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After Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One X and showcased several of games running on the console, it began introducing us to various labels that games would carry. Xbox Wire actually details the labels, which include “4K Ultra HD”, “HDR” and “Xbox One X Enhanced”. The “4K Ultra HD” label is interesting because, as pointed out by nynt9 on NeoGAF, it doesn’t just encompass native 4K resolutions but games that use checkerboard rendering and dynamic resolutions.

The article reports that Microsoft AI sets Ms. Pac-Man record in latest blow to human superiority.

On day one of the Cloud Foundry Summit Silicon Valley, Microsoft said it joined the Cloud Foundry Foundation, the nonprofit that manages the open source cloud application platform. Microsoft Azure’s Director of Compute Corey Sanders said both Microsoft and Cloud Foundry share a commitment to “help organizations modernize their applications without vendor lock-in.”

The only strategy games that have come close to being as deep, satisfying and accessible as Age of Empires are the series’ follow-up titles. Microsoft know that all too well, which is why it recently released an HD edition of 1999’s Age of Empires II. Now, it’s going back further in time to resurrect the original, with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition.

Fujitsu announced the launch of PalmSecure ID Login, a new biometric authentication solution that helps organizations secure their networks against unauthorized access, while reducing the risk of attack from hackers and identity thieves. PalmSecure ID Login integrates Fujitsu’s highly secure biometric palm vein authentication technology into corporate network environments using Microsoft Active Directory – helping boost IT security while also making it easier for users to log on to their system.

In wake of the increasing risks of cyber-attack across the globe, Microsoft has released several critical security updates to provide protection against widespread hacking, citing an “elevated risk of cyber-attacks.”

Microsoft, LinkedIn, Oracle, Facebook and Google are increasing their staff in India triggering a talent war with Indian information technology (IT) services providers. These US-based firms are seeking Indian engineers to work on technologies similar to their global counterparts even as they face rising protectionism in their home market.

Microsoft unveiled the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS, the star of the IT giant’s “Forza Motorsport 7” video game, at its press conference ahead of this year’s E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo), which runs June 13-15, 2017, in Los Angeles.

Microsoft has released a machine learning library for Apache Spark. The latest development is designed to boost the productivity of data scientists while using open source big data tools.

XBox 360 is now available for just Rs 9,990 in India. Some attractive titles such as WWE 2K17, FIFA 17 and exclusives like the Forza Horizon 2, Halo 4 and Gears of War 3 make this console a value for money.