Microsoft has opened a new, low-profile channel for pushing experimental AI directly into Windows 11, launching a pilot program called Windows AI Labs that gives a small set of users early access to unreleased, on-device and hybrid AI features inside familiar apps like Paint. The initiative is...
I opened Paint and a small banner asked me to join “Windows AI Labs” — an opt‑in program that, according to the on‑screen card and an attached programme agreement, will let selected users test experimental AI features inside Microsoft Paint before those features are broadly released.
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WhatsApp, long celebrated as one of the best-executed native apps for Windows 11, is undergoing a major architectural shift that has taken many by surprise. After several years invested in WinUI and native platform integration, Meta has now decided to abandon the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)...
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The humble Notepad application, first introduced with Windows 1.0 in 1985, has long been a minimalistic staple for quick note-taking, code edits, and jotting down reminders. For nearly four decades, it has steadfastly resisted the substantial feature creep seen in other Windows accessories...
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For anyone aiming to make the most of their Windows experience, a well-chosen suite of productivity apps is essential. Microsoft’s ecosystem has evolved far beyond its core operating system, offering a variety of tools specifically tailored to boost efficiency, encourage creative output, and...
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At the recent Microsoft Build 2025 conference, Dot Inc. unveiled its latest innovation, DotVista, an AI-powered image conversion solution designed to enhance accessibility for the visually impaired. This collaboration between Dot Inc., Microsoft, and Hanyang University marks a significant...