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Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
ZipZapRap and 6 others reacted to Xenon for a topic
That sucks. I liked going to their stores.7 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
Son_Of_Dad and 6 others reacted to cork1958 for a topic
Wow! Can I have some of what you're smoking?! Must be some awesome stuff? FWIW, have never seen a MS retail store anywhere around here! Haven't ever seen an Apple store either, so they're equal on that part!7 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
dead.cell and 5 others reacted to Steve121178 for a topic
Hardly surprising. There’s little consumer interest in Microsoft, aside from Xbox and they don’t need dedicated retail stores for that.6 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
Jumping Jacinta and 3 others reacted to SoLiD_MasteR for a topic
They operate like emotionless stock trader with two options, buy/close. They have zero empathy for fans, not a single care given for brand loyalty. Windows phone early adopters? bam cancelled, the phone you paid for no longer supported. Microsoft stores? closed, not even for product showcase. Mixer fanbase? sorry closed you have few weeks to sort yourself out. I'm slowly switching to Apple, a company that actually cares about customers and don't abandon the ship midway.4 points -
Hands-on with the macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta
BergischNRW and 3 others reacted to Atoqir for a topic
Tried it and love it. Apple redesigned a whole OS and a whole suite of stock apps, notification center, system settings and icons just in 1 go. As mainly a Windows user I envy this. Microsoft has been doing Fluent design for years now and it still looks early alpha design wise. I wonder why the Fluent team makes all these gorgeous concept videos without actually implementing more than 5 percent.4 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
SecretAgentMan and 2 others reacted to +Dick Montage for a topic
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Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
LunarShadow and 2 others reacted to C#Rocks for a topic
I'm fast becoming an Apple fanboy. I've never seen a similar company closing/abandoning so many business lines that it has just started/bought for billions without any strategy whatsoever (Nokia/Skype/Windows Phone, Cortana etc etc etc) The list is long.3 points -
Microsoft Flight Simulator Alpha 5 slated for early July, more invites being sent now
Matthew S. and 2 others reacted to Jazmac for a topic
And end up with a plane that took off like the Microsoft Kin. Pilots get up 30,000 feet, hand out Windows phones to the passengers and then leave the flying part to them. I'll pass. lol3 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
quikmantx and 2 others reacted to spy beef for a topic
It's about brand exposure. Microsoft can take the hit in operating these stores for a loss. They make billions. Bad decision.3 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
quikmantx and 2 others reacted to Tuskd for a topic
That's a big change. Wonder why Nadella is putting a lot of things on the chopping block. COVID-19 should have been a boon for them.3 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
wotsit and one other reacted to quikmantx for a topic
Microsoft's next big moves: spin off the Xbox division as it's own company (or sell it to Amazon/Samsung), discontinue the Surface hardware line, and stick to productivity software solutions and Azure (hoping they remain relevant there).2 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
LunarShadow and one other reacted to quikmantx for a topic
Honestly, this news has basically made me want to be done with the Microsoft ecosystem. For many years, I've been a Microsoftie. They've always had a lot of potential to make a really great ecosystem, but every year they've bungled product lines, support, and they're just becoming less relevant with decisions like this. I've never been a fan of Google due to their Internet (and increasingly physical) dominancy and associated privacy issues with that. Apple solutions are overpriced and makes one reliant on their first party solutions. Amazon and Samsung have great pieces of an ecosystem, but will probably never be a solid ecosystem option. I found Microsoft to be a happy medium at first. They've given up too much over the years due to their inability to shape up, and the closing of retail stores is a sign they just aren't committed to the user experience. I've utilized the Microsoft Store over the years, and I noticed the transition from what was once buzzing stores with interesting products/service to places that have become boring. Their stores before the pandemic were just mostly selling Surface hardware, Xbox items, a few OEM offerings, and then pushing software/accessories. They used to have interactive Surface tables, a myriad of Windows phone devices, Zune, promoting Windows Live software, interesting OEM hardware, etc. I have Microsoft Complete