Microsoft Word for Windows has quietly shifted the default lifecycle of new documents: starting with Insider builds identified as Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000), a freshly created document will be saved to the cloud with AutoSave enabled by default, unless the user or administrator changes the...
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Windows 11’s next annual feature update is now moving from staged preview into its final validation ring: Microsoft has made Windows 11, version 25H2 available to Release Preview Insiders and commercial customers for targeted testing, delivered as an enablement package on top of the 24H2...
The newest leak suggesting Windows 12 will not be a free upgrade has reignited an old debate: is Microsoft moving the core Windows experience toward a subscription model, or are we witnessing a misunderstanding of internal strings and SKU plumbing that will ultimately mean nothing for ordinary...
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A California resident has filed suit seeking to force Microsoft to continue issuing free security updates for Windows 10 after the company’s scheduled October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support date, arguing the shutdown amounts to forced obsolescence that steers users into buying Windows 11–capable...
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Microsoft released the August 12, 2025 cumulative security update for Windows 11, version 24H2 — KB5063878 (OS Build 26100.4946) — a routine but important monthly package that bundles the latest cumulative fixes, updates to several AI components (targeted at Copilot+ devices), and an updated...
A Southern California resident has asked a state court to stop Microsoft from turning off routine, free security updates for Windows 10 this October, arguing the company’s planned October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support amounts to forced obsolescence that funnels users toward Windows 11 and Microsoft’s...
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A Southern California resident has filed suit in San Diego Superior Court seeking to force Microsoft to continue providing free security updates for Windows 10 after the vendor’s announced October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support date, framing the move as forced obsolescence intended to accelerate...
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A sweeping new study by Microsoft has sent ripples through the language industry and beyond, challenging widely held beliefs about the automation frontier. By drilling into 200,000 real-world Copilot interactions and systematically mapping them to occupational tasks, the research produces an “AI...
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The latest Bing experience highlights Microsoft’s persistent yet often puzzling approach to integrating its Copilot AI throughout its search ecosystem, particularly for users within the Edge browser. Recent user discoveries have found that searching for leading AI models such as ChatGPT, Claude...
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Microsoft's recent unveiling of its "Windows 2030 Vision" marks a significant shift in the evolution of operating systems, emphasizing the integration of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to redefine user interactions. This vision suggests a future where traditional input methods like the...
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Microsoft Advertising has made a bold entry into the premium streaming video advertising landscape, launching its new Premium Streaming campaigns that promise to reshape how brands reach audiences across leading platforms such as Netflix, Roku, Paramount, LG, Samsung, and Rakuten. Originally...
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Microsoft’s Copilot AI has swept across Bing’s search landscape with a forceful presence, transforming what was once a straightforward search experience into an ecosystem dominated by artificial intelligence. The move is triggering widespread user frustration, technical debates, and a mounting...
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A new wave of digital competition is unfolding right at the heart of the AI-powered search landscape. Microsoft’s Bing, increasingly integrated with its Copilot AI assistant, is employing aggressive tactics to channel users toward its ecosystem—even when those users are explicitly seeking...
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Microsoft’s latest approach to growing its Copilot AI user base has taken a decisive turn, as fresh reports reveal a broad push on Bing that directly targets users searching for rival AI chatbots. Individuals who initiate searches for OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, or Anthropic’s Claude are...
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Microsoft's integration of OpenAI's forthcoming GPT-5 into its ecosystem marks a significant evolution in artificial intelligence applications across Windows 11, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Azure. This development introduces a new "Smart" chat mode within the Copilot AI assistant, designed to...
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Unlocking Productivity: How Copilot Supercharges OneNote for the Modern Knowledge Worker
Harnessing the full potential of digital note-taking can set the pace for personal productivity, team collaboration, and organizational knowledge management. With the integration of Copilot, Microsoft’s...
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Microsoft is reportedly testing a new "Smart Mode" for its Copilot AI assistant, aiming to enhance user experience by dynamically adjusting responses based on the complexity of user queries. This development coincides with the anticipated release of OpenAI's GPT-5, suggesting a strategic...
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Microsoft’s latest fiscal Q4 2025 earnings call has set a new bar for ambition, innovation, and risk as the company positions itself at the very heart of the AI, cloud, and quantum technology revolutions. The numbers themselves—record-breaking as they were—only form a backdrop for a sprawling...
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Microsoft's relentless drive to make workplace analytics more insightful and actionable took another major leap with the recent expansion of Viva Insights' reporting capabilities. True to its mission of helping organizations maximize productivity and employee development, Microsoft has stitched...
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Microsoft’s fiscal fourth quarter earnings have become a focal point for both financial markets and the broader tech community, with particular attention paid to the ongoing performance of its Azure cloud platform and the burgeoning adoption of Microsoft Copilot. As the company prepares to...
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