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Microsoft can “dismantle language barriers in the workplace” but only if you have an iPhone

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Microsoft’s latest app, Microsoft Translator Pro, is designed to break down language obstacles within professional settings. As of now, it’s accessible in public preview on iOS devices. This innovative tool offers real-time speech-to-speech translation, ensuring smooth communication between individuals who speak different languages. It even provides a written transcript during the translation process. Microsoft unveiled this app earlier this week and demonstrated its capabilities on an Azure AI services blog.

My second preview proved I’m going to love Avowed, but I wonder how many won’t feel the same

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Among the perks of my profession is occasionally gaining access to sneak peeks at the development process of highly anticipated video games. I’ve had the pleasure of diving into several instances with Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed, an upcoming semi-open world fantasy RPG set for release on Xbox and PC in early 2025. Recently, I was given another opportunity to do so: a second pre-release preview, offering me a largely unrestricted view of the game during its opening hours.

“This is not the launch experience we want for our players and want to apologize to the community”: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches to ‘mostly negative’ reviews

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2024’s version of Microsoft Flight Simulator made its debut just two days ago, gearing up for a historic launch by being immediately accessible on Xbox Game Pass. It boasts significant advancements such as increased terrain realism and an extensive career mode. This has excited many to put on their pilot outfits for the first time, drawing in a wider audience than the franchise typically attracts.

You already know if you need Adobe Creative Cloud — grab it now for 50% off

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An Adobe Creative Cloud subscription gets you access to all of Adobe’s creative apps, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Fresco, and more. The suite is the industry standard for creators and provides a robust set of features for making content. Right now, you can save 50% on Adobe Creative Cloud thanks to an early Black Friday deal. That discount drops the monthly price of the suite to $29.98 but note that the deal only secures that price for one year. That means you’ll have to cancel your subscription before 12 months are up or be prepared to pay $59.99 per month.