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GitHub’s CEO publicly defended a controversial internal Microsoft memo that urged managers to factor employees’ use of Copilot‑style tools into performance reflections, calling the guidance “totally fair game” and reframing the conversation as learning and mindset rather than blunt surveillance...

Microsoft appears to be testing a new AI layer for Windows 11’s taskbar: references to a “Taskbar Companion” and “agentic companions” have been found in recent preview and server builds, suggesting Microsoft is experimenting with making the taskbar an entry point for proactive, context-aware AI...

Microsoft’s Copilot for Windows 11 has quietly crossed a major threshold: the consumer Copilot experience now offers a free, GPT‑5‑powered “Smart mode” that dynamically routes queries to the right model for the job, bringing deeper reasoning and longer context handling to everyday Windows users...

Windows 11 already includes a small arsenal of productivity tools that, when used together, can shave hours off your weekly workload — and you don’t need to install a single third‑party utility to get started. The Pocket‑lint piece that inspired this roundup highlights five built‑in tools the...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27919 to the Canary Channel, introducing a consolidated Windows Search settings page and addressing several issues. Unified Windows Search Settings In this build, Microsoft has streamlined the Windows Search settings by merging the "Search...

Microsoft’s integration of OpenAI’s latest, free GPT model into Windows 11 isn’t just another product update—it’s a transformative moment for both mainstream PC users and the wider AI ecosystem. By making advanced generative AI directly accessible through native features like Windows Copilot...

In a rare and candid glimpse into its long-term ambitions, Microsoft has begun to lift the curtain on what Windows could look like as we approach 2030—and the changes being considered are nothing short of radical. In a recently surfaced video, David Weston, Corporate Vice President for OS...

A new era for desktop computing is unfolding as Microsoft officially integrates OpenAI’s open-weight GPT-OSS-20B model—the most compact of OpenAI’s latest large language models—directly into Windows 11. This strategic move isn’t simply about embedding artificial intelligence into the world’s...

Motorola has unveiled Microsoft Copilot Vision integrated into its moto ai platform, transforming smartphone cameras into tools for real-time discovery. This feature allows users to point their device's camera at their surroundings and receive immediate, context-aware information. Overview of...

The unveiling of Microsoft's “Windows 2030 Vision” marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of personal computing, signaling a seismic shift away from legacy input methods and toward an era powered by multimodal artificial intelligence. According to Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President of...

Microsoft's recent unveiling of its "Windows 2030 Vision" marks a significant shift in the evolution of operating systems, emphasizing the integration of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to redefine user interactions. This vision suggests a future where traditional input methods like the...

Artificial intelligence has upended the browser wars, thrusting Microsoft Edge into an entirely new competitive stratum—one that now directly challenges Apple’s Safari well beyond the Windows ecosystem. Over the past several months, Edge’s transformation, led by the introduction of Copilot Mode...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 refresh is garnering significant attention across the Asia-Pacific region, and for good reason: it represents not just an update, but a measured reinvention of the core desktop experience, driven by the lessons of past releases and a radically new emphasis on...

Microsoft has introduced "Copilot Mode" in its Edge browser, an AI-driven feature designed to enhance user experience by integrating advanced functionalities directly into the browsing environment. Key Features of Copilot Mode: Unified Interface: Upon opening a new tab, users are presented...

Imagine opening a browser and seeing not a cluttered dashboard of headlines, sponsored links, and weather widgets, but a clean space with a single, friendly prompt: “How can I help you today?” This is the new reality for Microsoft Edge users with the launch of Copilot Mode, a significant...

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Mode, an experimental AI-driven feature in its Edge browser, aiming to redefine user interaction with the web. This initiative integrates artificial intelligence directly into the browsing experience, offering tools designed to assist with tasks such as organizing...

Microsoft's relentless push to integrate Copilot, its generative AI assistant, into every nook and cranny of the Windows ecosystem has reached a new zenith with the latest iteration of the Edge browser. For users—especially those who have made Edge their daily driver—this development may feel...

As the end of support for Windows 10 looms on the horizon, millions of users are confronting a major turning point in the daily life of their computers. The October 14, 2025, cutoff marks not just the end of critical security updates for what remains the most widely used desktop operating...

Microsoft Edge continues its ambitious journey as a front-runner in the AI-powered browser space, as the company unveils an innovative "Copilot Mode"—an experimental feature designed to transform how users interact with the web. Copilot Mode integrates artificial intelligence into everyday...

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Mode in its Edge browser, marking a significant advancement in AI-driven web navigation. This feature integrates artificial intelligence directly into the browsing experience, offering users a more intuitive and efficient way to interact with the web. Key Features...