Acer introduces Windows MR headset and world’s lightest 15-inch PC laptop, refreshes Aspire line

2018-08-29 KENNETH 0

Acer introduces Windows MR headset and world’s lightest 15-inch PC laptop, refreshes Aspire line Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset The Acer OJO 500 is the first Windows Mixed Reality headset to include a detachable design in which the lens and head strap can be individually removed, making it easy to store and clean. For businesses that want to provide customers with clean headwear for each use, and when you need to take a quick call or talk to others in the room, you can flip the mask up, instead of removing the entire headset.  “The Acer OJO 500 brings several significant new features to this class of Windows Mixed Reality headsets,” says Andrew Chuang, general manager, Presence Computing, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “We’ve improved the user experience with innovative visual [ more… ]

Dell introduces new laptops, all-in-ones and monitors, updates others

2018-08-29 KENNETH 0

Dell introduces new laptops, all-in-ones and monitors, updates others It also refreshed its XPS line with updates, including Intel 8th generation processors with the XPS 13 2-in-1 and a new XPS 13 i3 configuration. Select XPS and Inspiron products provide a Cinematic experience at your fingertips with incredible color, streaming and sound. All of the models use Modern Standby for instant-on performance, which means you can resume and log in with just one touch using Windows Hello and the optional SSO fingerprint reader on the power button. With far-field Cortana functionality, on select XPS and Inspiron 2-in-1s, you can work with your digital assistant from across the room. Dell Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1 Dell Inspiron 14 5000 Series (Model 5482) 2-in-1 touch notebook computer The new Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1 (5482) is ready for anything, with 8th generation Intel Core [ more… ]

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Announcing Windows Server 2019 Insider Preview Build 17744

2018-08-29 KENNETH 0

Announcing Windows Server 2019 Insider Preview Build 17744 Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release and Microsoft Hyper-V Server. What’s New To see the full list of new functionality introduced in earlier builds of Windows Server,  see aka.ms/ServerInsider-WhatsNew. Microsoft Hyper-V Server: Improvements For Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Hyper-V Server provides a robust, optimized enterprise-class virtualization platform that enables improved server utilization and reduced costs. This preview release of Microsoft Hyper-V Server includes various updates and fixes including: Installation no longer prompts for a product key. Microsoft Hyper-V Server is an enterprise hypervisor that is provided at no additional cost. Administrators are now [ more… ]

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Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17744 available now!

2018-08-29 KENNETH 0

Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17744 available now! Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Windows 10 Insider Preview (Build 17744 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 17744 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from developer section on Windows Insider. For feedback and updates to the known issues, please see the developer forum. For new developer feature requests, head over to our Windows Platform UserVoice. Things to note: This build works in conjunction with previously released SDKs and Visual Studio 2017. You can install this SDK and still also continue to submit your apps that target Windows 10 build 1803 or earlier to the store. The Windows SDK will now formally only be supported by Visual Studio 2017 and greater. You can download [ more… ]

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Story Labs: How Microsoft’s Matthew Bennett cuts through noise to create a ‘sound world’

2018-08-28 KENNETH 0

Story Labs: How Microsoft’s Matthew Bennett cuts through noise to create a ‘sound world’ You might never have thought about the sounds your computer emits when an email arrives, your battery runs low or a meeting reminder pops up on your screen. Matthew Bennett has. A lot. Bennett personally composed, performed and digitally manipulated more than 900 versions of the Windows 10 calendar alert sound before choosing the perfect one. As audio creative director for a large portfolio of Microsoft software and devices, Bennett has played a key role in the company’s sound design for 15 years. He has strong opinions and well-developed philosophies about sound, as well as a highly specialized vocabulary to discuss it. “Our responsibility to our customers is, first of all, do no harm. Design sounds that don’t hurt or annoy,” he says. “Second, make it [ more… ]