Microsoft is introducing a range of AI-powered upgrades to Windows that aim to simplify how users interact with system settings and productivity tools. The highlight is a new agent-based experience, designed to help users locate and modify system settings using natural language. This allows users to simply describe what they Read more…
Microsoft has officially launched its Recall feature for all Copilot Plus PCs, along with a refreshed AI-powered Windows search and the new Click to Do tool, which closely mirrors Google’s Circle to Search. Originally scheduled to launch alongside these PCs in June of last year, Recall silently takes images of Read more…
Microsoft has officially introduced a new cloud streaming feature that allows Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One users to stream select games they own directly from their console, without needing to download or install them. This new functionality is available exclusively to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, giving them quicker access Read more…
Microsoft has introduced its latest AI-powered healthcare tool, Microsoft Dragon Copilot, designed to enhance clinical documentation and support medical professionals in their daily tasks. This advanced system leverages voice recognition and ambient listening technologies originally developed by Nuance, an AI voice company that Microsoft acquired in 2021. By incorporating these Read more…
Microsoft, the owner of the internet calling service that has been revolutionising cross-border communication for the past two decades, will shut it down on May 5. Our communication style has changed dramatically over time. From video calls to instant messaging, technology has consistently changed the way we communicate with one Read more…
Microsoft has begun testing a free, ad-supported version of its Office suite for Windows, allowing users to access essential apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without the need for a paid Microsoft 365 subscription. Traditionally, accessing the full desktop versions of these Office applications required a monthly fee, but Microsoft Read more…
Windows 11 is set to receive a redesigned Start menu layout in versions 24H2 and 23H3, bringing a fresh way to organize apps and games under the “All” apps section. This update introduces two new display options: a Name-based Grid view and a Category-based arrangement, making it easier to navigate Read more…
Microsoft has officially confirmed the launch of Intel-powered variants of its Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, set to be available from February 18. While these devices are part of the Copilot Plus PC lineup, unlike their Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered counterparts, they will be equipped with Intel’s Lunar Lake Read more…
Harvard University has announced the release of a high-quality dataset comprising nearly one million public-domain books, offering a valuable resource for training AI models. Developed by Harvard’s Institutional Data Initiative (IDI) with funding from Microsoft and OpenAI, the dataset includes works from the Google Books project that are no longer Read more…
Windows 11 users will no longer have the option to uninstall the controversial “Recall” feature, contrary to earlier suggestions. Recall, which was introduced as part of the Copilot+ suite in May, is designed to continuously capture screenshots of user activity to aid in the retrieval of previous work. This feature Read more…