coverage for my Surface Pro, and at least when I had a few issues over the years, it was super easy to stop at my Microsoft Store, get it looked at without scheduling an appointment, be served my choice of their sodas or bottled water while I wait, and walked out with a new Surface replacement in the same visit. I guess now if I have issues, I must deal with packaging and shipping my Surface, wait for days/weeks, and hope for the best. Microsoft Stores seemed to at least engage children and average joe consumers by offering classes too. I guess those average joes/children will have to go to the Apple Store now since places like Best Buy or other smaller electronics stores seldom do something like that. They were also a place for quick free PC fixes and advice for these people too. Guess you'll have to deal with paying Geek Squad for anything similar. Sure, Microsoft may save $ in the short run with this decision, but they've basically ensured that they don't care enough about the consumer market anymore. The stores were basically the last hope of them pushing out their vision of hardware and software, and good luck on getting third party retail to showcase something similar. Even though third party retail may have improved, I still come across non-working demo hardware (dummy devices or charging not working), filled with crapware, requiring a password to access (I just being forced to talk to a salesperson), and no Internet for testing features.2 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
+JHBrown and one other reacted to wingliston for a topic
Now with all the money being saved, can Microsoft finally add back a testing/quality assurance team?2 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
redbear.sam and one other reacted to AltecXP for a topic
The physical stores are Massively better when getting Surface support. They will often simply just swap your device for you instead of having to send it in and wait and hope to get it back fixed, more broken, or even get it back at all. As a long time, Surface owner this is a huge disappointment to me.2 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
wingliston and one other reacted to Circaflex for a topic
This breaks my heart. I loved going to the Microsoft store at the South Coast Plaza Mall in SoCal; they always had interesting workshops going on for guests. Just imagine, if large corporations like Microsoft are struggling during these times, just think of the mom and pop shops closing up. This is an interesting time to be alive and I am not sure what to make of the future.2 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
wingliston and one other reacted to MateerL for a topic
MS stores don't seem to do a lot of customer engagement /brand improvement like say Apple or Samsung does. Most purchases are now onlin, but physical stores ar great places to get salesmen conduct demos to customers, training and repair, physical 'test drive' products, PR events, etc.2 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
wingliston and one other reacted to +mram for a topic
I always liked their stores as a service center for their "Complete" coverage on surface products. They were great for support and always were quick and good. But I agree the sales side of the storefront wasn't too necessary.2 points -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
Jumping Jacinta and one other reacted to ZipZapRap for a topic
it's not good brand exposure to have stores that are empty quite a lot of the time2 points -
Microsoft Flight Simulator Alpha 5 slated for early July, more invites being sent now
Tuskd and one other reacted to Jazmac for a topic
every 6 days yet another "it's coming" story about this dang flight simulator. Release already!! This reminds me of a woman accepting your phone number but you NEVER get a call. lol2 points -
Former Intel engineer reasons that Intel's Skylake lineup led to Apple opting for ARM
dirtyvu and one other reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
They should have just gone AMD.2 points -
Cyberpunk 2077 gets new trailers showing gameplay, anime Netflix series, and more
trojan_market and one other reacted to Melfster for a topic
Really I was really disappointed with Unreal 5 with the environment was ok but was not great as needed to be. I am more excited about cyber punk then anything Sony showed.2 points -
Hands-on with the macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta
samw61 and one other reacted to derekaw for a topic
Im using it now and Im enjoying it. It's incredible that Apple are moving to their own in house ARM silicone, so many possibilities including iPhone Apps running on Mac OS with no modifications and in total control of everything end to end. No relying on the Intel road map to hold progress up. It's a very exciting time to be a Mac/Apple user.2 points -
Cyberpunk 2077 gets new trailers showing gameplay, anime Netflix series, and more
MickeForsberg and one other reacted to George P for a topic
