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Microsoft Bing Search Gets Better on Android Issued on April 19, 2021, the new version lets you “see top news, stay updated on topics you’re following, and get quick access to Microsoft features,” according to the Google Play Store listing for the official Microsoft Bing Search app on Android. With the changes, Android users can now find all their favorite Bing features in one place. For starters, the search bar now has a much more prominent place in the interface....

What caught our fancy was the build 10051 bit of the Technical Preview. This allows addition of a partition stitching spec. With this feature, the Preview will be able to run on most Lumia handsets. However, owing to issues of screen scaling, the Preview will not be supported on the Lumia 640 Xl, Lumia 930 and the Lumia Icon. Microsoft is also working on a better Internet Explorer version—IE 11 besides the Spartan....

Xbox, the gaming division of tech giant Microsoft, is one of the biggest publishers and console developers of the video game industry. From Halo and Forza to Gears and Age of Empires, the studio has many top-tier franchises under its belt. Activision Blizzard, the famed publisher behind Call of Duty, has been going through a rough phase recently. Not only did many veteran developers leave the company but investors and fans were also uncertain of the current management....

Perennial contenders Somerset are back in action with renewed hopes. They possess one of the most well-rounded teams in the County Championship, with Tom Banton and Lewis Gregory’s availability being a huge positive. Somerset also have a nice blend of youth and experience, with the likes of Craig Overton and James Hildreth in their ranks. However, Somerset are up against a Middlesex side that boasts one of the best bowling attacks in the County Championship....

The Australian Classification has rated “Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition” on its official website. The game was rated on 25th March so we can expect to hear something from Warner Bros. soon. The Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition has received a MA15+ rating in Australia. The game has been noted for having “strong violence”. A lot of DLCs have been released for Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor and it may happen that the “Game of the Year” edition would feature all the DLCs....

The Detroit Free Press conducted a thorough evaluation of Michigan’s COVID-19 restrictions—particularly focusing on those implemented since the sharp outbreak resurgence recorded last fall—and highlighted a correlation between ongoing mitigation measures and lower infection rates per capita, compared with neighboring states where regulations were more lenient. The newspaper summarized its findings in a report published Friday, less than one week after Michigan’s metric-conscious reopening strategy permitted restaurants to reinstate indoor dining, and several days before youth athletes were due to resume high-contact sports activities....

Jon Teske added 19 points and 15 rebounds for the Wolverines, who beat sixth-ranked North Carolina on Thursday and finished a memorable three-game run to the title by giving first-year coach Juwan Howard another marquee victory. This one had a similar feeling to the UNC win, too, with Michigan’s offense kicking into a hot-shooting gear midway through the second half to take control and build a huge lead. Michigan (7-0) led just 38-36 when the shots started falling from just about everywhere: a 3-pointer from Zavier Simpson, two drives from freshman Franz Wagner, a 3 from Livers and two more from David DeJulius....

In a renewed effort to reverse Whitmer’s stringent policies aimed at protecting Michiganders amid the coronavirus pandemic, lawmakers voted against extending Whitmer’s emergency powers declaration allowing her to enforce a statewide lockdown. They further voted in favor of giving House Speaker Lee Chatfield, a Republican, the authority to file a lawsuit against the Democratic governor over her handling of the COVID-19 outbreak. Chatfield said the decision should send a clear message to Whitmer that lawmakers are ready to “take the next steps” if the governor refuses to make concessions on the state’s stringent lockdown policies....

After so many years outside the spotlight, the Spartans are in nobody's shadow anymore. And for the first time in 26 years, they're Rose Bowl champions. Connor Cook passed for a career-high 332 yards and hit Tony Lippett with a tiebreaking 25-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter, leading No. 4 Michigan State to a 24-20 victory over No. 5 Stanford on Wednesday night in the 100th Rose Bowl....

While a cause of death has yet to be revealed, Unger, real name Shannon Spruill, sparked widespread concern on Wednesday night, when she spoke of harming herself during an Instagram Live session. In an unsettling video shared on Twitter, Unger—affectionately known to fans as the “Scream Queen”—was seen hysterically crying as she said: “Do you guys not understand that I am all alone? Do you not understand that?” Several hours after Unger’s death was confirmed on Thursday by her “absolutely heartbroken” mother, Jean Tookey Spruill, former WWE star Foley took to Facebook to share a poignant tribute dedicated to the star, entitled “REMEMBERING DAFFNEY....

