A photo application for Creative Cloud users, Lightroom is already available. However, Adobe has completely revamped the application and there are now two separate experiences. The older app has been rebranded as Lighthouse Classic, while the new app brings plenty of interesting features. For what it’s worth, Adobe is using the rebranding of the older app to say it will continue to support the legacy experience. As for the new Lightroom CC, Adobe has moved the app entirely to the cloud....

After clicking the play button, Age of Empires simply disappears, leaving users confused. Thankfully, there are some steps users can take, and one of them involves Candy Crush. By downloading and installing a free-to-play game like Candy Crush Saga, users can remind the store that they have the correct permissions, fixing the issue on some Windows versions. You can also check your anti-virus software for conflicts, disable your VPN, and reset the game data in settings....

Called XXVI Holdings Inc., the company was finalized on Friday, according to an FCC filing. In 2015, Google rebranded into what it called a collection of companies. The search and ad revenue aspect called Google was placed under the parent company Alphabet, alongside previous Google subsidiaries. XXVI Holdings is the finalization of the corporate restructure, with Alphabet confirming “We’re updating our corporate structure to implement the changes we announced with the creation of Alphabet in 2015....

Ray tracing is a technology that allows hardware acceleration on the new consoles. With ray tracing, the Series X has better dynamic shadows, physics-based lighting effects, and dynamic shadows. When implemented properly, the tech provides realism to game scenes. However, it has been difficult to get ray tracing working as it should. The Xbox Series X has capabilities to support the technology but so far there are no games that offer it....

As the world’s most used computing platform, when Android security is compromised, it affects a massive number. This time, over 100 million users were caught up in problems with cloud configuration. Check Point Research explains its team of security experts found chat messages, locations, photos, passwords, personal information, and emails from Android users available for anyone to see. Despite the app developers being informed by Check Point, only “a few” changed configurations to make the data private....

The scam was simple, either showing guile from the perpetrators or how easy it is to catch Apple out. Zhou and Jiang brought the fake iPhones into the United States, and then filed warranty complaints on them to Apple claiming they would not turn on. As is Apple’s policy, the company sent out real iPhone replacements for the fake devices. Zhou and Jiang would then ship the devices to customers in China at a discounted price but still at huge profit for themselves....

For example, the company has come under fire for not allowing users to third-party apps as defaults. According to Bloomberg, the company is responding to concerns from lawmakers and is considering making important changes to iOS. On Cupertino’s mobile platform, users cannot select a third-party as a default. For example, web browsers. Users can download another browser, but Apple’s own Safar remains the default when a link is selected (like in an email)....

Following up on that confirmation, the company spoke to The Verge and said the display will work on Windows PC. However, there are some caveats worth knowing about. Most notably – but also predictably – macOS apps will not be available. That include Center Stage, the “Hey Siri” ability, and Spatial Audio. Apple says at the core is simply a display that works like any normal PC monitor that has integrated speakers and webcam....

Specifically, the Digital Records Transformation Initiative (DRTI) wants to modernize the public sector and improve productivity. Automation and cloud integration will drive the evolution. A focus will be placed on allowing government agencies to access data inter-organizationally. Now the DTA is searching for a software-as-a-service platform to handle government digital practices and to solve current problems in records management. “The customer wants to create an information management environment that is agile and suited to current and emerging records management needs,” the DTA wrote....

However, other cloud companies could be part of the transformation as ASIO is seeking “one or more” service providers. The organization is reported to want Microsoft Azure to drive the first phase of the project. Microsoft Azure will be used across the protected, secret, and top-secret classifications. Eventually, ASIO wants to develop integrated technologies across the organization and has published a request for expression of interest (EOI) on six packages....

