Microsoft announces smaller Xbox One S for $399

Microsoft has officially announced  the thinner, lighter Xbox One S which stands for 'Slim', the device will be sold as a 500GB, 2TB and 3TB variants starting at US $299 and shipping in August.

This new Xbox One improves over its three-year old predecessor with 4k video support, a slimmed down controller and a integrated power supply and can be positioned in vertical orientation. The device will also ship in white and is 40 per cent smaller than the OG Xbox One. Pricing in Canada starts at $399 for the 500 GB version and the device will ship in August with preorders starting soon.

Microsoft buys LinkedIn professional social network for $26 Billion

Microsoft just bought LinkedIn in a bombshell deal for an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion inclusive of LinkedIn's net cash. LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture and independence while Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. LinkedIn is the world's largest and most valuable professional network and continues to build a strong and growing business.

Founded in 2002, LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the Internet with more than 433 million members in over 200 countries and territories. It currently offers free as well as paid membership options that allows people to connect with business contacts as well as seek employment. What does Microsoft, a services and devices company, want with a social network whose growth has been somewhat quastionable of late?

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4K capable Xbox One S leaks before tomorrow's E3 launch

E3 kicks off tomorrow and is expected to be the biggest show in gaming and consumer entertaiment with various games, AR and VR expected to be unveiled as well as some new consoles. The above photo is the alleged thinner, smaller and more capable Xbox One S.

40 per cent smaller than the current behemoth console, this sleek and slim lined version that doesn't even have a power brick. 4K-video and HDR content as well as a sizeable 2 Terabyte storage option are expected to be announced although we're still in the dark as to pricing an availability. We'll have the full story tomorrow.

Source: Engadget

First Look: Moto Z and Moto Mods

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

San Francisco - The Lenovo Moto Z was the biggest, most anticipated and leaked announcement here at Lenovo Tech World. The duo of flagship devices, which is composed of the ultra thin Moto Z and the more muscular Moto Z Force (not coming to Canada) represent the cutting edge of smartphone technology today.

What is interesting about the Moto Z is that it is completely different beast from the venerable Moto X line. That remnant from the days that Google owned Motorola Mobility, did provide a lot of the foundation for what the Moto Z has to offer.

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