Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a brand new wearable device, the second-generation Microsoft Band that’s supposed to offer even better features than the predecessor, with a big focus on fitness and health.
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Project X-Ray is the most amazing Microsoft HoloLens project we’ve seen yet
Microsoft’s event just kicked off, but we’re already seeing some incredible surprises in the form of a brand new HoloLens project that’s absolutely blowing our minds. Dubbed Project X-Ray, the demo had one player blasting through walls and fighting giant robots on stage at the event in NYC.
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Windows 10 is a massive hit, now on more than 100 million devices
In case you didn’t know, Windows 10 has been a very successful release for Microsoft. The company announced on Tuesday that Windows 10 is now running on over 110 million devices just 10 weeks after its initial launch. Impressively, Microsoft says 102 million of the devices running Windows 10 are consumer devices while 8 million are on enterprise machines. This means Windows 10 has a whole lot more room to grow since it seems enterprise customers are dragging their feet installing the new software.
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Amazon deal: Get a taste of Android 6.0 with 25% off Google’s Nexus 9
If you want the latest and greatest software features Android has to offer anytime soon, you need the latest and greatest devices Google has to offer. Phones and tablets from any other manufacturer are going to take time to be updated, but you can install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on recent Nexus devices right now. And if you don’t already have a recent Nexus device to enjoy Android 6.0 on, you’re in luck because Amazon is offering 28% off the popular Google Nexus 9 tablet from now through 10/15.
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Microsoft’s big Surface Pro 4 event is about to begin – here’s how to watch it live
Apple and Google both dominated September with two huge events, unveiling a whole slate of new devices across multiple products categories. But not to be left out, Microsoft is hosting its own event today in New York City. As with the other media events this fall, we’re expecting several new hardware announcements from Microsoft today, but you won’t have to wait much longer to find out.
Read on to find out how you can watch the show live.
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It sounds like Android 6.0 Marshmallow delivers on one of Google’s key promises
One of the biggest features that Google has added with Android 6.0 Marshmallow is Doze Mode, which the company promises will significantly improve your Android device’s battery life when it’s not being actively used. Doze Mode essentially forces apps to stay asleep when you aren’t using your phone, which not only prevents them from syncing but also prevents them from constantly consuming battery life while they’re running in the background. If early impressions are any indication, it seems Google has delivered on its promise of better battery life when your device is idle.
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iPad Pro tipped to launch in the first week of November
Announced during Apple’s iPhone 6s event in September, the iPad Pro isn’t available in stores just yet, and the company hasn’t announced a firm release date for its biggest tablet yet. However, a new report seems to indicate the iPad Pro will launch in stores in the first week of November, alongside the new accessories Apple confirmed for it – the Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard.
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McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast starts today: What you need to know
Hungover college kids of America, rejoice! You’ll now be able to buy breakfast at McDonald’s no matter what time you happen to wake up in the morning. Starting today, McDonald’s franchises across the U.S. will serve breakfast foods past the traditional end time of 10:30 a.m. and will instead serve them for as long as the restaurants are open. Below we’ll go over what you need to know about this glorious new initiative.
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Video: What happens when a Tesla Model S drag races a Holden V8 Supercar?
We’ve seen the Tesla Model S P85D square off against some impressive cars in drag races in the past and now the team at CarAdvice.com.au has posted a video showing how it fares against two new Australian rivals: The Walkinshaw Performance W507 HSV GTS and a Holden Commodore V8 Supercar that was designed exclusively for auto racing.
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Apple wants to make the iPhone smarter without diving into your personal data
Apple purchased one more company that will help it bring more intelligent features to its iPhone and iPad in the future, after confirming last week it bought British start-up VocalIQ that might help it boost the powers of Siri. The new acquisition will also likely be used to expand further the iPhone’s smart feature, with a massive trick. Unlike Google, which needs access to a treasure trove of personal data to enable cool Google Now and other automated features, Apple might not require access to that much information about the user.
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