Black screen error surfaces following Xbox One update

While the February update of the Microsoft Xbox One brought improvements to the console, it has also caused trouble with some users. Complaints have surfaced that the screen turns black after installing the update. It happens when users press the Xbox button to head to the home screen. The problem continues even when the device is powered down.

The Xbox team said the temporary fix will be to hold down the power button for 10 seconds to power cycle the console. We’re hoping they create a permanent remedy for this soon.

Source: The Verge

Microsoft updates Bing Windows Phone Apps to sync with Windows 8

Microsoft has finally released an update for Bing Windows Phone apps that allows syncing with Windows 8. Ubergizmo cites the example of carrying over a stock watch list from the Finance app on your Windows Phone to Windows 8 without needing to set it up again.

The tech giant also took three Bing apps on Windows Phone out of beta: Food & Drink, Travel, and Health & Fitness. Microsoft also released updates for Bing News, Finance, Sports, and Weather.

Video: All Hands on Tech checks out Chromebox for Meetings

Chromebox for Meetings is a great pivot on Chrome OS powered devices that, while generally cheaper than real PCs, are limited by the need to be online all the time. Chromebox for Meetings evolves the idea of a dumb-terminal running a cloud OS into a teleconferencing solution for SMB's and startups as well as any company looking for a more affordable teleconferencing solution. Our friends from All Hands on Tech break it down for us.

Pi Dock-It Pro case turns older iPads into hybrid convertibles

There are dozens of iPad keyboard cases in the market but none like this. The Pi Dock-It Pro doesn't just protect and add a bluetooth keyboard to iPad's 2,3 and 4 - it adds the ability to swivel the iPad for presentations and video playback. The Pi Dock-it Pro, essentially turns the iPad into a convertible and gives it three other modes (laptop, stand and swivel) aside from the original tablet form factor. Users will appreaciate solid build quality, Apple-style “Chiclet” keys and convenient short-cut keys for frequent actions and navigating spreadsheets. The Pi Dock-it Pro ships in March.