If you don’t have a lot to do on June 10th and you live in Los Angeles, you should probably attend the Xbox One public event. Larry Hryb (a.k.a Major Nelson), Microsoft’s director of Xbox Live, is inviting everyone to “a special Xbox Community meet up” on Monday, June 10th, 2013.
In the public event you’ll have the chance to meet Larry Hryb and other members of the Xbox One team, plus they will be showing off for the first time Xbox One in the public. Hryb’s invitation also noted that you will also have the opportunity to grab and demo the new Xbox One controller — and other surprises as well. — They are expecting a big crowd, so if you’re planning to attend, get there early!
Here are the details
- Where: The Microsoft Store, Westfield Century City in Los Angeles ( Directions )
- When: Monday, June 10th from 7:30pm – 9:00pm
- Why: Come meet members of the Xbox team and see the Xbox One with your own eyes, plus take the Xbox One controller for a spin and see (and feel) for yourself the improvements we’ve made to one of the best controllers in gaming.
Just as another piece of information, all Microsoft Stores will be streaming the E3 2013 press conference starting at 12:30 pm ET (9:30 am PT) on June 10th. If you’re one of the first 25 people to arrive at the store you’ll also get a code for 3 month of Xbox Live Gold membership .
Source Major Nelson
Are you still worried about unauthorized access to your private files in your PC? With Windows 8.1 you’ll breathe a little easier. In a new report from The Verge said that Microsoft is working to include native fingerprint reader support. Yes, I already wrote about this biometric feature in my previous roundup of new features coming to Windows 8.1 , however what is really interesting is that the software giant is also working on securing individual folders with fingerprint authentication.
The information come from Michael Niehaus, senior product marketing manager at Microsoft, during the TechEd session on Monday. Microsoft also said that in Windows 8.1 (Blue) will allow users to authenticate against a Microsoft account, and it’ll also let users to purchase apps from the Store or sign-in to apps just by using your finger.
Windows 8.1 fingerprint wizard – Image from Microsoft-News.com
Although you’ll need a fingerprint reader connected to your Windows 8.1 PC, the software giant is already encouraging OEMs to embed fingerprint readers into desktops, laptops, ultrabooks, keyboards, and mice to further secure your files.
Update: as it turns out the fingerprint feature to secure folders will not be part to Windows 8.1. “There was an inaccuracy stated during the Windows in the Enterprise TechEd session around fingerprint-based biometrics in Windows 8.1. To clarify, you will not be able to restrict folders or files with fingerprint access as stated in the session,” Microsoft officials stated.
Source The Verge | Image from Flickr
