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Laurent Giret

Laurent was a Senior News Editor at OnMSFT from 2016 - 2022. His favorite topics to cover include operating systems, desktop and mobile apps, hardware, and gaming.

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Windows 10 build 21301 improves the touch keyboard for Dev Channel Insiders

Microsoft has just released the Windows 10 preview build 21301 for Insiders in the Dev channel, which brings improvements to…

Laurent Giret · January 27, 2021 · 5 min read

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Microsoft’s Surface Duo may come to more markets in February, with a potential 8GB RAM variant

Following its US launch in September, Microsoft’s Surface Duo is expected to be released in Canada, France, Germany, and the…

Laurent Giret · January 27, 2021 · 2 min read

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Xbox Game Pass crosses 18 million subscribers

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription service has crossed 18 million subscribers, CEO Satya Nadella announced during the company’s earnings calls…

Laurent Giret · January 26, 2021 · 2 min read

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New Windows Feature Experience Pack update improves screen snipping experience for Beta Channel Insiders

Microsoft has released today a new Windows Feature Experience Pack update for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. This update…

Laurent Giret · January 26, 2021 · 2 min read

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Improving the capturing and sharing experience on Xbox is now “a priority” for Microsoft

If the Xbox OS and the Xbox Store received a fresh coat of paint last fall ahead of the release…

Laurent Giret · January 26, 2021 · 2 min read

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Microsoft, Google, and more announce support for new Open Web Docs initiative

Microsoft has just announced its support for Open Web Docs, a new initiative aiming to support community-driven platforms for high-quality…

Laurent Giret · January 25, 2021 · 1 min read

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Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 7 ad takes a jab at Apple’s MacBook Pro

It’s been quite some time since Microsoft made fun of Apple products, but the company is back at it with…

Laurent Giret · January 25, 2021 · 2 min read

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Xbox Live Gold will cost more, but there will be 5 free Games with Gold in February

Microsoft has just announced that it was raising the price of Xbox Live Gold in select markets, a move that…

Laurent Giret · January 22, 2021 · 1 min read

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Microsoft is increasing the price of Xbox Live Gold in select markets

Microsoft announced today that it was increasing the price of Xbox Live Gold in select markets. The subscription service is…

Laurent Giret · January 22, 2021 · 3 min read

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YouTube app for Xbox consoles can now display videos in HDR

The YouTube app for Xbox consoles can finally display videos in High Dynamic Range (HDR), Engadget is reporting today. According…

Laurent Giret · January 22, 2021 · 1 min read