I'm always down for stealth and hacking my way through missions, so the multiple play styles are a plus. Besides it sounds like you can stealth around any possible boss fights, which I like. I hate getting forced into old fashioned boss fights.2 points -
Pokémon Sword and Shield are getting an Expansion Pass with new areas and more
+InsaneNutter reacted to indospot for a topic
Quick question to those who played the game, would you be interested in a review of the first expansion that's out now?1 point -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
Jumping Jacinta reacted to Jim K for a topic
"A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed that all of the retail employees will be given an opportunity to stay with the company." 👍1 point -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
LunarShadow reacted to xp17 for a topic
It's not covid. They wanted to be like Apple and once again they failed.1 point -
Former Intel engineer reasons that Intel's Skylake lineup led to Apple opting for ARM
PeterTHX reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
Yup. Anyone who thinks this was anything more than Apple further locking down and controlling their platform and ecosystem is drinking some serious KoolAid. If the issue was Intel inefficiency as the primary reason, they would have gone AMD first.1 point -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
Jumping Jacinta reacted to Alan Turing for a topic
Apple at least had hit products to drive foot traffic their way. First iPods, then iPhones. What did Microsoft ever have in terms of a hit since 2009? Nothing. Microsoft Store was always empty.1 point -
Microsoft is permanently closing almost all of its retail stores worldwide
devHead reacted to ShahinD for a topic
Wow! Can I have some of what you're smoking?! Must be some awesome stuff? FWIW, have never seen a MS retail store anywhere around here! Haven't ever seen an Apple store either, so they're equal on that part! It was sarcasm. check folks' comments, most of them always pass by Microsoft Stores and know the stores are always empty and Microsoft doesn't sell stuffs, I don't know how some people can Express their opinion without enough knowledge about the subject!1 point -
Linux Mint 20 ISOs finalised, release due in the coming days [Update]
zikalify reacted to cork1958 for a topic
It seems to still be getting updates on 19.3, I think it just affects Linux Mint 20. They're using two different package bases so I think 19.3 will continue serving Chromium just fine. Thanks! That's what I thought and was hoping!!1 point -
Alternatives to Surface Pro 7
Tuskd reacted to Brandon H for a topic
chrome OS can run linux apps now 😛 though the Duet I mentioned above is ARM based so that limits which linux apps can be used. the detachable keyboard fad isn't as popular as I think it should be. I know there are some good touchscreen laptops where they keyboard folds all the way back if that's an option as well The Lenovo Yoga's are a great option. The keyboard flips all the way back so it can essentially be used in tablet mode. Again it doesn't come with a pen but does support Active Pens https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/yoga/700-series/Lenovo-Yoga-C740-14/p/88YGC701292 - $679.99 looking around I really can't find any current devices outside of the surface line with detachable keyboards for some reason. Why have OEMs barely taken advantage of that form factor 😕1 point -
Amazon to reportedly acquire self-driving car startup Zoox for over $1 billion
wingliston reacted to George P for a topic
Incoming sell driving shipping trucks, no need to pay for drivers and their costly unions.1 point -
Video referencing Google's Android TV running dongle found in Developer Preview
+Dick Montage reacted to samw61 for a topic
Have you used a Smart TV from 2012? They are no longer smart. None of their apps work, and it's a horrible clunky experience. Even newer smart TV's only last a year or two before apps become unsupported, useless not even half way through the life of the television. I've been using the same chromecast since 2016, and a second one in 2018, and they have made my old "smart" TV's smart again. Android TV will still have it's place, and it sounds much more feature packed than Chromecast!1 point -
Google launches Photos redesign with new tabs, a map view, and a new icon
The_killer reacted to +Dick Montage for a topic
I love my photos being face scanned and data being sent to NSA and FBI for proper storage Great service! I love my tin foil hat1 point -
Hands-on with the macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta
derekaw reacted to forster for a topic
Im finding it a lot more stable than the last couple of OS starter betas. Some issues with VMWare, doesnt seem to want to start up as it complains there isnt enough physical memory to run a VM. All the VMs have 4gb assigned, my machine has 16 and I only use one at a time. Probably a simple fix somewhere, but none of the VMs are business-essential. Self-edit after a Google - this is a known issue, VMWare devs are working on it.1 point -
