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Microsoft is charging ahead in its race to define the AI PC era, expanding the reach of its Copilot+ PC portfolio with the official opening of preorders for the all-new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch in Malaysia. This move signals a strategic push by Microsoft to democratize access to advanced, AI-powered computing experiences in global markets, positioning these latest Surface devices as not simply hardware updates, but bold steps forward in intelligent productivity and...

The escalation of generative AI technologies over the past few years has revolutionized how individuals and organizations create, automate, and interact with digital content. Yet, this surge in adoption comes at a moment of elevated concern about how personal and sensitive data is managed within these rapidly evolving platforms. Against this backdrop, Incogni’s 2025 evaluation of data privacy practices among the world’s leading AI platforms is both timely and essential, shining a spotlight...

The accelerating complexity and global volatility of supply chains have left organizations more vulnerable than ever to disruptions, regulatory crackdowns, and compliance nightmares. This new era of risk calls for not just more data and dashboards but for fundamentally smarter, more autonomous systems—those capable of preempting a crisis, orchestrating responses, and delivering compliance by default. Enter Resilinc’s Agentic AI, a next-generation platform merging the powerful foundation of...

Windows 11 has long been criticized for including numerous pre-installed applications—often referred to as "bloatware"—that many users find unnecessary. Traditionally, removing these apps required time-consuming methods such as using PowerShell commands or third-party tools. However, with the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update, Microsoft is introducing a built-in feature that allows users to easily remove default Microsoft Store apps, enhancing system cleanliness and customization. In previous...

Windows 11 users across the globe have been eagerly anticipating the July update, known as KB5062553, and for good reason—the latest rollout brings a notable mix of new features, impactful quality-of-life improvements, and targeted fixes, particularly for gamers and power users. While Microsoft has a long history of iterative enhancements to its operating systems, recent feedback from professionals, everyday users, and the accessibility community suggests that this update is one of the most...

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's recent address at the conference's Media Days in Frisco, Texas, underscored a transformative era for the Big 12, marked by strategic expansion, global outreach, and a commitment to competitive excellence. Strategic Expansion and Conference Depth Yormark emphasized the Big 12's evolution into a 16-team league, highlighting the addition of Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah. He described this expansion as the "A-scenario," citing the inclusion of...

The battle between modern AI chatbots and the retro charm of Atari Video Chess has become an unexpected parable about the current state of artificial intelligence. For many, watching Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT—products often touted as technological marvels—fall to a 1979 video game is both an amusing spectacle and a revealing cautionary tale. As these large language models (LLMs) flounder in a game considered a classic test of logic and memory, their limits come sharply into focus...

The quiet revolution unfolding within the National Health Service is more radical than any past phase of digital transformation. For decades, NHS staff have crafted ingenious workarounds—tinkering with spreadsheets, building Access databases, and quietly deploying web apps—to meet the evolving, often unpredictable, needs of frontline care. These unofficial systems, often developed without the sanction or even the awareness of central IT departments, illustrate a story of remarkable...

Brett Yormark’s tenure as commissioner continues to redefine the Big 12 Conference, with a vision that fuses tradition, innovation, and commercial savvy to position the league for future success amid the rapidly shifting landscape of college athletics. At the recent 2025 Football Media Days, powered by Microsoft Copilot and hosted at the Dallas Cowboys’ home in Texas, Yormark’s opening statement was marked by a solemn moment of reflection for the victims of severe flooding in Texas...

With July Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has once again demonstrated the complexity and urgency that defines enterprise security in the Windows ecosystem, issuing fixes for a staggering 130 vulnerabilities across its portfolio. This cycle, however, brings into sharp focus the ever-present threat of “wormable” bugs, with CVE-2025-47981—a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in Windows’ SPNEGO Extended Negotiation security mechanism—dominating administrator concerns worldwide. The breadth and...

Microsoft has released Azure Linux 3.0.20250702, the latest monthly update to its in-house Linux distribution utilized both internally and by external partners. This July 2025 update introduces a series of security enhancements, feature additions, and performance improvements, underscoring Microsoft's commitment to maintaining a robust and secure operating environment. Comprehensive Security Enhancements Security remains a focal point in this release, with numerous packages receiving...

Art Basel, renowned for its prestigious art fairs across the globe, has embarked on a transformative journey by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its visitor experience. In collaboration with Valorem Reply and Microsoft, Art Basel has introduced the Art Basel Lens, an AI-powered image recognition feature within its Companion app. This innovation aims to bridge the physical and digital realms, offering attendees a seamless and enriched engagement with art. The Genesis of Art Basel...

Microsoft’s performance throughout 2025 continues to command the attention of both Wall Street and Silicon Valley, delivering consistent returns that outpace much of the competitive field. Despite its already high valuation—recently pegged at 11.76 times price-to-sales, well above the industry average of 9.8x—analysts say Microsoft’s unique blend of explosive AI revenue growth, deep cloud market entrenchment, and seamless enterprise integration positions it as an unrivaled player in the...

Denmark’s decision to shift its Ministry for Digital Affairs from Microsoft’s proprietary stack to LibreOffice and Linux marks a pivotal moment in the European public sector’s approach to digital sovereignty, IT budget management, and the quest for vendor independence. While the battle between open-source and commercial software solutions is decades-old, the Danish government’s calculated migration not only reverberates within its borders but signals broader currents of change rippling...

The buried references within recent Windows 11 Insider Preview builds hint at an ambitious new frontier for Microsoft’s flagship operating system: AI-powered dynamic wallpapers. Veteran observers of Windows development, always scouring test releases for the seeds of future features, have unearthed traces of a system called “Dynamic background.” Though no official announcements or public-facing previews exist just yet, the presence of new system strings and dormant code points toward a...

Microsoft's Notepad, a staple of the Windows operating system since 1983, has long been celebrated for its simplicity and efficiency as a plain text editor. However, recent updates have introduced a suite of formatting options, marking a significant evolution in its functionality. This article delves into these new features, exploring their implementation, user experience, and the broader implications for Notepad's role in the Windows ecosystem. Introduction of Formatting Features In May...

In a significant move within the tech industry, Replit, an AI-powered software creation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration aims to democratize application development by enabling business users to create and deploy secure, production-ready applications using natural language, without requiring coding expertise. Replit's platform allows users to write, run, and deploy code directly from a web browser, supporting over 50 programming languages. It...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping critical employment decisions in U.S. workplaces, including promotions, salary adjustments, and terminations. A recent survey by ResumeBuilder.com, involving 1,342 managers, reveals that approximately 60% of managers now incorporate AI into their decision-making processes. Among these, 78% use AI to determine raises, 77% for promotions, 66% for layoffs, and 64% for terminations. Notably, over 20% of these managers allow AI to make final...

The low-code and AI-powered coding revolution has just shifted into a new gear, with Replit—one of the hottest names in browser-based, AI-assisted app development—announcing a strategic partnership with Microsoft to bring its platform to Azure. This move stands to disrupt the balance of power among cloud titans and AI tooling vendors, signaling a trend that many in the industry now call "vibe coding." In this new paradigm, creating business applications becomes as easy as describing your...

In a significant move to democratize software development, Microsoft has announced a strategic partnership with Replit, an AI-powered coding platform, to bring "vibe coding" capabilities to enterprise customers. This collaboration aims to enable business teams across various departments to build and deploy secure, production-ready applications using natural language prompts, thereby eliminating traditional technical barriers. Replit's platform will now be accessible through Microsoft's Azure...