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Windows 11 24H2 blanket-bans some desktop customization apps in test builds – and a lot of folks aren’t happy

This is a controversial move with the 24H2 update, and Microsoft is catching some flak here.

TechRadar · Apr 8, 2024

Microsoft launches new AI hub in London after investing £2.5 billion to upskill the UK's workforce for the AI era

Microsoft recently announced the launch of a new AI hub in London. The hub will be used to upskill the UK workforce and tap into vast AI talent and expertise.

Windows Central · Apr 8, 2024

Microsoft Copilot AI Backtracks on Bias After Spreading Anti-Semitic Jewish Stereotypes

Microsoft's Copilot Designer, a free text-to-image tool, generates anti-Semitic stereotypes despite guardrails.

International Business Times UK · Apr 8, 2024

Microsoft News Roundup: Elon Musk on AI ending humanity, Xbox leadership shake-up, and Windows 10 updates costing a fortune

AI may end humanity and it will cost a lot to get Windows 10 security updates, but at least your Xbox games will keep working until the AI-driven apocalypse. Here are all the biggest news stories from the last week.

Windows Central · Apr 7, 2024

Microsoft stifles third-party interface customization apps in Windows 11 Version 24H2

As the release date for Windows 11 24H2 nears, the RTM version of Windows has blocked customization options, citing security and stability concerns.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 7, 2024

The darker side of the AI girlfriend trend: It's not about a date, it's about your data

If there’s one thing AI absolutely shouldn’t be used for, it’s to emotionally confuse you into becoming a data farm.

Laptop · Apr 7, 2024

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Poised To Challenge Apple's M1

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chipset aims to rival Apple's M1 in Windows laptops, focusing on performance and gaming capabilities.

Top News · Apr 7, 2024

Microsoft makes major quantum computing breakthrough — development of most stable qubits might actually make the technology viable for many, but will anyone be able to afford it?

Microsoft and Quantinuum say they've achieved Level 2 Resilience in quantum computing, making the technology viable for many industries.

TechRadar · Apr 6, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Xbox President Sarah Bond has set up a new team dedicated to game preservation and forward compatibility

Per emails confirmed to be genuine by Microsoft, Xbox President Sarah Bond has set up a new team dedicated to ensuring Xbox games can be played on all sorts of future hardware.

Windows Central · Apr 6, 2024

Microsoft is testing small but impactful changes to draw your attention to Copilot AI on the Windows 11 desktop

What’s being done to highlight Copilot’s powers is good, but Microsoft still needs to tread carefully here.

TechRadar · Apr 6, 2024