Robert Carnevale
Robert Carnevale is the News Editor for Windows Central. He's a big fan of Kinect (it lives on in his heart), Sonic the Hedgehog, and the legendary intersection of those two titans, Sonic Free Riders. He is the author of Cold War 2395. Have a useful tip? Send it to robert.carnevale@futurenet.com.
Latest articles by Robert Carnevale

Is the metaverse the great equalizer?
By Robert Carnevale published
We've all been so swept up in harping on the buzzword aspect of "metaverse" that many of us may have overlooked a potentially positive side effect of the concept.

Microsoft Translator now supports Zulu and Somali
By Robert Carnevale published
The utility of Microsoft Translator keeps expanding.

Halo TV show's first episode wins over majority of Windows Central readers
By Robert Carnevale published
The Halo TV series has arrived, and so far, Windows Central readers appear to be ready for more action.

ASUS announces GeForce RTX 30-Series GPU price drops
By Robert Carnevale published
It's true: Expect an upcoming discount on a line of GPUs you can't even get at scalper prices right now. ASUS is making the move as a result of a tariff lift.

HP commits to $3.3 billion Poly acquisition to bolster hybrid work offerings
By Robert Carnevale published
HP's machines are about to get more competitive in the hybrid work world thanks to a new $3.3 billion acquisition.

Do you like the new Halo TV series so far?
By Robert Carnevale published
It's finally here — but are you happy with the results?

Here's how to submit feedback in Microsoft Bing
By Robert Carnevale published
Is Microsoft doing something you really like — or dislike — with Bing? Either way, it's easy to give the company feedback and let them know your thoughts.

Unofficial Microsoft license activators are spreading BitRAT malware
By Robert Carnevale published
Don't want malware with your Windows license activation? Don't pirate.

Intel XeSS steps into the ring alongside AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS, new details revealed
By Robert Carnevale published
You can never have enough supersampling.

Lapsus$ masterminds behind Microsoft breach revealed to be teenagers
By Robert Carnevale published
The cybercriminal group that's made a name for itself as one of the biggest tormentors of Big Tech in 2022 is, apparently, run by teenagers (at least in part).

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 is coming to games in Q2 2022
By Robert Carnevale published
If you liked the first round of AMD's upscaling solution, get ready for the sequel: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 is a real thing and is coming to games near you in Q2 2022.

A ProtonMail desktop app may be on the way to Windows
By Robert Carnevale published
The power of secure emails could be yours via a dedicated ProtonMail desktop app for Windows.

Microsoft PowerToys is one of the culprits behind Outlook's PDF preview bug
By Robert Carnevale published
It can be an elaborate gymnastics routine to ensure all apps and services interact well with each other. And when they don't, users wind up with issues like Outlook's current PDF preview bug.

Microsoft confirms Lapsus$ breach, denies danger of source code leaks
By Robert Carnevale published
Microsoft has confirmed that Lapsus$ did get ahold of source code. However, it claims that code being out in the open does not expose the organization to any major risks.

NVIDIA talks Grace CPU, Hopper GPU, collaborations, and more at GTC
By Robert Carnevale last updated
NVIDIA's made a lot of big announcements so far in its March 2022 GTC event, detailing a new GPU, CPU, and a multitude of collaborations.

Microsoft Translator, Azure AI receive upgrades in efficiency and quality
By Robert Carnevale published
Two Microsoft services are getting tune-ups thanks to a host of AI models that will boost efficiency while retaining the computational benefits of the existing setups.

Software release notes hint at incoming RTX 40-series GPU lineup
By Robert Carnevale published
System monitoring software HWiNFO appears to be spilling the beans on new NVIDIA hardware via its release notes. The release notes' details line up with existing RTX 40-series rumors and knowledge.

Microsoft 365 Reliability Principles outlined for hybrid era of work and Teams
By Robert Carnevale published
Microsoft is at the forefront of companies focusing on hybrid work accommodations. As such, it's released a list of principles to ensure MS365 remains reliable for the transforming world we live in.

Lapsus$ claims to leak 90% of Microsoft Bing's source code
By Robert Carnevale published
Lapsus$ isn't in the business of empty taunts, it seems. Shortly after revealing that it had what it alleged to be proprietary Microsoft info, the group leaked a whole trove of the stuff.

Samsung wins $9.3 million tax refund due to Microsoft patent situation
By Robert Carnevale published
Samsung paid taxes on behalf of Microsoft for patents that aren't registered in South Korea, and now the company's getting a hefty refund.

Western Digital EdgeRover app leaves Windows and macOS exposed
By Robert Carnevale published
Sometimes an app can have unintended side effects. Such is the case with EdgeRover, which recently put Windows and macOS users in a tough spot.

Cooler Master's CK721 wireless mechanical keyboard works with PC and mobile operating systems
By Robert Carnevale published
It's small. It's wireless. It's compatible with just about every OS you're likely to care about. It's Cooler Master's CK721.

Is it too early for the metaverse?
By Robert Carnevale last updated
The metaverse is coming — or, depending on who you talk to, already has. The question is: What definition of metaverse are you using and does it define something that's attainable right now?
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