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Windows 11's Paint app could soon create animations for you with AI, and boast a Nano Banana-style 'generative edit'

Windows AI Labs is offering some experimental capabilities for Paint, which look powerful - if rough around the edges.

TechRadar · Oct 17, 2025

Windows 11 Turns Into AI Powerhouse — Copilot Manus Testing and Major Update Reveal

Windows 11, which shifted the taskbar's design in 2021, recently surpassed Windows 10 in popularity, according to Statcounter. Microsoft is leveraging this momentum by retiring Windows 10 support and heavily promoting new AI capabilities in Windows 11.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17, 2025

Russian cyberattacks against NATO members up 25% in a year, analysis shows

A Microsoft analysis found that Russian actors are ramping up cyberattacks against NATO countries amid rising tensions.

Euronews · Oct 17, 2025

Glen Schofield says he worries 'immensely' about Call of Duty's direction under Microsoft: 'none of the games have been very good'

A former Call of Duty director has choice words for the franchise under Microsoft: 'I worry about it immensely'

TechRadar · Oct 17, 2025

Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Reportedly Move Production Out Of China As Tensions Rise

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) plans to shift most new product manufacturing out of China as early as next year, joining other U.S. tech giants in expanding production beyond the world's second-largest economy, according to a report published Thursday.

Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025

Big Tech training teachers to prepare classrooms for AI revolution

AFT is planning to build an AI training hub that will offer virtual and in-person workshops for teachers

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Australia’s tech lobby wants deregulated ‘digital embassies’ for offshore clients. Here’s why that might not be a great idea

When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets US President Donald Trump on Monday, the visit is expected to seal major big tech investment deals on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025

Windows 10's final patch fixes a bewildering number of security flaws – and shows why you need extended updates

170 security flaws being resolved this month underline the danger of running Windows 10 without updates.

TechRadar · Oct 16, 2025

From today, there's one more reason why you shouldn't buy a PC running Intel 7th generation Core processors and older

Windows 10 has reached its end of life, so anyone buying a new or used computer needs to check it can run Windows 11 for continued security.

TechRadar · Oct 16, 2025

"It's been a huge pain in the ..." We spoke to New Blood about its big Xbox launch and how the Xbox Ally inspired the team to jump on board.

As the Xbox Ally gears up for launch, we spoke to New Blood Interactive on why indie developers tend to swerve the Microsoft ecosystem, at a time when they desperately need more.

Windows Central · Oct 16, 2025