Stories by Mark Hachman

Microsoft is testing a Skype Meet Now button in the Windows 10 taskbar

Microsoft is testing a simple Skype Meet Now tool for Windows, which appears as an embedded app on the Taskbar in the latest Windows 10 Dev build.

A Microsoft Teams smart speaker moves Cortana to the conference room

Microsoft shows a Cortana-powered Microsoft Teams speaker a few months after killing Cortana in the Harman Kardon Invoke smart speaker for consumers.

Microsoft's Cortana-powered Daily Briefing hits your Outlook email this month

Announced at Microsoft Ignite, Cortana AI will improve your business day with Outlook's Daily Briefing and Play My Emails, Microsoft Teams, and the Cortana app for Windows 10.

Razer BlackWidow, DeathAdder, and BlackShark go wireless

Razer launches the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset, DeathAdder V2 Pro mouse and the BlackWidow V3 Pro keyboard, all with Razer's HyperSpeed wireless technology connecting them.

Microsoft is enhancing the new Edge's PDF powers, and bringing it to Linux

At Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft is slowly adding to the capabilities of the new Microsoft Edge, which users will receive with the Windows 10 October 2020 Update.

Microsoft debuts 85-inch Surface Hub 2S with more collaboration tools

Microsoft announces its largest Surface Hub 2, with the option between Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise, or the Windows 10 Team 2020 OS.

Microsoft details Teams timeline for custom layouts, breakout rooms, and more

Microsoft announced new features for Microsoft Teams at Microsoft Ignite, such as custom layouts, while providing more details on "together mode" and breakouts, plus other features it has already announced.

AMD Ryzen is moving into Chromebooks

AMD introduces five new Athlon and Ryzen processors, specifically designed to power Chromebooks for education and home use.

Microsoft adds remote Xbox streaming to its free Android app

Microsoft said Monday that you can now stream your own games, from your own Xbox console, to your Android phone or tablet via the new, updated Xbox app.

Trump reportedly approves TikTok sale to Oracle, Walmart

President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a deal that would allow Chinese video app TikTok to be sold to a group of U.S. investors led by Oracle and Walmart.

Windows 10's October 2020 Update is ready to download

Microsoft said Friday that its next feature release, the Windows 10 October 2020 Update (20H2) is finalised and ready to download by beta testers.

Windows 10 October 2020 Update review: Microsoft nudges Windows ahead slightly

Microsoft's fall update to Windows 10, the Windows 10 October 2020 Update (20H2), improves the ALT-Tab functionality, makes the Start menu less attractive, and makes the new Edge browser official.

Mozilla's RegretsReporter browser extension will try to learn why YouTube is awful

The RegretsReporter browser extension for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome will allow you to report objectionable videos, and use your anonymous YouTube history to figure out why YouTube's recommendation algorithm is suggesting them.

Report: Microsoft is readying a new Surface Pro X, maybe with 64-bit support

Microsoft is reportedly working on a refresh of the Surface Pro X, with a new SQ2 chip based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx. The real news may be 64-bit app compatibility.

Oculus plans to kill off PC-only VR in 2021

Facebook and Oculus revealed plans to move away from PC-powered VR like the Oculus Rift S, focusing on the Oculus Quest 2 and other standalone, untethered devices.