What’s next for Xbox? Here is what is new and coming in the future to Gaming at Microsoft

What’s next for Xbox? Here is what is new and coming in the future to Gaming at Microsoft

What’s next for Xbox Bethesda Games showcase Microsoft

Microsoft is hosting the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase on Sunday, June 13 at 5 pm GMT. Where the company will talk about the gaming lineup coming out of the partnership with Bethesda. Games coming to Xbox this holiday, upcoming releases on Xbox Game Pass, and more. Interestingly the company has revealed what’s next for Xbox in a conversation on the future of Gaming at Microsoft today.

Amongst what’s next for Xbox; you can play Xbox directly from a TV without a console. Microsoft is opening cloud gaming on browsers to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. The release of at least one new first-party game into Game Pass every quarter. New subscription offerings for Xbox Game Pass and new low monthly price purchasing models for console and Game Pass. The series of conversations took place between Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, members of Microsoft’s Gaming Leadership team and hosted by Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer.

Gaming is fundamentally aligned with our mission as a company. Gaming is the most dynamic category in the entertainment industry. We believe that Microsoft can play a leading role in democratizing gaming and defining the future of interactive entertainment. 

Satya Nadella, MICROSOFT CEO

Here are the details on What’s next for Xbox and Xbox Game Pass

  • Xbox is working with global TV manufacturers to embed the Xbox experience directly into internet-connected televisions with no extra hardware required except a controller.
  • In the next few weeks, cloud gaming on the browser will open to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. With Edge, Chrome, and Safari support, players will be a click away from gaming on almost any device. 
  • Xbox is exploring new subscription offerings for Xbox Game Pass. So more players around the world can experience the most immersive and fun games across devices, geographies, and financial realities.
  • Later this year, we’ll add cloud gaming directly into the Xbox app on PC and integrate it into our console experience to light up scenarios like try before you download.
  • Xbox is working with telecommunications providers on new purchasing models like Xbox All Access, which allows consumers to buy both a console and Game Pass for a low monthly price, rather than spending money upfront.
  • Cloud gaming through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will launch in Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and Japan later this year.
  • Xbox is building its own streaming devices for cloud gaming to reach gamers on any TV or monitor without the need for a console at all.
  • We’re in the final stages of updating our Microsoft datacenters around the world with our latest generation of hardware, the Xbox Series X. This means gamers will see faster load times, improved frame rates, and experience Xbox Series X|S optimized games. 

Games, Developers

  • With more than 23 studios worldwide creating games for Xbox, our goal is to release at least one new, first-party game into Game Pass every quarter. Role-playing games, shooters, strategy titles, adventure games, and more are all being built by our first party teams. To ensure that there is a steady stream of compelling exclusive content to explore.
  • Our independent developer program ID@Xbox has earned developers over $2B dollars since the program’s inception, with over 2000 titles launched and many more on the way. This model is now being used for ID@Azure, allowing independent devs to build cloud-based experiences. These programs bring new voices from diverse backgrounds into the world of game development.

What Satya Nadella and Phil Spencer’s conversation on why Microsoft is all-in on gaming below.

Read the full interview here.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G specs, price, availability date

Samsung Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G specs, price, availability date

Galaxy book go samsung silver price specs

Samsung Electronics is announcing the Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G laptops as new additions to the Book series. The devices are expected to be the most affordable versions in the series with a retail price of $349. The laptops come in Wi-Fi and LTE versions and are expected to be available in June this year. A 5G model will come later on in the year. The other laptops in the series are the Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Pro 360 and Galaxy Book.

The Galaxy Book Go series has a smart clean finish. It is light at about 1.4kg and is also thin. The top of the device feels smooth whilst the bottom feels like it has a grip. It comes with a 14-inch Full HD display with a slim bezel and has an aero shape design. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 compute platform, with optional LTE connectivity. Whilst the 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform. It runs an ARM processor so it doesn’t come with a fan for airflow. Ports include USB C and A, a headphone jack and a SIM card tray. It has a 180-degree folding hinge.

