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The program is meant to connect startups with mentors, provide startup-centric training, and provide access to a variety of Microsoft and third-party technologies at a discount. Microsoft is making benefits available at various points in the startups’ lifecycle, rather than just providing a lump-sum. “Microsoft’s previous startup initiatives, focused on cloud credits over a set timeframe, and on co-sell opportunities. While both are important for startups, Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is a new approach which prioritizes helping founders where they need it most: Getting started,” said a company spokesperson when I asked for details about the adjustments Microsoft has made to its startup program....

After having to scrap its plan to offer an iOS app due to Apple’s App Store policies, Xbox is officially moving ahead with the web-based xCloud public beta for iOS. The release comes after an early preview last year that gave a first look at xCloud running on iPhone, iPad, and more. The first Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to start playing titles on iPhone, iPad, and PC tomorrow, April 20, via the web....

The life of Mike Tyson seems like it would be perfect fodder for a Hollywood biopic. Raised on the streets of Brooklyn, Tyson became the protege of legendary boxing trainer Cus D’Amato and under D’Amato’s tutelage rose to become heavyweight champion of the world. However, the troubled Tyson couldn’t handle life in the limelight and suffered a hard fall when he was found guilty of rape and sent to prison. After being released, Tyson returned to the public eye and became one of the most controversial celebrities of our time....

Mimeo, a popular third-party printing service that works as an integrated plug-in with Apple’s Photos app for macOS has announced the option to order photo prints including everything from wallet size to portrait and all the way up to large format panoramas. Photo books, calendars, and cards were all possible before but starting today, Mimeo is offering the option to easily order photo prints to Mac users. Mimeo launched a landing page on its website for photos prints....

The roster of the Mortal Kombat reboot is growing bigger as characters from Mortal Kombat 3 have been confirmed for the movie. Mortal Kombat dates back to the early ’90s when the first video game came out in arcades. Now nearly 30 years later, the Mortal Kombat franchise has expanded to multiple video games, comic books, and two movies. The first two movies that came out in the ’90s were panned by critics and fans, but Warner Bros....

IDG and GSMA Mobile World Congress are coming together to bring an Apple mobile presence to the yearly parade of mobile devices in Barcelona held every February. Just like Macworld in San Francisco, this one won’t have an official Apple presence, but Macworld will be on hand to shepherd mobile apps developers and accessory makers who want to showcase their wares on the world stage. We’ve always wanted an excuse to go to Barcelona in February!...

Apple’s Campus 2 project continues to make strides with the latest drone video (below) showing the majority of the foundation completed on the massive structure, which Apple CEO Tim Cook has called the ‘Greenest in the World’. You can see the front 2/3rds of the structure is now cemented in with the rear third still dirt and subterranean walls also built along the sides. The controversial structure which will house 12,000 staff in 2....

iCloud for Windows First, download the iCloud Control Panel for Windows. It only works with Windows Vista SP 2 and higher – Windows XP users are out of luck. If you’re running Outlook during the install, you’ll receive a notification to close out of it before continuing with the installation. Then the Installation is basic. Follow the install wizard and when it’s done, make sure Open the iCloud Control Panel is checked....

When Man of Steel kickstarted the DCEU back in 2013, it looked like the start of a promising future. However, many fans were shocked that it took Warner Bros. and DC as long as it did to announce development on Man of Steel 2, with the studio just confirming that the sequel was in the works last year. Luckily, it looks as though some traction on the Man of Steel sequel may finally be underway, following reports last month that Kingsman: The Secret Service director Matthew Vaughn was in talks with the studio to direct the project....

Cate Blanchett has had a vibrant and extensive career. After catapulting to international stardom in Shekhar Kapur’s Elizabeth (1998), she went on to score a bevy of high-profile roles and a trove of accolades, including two Academy Awards for her work in The Aviator and Blue Jasmine. Across the span of her near-thirty year run on screen and stage, she’s tackled a wide array of characters. She played a regal elf woman in Lord of the Rings and Hobbit, the wicked step-mother in Cinderella, and a version of Bob Dylan in I’m Not There, amongst a wealth of many other divergent parts....

Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo’s latest game on mobile devices, had the most successful first day of any other Nintendo mobile title by a large margin, earning more than 20 million downloads in the 24 hours following its launch. Other Nintendo mobile titles include Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem Heroes and Animal Crossing Pocket Camp. Although the legendary video game company’s mobile games have undoubtedly seen much success, some of Nintendo’s iOS and Android titles have been met with controversy....

Warning: SPOILERS for Venom #13 The War of the Realms has just pulled Venom into the fight… by giving Eddie Brock a monstrous new symbiote suit. Given to him by Malekith’s War Witches, the sorcerers hope he would become an agent of evil and fight for the Dark Elf Malekith in the war. But this new, magical Venom symbiote suit isn’t just an updated look: this is ALL Eddie. That means no symbiote to communicate with, or to alter his emotions or memories into a force for good....

Warning: SPOILERS for Falcon & Winter Soldier #1 Marvel Comics just gave the Winter Soldier the perfect new status quo in Marvel’s espionage community. Life hasn’t exactly been easy for Bucky Barnes. Although he was thrilled to work alongside Captain America as a teenager in World War II, he wound up stranded behind enemy lines and left for dead. Captured by Hydra, he was subjected to brainwashing and cybernetic experiments in order to become the Winter Soldier....

The former contestant on The Masked Singer, Victor Oladipo - also known as Thingamajig - asked judge Nicole Scherzinger on a date after his unmasking and has plans to get her on a date. The two have had a whole season of flirting and smiles that even caught the attention of the rest of the judges and audience. Season 2 of The Masked Singer has quickly taken over Wednesday nights as a fan must-see....

Apple announced in a press release earlier today several new features to come with iOS 11.3, including new Animoji and health records in the Health app. One feature that was not announced in the press release but is available in this beta is the much-anticipated Messages in iCloud, which first appeared in the first developer betas of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra, but was removed later because it was not ready for production....

If you’re a Communicator for Mac user, you no doubt were disappointed finding out that the software crashes a lot in Lion. Worry not, as Microsoft tells us via a blog post that an update is due via the Microsoft AutoUpdate mechanism “in the next day or so”. The team’s Pat Fox also revealed that some of the most exciting features in Lion are coming to Office for Mac 2011:...

Microsoft announced open enrollment for the Skip Ahead branch via Twitter: — Windows Insider (@windowsinsider) July 23, 2018 Windows Insider Skip Ahead Branch To re-enroll for the Skip Ahead branch of the Insider program, head to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program and change your ring. Under the “What kind of content would you like to receive?” section change it from Active development to “Skip ahead to the next Windows release” and your pace will automatically be set to Fast....

The review is in response to an advisory shareholder resolution that was passed during the 2021 annual shareholders meeting, after concerns were raised about the company’s culture that resulted in dozens of claims being made about alleged incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination, including against company founder Bill Gates. “Our culture remains our number one priority and the entire board appreciates the critical importance of a safe and inclusive environment for all Microsoft employees,” Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said....

There is a Microsoft Store icon on the taskbar by default—just a click opens it up. However, if the Microsoft Store isn’t working on Windows 11 when you click it, or if it crashes or doesn’t open, you’ll need to investigate further. If you’re having a problem with the Microsoft Store, you can fix it by trying one of the troubleshooting steps below. Restart Your PC There are several reasons why the Microsoft Store might stop working on your Windows 11 PC....

One of the most revered directors both living today and of all time, Martin Scorsese has crafted a brilliant career for both himself and audiences. He has made classic after classic to this day and even after a career spanning over fifty years, he is still at the top of his game. Scorsese presents audiences with stories he feels the need to tell through his films. Scorsese is outspoken on his opinion of big blockbusters in Hollywood today....