Apr 17th 2019
Windows Weekly 617
It's Pronounced XBox One "Sharday"
Surface Hub 2S, Xbox One SADE
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This Week's Stories:
- Microsoft launches Surface Hub 2S: pricing, specs, and availability.
- An 85-inch version is on the way, and there's a Surface Hub 2 display coming, too.
- Xbox One S All-Digital Edition debuts will cost $250.
- Microsoft announces Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
- Sony describes next-gen console before Microsoft - when we can expect Xbox v.Next news?
- Microsoft reveals E3 plans.
- Microsoft is working with Warner Bros. on a Minecraft movie for some reason.
- Xbox One April 2019 Update is here, but it's a minor release.
- One week (or more) with the new Edge: It's a winner.
- Firefox for ARM - Those hardy few with Windows 10 on ARM PCs can now use a native version of the Firefox web browser in the Beta channel.
- Microsoft confirms that some Outlook.com accounts were compromised,
- Microsoft will not provide facial recognition tech to California.
- Microsoft to release Surface Buds - an idea Paul proposed in January.
- Microsoft kills a misfit Surface Go configuration.
- Acer announces a new premium brand called ConceptD. I think they may be on to something.
- HP debuts new EliteBooks, Zbook portable workstations, and more.
Tips and picks
- Tip of the week: Microsoft/Xbox Store is hosting a Spring Sale.
- Plus: Numskull announced a fun new range of officially-sanctioned Xbox merchandise.
- Plus: Want to clean install Windows 10 version 1903 right now. Here's how.
- PLUS! The Office Home Use Program is live for Office 365 Home and Personal!
- App pick of the week: Forza Street
- Enterprise pick of the week: JEDI bidding is down to two.
- Codename pick of the week: Bosque
- Beer pick of the week: Citizen Cider bRose
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Links
- Microsoft Surface Hub 2S: Pricing, specs, availability
- Microsoft is readying a Surface Hub 2 display
- Microsoft’s Disc-Less Xbox One Arrives May 7th for $249.99
- Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- Sony PlayStation 5 Will Feature 8k Graphics, Ray Tracing, and PS4 Compatibility
- Microsoft Announces Its Plans for E3 This Year
- Microsoft is Plotting a Minecraft Movie … for 2022
- Microsoft Delivers April 2019 Xbox Update
- Living On The New Edge
- Everyone Needs the New Microsoft Edge (Premium)
- Mozilla’s Google Experiences are a Warning for Microsoft (Premium)
- Mozilla releases beta of Firefox for ARM-based Windows 10 laptops
- Cybercriminals Compromised Some Outlook.com Accounts
- Microsoft Will Not Provide Facial Recognition Software to California
- Microsoft to Take on AirPods with Surface Buds
- Microsoft Needs to Make Surface Earbuds (Premium)
- Microsoft Kills Mid-Level Surface Go Configuration
- Acer Announces New PCs, Chromebooks
- HP Announces New Midmarket Business PCs and Workstations
- Microsoft Store is Hosting a Spring Sale
- Numskull Launches Official Xbox Merchandise Range
- Microsoft’s Home Use Program Now Offers Office 365 for Consumers
- Forza Street Launches on Windows 10, is Coming to Mobile
- Pengwin: A Linux specifically for Windows Subsystem for Linux
- BosqueLanguage
- BROSÉ