Microsoft surpasses $5 Billion in gaming revenue
On the earnings call, Microsoft CEO Nadella said that Xbox Live has more than 100 million monthly active users and Game Pass now has 18 million subscribers. The company surpassed $5 billion in gaming revenue for the first time in the quarter that ended on…
Microsoft takes steps to end Internet Explorer
The internet browser of the 90s ‘Internet Explorer’ is now almost out of the picture. Microsoft is taking steps to completely replace Internet Explorer with then Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser. Internet explorer still has almost 5% market share in browser use globally, this is a…
Outlook app now supports syncing with Google and Samsung calendar apps
Microsoft has added a nifty feature to its Outlook app with the latest Play Store update. Outlook for Android will now allow users to sync their calendars with other calendar apps like Google Calendar and Samsung Calendar. Users can update their Outlook app to the…
Microsoft’s Bing search engine is being rebranded
Microsoft is officially renaming its Bing search engine to Microsoft Bing as part of a rebranding effort. While the vast majority of people are likely to still just call it Bing, Microsoft revealed its shift toward Microsoft Bing. Due to this change, Bing is now…
Play Xbox games on Android streamed directly from your console
Microsoft is releasing a new Xbox app for Android that includes the ability to remotely play Xbox games streamed directly from your console. The Xbox remote play feature, known previously as Console Streaming, lets you remotely connect to an Xbox One console and play games…
Microsoft buys Bethesda ahead of new console release
Microsoft has recently made the headlines with their acquisition of gaming company Zenimax Media, which is the parent company of the gaming giant Bethesda. for $7.5 billion. The deal will give Microsoft’s Xbox games division exclusive ownership of top-selling games including “Fallout,” “The Elder Scrolls,”…
Apple allows game streaming services on the App Store
Apple has issued new App Store rules, allowing game streaming services like xCloud or Stadia to exist on iOS on one condition. Apple wants companies like Microsoft to individually submit their games as separate apps using its streaming tech. Microsoft and Google are free to…