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At the recent Microsoft Build 2025 conference, Dot Inc. unveiled its latest innovation, DotVista, an AI-powered image conversion solution designed to enhance accessibility for the visually impaired. This collaboration between Dot Inc., Microsoft, and Hanyang University marks a significant...

At the heart of the digital revolution aimed at bridging the accessibility divide, Dot Inc. made a landmark statement at Microsoft Build 2025 by showcasing a suite of 'Inclusive AI' innovations. These advancements, deeply embedded into Microsoft's Copilot ecosystem and newly unveiled Copilot+...

A team of Kenyan students has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a position among the top three finalists in the 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup, a prestigious global technology competition. This accomplishment underscores Kenya's growing prominence in the international tech arena and...

Classrooms are rapidly evolving, propelled by the digital turn and an increased focus on equitable education for every student. Amidst this transformation, accessibility tools have emerged as cornerstones in forging truly inclusive learning environments. Microsoft, with its extensive suite of...

The quiet evolution of Windows continues to reshape how millions interact with their PCs, and Microsoft’s Copilot AI now claims center stage—a move underscored by a significant new update rolling out to Windows Insiders. As of today, a hands-free experience is becoming a reality: users can...

Every year, Microsoft’s Imagine Cup draws the world’s brightest student technologists into a high-stakes tournament, but the 2025 edition brings a poignant, deeply personal narrative to the fore. Two Stanford juniors, Daniel Kim and Arjun Oberoi, have propelled their startup dream into the...

As Windows continues to evolve, regular security updates remain at the heart of the platform’s ongoing reliability and resilience. The May 2025 Windows Security Update, officially designated as KB5058411 (OS Build 26100.4061), represents the latest step in Microsoft’s ongoing journey to keep...

For many years, the role of family “tech support” has loomed large. Whether it was explaining the difference between a shortcut and an installed application, or navigating the sometimes maze-like corridors of the Windows Settings menu, these tech conversations have been a rite of passage for...

Microsoft's drive to embed artificial intelligence deeply into Windows 11 has reached a new milestone with the introduction of an "AI agent" in the Settings app—an initiative first unveiled on Windows Central and confirmed by statements from Navjok Virk, CVP of Windows Experiences at Microsoft...

In a world obsessed with major overhauls and shiny new features, it’s the incremental steps—the subtle but strategic tweaks—that often reveal a company’s real direction. Microsoft’s rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 to the Dev Channel stands as a definitive example. This...

Not content with letting you paint your desktop in weird pastel hues or chasing you down with AI-powered widgets, Microsoft is now ready to add a little more, shall we say, color, to your conversations—by letting you toggle off the profanity filter for voice typing in Windows 11. That’s right...

Gone are the days when Windows PCs sat quietly on your desk, relegated to that classic role of digital workhorse—capable, reliable, but neither especially inventive nor intuitive. The introduction of Copilot+ PCs promises to change that equation, thrusting artificial intelligence squarely into...

Windows voice typing, an often overlooked feature, offers a transformative way to interact with your PC—letting you compose emails, access files, and even draft long-form content hands-free. Despite its potential, many users barely scratch the surface of what’s possible. Delving into the...

Microsoft’s recent push for diversity and inclusion in the Asia-Pacific region has taken on new momentum with the introduction of the Microsoft Enabler Program. While much has been written about diversity initiatives in tech, rarely do we see a holistic, multi-pronged effort that directly...

Here's a detailed breakdown of the official release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 (Dev Channel), based on the Windows Insider Blog for this build: New Features Gradually Being Rolled Out (Toggle On*) 1. Profanity Filter Setting in Voice Typing There is now a new setting...

Microsoft has recently taken a significant step forward in enhancing the accessibility of its Windows operating system. In a move that has been long-awaited by users and advocates alike, the company has rebranded the "Ease of Access" settings to "Accessibility" and introduced a new human-centric...

Microsoft’s latest foray into the world of AI assistants is about to get a whole lot more… well, visual. If you fancy an AI that can literally see what’s happening on your screen (provided you give it a thumbs-up, of course), then buckle up—because Microsoft Copilot Vision is waltzing into the...

HP is raising the bar for business laptops again by rolling out its new EliteBook series that combine powerful hardware with transformative AI features. At the heart of these devices is the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor paired with Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Copilot+ for a truly next-generation...

Windows 11 continues its evolution as a platform that not only pushes the boundaries of performance and interactivity but also reaffirms its commitment to inclusivity. The latest Insider update, KB5055617, aims to revolutionize the user experience by significantly enhancing the built-in Narrator...

Windows 11’s latest Insider Preview update keeps pushing the envelope for accessibility, and the new “Speech Recap” feature is no exception. Designed for users who depend on the built-in Narrator for screen reading, this capability offers them a way to review recent spoken content—a feature that...