New Surface Book owners complain of unexpected freezes, other bugs

Although Microsoft’s Surface Book is officially just a few days old, the “ultimate laptop” is being hit by a wave of unexpected lockup problems that has concerned new users. More of this article from PCWorld.com.

Google Keep update preps new drawing mode, image annotation

You may soon be able to scribble out a note or markup an image with Google Keep.

These new capabilities are hiding out in the code for the latest update, which Android Police uncovered in an APK teardown. In terms of visible day-to-day features the update is pretty minor, hence the small version bump from version 3.2.354 to 3.2.415. Check this latest article from PCWorld.com

Xbox beta app for Windows 10 gains new social features

Last month, Microsoft released a public beta version of its Xbox app for Windows 10 so that gamers could provide feedback on new features before they’re released to the general public. On Friday, Microsoft announced a handful of new features for the beta app, including some bolstered social sharing tools. Check pout this article from PCWorld.com

Leaked screenshots purportedly show an Apple Music app for Android

Apple Music is off to a good start, with 15 million subscribers according to Tim Cook. With an Android version expected to arrive soon, some details are starting to seep out. Check this article from PCWorld.com.

 

YouTube Red is Google’s $10 per month video and music streaming service

Google has finally pulled the curtain off its long-rumored video subscription service, now called YouTube Red. More of this latest news from PCWorld.com

Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 Insider build helps cure a major activation headache

Microsoft today shipped the latest Windows 10 preview to its Insider testers, with improvements to the Cortana assistant and the default Edge browser, and betas of the “universal” Skype apps for messaging, audio calling and video conferencing. More of this latest news from PCWorld.com

Microsoft’s ‘More Personal Computing’ is the next major hardware company

Microsoft has created a $43 billion business, a potential Apple-and-OEM-esque company-within-a-company that could be used to take up the slack if some of its computer-making partners falter—or much less likely, go independent if Redmond decided to spin off into parts. Check this article from PCWorld.com.