The go devices are good for lightweight office works, browsing, emails, streaming, etc. It can be a good companion for students as well.

Galaxy Book Go Specifications

Dimensions323.9 x 224.8 x 14.9mm
Weight1.38kg
OSWindows 10 Home / Pro
Display14-inch TFT FHD (1920 x 1080)
CPUQualcomm® Snapdragon™ 7c Gen 2 compute platform
GraphicsQualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
ConnectivityLTE, Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 ac 2×2,Bluetooth v5.1
ColorSilver
Memory4GB, 8GB (LPDDR4X)
Storage64GB, 128GB (eUFS)
Camera / Mic720p HD / Digital Mic
Battery42.3Wh (Typical)
Adapter25W USB Type-C Fast Charger
SpeakersDolby Atmos®
PortUSB Type-C (2), USB 2.0 (1), 3.5pi Headphone/Mic,MicroSD, Nano-SIM, Nano Security slot

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Windows 11? Microsoft to host ‘what’s next for Windows’ event on June 24

Windows 11? Microsoft to host ‘what’s next for Windows’ event on June 24

Windows 11 event

Is it Windows 11? Microsoft will unveil what’s next for Windows in a Microsoft event to take place on June 24th. The company will share details on what CEO, Satya Nadella, calls ‘one of the most significant updates to Windows of the past decade‘. The online event will start at these times: 11 am EST, 3 pm GMT, 6 pm EAT, 5 pm SAT and 4 pm WAT.

It has been six years since Windows 10 became generally available to the public and Microsoft will be looking to freshen things up. Based on leaks and rumours, we are likely to see a new app store and user interface. What we do know is that Satya has been keeping a keen eye on the development process. Noting, “I’ve been self-hosting it over the past several months”.

Microsoft has not officially said what the name of the next version of Windows will be. But Windows 11 seems to be high on the rumour list. Should we also use the event invite image Microsoft put out, I am pretty sure you can see the Windows logo and reflection of the Windows logo as 11.

There are two things from a developer perspective that Microsoft will do with the next update in Windows as shared by Satya at Build 2021. The first is using Windows to “unlock greater economic opportunities for developers and creators“. The second is making Windows the “most innovative new open platform to build, distribute and monetize applications“. They might be related and the same but we will be hearing more on these and more at the event.

Stay tuned and we will bring you more updates on this on the day of the event.

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Infinix enters laptop product category, announces INBook Pro, INBook X1 series

Infinix enters laptop product category, announces INBook Pro, INBook X1 series

Infinix INBook Pro

Infinix, a popularly brand known for its budget smartphones is entering into the laptop product category. The company announces its first laptop series the Infinix INBook X1 series. The laptops produced in partnership with Microsoft and Intel will be available in three variants. The i7 powered INBook Pro, the I5 powered INBook X1 and the i3 powered INBook X1.

Watch the unveiling and details on the new Infinix Laptops including specifications, pricing, available date and more.

The Infinix INBook laptops will launch in Nigeria, Egypt and Indonesia in June this year, starting at $530. They are also expected to be available in other existing Infinix markets later in the year.

These are the Infinix INBOOK X1 retail prices in Nigeria:
i3 10th Gen 8GB RAM 256GB SSD – N267,700
i5 10th Gen 8GB RAM 256GB SSD – N321,200
i5 10th Gen 8GB RAM 512GB SSD – N335,700
i7 10th Gen 16GB RAM 512GB SSD – N406,700

