Video: Windows 10 Continuum demoed on a Lumia 950

By Gadjo C. Sevilla

One of the most compelling features of the new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL is that they can function as desktop PCs running Windows 10 provided they're connected to Microsoft's Display Dock. I got to see this feature demoed firsthand earlier this evening during a Microsoft Device Night where a Lumia 950 was tethered to two monitors, a keyboard and a mouse.

When launching the Continuum app on Windows 10 Phone, the Lumia projects a full Windows 10 desktop experience on to the monitor. Once connected, the display of the Lumia can be used like a trackpad plus you can also access phone functions (i.e. calls, messages, certain apps) without disturbing the desktop. You can even launch desktop versions of Office applications and work on them just as you would on a notebook or desktop.

Microsoft partners with Red Hat for hybrid cloud solutions

Microsoft and Red Hat are collaborating to bring customers more choice in hybrid cloud solutions. Announced earlier today, this is a surprising move since Red Hat and Microsoft have been bitter rivals in the past.

“This partnership is a powerful win for enterprises, ISVs and developers,” said Scott Guthrie, executive vice president for Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise division. “With this partnership, we are expanding our commitment to offering unmatched choice and flexibility in the cloud today, meeting customers where they are so they can do more with their hybrid cloud deployments — all while fulfilling the rigorous security and scalability requirements that enterprises demand.”

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Dieselgate scandal deepens, now involves Audi and Porsche models

There seems to be no end to the Volkswagen dieselgate scandal which involved millions of vehicles across various countries that have been designed to cheat emissions tests using Defeat Device software in the cars' computers. While the initial scandal revelaled that various diesel VW models dating back to 2009 were outfitted with the defeat device, we are now finding out that this now involves newer Audi and Porsche models. 

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New Xbox One experience, backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 coming on November 12

Current Xbox One users will be getting a whole new user interface on November 12 which will also bring some backwards compatibility with selected Xbox 360 titles. Microsoft calls it ,"the fastest and most social Xbox experience ever.... you’ll be able to play Xbox 360 games on Xbox One at no additional cost." This adds value to an already strong Xbox One lineup of games for 2015 including the much anticipated Halo 5: Guradians, Forza Motorsport 6 and Rise of the Tomb Raider as exclusives. The new experience will be available via software update on connected Xbox Ones.