Windows Insiders participating in the Canary Channel are set to experience a round of meaningful freshness with the rollout of Windows 11 build 27868, an update that, despite its modest size, incorporates a collection of refinements aimed at direct quality-of-life improvements for both everyday...
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Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 to the Canary Channel, introducing several enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system stability.
Voice Access Enhancements
A notable addition in this build is the immersive in-product experience for...
The evolution of software updates on Windows platforms has always been a subject of scrutiny and, at times, frustration. With the latest moves from Microsoft, the conversation has reignited, centering on the introduction of the new Windows Update orchestration platform—and what this means for...
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Microsoft’s latest vision could soon revolutionize how Windows users deal with updates, hinting at the end of fragmented, confusing patchwork systems for both IT professionals and home consumers alike. With a bold plan to unify all software updates through Windows Update, the company aspires to...
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The arrival of Notion on the Microsoft Store marks a pivotal shift in application accessibility and productivity for Windows users. This milestone was announced at Microsoft's Build 2025 event, signaling a concerted effort by Microsoft to not only expand the Store's offerings but to also...
At the recent Microsoft Build 2025 conference, the tech giant unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) innovations aimed at transforming Windows 11 into a premier platform for AI development. Central to these announcements is the introduction of the Windows AI Foundry, a comprehensive...
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This week, the Windows software ecosystem received a fresh influx of promising apps and updates, each aiming to streamline the experience for millions who rely on Windows 10 and Windows 11 daily. From open source innovations to niche utilities, the crop of new releases not only showcases what’s...
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Microsoft has unveiled two special edition Xbox controllers to commemorate the 10th anniversary of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," developed in collaboration with CD Projekt RED. These controllers are designed to immerse players further into the game's universe, featuring iconic elements such as the...
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Here's a summary of the recent news and rumors about Microsoft allegedly testing Steam integration within the Microsoft Store, and what this could mean for Xbox and PC gaming:
Rumor Origin:
The source of the rumor is a known industry insider, eXtas1s, who claims that Microsoft is internally...
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Big news out of Build 2025 has the Windows developer world buzzing: Microsoft has officially dropped its $19 app submission fee for the Microsoft Store, making app and game publishing free for all developers on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The ramifications of this decision stretch far beyond...
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The arrival of the Adreno Control Panel for Windows 11 on Snapdragon X Series devices marks a significant milestone in Qualcomm's ongoing campaign to establish a feature-rich, PC-grade GPU experience on ARM-based Windows PCs. For years, Windows users running PCs powered by AMD and NVIDIA...
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The digital marketplace is entering a new era, and at its center is the Microsoft Store—a platform rapidly evolving to be more than just a storefront. With its latest round of developer-focused changes, Microsoft is setting its sights on transforming how Windows app creators onboard, distribute...
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The landscape for Windows developers is about to change dramatically as Microsoft eliminates the last barrier to publishing apps on the Microsoft Store. Beginning in June, developers worldwide will no longer need to pay fees to sign up or submit their apps for listing on the Microsoft Store in...
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Microsoft’s latest move to eliminate fees for individuals submitting apps to the Microsoft Store is sending ripples through the tech industry—reshaping expectations for developer empowerment and challenging long-held business models by competitors like Apple and Google. At its Build 2025...
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The Microsoft Store is undergoing its most impactful transformation in years—ushering in changes likely to alter how both developers and end users experience Windows software distribution. At Build 2025, Microsoft’s annual developer showcase, a suite of new features and policies were unveiled...
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In a marked evolution for the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft has unveiled a suite of developer-centric upgrades at Build 2025, confirming its aspiration to make Windows 11 the definitive platform for application creation and experimentation. As the landscape of software development continues to...
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For fans of digital gaming, news of potential Steam integration with the Microsoft Store has stirred up both excitement and skepticism across the tech community. The longstanding digital marketplace divides—where gamers juggle Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and a growing list of proprietary...
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Windows 11, in its continuous evolution, has often tread the delicate line between serving mainstream users while empowering power users, developers, and tinkerers. In a subtle yet significant twist, Microsoft is now rolling out a new "Advanced Settings" feature, poised to bring a substantial...
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Microsoft’s quiet shuttering of its Sydney Experience Centre marks the end of an era for the company’s brick-and-mortar ambitions—especially outside the United States. On May 10, 2025, Sydney’s store closed its doors to the public, following closely on the heels of Microsoft’s withdrawal from...
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The introduction of the “Hey, Copilot” wake word marks a new era in voice interaction on Windows, signaling Microsoft’s intent to make AI companions a fluid, intuitive part of daily computing. With this latest Microsoft Copilot app update—rolling out first to Windows Insiders—users can now...
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