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This was a very busy week in the world of Microsoft due to not one, but two events taking place. We have lots to unpack including announcements about Ignite, Surface and some Patch Tuesday goodness.

Usama Jawad · Oct 15, 2022 with 0 comments

Microsoft, at Ignite 2022 today, has announced a whole host of tools and features for creators. These include the new Designer app, Bing Image creator, a new Create website, and Clipchamp for M365.

Sayan Sen · Oct 12, 2022 with 0 comments

This was an absolutely jam-packed week in terms of Microsoft news. We have so much to uncover when it comes to Internet Explorer's return from the grave, Dev Channel builds, and some app leaks.

Usama Jawad · Aug 6, 2022 · Hot! with 3 comments

Some details about Microsoft's unannounced utility "Designer" have leaked once again. It seems that the tool will leverage AI to create designs for you that can be published to social media platforms.

Usama Jawad · Aug 5, 2022 with 2 comments

After Jony Ive left Apple in 2019, the former Chief Design Officer was kept on as a part of a consulting deal since then, however, recently the contract has since come up for renewal.

Steve Bennett · Jul 13, 2022 with 29 comments

This week's digest covers a bunch of interesting news related to a new Dev Channel build for Windows 11, Patch Tuesday shenanigans, the arrival of Teams in the Microsoft Store, and more.

Usama Jawad · May 21, 2022 with 0 comments

Multiple images of a new Windows 11 app called "Designer" have dropped, thanks to a leakster. The images show an attractive new app that is likely a new design tool or an upgrade for an existing app.

Sayan Sen · May 17, 2022 · Hot! with 7 comments

Microsoft today added a number of new AI features to PowerPoint, building on top of its Designer tool. Designer now works with branded templates, and there's also a new Presenter Coach.

Rich Woods · Jun 18, 2019 with 7 comments

Microsoft has announced three upgrades that will further expand the capabilities present in PowerPoint Designer and Morph, two automation tools which speed up the slide design process.

Adrian Potoroaca · Mar 25, 2016 · Hot! with 7 comments

While Windows 10 Mobile hasn't started rolling out to existing Windows Phone 8.1 handsets, a designer has illustrated how minor tweaks can significantly improve its usability and appearance.

Usama Jawad · Jan 10, 2016 · Hot! with 105 comments

Microsoft has introduced two new features, namely Designer and Morph to PowerPoint which will automatically create animations, crop images in slides and more, based on technology powered by the cloud.

Usama Jawad · Nov 14, 2015 · Hot! with 5 comments

A recent tweet from former interaction designer for Apple, Avi Cieplinski, reveals the 3D Touch feature on the latest iPhone devices may have been in development for five years.

Daniel Hull · Sep 27, 2015 · Hot! with 51 comments

Pixelapse, the online collaboration platform, has announced it has been acquired by Dropbox. It will continue to offer it's standalone services for the next year while they get ready for the merge.

Steven Johns · Jan 26, 2015 · Hot! with -1 comments

The unconfirmed Apple iWatch will offer two different models; a "Sports" variant as well as a "Designer" model. They are reportedly being tested by athletes and celebrities such as Kobe Bryant.

Brockman Davis · Jun 22, 2014 · Hot! with 23 comments

Google Glass is to get a set of new designer frames from iconic American fashion artist Diane von Furstenberg later this month so that users can make their devices more personalized and unique.

James Walker · Jun 3, 2014 with 20 comments

Microsoft has released the first preview version of its much-anticipated Microsoft Expression Web Designer product. On May 15, Microsoft announced the first CTP (Community Technology Preview) of its Expression Web Designer, formerly known by...

· May 16, 2006 · Hot! with -1 comments

Don Norman is expert in usability. He's been Apple's top man for usability design, and has also worked with Hewlett Packard. Now he's with Microsoft working on the next version of Windows (Longhorn)....

· Jul 22, 2004 with -1 comments

Following our earlier story on Microsofts commitment to improve security for customers Victoria Barnes has sent me an ISA Server case study from designer Paul Smith. Here is a blurb from the case study, the...

Steven Parker · Jul 17, 2004 with -1 comments

Patriot Scientific, a semiconductor designer with about eight employees, sent letters to 150 companies alleging that they might be infringing one of Patriot's patents. The San Diego-based company, which is already involved...

· Apr 23, 2004 with -1 comments

A 21-old Welsh Web designer has pleaded guilty to creating and distributing three mass mailer viruses, in a hearing at Bow Street Magistrates Court this morning. Simon Vallor, of Llandudno, North Wales, admitted offences under...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Dec 20, 2002 with -1 comments