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Microsoft had kept its augmented reality headset, HoloLens, a secret in its early stages of development but then realized that it needed developers to ensure that the users are able to get the most out of its device. Microsoft revealed the specifications of its Holographic Processing Unit (HPU) used inside its AR headset at Hot Chips conference in Cupertino, California. The Register reports that the HPU present inside HoloLens is a custom-designed TSMC-fabricated 28nm coprocessor with Tensilica DSP cores. The HoloLens HPU comes with 8MB of SRAM, 1GB of LPDDR3 RAM, around 65 million logic gates, and it all fits in 12mm-by-12mm BGA package that is capable of performing a trillion calculations per second.

Microsoft has released a new productivity application with closed access called Project Sonoma to both Google Play and the iTunes App Store. It helps shift workers keep track of their daily toil. Employees who need to keep track of their ever-changing schedules can see shifts, request swaps, and chat with teammates either one-on-one or in groups. The app looks somewhat like Slack, given its team chat emphasis. However, the main aim is managing employees’ schedules with three sections on the main screen: My Shifts, Requests, and Messages.

Speaking about Project Scorpio, Microsoft’s next big addition to the Xbox One family, and Sony’s upcoming PS4 Neo, EA executive VP Patrick Soderlund said, “I believe that it’s an interesting approach. We haven’t seen this whole idea of upgrading since the Mega CD in 1991 or something. At the time, that might not have worked, but this is different. I can only comment to what’s been announced by Microsoft, the whole idea of keeping the ecosystem intact and scalable is right.”

ENAVATE, a leading Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM provider, recently partnered with Europe’s strongest Microsoft Dynamics partner, EG, to bring a new AX system optimization tool with exclusivity in North and South America. The unique solution brings together some of the best analysis and monitoring tools, and ensures that users get the full value out of their Dynamics AX software

Margaret L. (Peggy) Johnson has been named Microsoft’s executive Vice President of Business Development. She will be responsible for driving strategic business deals and partnerships across various industries with key customers, strategic innovation partners, OEMs, key accounts, third-party publishers and industry influencers. “The opportunity to build new and surprising partnerships to help Microsoft succeed in a mobile-first, cloud-first world is truly exciting, and I look forward to leading these efforts,” Johnson said.

Microsoft and Lenovo announced a deepening of their strategic relationship. Lenovo will load Microsoft’s productivity apps – including Microsoft Office, OneDrive and Skype, on select Lenovo devices that use the Android operating system. “The marriage of Microsoft’s apps and Lenovo’s Android-based devices will enable customers around the world to be more productive, more connected and achieve even more,” said Nick Parker, Corporate Vice President OEM Division, Microsoft.

The article is about the games which is going to release on Xbox One in August. Cybercrime and international conspiracy abound in “Deus Ex: Mankind Divided,” athletes clash in annual sports franchise “Madden NFL 17,” and the creators of “Myst” lay out another mystery adventure in “Obduction,” while Xbox One and PC success “Inside” arrives on PlayStation 4 the week of August 23, 2016, with an “Attack on Titan” game spreading its wings outside of Japan a few days later.

On July 29, 2015, Microsoft released what is now known as the final version of Windows, Windows 10. One year later, the Windows as a Service paradigm is reflected with the release of the free Anniversary Update. Windows 10 Anniversary Update promises to be one of the most stable and fluid Windows experiences to date. There are some major improvements to the Start Menu, Action Center, Windows Ink, and Tablet Mode, that makes Windows 10 AU shine, along with thousands of bug fixes, battery optimizations, and stability improvements.

The battle of consoles is not new to the gaming world and its denizens. But this time there’s a strong contender and here are 7 reasons why you should own it.

EA Sports UFC 2, the admittedly fun MMA fighting title, has received a free trial on the Xbox One and PS4. Players can log on to the PlayStation Store or the Microsoft Store and download it today. Total download size is 20 GB. This being a trial means there will be a time limit though. In this case, it’s five hours of total game time. If users decide to upgrade to the full version of the game, they can continue their progress and retain stats throughout. The good news is that EA Sports UFC 2 is also discounted by 50 percent on both PS4 and Xbox One.