hardware integration

Big Tech is trying to stop being merely helpful: it wants to live in the same rooms, streets and factories we do. What was described in a recent industry brief as “the next evolution of Big Tech” — a move from standalone AI tools to interconnected, anticipatory, living systems — is already...

Microsoft has not confirmed a product called “Windows 12,” but the combination of Microsoft’s public roadmaps, the Copilot+ hardware program, Insider-channel leaks, and sustained reporting across the tech press makes a strong case that Microsoft is preparing a major platform shift—one centered...

In the rapidly shifting world of personal computing, few innovations have promised as profound an impact on everyday productivity as Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11. Once seen as a distant ambition, AI-driven personal assistants are now reshaping how professionals work, students learn, and...

LinuxFest Northwest (LFNW) celebrated its 25th anniversary from April 25 to 27, 2025, at Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham, Washington. This milestone event underscored the festival's enduring commitment to fostering open-source communities and advancing technological education. One of...

Microsoft’s relentless march toward a more efficient, user-friendly desktop experience takes another leap forward with the Windows 11 25H2 update. This release promises to reshape the landscape for mobile computing with its innovative User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management—a feature that...

Microsoft's recent decision to retire the Windows Device Metadata and the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) marks a significant shift in how hardware devices integrate with the Windows operating system. This move, effective from May 2025, signals the end of an era that began with...

A Fresh Wave of Updates for Windows Insiders Today marks another exciting milestone for Windows enthusiasts and early adopters, as Microsoft unveils the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5551 (KB5055617) exclusively for the Dev Channel. This build symbolizes Microsoft's relentless...

Major changes are on the horizon for Windows hardware driver development—a shift poised to impact not only device manufacturers and IT professionals, but millions of end users as Microsoft undertakes a significant revamp for the next generation of Windows 11. With the recent announcement...

A bold new chapter in the evolution of Windows 11 is unfolding, as Microsoft officially announces the introduction of an “AI agent” within the Settings app—an innovation poised to redefine how users interact with and personalize their PCs. Unlike previous incremental updates to the Windows...

Three months ago, I took on the role of leading Windows and Devices. What excited me about this was the opportunity to bring together our incredible teams to work on a product that a billion people all over the world rely on every day to work, learn, create and have fun. Since taking on the...

You can now use the Kinect from your Xbox One console with beta drivers and a special cable to log into Windows 10 using your face. read more Continue reading...

Greetings, Makers! We are excited to announce the public release of Link Removed for the Link Removed and the Link Removed. Visit the Windows IoT Dev Center to choose your target board, then walk through the steps to provision your board, acquire the tools, and get started Making. This release...

Today's Hardware Friday is of a kind I've not seen before. Sure, we've seen the Chat to Hardware, Hardware to Chat projects, but I don't think I've seen that uses Lync and the Unified Communications Web API. Plus I've missing blogging about .Net Gadgeteer projects... :) Exploring the Internet...