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Satya Nadella’s practical, CEO‑level approach to AI boils down to a simple playbook: use AI to compress routine synthesis and surface decision‑ready evidence, but couple that capability with disciplined governance, measurement, and human oversight. In late August 2025 Nadella published five...

Android phones quietly run a constellation of AI services every day — from autocomplete and face unlock to route planning — and in 2025 a small set of free Android apps now make that intelligence easily accessible to anyone with a smartphone. This feature distills a TechCabal roundup into a...

Microsoft Teams, the widely adopted collaboration platform within Microsoft 365, regularly evolves to address the complex realities of modern work. Its latest update, the introduction of a new meeting join bar—also referred to as a meeting join banner—marks a notable leap in usability and...

Attending meetings remotely has become a daily norm for professionals, students, and even casual users alike. But as essential as it is to join online meetings on time, being prepared for them—technically and mentally—can make all the difference. Windows 11 users, in particular, are often...

In recent years, the traditional boundaries of the workday have blurred, giving rise to what experts now term the "infinite workday." This phenomenon, characterized by continuous work engagements stretching from early morning into late night, has been substantiated by comprehensive research from...

Microsoft’s “infinite workday” trend refers to the growing problem where employees are constantly plugged into work, far beyond traditional office hours. This trend is driven by always-on digital tools and the pressure to be available at all times. Microsoft’s analysis of data from its 365 suite...

In the bustling landscape of modern digital collaboration, few platforms have made as indelible a mark as Microsoft Teams. Since its inception, Teams has positioned itself as a central hub for virtual meetings, file sharing, and communications within enterprises large and small. But, despite its...

Microsoft Copilot is proving to be much more than just another AI chatbot. While at first glance it may seem like a pared-down version of ChatGPT, a closer look reveals a series of underrated features that can supercharge productivity within the Windows ecosystem. For those who use Windows 11...

Microsoft Teams Preview Update: Edit Your Display Name on the Fly In a move that reflects Microsoft’s continuous commitment to refining the user experience, the tech giant has introduced a new feature for Teams Preview users: the ability to edit display names during meetings. This update...

Microsoft Copilot in Teams promises the dream we’ve all had during the blur of post-pandemic, hybrid work—walking into a meeting where not a single moment, action item, or deadline slips through the cracks, and you barely need to scribble a note or play “who said what” detective afterward. It’s...

Microsoft Teams Replacing Skype: A Transition Worth Embracing? Microsoft’s plans to retire Skype in May 2025 have left longtime users wondering if this is the end of an era or simply the start of a new one. While change can be unsettling, Microsoft Teams comes equipped with a range of...

Microsoft 365 Copilot Facilitator: A Bold Leap in Meeting Collaboration Microsoft continues to redefine workplace productivity with its latest Microsoft 365 update: the Copilot Facilitator Agent. Seamlessly integrated into Microsoft Loop, this innovative AI-powered tool is designed to streamline...

Microsoft Teams has become the go-to tool for collaboration and meetings across remote work environments. Whether you're a tech aficionado or a casual user navigating the vast terrain of remote tools, Teams is a force to be reckoned with. Developed as the answer to Slack's collaborative...

If you’ve ever thought, “This meeting could have been an email,” brace yourself—because Microsoft’s Copilot in Teams might just ensure every meeting could become the meeting that never ends. Yes, Microsoft's sleek new AI integration, slated for Teams in March 2025, promises to revolutionize...

Microsoft Teams is stepping into the future of productivity, boldly proclaiming that it will no longer be content to let your meetings drift off into the void. With the integration of its AI-powered Copilot into Microsoft Teams Meetings, the tech giant is introducing an eyebrow-raising feature...

I am developing an online booking platform that enables teachers to arrange online conversations with students. Teachers can indicate the dates and times they are available for virtual meetings. Students are able to find available teachers by entering the date, time, and duration for interviews...

Microsoft’s hardware legacy stretches back more than four decades to the early days of personal computing. As Windows built and inspired new computing experiences, new Microsoft hardware accessories helped people interact with them. At this intersection of hardware and software, magical...

Surface Hub 2’s light, sleek and intelligent design starts to ship in Q2 2019 Surface Hub 2 enables the power of collaborative work, allowing businesses to unlock the full potential of their greatest resource – people. As work changes – thanks to the ongoing digital revolution and a shift to...

“Surface — like fashion — is a blend of art and business,” according to Skimm’r (frequent reader of theSkimm), fashion tech entrepreneur and Surface fan Amanda Curtis. Link Removed Skimm’r and CEO Amanda Curtis working on Surface Pro 4. As Ferris Bueller says, “life moves pretty fast,” so...

Recently my wife's laptop started downloading a Windows 10 update. This knocked her machine out when she was waiting for an important email. Yesterday the same thing happened to my laptop when I was preparing documents for a meeting. This morning my tower started downloading a Windows 10...