Microsoft reportedly pushes back Windows 10X, Surface Neo releases to 2021

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It hasn't been confirmed yet, but rumour has it Microsoft plans to push back the release of Windows 10X and the hardware that supports this new platform to 2021. Windows 10X is designed to work on machines with dual displays, like the Surface Neo it was planning to ship with the Windows 10X onboard. Panos Panay, Microsoft's chief product officer, reportedly told his team that the new platform and the dual-screened Surface Neo wouldn't come out this year. And that third-party manufacturers won't be allowed to launch devices running on the operating system either. We have no word yet on what will happen with the Surface Duo.

The likely cause of the delay is the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, reports claim Microsoft also wanted to prioritize getting Windows 10X running on single-screen devices like 2-in-1s first before introducing it to the public. But Microsoft wants to launch some of the platform's features before it becomes available. So, we might see some Windows 10X features crop up in a future Windows 10 update. 

Source: Engadget

Uber for Business brings corporate Eats to Canada

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Uber for Business is introducing its Eats feature in Canada, allowing companies to set meal programs and spending allowances for their employees to order food from certain restaurants at select times. Uber said it accelerated the rollout of the feature to more countries as more and more people work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Uber, the company is rolling out new features so businesses of all sizes can use the service. Employees can use their corporate cards and manage orders through a business profile on the Uber Eats app or website.

Source: MobileSyrup

Bell Media is the Canadian partner for 'One World: Together at Home' digital event

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Global Citizen and the World Health Organization partnered with Lady Gaga for an international two-hour live concert that is meant to celebrate the healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic. The star-studded, Lady Gaga-curated "One World: Together at Home" benefit concert is happening on April 18 and will air live on at 8 pm ET on CTV, CTV2, TSN, CP24, MUCH, MTV, and in french on VRAK. Bell Media is a Canadian partner for the virtual concert. iHeartRadio Canada will live-stream the event through its mobile app and radio stations. It will also be streamed on almost every major streaming service. The partnership with Bell means the performance will be available on-demand in English and French on Crave as well as on the CTV app and website after the live simulcast.

Aside from Lady Gaga, you can expect performances from the likes of Coldplay's Chris Martin, Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Paul McCartney, Lizzo, to name a few. Late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert will be hosting the event. 

Google Stadia's free tier is now available, comes with two-month Pro subscription

The free tier of Google Stadia has been part of the company's plan since it launched the game streaming service. Now, it's available to all countries that have the service, including Canada, with two months of free Stadia Pro subscription. If you have a Google account, then you can sign up for free over at stadia.google.com. 

You will still need to buy games a la carte from the digital Stadia Store, but now you no longer have to spend $169 for the Premiere Edition. That tier comes with a Stadia controller, 4K-capable Chromecast Ultra, and three months of Stadia Pro. Plus, you needed to pay $11.99 a month to continue to use the service, but this gives you access to 4K streaming and free games. With this new tier, though, Pro subscribers won't be charged for two months.

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