Month: May 2018

Hello Xbox Insiders, we’re excited to announce that an app for Microsoft Rewards is now available for Preview Alpha through the Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox One console. To download the Microsoft Rewards app, open your Xbox Insider Hub and join the beta through the “Insider Content” page. Don’t see the option to join the beta? Don’t fret, we’ll be rolling this app out to more Xbox Insiders in the coming weeks.  In the app you’ll be able to join Microsoft Rewards (if you’re not already a member,) see exclusive offers just for Xbox fans, redeem your points for Microsoft Store gift… Continue reading Check out Microsoft Rewards on Xbox!→

Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Windows 10 Insider Preview (Build 17677 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 17677 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 […] Continue reading Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 17677 available now!→

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 in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release in English. There are two […] Continue reading Announcing Windows Server 2019 Insider Preview Build 17677→

Last month, we shared our plans for how we intend to build on the core Sea of Thieves experience by regularly adding new content. We’re delighted to announce that the first of our three summer updates – The Hungering Deep – is now live and available to all Sea of Thieves players at no additional cost. While we’ve released patches for Sea of Thieves every week from launch to address the top community feedback points, this update is a little different. Not only does it feature a range of permanent new content including a fearsome new AI threat, new items and… Continue reading Discover The Giant Megalodon Shark In Sea of Thieves – The Hungering Deep, Available Now→

Did you know that with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, it’s now easier than ever to take a note or write a paper – with just your voice, using your device’s microphone? Natural computing experiences enable us to speak directly to our devices to accomplish tasks, without typing. One way we’ve done this is […] Continue reading Windows 10 Tip: Capture your thoughts easily with Dictation→

We at Microsoft are committed to helping developers maximize their monetization through ads. The Microsoft ad mediation service along with the Microsoft Advertising SDK are the two key components of  Microsoft’s new ad monetization platform that dynamically optimizes ad partner configurations to drive the highest yield for the developers and deliver innovative Ad experiences for consumers. Native Ads is a component-based […] Continue reading Native Ads on the Microsoft Ad Monetization Platform→

Bringing an IoT solution to production in a specific industry requires a deep understanding of both the said industry as well as Cloud and devices technologies. Johannes Petrowisch from our elite partner Copa-Data came on the IoT Show to share their ex… Continue reading CopaData tells us about integrating IoT solutions in manufacturing and public sector | Internet of Things Show→

Welcome to another edition of Games with Gold for Xbox One and Xbox 360! This month on June 1, infiltrate and dispatch your enemies in Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia, then on June 16, control the power of the pantheon with the Smite Gold Bundle with content exclusive to Gold members. On Xbox 360 – and Xbox One via Backward Compatibility – we’ll have the classic racer Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed and the brick-building action title LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues! All games will be available exclusively for Xbox Live Gold members for a limited time as part of… Continue reading Games with Gold for June 2018→