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Tweet Google has today added a new font family to its Docs, Sheets, and Slides productivity software: Lexend. The font by Thomas Jockin is aimed at improving ease of reading and reading speed. Read more… Neowin

Tweet A recent Chromium Gerrit entry and a post on Github suggests that Microsoft is working on a solution to improve battery drain on Chromium-powered browsers, specifically when streaming media. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Microsoft’s latest patent showcases a new file targeting system that identifies patterns of user inaction, and then brings them back up to the required level through intelligent content promotion. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Microsoft has patented a technology that would enable easier content collaboration through addressing of inline notes in various ways, without having to access the actual documents. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Facebook has announced that it has begun deranking posts that contain sensational health claims in a bid to remove low-quality content from users’ feeds. It said it introduced the change last month. Read more… Neowin