Microsoft says it collaborated with the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) and its current partner Xplore. The goal was to see how it can use Azure commercial cloud services to enhance satellite missions for NOAA’s legacy polar satellites (NOAA-18). The result was Microsoft’s cloud could extend the life of the mission while also helping NOAA to reduce costs. Through a year-long cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) between Microsoft and NOAA, the partners were able to assess the qualities of the Azure Orbital Ground Stations platform: “This successful demonstration shows that the Azure Orbital GSaaS, and the partner network it brings together, enables sustainable outcomes for satellite operators....

Microsoft says its ongoing partnership with VMware has been strengthened, bringing support for VMware Cloud Universal. This means users on Azure VMware Solution are now part of the program. The Cloud Universal program delivers a flexible platform for purchasing and using hybrid and multi-cloud methods. Elsewhere, Azure VMware Solution has the following major changes, including extended availability: “Global expansion to 24 regions: Since the launch of Azure VMware Solution two years ago, we’ve been working to support customers globally with geographic expansion to 24 Azure regions, more than any other cloud provider....

Now, Smith is taking aim at the U.S. government again. Geekwire points to a passage in the book where Smith claims an advisor for President Donald Trump asked Microsoft about helping the government spy on other countries. Microsoft has previously made it clear it would not use its services and data to spy on users. However, the advisor wanted to know why that was the case. “How can governments regulate a technology that is bigger than themselves?...

In its explanation blog post, Microsoft says .NET 5 will be a merger of classic .NET Framework with the open source .NET Core. This will create a single .NET platform, something users of the software framework have been asking for. “There will be just one .NET going forward, and you will be able to use it to target Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, tvOS, watchOS, and WebAssembly, and more,” Microsoft’s Richard Lander announced....

Windows Terminal: The first planned improvement is a feature called Windows Terminal, which is the next version of Microsoft’s command line solution. Microsoft says Terminal on Windows 10 supports emojis, multiple tabs, and GPU text rendering. “Windows Terminal will elevate the command-line user experience on Windows, delivering a powerful environment for users of PowerShell, Cmd, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and all forms of command-line application,” Microsoft notes. Microsoft says dev’s will get their hands on Windows Terminal during June, so it may show up on the Insider program around that time....

United States based network carriers may be the first to launch 5G, but it will be more available in China. The consultancy firm says China is on course to become the leader in next-generation wireless technology. In a little bit of fear mongering, Deloitte says carriers much adapt now or get swamped by a “5G tsunami, making it near impossible to catch up.” 5G connectivity will deliver improved wireless performance, including bandwidth, security, and responsiveness improvements over 4G LTE....

It’s a powerful feature, but gamers have been waiting for more detail before they jump on the hype train. Thanks to Norwegian publication Pressfire we now know some specifics. Mojang CEO Jonas Märtensson revealed on Wednesday some technical details behind its development. Firstly, cross-platform Minecraft will run via Xbox Live, and that includes Nintendo’s Switch. Though Microsoft is pushing its platform beyond the bounds of its console, this could be a very positive thing for gamers....

The getup was influenced by congresswomen, wore all white at February’s state of the union in reference to the suffragette movement. Nadella was reportedly asked to answer to the company’s lack of progress after a two-week discussion in its internal emails. The thread, according to Wired, began when a woman voiced her complaint at hitting a ‘brick wall’ in terms of promotions. The reveal led to more employees speaking out about the company culture, with claims of sexism, sexual harassment, and death threats....

However, after plenty of pushback Musk seems to be reconsidering this particular plan. Musk originally said user with a Blue Tick to verify their accounts would need to pay $20 per month to keep it. Many celebrities and important users have the Blue Tick to separate them as an official account and not a copy. In other words, it tells users the person is who they say they are. Musk said users with verification would have 90 days to join the paid program or their Blue Tick would be taken away....

Earlier in the year, the Indian government said it wanted all Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers to take and store users data for five years. Going into effect later this month, the new rule means VPN providers in India will record user data, such as email address, IP location, Personal Identifiable Information (PII), and more. According to the government, the move will ensure law enforcement agencies can combat cybercrime more effectively....