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Facebook launches a new standalone Messenger app for Windows and Mac after the company saw more than a 100% increase in calling on desktop browsers over the last month.

Amazon is releasing its first original games in May, along with interactive games that take advantage of Twitch. It's game streaming service is also said to be launching in 2021.

Microsoft says that it has made several “personality improvements” to scrolling in Edge and that some have come to Chromium as well.

Faced with antitrust scrutiny, Apple has taken its first step back from its controversial 30 percent fee on in-app purchases.

Microsoft's Bing search engine is testing a new logo that's influenced by the company's Fluent Design system. It seems to be A/B testing the new logo with a small portion of users.

T-Mobile announced today that it has completed its acqui-merger of Sprint, creating what it calls a “supercharged Un-carrier.”

It's official: you can now make Microsoft Teams calls right from Slack with its latest integration. Slack is also getting VoIP phone integration for Zoom, Jabber, WebEx, RingCentral, and DialPad.

Microsoft’s free grammar and spelling checking browser extension is now available on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

I’ve been writing about Microsoft for over 25 years, and there is nothing more fascinating about this company than its successful transition to the cloud.

The Grammarly writing service is now available directly in Microsoft Word on the Mac and on the web, the firm announced this morning.

An academic study about the privacy implications of various web browsers has incorrectly cited problems with the new Edge.

Microsoft claims Skype has seen a significant increase in usage recently, with more than 40 million people using the app daily.

Microsoft is adding a new vertical tabs UI to the Edge browser, as well as a new smart copy feature, along with a new Password Monitor.

Microsoft is launching new consumer-focused features for the Teams app that will make it easier to share passwords, login information, track family members, etc.

Microsoft is combining the best of its services into a single product: Microsoft 365 Life. It includes a new Microsoft Editor, Office 365, Teams for Life, and more.

Microsoft reported this weekend that it has seen an incredible 775 percent increase in the use of its cloud services because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

My Mint Mobile SIM arrived this morning, so I decided to throw caution to the wind and make the switch immediately.

Slack CEO says the company is working on adding Microsoft Teams calls integration, which would allow possibly allow Slack users to call users on Microsoft Teams. It's not clear exactly how the feature would work yet.

After pausing previously-planned Chrome and Chrome OS updates because of the Coronavirus, Google today revealed its new schedule.

With its latest acquisition, Microsoft is entering the 5G market in a new way that will enable the company to provide solutions for carriers to improve overall profitability of their 5G networks using Microsoft's cloud.

Apple has implemented what it calls “full third-party cookie blocking” in Safari, making its web browser even more private.

Thanks to a variety of factors, I’ve pulled the trigger on something I’ve been investigating for a long time. I’m switching to Mint Mobile.

As part of Facebook's commitment to prevent coronavirus misinformation, Instagram is taking new steps to protect users on its platform. It's also introducing new features to promote social distancing.

After hitting pause on Chromium 81 because of the Coronavirus pandemic, Google now says it will skip Chromium 82 as well.

This week, Microsoft revealed that it is pausing updates to the Stable channel for the new Edge, delaying the release of version 81.

Cybercriminals are preying on people’s fear during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal sensitive information and spread malware for profit.

Slack gets back at Microsoft Teams: announces it added 7,000 new customers in the space of 47 days as demand for the service increases due to more people working from home.