Qualcomm might be working on a Snapdragon 8cx+ for Windows 10 PCs
domboy reacted to Mobius Enigma for a topic
That's ok, so are Mac users. Apple 10 years ago: OpenCL/OpenGL is the future. Apple Today: Use our framework crap or nothing. Developers complain: - Apple quietly keeps breaking OpenCL/OpenGL/Vulkan as the OSS community struggles to keep things working on MacOS. Microsoft 2003: We might not give OpenGL full acceleration. The World: Burn Microsoft to the Ground Microsoft Today: OpenGL and Vulkan still have full support and performance equal to DirectX. The World: Meh Microsoft: We are sharing DirectX technologies like DXR and helping implement them in Vulkan, and open sourcing all DirectX technologies. The World: Look at the cool Apple stuff, and it must have better graphics support, because everyone KNOWS Macs are better at GRAPHIX and because Apple stuff is MAGICAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Microsoft: FFS1 point -
Hands-on with the macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta
hagjohn reacted to Mobius Enigma for a topic
Funny how running iOS Apps on a Mac is now a cool thing, yet running the same Apps on Windows Phone and Windows PCs was an abomination. (Except they worked better as there was always full Mouse/Keyboard input models on all devices, as it was designed for device and context portability, and touch, etc.) Funny how Apple has no problem sounding like a crazy hypocritic Uncle. So ya, this is the best thing ever, and I'm glad Apple invented this concept for everyone. Ha lol1 point -
Hands-on with the macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta
Mobius Enigma reacted to dontbeevil for a topic
nice "bigger ui" (for touchscreen?) but nobody will complain big it's not MS1 point -
Facebook now warns you if you share an article that's more than three months old
+Sledge reacted to excalpius for a topic
I'd hate for FB to be responsible for moderating that. The age warning does help though; I've had this crap happen on Reddit where an article gets posted, everyone is angry, then they reveal it happened 8 years ago and people are like "oh..." It's just facts supported by evidence, not rocket science. Clearly, op-eds would be free from this issue, since those are just opinion pieces and might be true or just paid Putin propaganda, etc.1 point -
Facebook now warns you if you share an article that's more than three months old
+Sledge reacted to excalpius for a topic
How about a "this is not true" warning?1 point -
AMD's latest mobile processors are 30 times more efficient than in 2014
Mindovermaster reacted to dontbeevil for a topic
please now bring us high end 2in1 with AMD cpu1 point -
Google launches Photos redesign with new tabs, a map view, and a new icon
spikey_richie reacted to +Warwagon for a topic
I love google photos.1 point -
Hands on with the first iOS 14 developer beta
dead.cell reacted to Slackerr for a topic
Ah, so you didn't do the iOS beta a couple of years ago that fried hardware. Good ol' Apple, so much better than everyone else, except that one time, and that other time, and that other time... I can perfectly recall iOS 13 beta draining battery like crazy, don't be silly. This one is surprisingly solid and functional.1 point -
Hands on with the first iOS 14 developer beta
dead.cell reacted to hagjohn for a topic
Can't wait to try out iOS 14 and MacOS 11. Looks good.1 point -
GIVEAWAY: We're giving away FIVE TCL 10 Pros! (U.S. only)
drjekel_mrhyde reacted to rubixben for a topic
I want to win this phone because I love TCL's tv's (I recommend them to everybody) so I am excited to try out another one of their products1 point -
GIVEAWAY: We're giving away FIVE TCL 10 Pros! (U.S. only)
drjekel_mrhyde reacted to lalitht for a topic
Have been using a TV from TCL and its amazing, haven't used a smartphone from TCL, this looks very promising, would be very interesting to try this one out1 point -
GIVEAWAY: We're giving away FIVE TCL 10 Pros! (U.S. only)
drjekel_mrhyde reacted to ralphwiggum1 for a topic
The display with the great TCL TV track record is definitely a selling point1 point -
OnePlus co-founder hints that OnePlus Z could launch at $299
Namerah S reacted to Tuskd for a topic
Not to mention, the phone will get updates for at least 3 years from OnePlus. And the excellent support from the community for even longer1 point -
OnePlus co-founder hints that OnePlus Z could launch at $299
Namerah S reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
Because OnePlus One launched at 300USD1 point -
Really should use spell check
He's Dead Jim reacted to jnelsoninjax for a topic
A guy sends a text to his next-door neighbor:"Bob, I'm sorry. I've been riddled with guilt and I have to confess: I have been helping myself to your wife when you're not around, probably more than you. I know it's no excuse but I don't get it at home. I can't live with the guilt any longer. I hope you'll accept my sincerest apology. It won't happen again." Feeling outrage and betrayed, Bob grabs his gun, goes into the bedroom, and without a word, shoots his wife.1 point