Lenovo to preload Microsoft Office, OneDrive, and Skype on some of its devices

Expect to see Motorola smartphones with Microsoft’s software in the future.

Staying true to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s new vision for Microsoft of having as many people use their products as possible, the tech company is partnering with Lenovo to preload its software on some of Lenovo’s and Motorola’s Android phones. We don’t know yet which phones will be carrying Office, OneDrive, and Skype, though, but it’s expected that they’ll be shipping millions of Android devices with Microsoft’s suite in the coming years.

This isn’t the first time Microsoft has entered into a patent-cross licensing deal with other brands. But what this means is Microsoft is giving up its right to charge hefty royalties so it could bundle its products and have them more accessible to more people.

Source: The Verge

Microsoft Office for Mac now offering 64-Bit support

An update is rolling out ot existing Microsoft Office for Mac users which transitions the suite of applications from 32-bit to 64-bit. This is expected to boost performance and allow the implementation of new features. 

This means that Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote  get upgraded to 64-bit for anyone running Retail, Office 365 Consumer, Office 365 Commercial, and Volume License installations of the software. What's more, the August release (version 15.25) will arrive just like any other update to the apps. 

Source: Engadget

Xbox obsessed gamers can now kick back with an official Xbox Onesie

Onesies on grownups are a debatable fashion choice but Microsoft seems to think it is okay only if you choose their Xbox Onesie. Built to be cozy with convenient pocket for your nonexisten Windows Phone and your various XBox controllers, the Xbox Onesie includes a lot of functional design touches like grippy elbow patches as well as design flourishes that mirror the look of the latest consoles. No pricing or availability information yet but we should expect to see these in Microsoft Stores soon.

Chevrolet expanding Teen Driving technologies across 9 nameplates

The reality that young drivers apparently account for over 30 per cent of accidents today, the fatal crash rate per mile for 16-19 year olds is 3 times the rate than that of drivers over 20 made the Teen Driving feature of the 2016 Chevy Malibu an innovative application of technology and now Chevrolet is looking to expand the technology to more vehicles.

Chevrolet confirmed it is expanding its Teen Driver technology this fall to nine nameplates, covering 64 percent of the brand’s sales. It will be included on the 2017 Bolt, Camaro, Colorado, Cruze, Malibu, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe and Volt. The service is free for the life of the vehicle.

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