Samsung Galaxy Note 7 dominated by year-old iPhone 6S in performance showdown

The results of these tests are dramatic, it may even seem like the iPhone 6S is twice as fast as the Note 7, but there are a number of factors to consider.

The Samsung Galaxy Note may be the shiny new device that's making waves for its sleek looks, updated SPen functionality and camera performance, but it apparently can't keep up with Apple's year-old iPhone 6S.

The Galaxy Note 7 is no slouch in the specs department, the phablet comes with an octa-core processor and a whopping 4GB of RAM (double that of the iPhone 6S!). Yet, the tests above clearly show the iPhone 6S running laps around Samsung's flagship performance-wise.

Despite having the upper hand in specs, the Note 7 stumbles and fumbles next to the iPhone 6S (which has Apple's A9 processor and 2GB of RAM). According to real-world speed tests undertaken by PhoneBuff, "It took the Galaxy Note 7 two minutes and four seconds to launch 14 apps and render a video, while the iPhone did the same in one minute and 21 seconds."

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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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