Windows users and tech enthusiasts alike witnessed a whirlwind week marked by pivotal software updates, major developer conferences, and seismic shifts in the gaming and tech ecosystems. In the latest Windows Weekly episode, Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott dissected the latest...
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The news that Microsoft is planning to move its flagship Build developer conference out of Seattle after 2025—quietly circulating in tech circles and corroborated by a leaked message from Visit Seattle—signals not only a shift in tech event logistics but a broader reckoning for a city that has...
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In a bold stride toward shaping the future of its flagship operating system, Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5622 (KB5058512) for the Dev Channel. This release represents yet another leap in integrating powerful Copilot+ AI capabilities, introducing advanced...
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At Microsoft's Build 2025 conference, the company unveiled a comprehensive strategy centered on artificial intelligence (AI) agents and the promotion of open standards, signaling a transformative shift in software development and user interaction paradigms.
The Rise of AI Agents
Microsoft's...
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Microsoft’s annual Build conference has long been a bellwether for the trajectory of cloud and AI innovation, and the most recent event surpassed expectations with a sprawling suite of advancements in Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, and GitHub. This year’s unveiling was laser-focused on...
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Joe Lopez, a former firmware engineer at Microsoft, recently gained attention for his public protest against the company's involvement with the Israeli military. Employed for four years under the Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure (AHSI) division, Lopez had a positive tenure at Microsoft...
The unveiling of Microsoft's upcoming "Cross Device Resume" feature for Windows 11 marks a pivotal shift in the company’s approach to cross-platform continuity, aiming to blur the boundaries between PCs and mobile devices in a way not previously seen outside Apple's tightly integrated ecosystem...
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Microsoft Build and Google I/O have long been the bellwethers for the direction of the tech industry each spring, serving as keynote stages for announcements that reverberate across the world of software, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and hardware innovation. This year’s...
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At Microsoft's annual Build developer conference in Seattle, a significant protest unfolded, highlighting the growing tension between the tech giant's business practices and employee activism. Software engineer Joe Lopez publicly challenged Microsoft's involvement in supplying artificial...
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A Confrontation at the Crossroads of Technology and Ethics
In an incident that has sent ripples through both the corporate world and the tech community, an Indian-American software engineer, Vaniya Agrawal, staged an unprecedented confrontation at Microsoft’s headquarters. The heated exchange...
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Microsoft's 2025 Build Conference underscored the company's unwavering commitment to artificial intelligence (AI), unveiling a suite of innovations poised to redefine the technological landscape. Central to these announcements were advancements in AI agents, developer tools, and strategic...
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Microsoft’s stance on political communications within its corporate ecosystem has thrust the company into an increasingly public dispute, with allegations of keyword censorship on employee emails stoking controversy. The issue was catalyzed by recent revelations that Microsoft workers found...
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Unily, a leading provider of intranet solutions, has partnered with Microsoft to develop a Microsoft 365 Graph Connector and Copilot integration, unveiled at the recent Microsoft Build conference. This collaboration aims to enhance organizational productivity by seamlessly integrating Unily's...
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As the world’s attention intensifies around artificial intelligence and its ethical implications, a dramatic and unexpected revelation at the Microsoft Build developer conference in Seattle became a flashpoint for wider debates about technology, corporate transparency, and the intersection of...
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Microsoft has recently come under scrutiny for implementing internal email filters that block messages containing terms such as "Palestine" and "Gaza." This action has sparked significant debate regarding corporate censorship, employee free speech, and the company's involvement in geopolitical...
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Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference has always been a bellwether for the company’s technical ambitions and the direction it sets for developers across the globe. This year, Build 2025 made it abundantly clear: Microsoft is betting the house on artificial intelligence, signaling a...
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The buzz at this year’s Microsoft Build conference was palpable as Satya Nadella took to the stage with a sweeping announcement that could redefine the AI landscape for developers and businesses alike: the debut of Microsoft’s Multi-Agent Orchestration system. This feature-rich platform signals...
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Microsoft Build 2025 has once again served as the launchpad for groundbreaking developer technologies, with Syncfusion® making headlines by unveiling its fourth set of open-source .NET MAUI controls. This announcement not only marks another milestone for the venerable provider but also signals a...
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In a move that sent shockwaves across both the tech and corporate worlds, confidential plans detailing Walmart’s next steps with artificial intelligence were inadvertently revealed during Microsoft’s Build developer conference. The incident, which occurred amid high-profile protests, highlights...
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During a recent Microsoft Build conference session on AI security, an unexpected series of events unfolded, shedding light on Walmart's strategic AI initiatives and sparking discussions about corporate transparency and ethical considerations in technology partnerships.
The session, led by Neta...
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