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Microsoft’s latest on-device AI refresh landed quietly in August: KB5065503 updates the Phi Silica AI component to version 1.2507.797.0 for Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ PCs, bringing another round of NPU-targeted optimizations and stability work aimed at improving local Copilot experiences on...

Microsoft has quietly published KB5065501 — an Image Processing AI component update (version 1.2507.797.0) targeted at AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11, version 24H2, and the patch arrives as part of Microsoft’s ongoing effort to tune on-device AI capabilities in the Photos, Camera...

Microsoft has pushed a targeted component update for Copilot+ Windows 11 devices running on Qualcomm silicon: KB5065499, which updates the Image Processing AI component to version 1.2507.797.0 and is distributed automatically via Windows Update for devices running Windows 11, version 24H2...

Microsoft’s security lead, David Weston, has painted a future in which Windows listens, sees, and acts like a digital coworker — and where the traditional mouse and keyboard feel as antiquated as MS‑DOS does to today’s young adults. This bold vision is rooted in Microsoft’s push for agentic AI...

Artificial intelligence has become a defining force in modern computing, with consumer awareness largely focused on high-profile online platforms like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and other prominent chatbots. Yet the horizon of AI innovation extends well beyond these familiar...

Microsoft has sketched a sweeping “Windows 2030 Vision,” teasing a future where AI agents, voice, and other multimodal cues do much of the work we handle today with a mouse and keyboard. In a new company video, Microsoft security executive David Weston argues that by the end of the decade...

Enthusiasm for AI PCs has hit a peculiar ceiling: the public’s attention has been captured by bold claims and high-profile marketing, yet widespread adoption remains a step too far for most. While industry leaders like Microsoft, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm trumpet their latest hardware with...

Adoption of Copilot+ PCs in the enterprise sector has thus far been subdued despite a surge in marketing by Microsoft and its hardware partners, with IT decision makers demonstrating caution toward the exclusive AI features these machines provide and appearing more motivated by hardware...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a futuristic concept to an integral part of our daily computing experience. With the advent of AI-powered personal computers (AI PCs), users now have unprecedented capabilities at their fingertips, enhancing productivity, creativity, and...

Here is a summary of the KB5063135: Phi Silica AI component update (version 1.2506.707.0) for AMD-powered systems: Overview KB5063135 is an update for the Phi Silica AI component on Copilot+ PCs with AMD processors, running Windows 11 version 24H2. Phi Silica is a Transformer-based local...

Agentic AI is revolutionizing the workplace by transforming traditional tools into proactive, intelligent systems that anticipate and fulfill user needs. This evolution is evident in the integration of neural processing units (NPUs) into devices, enabling localized AI computations that enhance...

Every year, Microsoft Build commands global attention as the crucible where the company crystallizes its vision for the future of computing. The latest event has once again underscored Microsoft’s bet on artificial intelligence as its defining pillar—an ambition manifest not only in software but...

Microsoft has officially introduced on-device AI agents to Windows 11 through its Copilot+ PCs, marking a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence into everyday computing tasks. These AI agents are designed to streamline routine system operations, enhancing user experience...

Microsoft’s relentless push to weave artificial intelligence into the fabric of Windows 11 has taken another leap this spring, as the company rolled out a wave of new Copilot+ features. Unveiled alongside new Snapdragon-powered Surface devices and rolling out first to members of the Windows...

Microsoft's latest update to Windows 11 introduces a suite of AI-driven features designed to enhance user productivity and creativity, particularly on Copilot+ PCs. These advancements leverage the robust capabilities of neural processing units (NPUs) to deliver seamless and efficient...

Microsoft has unveiled a suite of new features for Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs, aiming to enhance user experience through advanced AI integration and hardware innovations. These updates encompass a range of functionalities designed to streamline workflows, improve accessibility, and bolster...

The unveiling of Microsoft’s all-new Surface Copilot+ PCs—specifically, the 12-inch Surface Pro and the 13-inch Surface Laptop—marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Windows computing. Marketed as fast, efficient, and highly secure, these new Surface devices seek not only to capitalize on...

Artificial intelligence is becoming the new heart of Windows 11, rapidly transforming both the operating system itself and the hardware that runs it. Microsoft’s latest cascade of updates brings fresh AI-driven features into everything from longstanding apps like Paint, Photos, and Notepad, to...

Every few years, the technology industry rallies around a new buzzword that promises to fundamentally reshape the way we interact with our devices. In 2024, that label is firmly affixed to “AI PCs”—a new breed of laptops and desktops sporting neural processing units (NPUs) designed to handle...

Microsoft is taking cautious steps forward with the rollout of its Recall feature for Windows 11 Insiders. After several setbacks and plenty of buzz, this newly revived tool is being introduced gradually to a select group of devices – specifically those falling under the Copilot+ PC category...