The Xbox Series X is a performance machine that runs games smoothly in 4K and stays silent even when operating under intense conditions. Though Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is arguably the best deal in gaming, there are certainly benefits to owning an Xbox console, like quicker load times, more titles, and improved mechanics. Now, one customer has been given two Xbox Series X systems on accident. RELATED: Rumor: Game Pass Could Be Adding PlayStation Console Exclusive...

The service has already proven to be wildly successful for Microsoft as just a couple months ago it was reported that the service now has over over 23 million subscribers. This growth has helped Microsoft open new opportunities with other companies such as bringing the EA Play service over to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Microsoft previously revealed plans to release all first party games day and date on the service, giving fans access to major Xbox games like Halo: Infinite, though it seems the companies plans don’t quite stop there....

The live stream, named “The Xbox Series X + ProjectXCloud = New Chapter in Gaming” will be airing on Wednesday, March 18, at 11:40am PST (6:40pm in the UK). The stream will take place on Mixer, which is Microsoft’s streaming platform. RELATED: Analyst Predicts What Feature PS5 and Xbox Series X Will Focus On Xbox announced a multitude of live streams taking place in a few weeks that will replace the postponed GDC event due to the coronavirus....

If this generation has proven anything, it is that the file-size of AAA big-budget video games is not going to slow down. Popular games with rich graphics and constant updates for multiplayer, like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, have come close to 200GB in size. These massive file sizes are often times necessary to deliver on the detail, depth, and quality that is expected by the modern-day game player. But it is causing a growing concern for both players and developers that the next-generation of consoles will be able to keep up with these ballooning game sizes....

It was announced at the Tokyo Game Show today that the Japan World Update will come to the base game for free this Tuesday, September 29. The update will make use of a new “digital elevation map” to upgrade the entire country in-game, which Microsoft says will deliver a higher-definition rendition of “Japan’s proud buildings, nature, and culture.” RELATED: Microsoft Flight Simulator’s Bizarre Skyscraper Explained Additionally, the update will feature a number of specific locations around the country that have received extra overhauling....

This may be the shortest holiday offer of the season, given that it ends in just four days. Still, five dollars back for spending twenty? Not too bad as long as the items to choose from are any good. And as it turns out, the list of eligible items is pretty solid. Have a look. Xbox Live Arcade Games: Splosion Man South Park UNO Rush Perfect Dark Snoopy Flying Ace Defense Grid Magic the Gathering Banjo Kazooie Banjo Tooie Ikaruga Fable II Pub Games Braid A Kingdom for Keflings Rez HD The Maw Scrap Metal Alien Breed Episode 1 Alien Breed Episode 2 The Dishwasher Dead Samurai Duke Nukem 3D N+...

As players will see in the image that is featured below, this custom Xbox Series X is quite a departure from the standard console. In fact, it swings wildly in the opposite direction, trading in the regular console’s clean lines and mute color scheme for straps, tubing, and a bit of dirt and rust. While this maximalist aesthetic may not be everyone’s cup of tea, some Far Cry 6 fans would certainly be happy to win the contest and bring this special Series X into their homes....

Some Exciting Developments in the Windows 11 Dev Channel Microsoft documented this feature and more on Windows Blogs. If you’re on Windows 11’s dev channel, you can now take advantage of native CD ripping via Media Player. This is the next evolution for the app, which only just gained the ability to read disks back in March 2022. Microsoft says that, right now, you can use Media Player to rip songs in “AAC, WMA, FLAC, and ALAC” formats....

The console in question has been outfitted with battle-damaged-looking green and grey plates as well as what looks like a radio receiver on its top half. The Battlefield 2042 logo on it ties the entire look together and makes this Xbox the perfect console for any die-hard Battlefield fan, but due to the nature of the contest, actually getting it might be far easier said than done. RELATED: Battlefield 2042 Season 1 Reportedly Launching in March...

Microsoft’s Announcement for Internet Explorer’s Future You’d be forgiven for thinking that Microsoft had ended support for Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) years ago, but somehow it’s still on Microsoft’s radar. Now, the tech giant is finally putting it to bed after 25 years of total service. Microsoft made its announcement on Windows Blogs. As you might expect, Microsoft is opting to instead invest all of its energy into its Chromium-based browser, Microsoft Edge....