Google says Chrome 91 has 23% faster performance thanks to Sparkplug, a new non-optimizing compiler for its V8 JavaScript engine
a non-optimizing JavaScript compiler Maria Deutscher / SiliconANGLE : Google details code optimization tech behind Chrome's latest 23% speed boost Michael Perrigo / Chrome Unboxed : Chrome 91 has up t...
Sources: Microsoft is working on Windows Lite, a super lightweight, instant on, always connected OS that runs only PWAs and UWP apps, to challenge Chrome OS
here comes Surface ‘Centaurus’ Arif Bacchus / Digital Trends : Microsoft to target Chromebooks with new Windows Lite OS, report says Mary Jo Foley / ZDNet : Microsoft's ‘Centaurus’ device is yet anoth...
Microsoft discontinues Groove Music Pass service, effective December 31, partners with Spotify, which it will recommend to Windows users instead
without your phone — for $77 Jerry Johnson / Windows Experience Blog : Microsoft to bring Spotify to Groove Music Pass customers Peter Bright / Ars Technica : Microsoft getting out of the music biz, m...
Oculus reveals first “Oculus Ready” PCs, with bundles starting at $1499 and pre-orders beginning February 16
plus a PC required to power it — starting next week (FB) Tony Polanco / Geek.com : Oculus PC bundles announced, starting as low as $949 James Risley / GeekWire : ‘Oculus Ready’ PC bundle preorders sta...
Windows Phone's Word Flow keyboard is coming to ‘other platforms’ starting with iOS
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Microsoft open-sources ChakraCore, a standalone version of the JavaScript engine that powers its Edge browser
ChakraCore is the core part of Chakra … Brad Sams / Petri : The Open Source Community Can Now Help Improve Microsoft Edge Michael Larabel / Phoronix : Microsoft's JavaScript Engine Code Released, Want...
Microsoft raises prices of Surface Hub 55-inch and 84-inch models by $2,000-$3,000 to $8,999 and $21,999, delays shipment date to Q1
and a $2,000 price increase Brad Sams / Petri IT Knowledgebase : Microsoft Raises The Price Of The Surface Hub, Delays Release Date Again Wayne Williams / BetaNews : Another delay and a major price in...
Microsoft Surface Hub to ship starting January 1, 2016, rather than September 1, 2015, as originally planned
Microsoft delays its giant tablet Blair Hanley Frank / PCWorld : Microsoft's Surface Hub collaboration tool delayed until 2016 Carly Page / Inquirer : Microsoft's 84in Surface has been delayed until 2...