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Windows 11 2024 Update even gives unsupported PCs a performance boost

Millions of PCs cannot upgrade to Windows 11, at least officially. But if you force the latest Windows 11 update onto an unsupported device, you'll see a performance boost over previous versions of Windows 11.

Windows Central

Microsoft exec sends stern warning to staff about return to office

The tech giant has reportedly given employees a vital update about its remote work policy.

The Street

California Governor vetos AI safety bill because it "establishes a regulatory framework that could give the public a false sense of security and applies stringent standards to even the most basic functions — so long as a large system deploys it"

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed an AI safety bill (SB 1047), citing it “falls short of providing a flexible, comprehensive solution to curbing the potential catastrophic risks.”

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Microsoft's AI Copilot makeover lets it see and speak

Microsoft upgrades Copilot AI for Windows.

TechRadar

Office 2024 is now available for purchase at $149 — Office Home & Business 2024 will set you back $249

Though Redmond seems to prefer that users subscribe to its Microsoft 365 offering, which includes Office apps, it has updated this perpetual licensed alternative for 2024.

Tom’s Hardware

How to gameshare on Xbox

This is our step by step guide on how to gameshare on Xbox in order to let your friends or family access your game library.

TechRadar

OpenAI's bankruptcy flames linger on as Apple wiggles out of its latest $6.5 billion funding round at the eleventh hour — leaving the mantle to Microsoft and NVIDIA

Apple reportedly won't participate in OpenAI's latest round of funding. Its decision to withdraw from discussions to participate in OpenAI's round of funding remains slim at best.

Windows Central

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It's over. Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2, ending its foray into VR.

Microsoft confirmed that production of HoloLens 2 will halt by the end of 2027. Microsoft's mixed reality devices and the teams behind them have faced several challenges over the years.

Windows Central

Microsoft KB5043145 update wreaks havoc on Windows 11 with multiple reboots and BSODs — company rolls back optional update

The KB5043145 Preview Update causes some Windows 11 computers to reboot multiple times or experience BSODs after installation. Microsoft has released an automatic fix and asks users to restart their PCs a few times to get it.

Tom’s Hardware

This new book gave me far better insight into Blizzard Entertainment's history

I've read Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, and it's a great book that sheds light on the history of Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo, Overwatch and the team that made these games.

Windows Central

Microsoft Defender can now detect insecure Wi-Fi hotspots and enable a VPN — you need to pay for Microsoft 365 and live in a supported region

Microsoft Defender gets some updates, especially to public Wi-Fi VPN functionality.

Tom’s Hardware

Does Black Ops 6 have an early access period?

Here's what we know about Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Early Access, including details on what's changed with this year's release.

TechRadar

Despite being one of the biggest selling points of Apple Intelligence, Apple will not be investing in OpenAI

But Nvidia might.

PC Gamer

New on Xbox Game Pass: One of the best card-based games joins one of the best brawlers

Inscryption, Sifu, and more titles are headed to Xbox Game Pass across different tiers in October 2024.

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GamesRadar

Hi-Fi Rush 2 was already 6 months into development when Xbox shut down Tango Gameworks

Why, Xbox, why?

PC Gamer

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update is reportedly a borkfest that breaks mouse, keyboard, WSL 2 and Wi-Fi functionality

Steer clear of KB5043145 if you're not into BSOD.

TechRadar

The rise of AI in spreadsheets: A game-changer for data management

Imagine a spreadsheet that thinks, learns, and adapts. The future of work is here.

Microsoft just added a huge free upgrade to CoPilot – has to be heard to be believed

CoPilot Voice brings conversational voice interactions to the AI companion

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Microsoft launches Windows 11 24H2 alongside several new Copilot features

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 24H2, and is introducing its next round of features for Copilot+ PCs, including bringing back Recall.

Windows Central

Microsoft is adding AI to Windows search on Copilot+ PCs — will this fix Windows 11's bad search experience?

Microsoft wants to fix Windows Search so that it finds the files you're after just by describing what you remember about them using AI.

Windows Central

Microsoft's big Windows 11 2024 Update is now available, here's what you need to know

Microsoft has today announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update. This is the release that Copilot+ PCs have been running since the summer, and it's now beginning to roll out to the rest of the Windows 11 userbase.

Windows Central

Microsoft's new Copilot can watch what you do on the web, and chat with you in real time while you do it

Microsoft has unveiled a wild new feature coming to the new Copilot called Copilot Vision that enables the ability for it to browse the web alongside you to help you make decisions or to be there as a friend simply to chat with as you read the news or shop…

Tom’s Guide

The big Windows 11 24H2 update is here: What’s new and how to download it

It's almost time to update Windows 11

Windows Central

"Click To Do" is Windows 11's answer to Android's "Circle To Search" — an AI overlay that understands what's on screen and helps complete actions

Microsoft has announced a big new AI feature coming exclusively to Copilot+ PCs later this year that adds an intelligent overlay to the OS which can understand what's on screen and provide contextual actions at any time.

Windows Central

Windows 11 is getting a flurry of powerful new AI features designed exclusively for Copilot+ PCs — here's what's coming

Unveiled today, Windows 11 is getting four powerful new AI features that will only run on Copilot+ PCs, and it starts with "Click To Do."

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