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Wall Street Journal Microsoft Reports Gains in Cloud-Computing Business Wall Street Journal Microsoft Corp. MSFT 2.45% took a $13.8 billion charge related to the new U.S. tax law but reported significant growth in its cloud operations, the business fueling the company's resurgence. Microsoft keeps overseas the vast majority of its cash, which ... and more » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DTxnNy via IFTTT

The Verge Nintendo confirms it's working on a Mario movie with the studio behind Minions The Verge Mario, meet Minions. Today Nintendo confirmed reports that it's working on an animated Super Mario movie with Illumination, the animation studio behind movies like Despicable Me and Minions. The Wall Street Journal previously reported on the deal back ... Super Mario Movie Coming from Illumination Entertainment, Co-Produced by Shigeru Miyamoto Comicbook.com Shigeru Miyamoto will co-produce a 'Mario' animated movie Engadget Nintendo to produce Super Mario animation film with Illumination Reuters Gematsu  - USgamer  - Vooks all 9 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DOO10R via IFTTT

The Verge Nintendo is bringing Mario Kart to smartphones The Verge Nintendo has announced the latest of its IPs to make the leap to smartphones, and it's a big one: Mario Kart. An app called Mario Kart Tour is set to be released in the next financial year, meaning anywhere between April 2018 and March 2019. No details ... Mario Kart is finally coming to iPhone as Nintendo announces 'Mario Kart Tour' game 9to5Mac Nintendo will bring 'Mario Kart Tour' to smartphone by March 2019 Engadget 'Mario Kart' is Coming to the App Store via the Just-Announced Game 'Mario Kart Tour' Touch Arcade GameSpot  - USgamer  - Kotaku Australia  - Vooks all 10 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Gxa0eC via IFTTT

GameSpot Destiny 2 Roadmap Reveals The New Features On The Way GameSpot Here's what's on tap for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC game in the weeks and months ahead. Last updated by Eddie Makuch on January 31, 2018 at 4:28PM. Comments. Leave Blank. Related. Destiny 2. %gameName%. Can't Get Enough %gameName%?. No spam, no fuss ... Bungie lays out detailed Destiny 2 update schedule Polygon Bungie Continues Transparency With Roadmap of Monthly Destiny 2 Updates Through May PlayStation LifeStyle Destiny 2 'development roadmap' lays out schedule of coming changes PC Gamer VentureBeat  - IGN  - Hardcore Gamer  - Shacknews all 15 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BGXaHf via IFTTT

Slate Magazine Google's Big Plan to Fix the Often-Bizarre Info Boxes That Appear Above Search Results Slate Magazine Now Google, long notorious for its lack of transparency, has launched a behind-the-scenes series to explain what goes into a search, starting with the announcement that it's trying to correct the “featured snippets” function. It claims that the feature ... Google Tweaks Search Snippets to Combat Dumb Results PCMag Google is testing new features to improve its snippets function after inaccurate and offensive results The Verge Google tweaks search snippets to try to stop serving wrong, stupid and biased answers TechCrunch Ubergizmo  - Engadget  - MediaPost Communications  - BBC News all 20 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2nrQAzN via IFTTT

CNET Foldable Samsung phone for 2018 could have a folding display CNET Samsung is full steam ahead on making a foldable Galaxy phone. Although it isn't clear if that means the screen itself could fold -- there are other ways to make a phone "foldable" -- we now know that foldable displays are a major part of Samsung's ... Samsung Galaxy Note 9: The top 5 features we want to see Android Central T-Mobile is now testing Android 8 Oreo for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Phone Arena Updated bootloader of Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, Note8 prevents flashing of 'out of region' ROMs Android Community Techaeris  - Pocket-lint.com  - SlashGear  - ThaiVisa News all 21 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BGecVD via IFTTT

Ars Technica Windows Defender to start removing “optimizer” scareware Ars Technica Enlarge / PC Power Speed is a classic example of the kind of program that Microsoft will start removing. The "registry errors" that these programs detect are rarely—if ever—a legitimate problem. Windows Defender, the anti-malware software that's ... Windows will rid your computer of deceitful cleaners CNET all 39 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DQKQdg via IFTTT

Kotaku Monster Hunter: World: The Kotaku Review Kotaku Video games often deal in illusions, proffering the fantasy of control and power even when your meaningful influence is minimal. Monster Hunter: World, the new third-person action game from Capcom, absolutely deals in fantasy. It plucks you from ... Monster Hunter: World Review -- King Of The Jungle Cinema Blend How Monster Hunter rose from niche import to an international sensation PC Gamer all 190 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FAv16Z via IFTTT

