Microsoft appears to be experimenting with a major rethink of the Windows 11 taskbar — moving it from a passive launcher into an ambient, always-available AI hub that could surface context-aware assistance, multimodal helpers, and even agentic automations with a single click.
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Microsoft is quietly testing a new way to put AI front and center on the desktop: references in recent Insider and server preview builds point to an “agentic companions” presence on the Windows 11 Taskbar — a dedicated button that could summon proactive, multimodal AI helpers able to see, hear...
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The relentless pace of artificial intelligence continues to reshape the landscape of operating systems, and nowhere is this evolution more evident than in Microsoft’s strategic repositioning of Windows as the premiere platform for AI development. At Build 2025, Microsoft didn’t just reiterate...
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Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have steadily evolved to bridge the gap between web-based applications and native desktop experiences. Microsoft's recent introduction of "App Actions" marks a significant milestone in this journey, enhancing the integration and functionality of PWAs within the...
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Microsoft’s sustained drive for a seamless application experience on Windows has taken a major step forward with the introduction of App Actions support for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) starting with Microsoft Edge version 137. This pivotal enhancement positions PWAs to deliver productivity...
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Progressive Web Apps, or PWAs, have long treaded the line between the open flexibility of the web and the immersive, tightly integrated experience of native Windows applications. Now, with the release of Microsoft Edge version 137, Microsoft is making a significant play to make that boundary...
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From bold keynotes to pragmatic developer updates, Microsoft's Build 2025 event set a new bar for Windows intelligence, hinting at a reinvention whose effects may soon be felt on millions of desktops and workstations around the globe. The latest announcements—ranging from a re-engineered AI...
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Microsoft's Build 2025 conference showcased a series of groundbreaking advancements, particularly emphasizing artificial intelligence (AI) integration across its product suite. The keynote, delivered by CEO Satya Nadella, introduced several key initiatives aimed at enhancing developer...
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Windows 11 is on the brink of a paradigm shift in user experience, introducing a breakthrough feature known as "App Actions." Announced at Microsoft’s Build 2025 developer keynote, App Actions aims to redefine the bridge between user intent and application capability, promising a new layer of...
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