Infinix INBook laptop device Specifications

Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Dimensions Width – 323.5 mm
Depth – 219.5mm
Height – 16.3mm
Weight – 1.48 kg
Processor Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7, Intel Iris Plus up to 64EU
DisplaySize – 14 inches
Type – IPS
Aspect Ratio – 16:9
Resolution – 1920*1080
Maximum Brightness – 300 nits
Colour Gamut – 100% sRGB
Viewing Angle – 178 degrees
Memory 8 GB/16 GB
Storage 256GB/512 GB PCIe SSD
Camera 720P HD camera
Battery Capacity55 Wh
Connectivity Wi-Fi (X1)IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac,160MHz
2.4GHz and 5GHz
Wi-Fi (X1 Pro)IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax,160MHz
WiFi6,2.4GHz and 5GHz
2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBT 5.1
BluetoothBT 5.2
PortsUSB-C x 1 (support data, charging and DisplayPort)
USB 3.0 × 2 / USB 2.0 x 1
HDMI × 1
SD card slot x 1
camera switch x 1
3.5 mm Headset and Microphone Jack x 1
In The Box Inbook X1
65W USB-C Power Adapter
USB-C Charger Cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

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Windows, the innovative new open platform to build apps

Windows, the innovative new open platform to build apps

Microsoft Build 2021 is all about developers! Throughout the event, over one hundred new services and updates across various areas of the Microsoft technology stack are going to be announced. But there seems to be one area on the Microsoft CEO’s mind, Windows. During the keynote address, he makes a passionate appeal and call to developers. Satya mentions a significant update is coming to Windows to make it the most innovative new open platform to build and distribute applications.

In the closing stages of his keynote, Satya Nadella talks briefly about Windows and notes “Windows is implicit, it’s never been more important.” He goes on to talk about how developers need to embrace windows as a dev box. By saying, Windows brings together all the developer collaboration tools in one place irrespective of platform or hardware.

No one will want technology that rapidly scales but breaks the world around us.

Satya Nadella
innovative new open platform Windows

Satya however did not get into the specifics of how the company is going to do this or what the update is about. He said more will be coming soon. But you can get a hint of what is to come from what he shared. Read it below.

Windows as a dev box, the innovative new open platform

No one will want technology that rapidly scales but breaks the world around us. Our ambition is to be the platform for platform creators. We want to help you help the world, that is at the core of our mission.

Across all the opportunities I’ve highlighted today Windows is implicit, it’s never been more important. Windows 10 is used by more than 1.3 billion people to work, learn, connect and play and it all starts with Windows as a dev box. Windows brings together all your developer and collaboration tools in one place. It lets you choose the hardware you want, works with Linux and Windows as one, and has a modern terminal. Soon we will share one of the most significant updates to windows of the past decade to unlock greater economic opportunities for developers and creators. I’ve been self-hosting it over the past several months. Our promise to you is this; we will create more opportunities for every Windows developer today and welcome every creator who is looking for the most innovative new open platform to build, distribute and monetize applications. We look forward to sharing more soon.

Next generation Windows update including developer and creator monetization, Here is what to expect.

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#MSBuild: Watch Microsoft Build 2021 Keynote and Imagine Cup World Championship live

#MSBuild: Watch Microsoft Build 2021 Keynote and Imagine Cup World Championship live

Watch Microsoft Build 2021 Keynote

Watch Microsoft developer conference Build 2021 and get all the latest in Microsoft technology announcements. Where CEO, Satya Nadella will highlight how Microsoft is creating new opportunities for developers across the modern tech stack.

The free digital viewing of Build 2021 event starts at these times worldwide 3 PM GMT, 6 PM EAT, 5 PM 8 AM PT, May 25th to 27th 2021. Microsoft says this year the developer event is focused on empowering developers to help solve real-world problems.

Join us as at 3:30 AM GMT, 6:30 AM EAT, 5:30 AM SAT on the 26th to find out who will win the student Imagine Cup world championship.

Here is everything you should know about Microsoft Build 2021 ahead of the event

At the student and connection zones Learn how to become a software developer, web development, Python, C#, Visual Studio Code, GitHub etc.

Watch Microsoft Build 2021 live

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