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Microsoft has postponed the rollout of the much‑anticipated Copilot feature that would let Microsoft 365 Copilot “see” and analyze what’s being shared on a Teams meeting screen — the Microsoft 365 Roadmap entry for the feature was updated to push the release into August 2026, and Microsoft says...

Microsoft’s decision to place three new Microsoft 365 “companion” apps — People, File Search, and Calendar — directly into the Windows 11 taskbar is a clear bet on shaving everyday friction from the workday, but it also raises immediate questions about duplication, manageability, and enterprise...

Microsoft has added two new reasoning agents, Researcher and Analyst, to the Microsoft 365 Copilot family — purpose-built AI assistants that lean on OpenAI’s latest o3 model family to perform multi-step research and data analysis across both web and enterprise data sources, and that will be...

Google has rolled Gemini-powered image editing directly into Google Slides and Google Vids, adding two AI tools — Replace background and Background expansion — that let users swap or extend image backgrounds with text prompts and intelligent outpainting. The features aim to help non-designers...

Microsoft has quietly begun planting tiny, purpose-built Microsoft 365 “companion” apps directly into the Windows 11 taskbar — compact People, File Search, and Calendar helpers that promise to shave dozens of small context switches out of the modern knowledge worker’s day. These mini‑apps are...

Here is a summary of the key reliability improvements Microsoft is emphasizing with Windows 11, version 24H2, based on the information you provided: Key Reliability and User Experience Enhancements 1. Quick Machine Recovery Leverages the always-available Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to...

Microsoft's integration of Clipchamp and Stream into a unified video platform within Microsoft 365 marks a significant evolution in the company's approach to video content creation and management. This strategic consolidation aims to streamline user experiences, enhance functionality, and...

In November 2024, Microsoft announced the unification of its video services, Stream and Clipchamp, under the Clipchamp brand. This strategic move aims to streamline video creation, management, and sharing within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. As of July 2025, significant progress has been made in...

Microsoft 365 Copilot continues its rapid evolution, and the June 2025 update introduces a wealth of features aimed at both administrators and end users across multiple Microsoft 365 apps and services. This release not only strengthens Copilot’s position as a cornerstone for productivity in the...

Microsoft Teams is set to enhance its administrative capabilities with the introduction of rule-based controls for managing Microsoft 365-certified applications. This feature, identified as Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485712, aims to bolster organizational security by providing administrators with...

Change is a constant in the world of Microsoft, especially in its cloud and enterprise offerings, and the recent removal of the Microsoft 365 Feed widget from the Microsoft 365 Feed app for enterprise and business users is both emblematic of this fact and a prompt for deeper reflection on the...

A sweeping transformation is underway for Microsoft 365, with June’s roadmap update ushering in a new era defined by generative AI, robust customization, deeper admin controls, and an ambitious vision to reimagine productivity. As the Microsoft 365 ecosystem forms the digital backbone for...

Microsoft 365 users are about to experience a dramatic shift in the way file sharing is managed across their organizations, thanks to the introduction of a new feature known as Hero Links. This update, rolling out in late 2025, marks a substantial enhancement to both the flexibility and security...

Microsoft is once again stirring the pot of productivity, and this time it’s not just sprinkling a dash of AI—it's practically turning the Microsoft 365 kitchen into an Iron Chef competition between human ingenuity and machine intelligence. The Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 Spring release is...