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Microsoft deploys new user security features

CVG:

Microsoft has launched new features to enhance the security of Microsoft Accounts amidst growing concerns over internet privacy and government surveillance.

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Lord Anubis3642d ago

bravo,
now if they can notify of suspicious activities like google and two step verification for all windows log ins. Also encryption for communications.

Gamer6663642d ago

They already have two step verification if you want to use it and the user account related communications are encrypted.

Two step verification cfg:

https://account.live.com/pr...

Lord Anubis3642d ago

thanks i just set up mine, it looks like they just rolled this out on April. However communications are not encrypted.

XiSasukeUchiha3642d ago

Same i agree as well get out NSA we dont need anymore junk mail lol

NatureOfLogic3642d ago

Why even risk being exposed? I'd stay far away from kinect until these spying issues are addressed properly.

Gamer6663642d ago

Wow, I hope you don't walk around town, use the internet, use ATMs, telephone, or anything else where you may be monitored...

You think the NSA is just watching people on the net?

yess3642d ago

I am sorry to burst your bubble.

Here you go.

http://www.polygon.com/2013...

JodyCones3642d ago

A hi-tech camera that can listen when off, read you, you're heart rate, night vision, etc. that is way more advanced than any other camera on your phone or computer. Facing you in your room or living room. Met to be "always on". Yeah the idea of that is not creepy at all....

XiSasukeUchiha3642d ago

Honestly the kinect is spyware in a form of an item

Gamer6663642d ago

So cameras on computers are spyware then, and so is your phone, cellphone, internet connection, and everytime you walk downtown and an internet based camera sees you...

I am sure NSA monitors all of these.

Sayai jin3642d ago

Gamer666, it is either hard for people to understand, nieve, or just plain follish. Any electical items that are connected to a network, satellite, etc is monitored. Albeit, cell phones, landlines, tablets, ATMS, streat cameras (almost everywere now), computers, consoles, etc, are/can be used to monitor items. Every single online transaction is recored. The only thing one can due to minimize exposure to monitoring is to give up using their phones, computers, etc. You can still be monitored when you use your credit card to pay bills, go wlaking and picked up onn camera, etc.

Redgehammer3642d ago

I am conflicted. On one hand, my need side is totally impressed by the technological insanity of such extreme security measures; however, on the other hand, I refuse to give up my connection to the "almighty" network. The only thing I terrorize is the RED Soldier, with a BLU pipe bomb, to the face. Oooh I'm scary, but whatever, I'll stay online, playing games, emailing, IMing, talking on the @$&"@ phone. Maybe it's time to buy some postage stamps.

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Xbox CFO Discusses Opportunities with AI, how Microsoft Measures Its Success in Games, and More

Xbox CFO Tim Stuart discussed the application of AI gaming, the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Game Pass, and how Microsoft measures success in gaming.

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crazyCoconuts1d 12h ago

"Stuart explains that Xbox's mission is to bring its first-party experiences and subscription services to every screen that can play a game.
That means smart TVs. That means mobile devices. That means what we would have thought as competitors in the past, like PlayStation and Nintendo."

phoenixwing1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Third party train has arrived in the station. Ready to depart console business when next gen happens.

Basically microsoft is ditching xbox asap and going all in with gamepass

crazyCoconuts1d 3h ago

In the article I feel they de-emphasized GamePass as being their sole focus. Still interested in selling using traditional approach as well.

S2Killinit1d 3h ago (Edited 1d 3h ago )

Xbox fans are going to get what they kept cheering for despite other gamers raising the red flag and warning them at every turn.

**Although you really cannot believe anything MS says. Literally flipping every comment on its head has often been a good indication of the truth when it comes to MS.

Obscure_Observer1d 2h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

"Basically microsoft is ditching xbox asap and going all in with gamepass"

You delusional bunch never get tired and got yourselves disappointed.

We been hearing all this "Xbox is going to leave the console business and go full third party" bs since Xbox started to release its games on PC.

And yet, both Playstation and Epic are getting a total of zero Xbox first party games while a next gen Xbox console powered by hybrid technology leaked by FTC documents is already in development to be released in 2028. XD

So you people can be mad as you want, but those are the *facts*!

Quit the port begging already, because Playstation ain´t getting no games from Xbox in the foreseeable future. Period!

Do what you do

Lightning7718h ago

Lol you mean this Tim Stuart.

https://wccftech.com/xbox-b...

Where he alluded that Starfield and other Bethesda titles could arrive first or "better on Xbox" which ultimately never happened. He's a business strategist he doesn't have final say. He formulates business plans and strategies and suggestions. Phil has final say in these things. Games like Minecraft and certain Bethesda games Deathloop and Ghost Wire, COD and a few others will get support on PS and Nintendo of course. This is no sign or indication of third party for all its games I know you guys are twitching for it hard tho.

Because of fanboyism.

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Brazz1d 5h ago

This realy feels like Xbox is ready to become third party. Not necessarily kill Xbox consoles, but kill exclusivity.

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anast1d 6h ago

Xbox games are going to get even shi#$%&.

Obscure_Observer1d 2h ago

"Xbox games are going to get even shi#$%&."

Well, If true, then future Playstation games are also f*cked.

"AAA games have gone from taking teams of 50 people two years to make to now sometimes taking teams of hundreds of people more than ten years to make," Raymond said."

"At Haven, one way we are evolving to improve our production processes is through investing in R&D around generative AI and machine learning, in the belief these technologies will eventually help game developers reverse that trend, and unlock more creativity from developers and players alike."

https://www.techradar.com/g...

anast1d 1h ago (Edited 1d 1h ago )

"Well, If true, then future Playstation games are also f*cked."

History has shown that PlayStation can offer some good quality entertainment along with jank. MS, however, does not have this reputation.

*Obscure: I know you mean well, but I don't click on links in forums.