MIcrosoft faces backlash for hiring female dancers at GDC party Pixel Dynamo In a strange turn of events, Microsoft had decided to hire a group of scantily-clad, dancing schoolgirls as part of their Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2016 party—and this is at the very same event that the company held its annual “Women in Games” luncheon. This has, without fail, lead to a...
Microsoft sets date for SQL Sever on Linux The Register Be patient: first code won't land until 2017 | The slow reveal that is Microsoft's SQL-Server-on-Linux strategy has taken a small step forward, with Redmond pressing “publish” on a blog post discussing SQL strategy. ... ...
Microsoft playing with the idea of trading in digital games for store credit TechRadar For all the convenience of being able to buy any game you want and download it directly to your console, there aren't a lot of options for you once you've finished the game. | That could possibly change for Xbox One users though, with a survey appear...
Microsoft says hiring go-go dancers at Xbox party was wrong Kansas City Star Dancers who wore abbreviated school-girl outfits as they reportedly greeted party-goers, danced on platforms | Several people who attended the after-hours party complained on social media that they were offended, disappointed … Click to Continu...
DNA results are in: Early humans and Neanderthals made babies together CNN (CNN)Neanderthals may not have been as lucky as our human ancestors in the long run, but that doesn't mean the two subspecies didn't get lucky. | Scientists have discovered that Homo sapiens -- that's us -- made more babies with archaic humanlike species than initially thought. That sexual history has left a mark on the human genome, possibly influ...
Apple, US govt to face off in court over iPhone privacy The Times Of India LOS ANGELES: The US government and Apple will face off in court on Tuesday in a closely-watched case that could have wide-reaching implications on digital security and privacy. | The crucial hearing before a federal judge in Southern California focuses on the battle between the tech giant and federal investigators who want help from Apple to unlock...
