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Microsoft Adds AI to HoloLens Silicon

2017-07-25 19:22:41| TechNewsWorld

The next version of Microsoft's HoloLens may be better at navigating reality than the current version of the mixed-reality headset, thanks to a new coprocessor the company announced Sunday. The second version of HoloLens' custom multiprocessor -- called a "holographic processing unit," or HPU -- will incorporate artificial intelligence technology, Harry Shum, executive vice president of the Artificial Intelligence and Research Group.

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Microsoft Paint avoids brush with death

2017-07-25 09:59:39| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

The graphics program will remain available on the app store, Microsoft says.

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Microsoft signals end of Paint program

2017-07-24 13:52:24| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Paint has been part of the Windows operating system since its release in 1985.

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Microsoft Q4 revenues climb 13 percent on cloud strength

2017-07-21 08:51:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Microsoft reported stronger results for its fiscal fourth quarter to end June, pulled up by innovation across cloud platforms, CEO Satya Nadella said. Revenues rose to USD 23.32 billion from 20.64 billion the year(+13%) before, while the operating profit lifted to USD 5.33 billion from 3.08 billion (+73%) and the net profit went higher to USD 6.51 billion from 3.12 (+109%), with diluted earnings per share reaching USD 0.83 from 0.39 (+112%). LinkedIn contributed USD 1.1 billion to revenue in the quarter. The company said it returned USD 4.6 billion to shareholders in the form of share buy-backs and dividends.

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