USA TODAY Microsoft takes $13B tax charge, continues cloud surge USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft continues to ride high on the strength of cloud-based computing, announcing adjusted earnings Wednesday that beat analyst expectations thanks to a 25% jump in services associated with Office365 and cloud services sales. But ... Microsoft's cloud bet continues to pay off in latest earnings The Verge Microsoft revenue climbs to $28.9B, besting Wall Street expectations once again GeekWire Microsoft FY18 Q2 earnings: Revenue up 12%, powered by Azure, Office, Xbox, and Windows Neowin Quartz  - TechCrunch  - Wall Street Journal  - CBS News all 186 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DNQXLj via IFTTT

Search Engine Journal Google Flights to Find Cheaper Fares, Give Reason for Delays Search Engine Journal Google announced three updates to Google Flights that are all centered around keeping searchers more informed. Google Flights will now inform searchers about even cheaper flights than what were surfaced before, and will start providing details about ... and more » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BHfhN2 via IFTTT

CNBC Microsoft earnings: 96 cents per share, vs expected EPS of 86 cents CNBC Some analysts are wondering what the company will say about impacts from U.S. tax reform, as it could lead to earnings per share gains in the years ahead. Microsoft gained share from public cloud market leader Amazon in the fourth quarter, KeyBanc ... LIVE: Microsoft modestly beats Wall Street expectations on earnings, stock goes nowhere Markets Insider Microsoft Earnings: The Sentiment Is Just Peachy Ahead of This Afternoon's Report Barron's Cisco, Microsoft extend partnership to address Azure ExpressRoute challenges RCR Wireless News PR Web (press release)  - Investor's Business Daily  - GeekWire  - Nasdaq all 18 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2nq3hv3 via IFTTT

The Mercury News Social media fatigue? Facebook's News Feed overhaul in focus ahead of Q4 earnings The Mercury News Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, jokes with the audience during his keynote address at the F8 Facebook Developers Conference held at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The tech firm on Wednesday is reporting ... Facebook 2018 News Feed Changes 101: What You Need to Know For Your Business [Podcast] Business 2 Community Get Ready for More Local News in Your Facebook News Feed Top Tech News The Marketing Edge - Facebook News Feed changes and your business: Part 2 Maine Edge Livemint  - Valley Courier  - Morningstar.com  - Market Realist all 77 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2rRfnCg via IFTTT

Forbes Spotify Starts Testing A Separate Music Station App Forbes Spotify, the popular streaming music service that has over 70 million paying subscribers and 140 million active users, is now testing an app on Android called Stations as first noticed by app analytics service Sensor Tower. The Stations app allows ... Spotify Testing 'Stations' App for Quick Access to New Jams PCMag Spotify tests new, Pandora-like app called Stations CNET Spotify is testing a Pandora-esque standalone Android app Engadget Ubergizmo  - PhoneDog  - 9to5Google  - Mashable all 48 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2nvc0vh via IFTTT

Kotaku Monster Hunter: World: The Kotaku Review Kotaku Video games often deal in illusions, proffering the fantasy of control and power even when your meaningful influence is minimal. Monster Hunter: World, the new third-person action game from Capcom, absolutely deals in fantasy. It plucks you from ... Monster Hunter: World Review -- King Of The Jungle Cinema Blend How Monster Hunter rose from niche import to an international sensation PC Gamer Monster Hunter: World farming guide: Getting the plunderblade Polygon GameSpot  - WIRED  - Destructoid  - The Verge all 171 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2rUBp6X via IFTTT

The Verge Google is now using machine learning to predict flight delays The Verge Google has updated its Flights app with a pair of new features that should help weary (and wary) travelers get to grips with the next trip to the airport. The first uses machine learning to predict upcoming flight delays, and the second breaks down ... Google Flights will now predict airline delays – before the airlines do TechCrunch Google Flights now predicts delays, tells you exactly what you're missing out on with 'Basic Economy' rates 9to5Google Google is using AI to predict flight delays Engadget Daily Mail  - Mashable  - Firstpost  - Gearbrain (blog) all 22 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2rUXFxI via IFTTT

VentureBeat It Lurks Below mixes David Brevik's Diablo with Terraria's sandbox VentureBeat Diablo creator David Brevik is finally ready to show off what he's been working on for two years at his indie studio Graybeard Games. It Lurks Below is a sandbox game that takes its cue from Re-Logic's Terraria in both gameplay and style. Two hundred ... Diablo creator David Brevik is back with a new game, It Lurks Below Polygon The creator of 'Diablo' is developing an indie dungeon crawler by himself Digital Trends Diablo Creator David Brevik Is Back! Gamasutra Shacknews  - Comicbook.com  - PC Invasion (blog)  - MMORPG.com (press release) (blog) all 9 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DNyDG6 via IFTTT

