5 Build 17741 The company also notes that in this build, there is an easier way to get the Your Phone app which is still in early development. “We’ve added a new entry point to Your Phone app. Notice a desktop pin? It’ll take you directly to Your Phone app – for quicker access to your phone’s content,” notes Dona Sarkar in today’s announcement. You can also find it by going through the Start menu if you want....

The creation of Kamala Khan was a landmark moment for Marvel Comics in more ways than one, but come 2020 she will have her own new partner in Fadi Fadlalah – better known by his superhero moniker Amulet, the newest Arab-American superhero to join the Marvel Universe. The news comes at a time when the Magnificent Ms. Marvel is currently struggling through her own version of the famous saga of the symbiote Spider-Man suit....

The threat was made in response to the US-EU Safe Harbour and Privacy Shield agreements being struck down by the European Court of Justice in recent years. The court struck down those agreements as it found US laws did not offer enough data protection safeguards to meet European standards, making it illegal for companies to gather data about European citizens and transfer it to US shores for analysis and sale to advertisers....

In a blog post on the Outlook Blog, Microsoft’s Eric Doerr says one of the reasons for this change is to help increase security of your “digital identity.” Outlook.com Forwarding and Aliases To get ahead of the game on this, it’s recommended that you verify your security information on accounts that are currently linked and set up email forwarding. We’ve shown how to do forwarding in our article: How to Get Gmail in Outlook....

Office 365 Connectors A new feature in Outlook 2016 for Office 365 business subscribers Groups. Groups build on the distribution lists method for communication and collaboration with team members. With Outlook 2016 and enterprise mailboxes, you can do the following: Create and manage groups from within OutlookStay aware of activity in your groups without leaving your InboxAccess the conversation history of a group, even from before you joinedGather files and notes related to a group in the group OneDrive, and get there from OutlookSchedule meetings on a group calendar that everyone in the group can updateOr just use them as a distribution list...