Microsoft guarantees the Xbox Series X won't be bigger than fridge

When Microsoft first announced the Xbox Series X, some people compared its design to a refrigerator. The company concedes that it might look like one, but it won't be as big as one. Microsoft tweeted a photo that shows the console's dimensions beside an actual fridge. The tweet shows the Xbox Series X standing at 301mm, while a refrigerator is about 1,778mm tall. While it is still bigger than usual game consoles, the good news is you wouldn't need to leave that big of a space for it.

Windows 10 now installed on 1 Billion devices

It took a bit longer than Microsoft hoped for but there are now finally 1 billion installs of Windows 10 on PCs, XBox consoles, Hololens devices, and more. This comes at a time when support for the enduring yet outdated Windows 7 comes to a close and as Microsoft builds out its plan for the future of their OS.

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Airbnb extends its no-charge cancellation policy

With the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbnb saw it fit to implement updates to its Extenuating Circumstances policy. This change means hosts and guests who cancel eligible reservations made on or before March 14, 2020, with check-in dates between March 14 and April 14, 2020, will not be charged or penalized. It applies to both places to stay as well as Airbnb Experiences around the world. The company assures its hosts that they will help those who are affected economically by the circumstances.

Airbnb said in a statement, “We will be working in the days and weeks ahead to identify tools and initiatives to support our hosts during these very challenging times.” The company promised it will not collect fees or benefit from any cancelled reservations. 

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Rogers starts rolling out Android 10 to Samsung Galaxy S9, Note 9 devices

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 9

If you got your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ or Galaxy Note 9 from Rogers, then your smartphone is getting the Android 10 update soon. Rogers updated its OS upgrade schedule with the news that the latest Android operating system is coming to these Samsung handsets now.

In the same announcement, Rogers also stated that the Motorola Moto E6 will be receiving the February security update on March 16, the Moto G7 Play will be getting the same update on March 25, and the LG G7 One will receive the March security update on March 17.