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The new Microsoft patent may allow users to convert Xbox game discs to digital versions
A new Microsoft patent has been issued demonstrating a method of converting an Xbox physical game disc to a digital version, although no details have been provided about what would happen to the physical disc after it has been converted.
(Gamerant) Microsoft Patent Could Check Physical Games for Xbox Digital Libraryhttps: //t.co/vMB2E9Y2Eq pic.twitter.com/NzhZM23R0i
– Idle Sloth💙💛 (@ IdleSloth84) May 10, 2022
Microsoft to help pay employees to travel for abortions, sex care
Employees’ travel expenses for abortions or health care claims could be covered by Microsoft, according to a new report. While Microsoft already covers some costs for this care in the US, the difference is that travel expenses must be included in this arrangement.
Microsoft opens new headquarters in Canada
Toronto has become the home of Microsoft’s new headquarters in Canada since its headquarters opened on May 3rd.
Microsoft’s Xbox streaming device and TV application are set to launch soon
After announcing last year that an Xbox streaming device and a TV app are in the works, new reports suggest that both the streaming device and the TV app may be launched soon, although it will take a little more patience.
Xbox Everywhere includes devices like a TV disc for Xbox Cloud Gaming, TV apps, and even Microsoft’s original plan to allow you to play all your Xbox games in the cloud
– Tom Warren (@tomwarren) May 5, 2022
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