Ars Technica Windows Defender to start removing “optimizer” scareware Ars Technica Enlarge / PC Power Speed is a historic example of the kind of program that Microsoft will start removing. The "registry errors" that these programs detect are rarely—if ever—a legitimate problem. Windows Defender, the anti-malware software that's ... Windows will rid your computer of deceitful cleaners CNET Windows security: We'll delete tools that bully you to buy upgrades, says Microsoft ZDNet Getting a Fresh Start With Windows 10 New York Times CSO Online  - Neowin  - TechTarget  - TechnoPOW (blog) all 15 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2nuRNWt via IFTTT

Amazon's Super Bowl ad reveals the same old Alexa ahead of Apple's HomePod AppleInsider (press release) (blog) After a teaser suggested new voice options could be coming to Alexa, the release of Amazon's full Super Bowl spot reveals it was all just a joke, setting up a primetime ad where celebrities substitute in for Alexa —and poorly. The 90-second ad, posted ... and more » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DSmVpy via IFTTT

Videogamer.com Free PS4 PS Plus Games For February 2018 Revealed GameSpot In some parts of the world, January is already over, and that means a new selection of free PlayStation Plus games are on their way. Luckily, Sony has now revealed its selection of freebies for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita owners in February. From February 6 ... PlayStation Plus offers Knack, Rime in February Polygon February 2018 PlayStation Plus Free Games Includes Knack, Rime PlayStation LifeStyle PlayStation Plus Free Games for February Revealed Comicbook.com GearNuke  - Daily Star  - GameZone  - VG247 all 21 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BGOOze via IFTTT

Kotaku GDC Pulls Award After Outcry Over Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell Kotaku A day after saying it would give Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell its 2018 Pioneer Award, the organizers of the Game Developers Conference have pulled the award, saying they will now award it to no one. The quick change followed 18 hours of outcry about ... GDC cancels achievement award for Atari founder after outcry Polygon GDC rescinds Atari founder Nolan Bushnell's Pioneer Award after #MeToo protests VentureBeat GDC rescinds award for Atari founder after criticisms of sexually inappropriate behavior The Verge RollingStone.com  - Heavy.com  - VG247 all 7 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2E4mT1u via IFTTT

The Verge Google is testing new features to improve its snippets function after inaccurate and offensive results The Verge Google is experimenting with several new formats to improve its snippets function after the feature came under fire last year for displaying wildly offensive and inaccurate search results. The company has previously said it is taking steps toward ... Google tweaks search snippets to try to stop serving wrong, stupid and biased answers TechCrunch Google Search results to give 'diverse' answers BBC News Google aims to get 'diverse perspectives' into search results Reuters ValueWalk  - 9to5Google  - Android Headlines  - Search Engine Roundtable all 14 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BIh44p via IFTTT

The Verge Amazon's Super Bowl ad imagines a world where Cardi B and Anthony Hopkins are Alexa The Verge The Super Bowl isn't for another few days, but Amazon is getting a jump on the big game with the release of a star-studded Super Bowl ad. The commercial imagines a world in which the company's Alexa assistant has “lost her voice,” leading a frantic ... Amazon's Super Bowl ad reveals the same old Alexa ahead of Apple's HomePod AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Alexa loses her voice? KPRC Click2Houston Amazon Adds Text Message Feature To Alexa, But Ignores Apple ValueWalk Hot Hardware  - 9NEWS.com  - Chief Marketer (blog)  - AdAge.com all 33 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DQ8vqa via IFTTT

GameSpot Big Overwatch Balance Changes For Mercy, Junkrat, Mei, And Hanzo Outlined GameSpot As always, change is afoot in Overwatch. Blizzard has released a new developer update video (above) in which game director Jeff Kaplan discusses some hot-button issues in the community, including potential balance changes to a variety of characters. He ... 'Overwatch' update downgrades Mercy, adds 4K on Xbox One X Engadget Overwatch Update 1.19.1.3 Patch Notes Den of Geek US Overwatch Patch Nerfs Mercy, Junkrat Game Rant Bleeding Cool News  - Destructoid  - IGN  - Kotaku all 41 news articles » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2GyOAO7 via IFTTT

New York Times Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Team Up to Try to Disrupt Health Care New York Times SEATTLE — Three corporate behemoths — Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase — announced on Tuesday that they would form an independent health care company for their employees in the United States. The alliance was a sign of just how ... and more » from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DPUMj3 via IFTTT