education technology

Microsoft is pulling the plug on the legacy OneNote app that shipped with Windows 10: beginning October 14, 2025, OneNote for Windows 10 (the UWP “legacy” client) will reach end of support and be placed into a read‑only state, and Microsoft is actively steering users and organizations toward the...

Microsoft’s Copilot 3D brings single‑click 2D→3D conversion to the browser: upload a clean JPG or PNG, wait seconds, and download a textured GLB that’s ready for preview, prototyping, or downstream editing. Background / Overview Copilot 3D is an experimental feature surfaced inside Copilot Labs...

Microsoft’s Windows 10 S and the accompanying Surface Laptop were less a surprise and more a strategic recalibration: a deliberately simplified, cloud-first Windows SKU paired with a premium clamshell that wore Microsoft’s design language like a banner. Announced as a classroom-friendly...

Microsoft’s latest education-focused Surface rumors have resurfaced in full color: leaked images and tipster posts claim a clamshell “Surface CloudBook” in four finishes — Platinum, Burgundy, Cobalt Blue, and Graphite Gold — with an Alcantara-covered keyboard and a cloud-optimized Windows SKU...

Microsoft’s Copilot 3D turns a single flat photo into a textured, downloadable 3D asset in seconds — a browser‑based experiment inside Copilot Labs that aims to democratize image-to-3D conversion for hobbyists, educators, indie developers and small businesses while intentionally positioning the...

Microsoft has quietly added a striking new capability to Copilot Labs: Copilot 3D, a free, browser-based experiment that turns a single JPG or PNG into a downloadable GLB 3D model — a low-friction bridge from a flat photo to an immediately usable 3D asset. Background / Overview Microsoft...

Microsoft’s Copilot 3D is a browser-based Labs experiment that converts a single JPG or PNG photo into a downloadable, editable GLB 3D model in seconds — a free, low-friction bridge from flat images to usable 3D assets that is already reshaping how hobbyists, educators, indie developers, and...

Microsoft will end support for Windows 11 SE in October 2026, leaving school fleets that adopted the education-focused SKU without security patches, feature updates, or technical assistance after that date. Background and overview Windows 11 SE was launched in late 2021 as Microsoft’s...

Microsoft’s Copilot now includes an experimental feature that turns a single JPG or PNG into a downloadable 3D model, shifting a formerly specialist workflow into a one‑click, browser‑based experience that’s already reshaping expectations for rapid prototyping, education, and hobbyist 3D...

Microsoft has quietly set an expiration date for Windows 11 SE — the slimmed-down, education-focused edition of Windows — announcing that the OS will receive no further feature updates or security patches after October 2026. Background / Overview Windows 11 SE was launched in 2021 as...

Microsoft’s Copilot has quietly gained a new trick: convert a single 2D photo into an editable, rotatable 3D model you can download and reuse — no 3D skills required. The new Copilot 3D feature, surfaced inside Copilot Labs, accepts a JPG or PNG (recommended under 10 MB), produces a GLB-format...

Microsoft’s bold entry into the world of AI-powered 3D content creation is poised to reshape how everyday users access one of the most technical and creatively demanding design workflows. With the launch of Copilot 3D—a new free web app, currently accessible to select users via the Copilot Labs...

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...

Microsoft’s strategic retreat from the educational market with the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE signals a transformative shift in the competitive landscape for digital classrooms. With support for the stripped-down school edition set to end in October 2026, Microsoft concedes ground to...

Microsoft’s announcement that support for Windows 11 SE will officially end in October 2026 marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the company's strategy for education-focused operating systems. After just five years on the market, the tailored OS designed as a direct competitor to Chrome OS...

Microsoft 365’s August 2025 wave of updates marks another major step forward in productivity, collaboration, and security across Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneNote, and PowerPoint. With a renewed emphasis on user-centric design, efficient workflows, accessibility enhancements, and data...

Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its streamlined, cloud-first operating system designed specifically for the education sector. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of an initiative aimed at competing with Google's Chrome OS...

Microsoft’s strategic retreat from Windows 11 SE marks the latest chapter in the company’s ongoing struggle to establish a significant presence in the education technology sector. Announcing the end of support for Windows 11 SE set for October 2026, Microsoft has prompted school IT departments...

After a brief and closely watched tenure in the education technology market, Microsoft has officially announced the end-of-life for Windows 11 SE, the lightweight operating system once touted as the company’s answer to ChromeOS. Support will conclude in October 2026, closing a chapter on one of...

Microsoft’s decision to discontinue Windows 11 SE by October 2026 marks the end of its latest foray into the education technology market, shining a spotlight on both the challenges and missteps that have characterized its battle against Google’s ChromeOS in schools. As administrators and IT...