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  1. Copilot+ PCs: On-device AI with NPUs - Reality vs Hype

    Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC pitch promised a new class of Windows machines where on-device intelligence — powered by dedicated NPUs — would deliver privacy-friendly, instant AI features that change how we use a laptop every day. After a year of hands-on testing and watching Microsoft’s rollout, the...
  2. Microsoft Copilot Wearables: Ambient AI Without a HUD

    Microsoft’s Copilot branding has quietly become the connective tissue for a new generation of imagined and real-world AI hardware — and the latest speculative designs show how familiar form factors (earbuds, pins, pendants) might finally fulfill the original promise of Google Glass without a...
  3. Microsoft GPT-5 Rollout Across Copilot, 365, GitHub, and Azure Foundry

    Microsoft has flipped a switch that changes how the company—and millions of its customers—will think about productivity, development, and cloud AI: OpenAI’s newly announced GPT‑5 family is being rolled out across Microsoft’s Copilot portfolio, GitHub, Visual Studio, and Azure AI Foundry in what...
  4. Windows 11 Taskbar Gets an AI Companion: Agentic Helpers on Your Desktop

    Microsoft appears to be testing an AI-driven companion that surfaces directly on the Windows 11 Taskbar — a small, persistent entry point for what Microsoft and code trackers are referring to as “agentic companions” — and the traces spotted in preview builds suggest it could proactively suggest...
  5. Windows 11 AI-Driven Start Menu and File Explorer Redesign

    Microsoft's most sweeping Windows redesign in years has arrived: a roomy, AI-aware Start menu, deeper Phone Link integration, and File Explorer that begins to act like an assistant — changes Microsoft bills as a major evolution of the Windows desktop and that industry outlets are calling the...
  6. Explain This Formula: Copilot Helps Decode Excel Formulas In-Sheet

    Microsoft’s Copilot is coming to the rescue of night‑owl spreadsheet authors: the AI can now explain the formulas buried in your workbook, breaking down what each part does and why the output looks the way it does — and it does this inside the sheet so you never have to leave your workflow...
  7. GPT-5 Free in Microsoft Copilot: Windows, 365, GitHub, VS Code & Azure AI Foundry

    OpenAI's latest advancement in artificial intelligence, GPT-5, is now accessible to users of Microsoft's Copilot platform at no cost. This integration marks a significant milestone in making cutting-edge AI technology widely available across various Microsoft applications and devices. GPT-5...
  8. Microsoft Copilot Connected Apps: OneDrive-Integrated AI for Personal Productivity

    Microsoft has made a significant stride toward the future of deeply personalized AI assistants with the quiet rollout of its new Copilot “Connected apps” feature, currently enabling seamless access to files stored in OneDrive directly through the Copilot web interface. This development marks a...
  9. GPT-5 Arrives Across the Microsoft Ecosystem: Copilot Smart Mode, Microsoft 365, GitHub, Azure

    Microsoft has recently announced the comprehensive integration of OpenAI's latest language model, GPT-5, across its entire product ecosystem. This strategic move aims to enhance the capabilities of Microsoft's AI-driven tools, including Copilot, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and Azure AI Foundry, by...
  10. GPT-5 Arrives in Copilot: Smart Mode Now Live Across Windows and Microsoft 365

    Microsoft has turned on GPT-5 across the Copilot ecosystem—and, crucially, is extending free access to the new model via a “Smart mode” in the Copilot web experience—marking the broadest, fastest rollout of an OpenAI flagship yet across Windows and Microsoft 365. The update landed on August 7...
  11. GPT-5 on Windows: How to Use the New Default Model Safely

    For Windows users trying to “download ChatGPT‑5,” the headline news is simple: GPT‑5 is now the default model in ChatGPT, accessible on Windows via the official desktop app, the web, or a Progressive Web App—there’s no “GPT‑5.exe” to install. And while older guides conflated GPT‑5 with GPT‑4o...
  12. GPT-5 Arrives: Microsoft Rolls Smart Mode Across Copilot, 365, GitHub, and Azure

    OpenAI’s GPT-5 has arrived—and Microsoft is switching it on across Copilot, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and Azure the same day, ushering in a sweeping upgrade for Windows users at work and home. On August 7, 2025, OpenAI unveiled its most advanced model yet, and Microsoft confirmed immediate...
  13. Microsoft Launches GPT-5 Across Its AI Ecosystem, Elevating Productivity and Development

    August 7 marks a transformative moment in the artificial intelligence landscape as Microsoft announces the widespread integration of OpenAI’s just-released GPT-5 across its colossal suite of AI-powered products. From the consumer-facing Copilot chatbot to enterprise behemoths like Microsoft 365...
  14. Motorola Introduces Microsoft’s Copilot Vision to Revolutionize Smartphone AI

    A sweeping shift is on the horizon for Motorola smartphone users as the company unveils its plan to bring Microsoft’s Copilot Vision — an AI-powered computer vision technology — to its Moto AI suite. Beginning with upcoming models in the Razr and Edge series, the Copilot app will be...
  15. Microsoft Windows 11 Unlocks Free AI with Latest OpenAI GPT Integration

    Microsoft’s integration of OpenAI’s latest, free GPT model into Windows 11 isn’t just another product update—it’s a transformative moment for both mainstream PC users and the wider AI ecosystem. By making advanced generative AI directly accessible through native features like Windows Copilot...
  16. Motorola Launches Native Microsoft Copilot Vision Integration for Enhanced AI Smartphone Experience

    Motorola’s latest strategic move injects new vitality into the ever-tightening race for AI-driven mobile experiences: select Motorola smartphones will now feature Microsoft Copilot Vision natively, seamlessly integrated into the brand’s evolving Moto AI suite. This collaboration not only...
  17. Open-Weight GPT-OSS Models Revolutionize AI Accessibility & Deployment

    The artificial intelligence community witnessed a significant turning point as OpenAI, in close partnership with Microsoft, officially released the GPT-OSS family of open-weight language models—gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b—integrated directly into Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry and Windows AI...
  18. AWS Hosts OpenAI’s Open-Weight GPT Models, Democratizing Generative AI

    In a dramatic shakeup of the cloud AI landscape, Amazon Web Services announced it will now host OpenAI’s newly unveiled open-weight GPT models, gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, on both Bedrock and SageMaker platforms. This strategic decision bypasses Microsoft Azure’s long-held exclusive rights to...
  19. Microsoft Copilot’s 'Smart' Mode and GPT-5: Revolutionizing AI-Driven Productivity on Windows

    Microsoft’s generative AI portfolio continues to evolve at a dizzying pace, capturing industry attention with the recent appearance of a mysterious new feature within Copilot: the “Smart” mode. As early reports surface, the implications for Windows users, developers, and the broader AI ecosystem...
  20. Microsoft’s AI Revolution: GPT-5 Integration & Smart Mode Transforming Productivity

    Microsoft’s relentless push into generative AI once again finds itself at the center of anticipation, innovation, and strategic maneuvering. After The Verge’s exclusive highlight on the imminent arrival of OpenAI’s GPT-5, the wider tech ecosystem is abuzz with speculation about how Microsoft...