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 has quietly pushed a targeted on-device AI component update—KB5065505—delivering Phi Silica version 1.2507.797.0 to AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11, version 24H2, a release that tightens Microsoft's on-device AI stack while underscoring a growing trend toward...
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For years, Microsoft’s aggressive promotion of the Edge browser has frustrated countless Windows users. Annoying popups and stubborn default settings became a hallmark of the experience, with Microsoft persistently nudging—or, some would say, nagging—users to designate Edge as their primary web...
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For decades, Windows users and IT administrators have navigated a sprawling patchwork of update mechanisms scattered across the operating system and third-party applications. This fragmentation has often led to critical software being left unpatched, update-related security holes, and a barrage...
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In a move that signals the brisk acceleration of conversational AI adoption across enterprise landscapes, Twilio has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft, unveiled prominently at the recent Twilio SIGNAL event in San Francisco. This alliance aims to blend Twilio’s robust...
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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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Microsoft’s relationship with European regulators has entered a critical phase as the tech giant moves to quell persistent antitrust concerns surrounding the integration of its Teams communication app with its best-selling Office 365 and Microsoft 365 productivity suites. This issue, rooted in a...
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KB5058688: Phi Silica AI component update version 1.7.824.0 probably won’t be the title you boast about at your next dinner party, but for those with Qualcomm-powered Windows systems, it’s the under-the-hood action that’s quietly steering the future of PC intelligence. Like a midway firmware...
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Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience.
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