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Microsoft is now working on a new program called PC Manager, which is designed to improve device performance, similar to CCleraner.
Microsoft has released a software update on the Xbox Series X and S that improves the quality of life and brings small changes that you'll notice the next time you play a game.
Now various regulators are investigating the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and in the course of such investigations a lot of interesting information follows. We recently learned that Microsoft is developing its own game store for mobile devices.
After releasing the Windows 11 2022 update to all users last month, Microsoft hasn't stopped adding new features to the system. At the top of the list are tabs in Explorer and a right-click task manager shortcut.
Microsoft is adding its Xbox Elite 2 controllers to the Xbox Design Lab, which means you can now order a custom color version of the Elite 2. It will cost $149.99. There's also the option to purchase individual Elite accessory packs, or the entire set for $209.99.
Microsoft has begun testing a new version of its Xbox for Windows software with support for devices on ARM mobile chips. Apparently, this update was timed to coincide with the announcement of Surface Pro X and Surface Pro 9 based on the SQ3 processor.
On October 12 at the Ignite conference, Microsoft director Satya Nadella showed the concept of a floating taskbar in Windows 11. The unusual taskbar was noticed by Twitter users, docks with applications and widgets appeared at the top of the desktop.
Today, Oct. 12, Microsoft launched a new program at the Inginte conference designed specifically to address hybrid work. The app is called Microsoft Places, and the company says it will soon be available in beta.
Microsoft is launching Teams Premium, a new service that will improve the functionality of chat and collaboration software with special features based on artificial intelligence.
Workspaces is a new Microsoft feature designed to share dozens of browser tabs. The feature has appeared occasionally in previous Edge builds over the past year, but the company talked more about it at the Ignite conference.
Apple Music has finally appeared as a separate program in the Microsoft Store. Xbox users can try the program today, but Windows users will have to wait until next year.
Microsoft is launching its Xbox Cloud Gaming platform on Meta Quest VR. The two companies announced the partnership at Meta's Connect event on Tuesday, Oct. 11, but have not yet announced a release date.
Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft, today, October 10, introduced a special device for streaming Xbox games.
Microsoft is finally adding support for third-party widgets and new chat features to Microsoft Teams in the new build of Windows 11.
It's been almost 10 years since Microsoft released Windows 8 as part of the promotion of its then-new Surface line of tablets. Two Windows executives have changed since then, but suddenly Steven Sinofsky has made himself known by sharing a few Windows 8 concepts in a new video.
