It’s the end of another week. That means another roundup of the biggest news in the world of Microsoft, Windows and technology. This week we’ve seen four Windows Insider builds, Dell Mobile Connect headed for disruption, and Intel losing $500 million in one quarter. On top of all that, Microsoft announced that it would hold an in-person tech event for the first time since the global pandemic.
Microsoft Ignite will be held in person this year
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Microsoft will hold an in-person tech event for the first time since the global pandemic. Ignite 2022 will take place in Seattle, Washington from October 12-14. The conference is aimed at developers and IT professionals, although others are welcome to attend if they wish.
In addition to the in-person event, Microsoft will share Ignite sessions online. Attendance at the conference will have paid and free options. There is no cost to attend Ignite virtually.
Those interested in attending can sign up to be notified (opens in a new tab) when registration opens.
Microsoft earnings
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Microsoft reported its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 22 this week. The tech giant also shared its annual report, as its fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Microsoft’s revenue of $51.9 billion for the quarter was up 12% year-over-year and just below industry expectations of $52.4 billion (below expectations). is a rare occurrence for Microsoft).
Our Executive Editor Daniel Rubino broke down earnings on the Windows and Surface sides, and our Samuel Tolbert took a look at Microsoft’s gaming and Xbox segments.
Intel loses $500 million in the second quarter of 2022
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Intel also reported its quarterly earnings this week, but it had worse news to share than Microsoft. For the first time in decades, Intel posted a quarterly loss. The company lost $500 million last quarter due to declines in several key segments.
“This quarter’s results have been below the standards we have set for the company and our shareholders. We have to do it and we will do it better. The sudden and rapid decline in economic activity was the main driver, but the shortfall also reflects our own execution issues,” Gelsinger said. “We are responding to changing business conditions, working closely with our customers and staying focused on our long-term strategy and opportunities. We are embracing this challenging environment to accelerate our transformation.”
Windows Insider builds in bulk
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Not one, not two, not three, Microsoft announced four Insider builds of Windows this week. Beta channel users received two builds, 22621.440 and 22622.440. The builds include a handful of UI updates as well as improvements to the taskbar. Most notably, there’s a new overflow menu when the taskbar doesn’t have room for more icons.
For those in the development channel, Windows 11Build 25169 was rolled out. It includes a new dedicated theme for the Windows Spotlight feature and a handful of other improvements.
Even Windows 10 received an Insider build, which brought systems to build 19045.1865. It is the first preview of Windows 10 version 22H2. Despite sharing a similar name to Windows 11 version 22H2, the two operating system updates are completely separate.
Dell Mobile Connect is being interrupted
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Dell Mobile Connect will stop for everyone in January 2023 (exact dates vary by region). The app allows people to send SMS messages and make phone calls from their computer by connecting their system to a smartphone. It’s somewhat similar to your Microsoft phone, but works with iOS and Android.
While Dell Mobile Connect is underway, the same functionality will soon be available in another form. Screenovate, which powers Dell Mobile Connect, was recently acquired by Intel. At CES 2022, Intel showed off several ways it plans to connect mobile devices to computers, all using Screenovate technology.
Summary of reviews
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Every week, our experts check out the latest and hottest gadgets, computers, games and accessories. Here’s everything we’ve reviewed over the past seven days.
