Microsoft is investing billions to bring AI to the UK Just weeks after the UK’s first AI Summit, Microsoft reveals plans to invest billions in the country’s AI by 2026. TechRadar · Dec 1, 2023
I feel like it's intentional to make using Microsoft 365 in Google Chrome harder, and I don't like it The Microsoft 365 browser extension is going away, and I can't help but feel like it's another thinly veiled attempt to sell the virtues of Edge at the expense of its users. Windows Central · Dec 1, 2023
New Windows 11 energy-saving option could save money and extend your laptop’s battery life A new Energy Saver feature is being tested which could beef up battery life, and also save money on running a desktop PC. TechRadar · Dec 1, 2023
Microsoft focusing on handheld gaming support with new Xbox compact mode Microsoft has added a new UI update to its Xbox app that shrinks the left sidebar to save screen space. It was made specifically for small screens on handheld gaming devices, so the left sidebar doesn't get in the way of the main page. Tom’s Hardware · Nov 30, 2023
Microsoft Paint's AI update adds Dall-E to let you create images using text You can try out the AI 'Cocreator' for free by joining a waitlist Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023
Amazon’s new AI chatbot is designed to be your workplace assistant Amazon Q can write emails, summarise documents, visualise data, and more Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023
Microsoft REALLY doesn't want you to use the Windows 10 taskbar on Windows 11 A recent Insider update to Windows 11 adds a feature that blocks the Windows 10 taskbar from appearing. Even third-party apps like ExplorerPatcher cannot show the legacy taskbar. Windows Central · Nov 30, 2023
Elon Musk admits X is on death row—but he won't save it Musk's profanity-laden DealBook Summit interview was incredibly revealing. Fortune · Nov 30, 2023
Removing Teams from Office might not be enough to satisfy Microsoft's rivals as EU steps up possible regulation A new report highlights that the EU commission recently issued questionnaires to Microsoft's rivals asking whether the company's move to unbundle Microsoft Teams from Microsoft Office addressed their concerns. Windows Central · Nov 30, 2023
PlayStation 5 getting Xbox Game Pass is not as ludicrous as it sounds Microsoft exec reveals company is open to adding Xbox Game Pass to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles T3 · Nov 30, 2023
Windows 11's new energy saver mode in Insider builds limits background activities to increase battery life Microsoft is actively testing a new power-saving technique that kills off uncontrolled background applications that are consuming too much power. Tom’s Hardware · Nov 30, 2023
Samsung brings its mobile Internet browser to Windows 11 - but it'll struggle against Chrome Samsung Internet comes to Windows, now offering sync features. Users praise its built-in ad-blocker, dark mode, and anticipate add-on support to follow shortly. TechRadar · Nov 30, 2023
Got an Android phone? Microsoft might let you use it as a webcam Windows may soon be able to use Android smartphones as a webcam, according to new app code. TechRadar · Nov 30, 2023
Windows 11 is getting a big upgrade that should give you longer battery life The latest Windows Insider build is testing a new energy saver feature meant to enhance and extend the existing battery saver option — here's what you need to know. Tom’s Guide · Nov 30, 2023
Windows Central · Nov 30, 2023 Far Cry 6, Rise of the Tomb Raider, SteamWorld Build, and more come to Xbox Game Pass, while Xbox Game Pass Core gets its first new games Several new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in December 2023, including Far Cry 6 and Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Windows Central · Nov 30, 2023 Your Windows PC may have the HP Smart app installed whether you like it or not A strange issue causes the HP Smart app to install on some Windows PCs automatically. The app has appeared on systems without any connection to HP devices.
The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023 OpenAI is a nonprofit-corporate hybrid: A management expert explains how this model works − and how it fueled the tumult around CEO Sam Altman's short-lived ouster The board of OpenAI, creator of the popular ChatGPT and DALL-E artificial intelligence tools, fired Sam Altman, its chief executive officer, in late November 2023.
Windows Central · Nov 30, 2023 Microsoft Rewards halts daily point earnings in Edge after killing the Xbox app in just a week — No more freebies! Microsoft reportedly removes Rewards point earnings for Edge. Initially seemingly only affecting the UK and Ireland, it's since spread further.
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023 Microsoft commits £2.5 billion to build UK AI datacentres Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest £2.5 billion into building datacentres for AI in the UK in a boost to the country's credentials of becoming a major European artificial intelligence hub.
Laptop · Nov 30, 2023 Microsoft Paint’s AI Image Generation makes it the coolest coloring book app in town Microsoft have made the new Dall.E 3-backed Cocreator feature of Paint available to all! Here's what it means, and a taste of what it can do.
Windows Central · Nov 30, 2023 Strange Sam Altman saga concludes with Altman back as OpenAI CEO and Microsoft holding a non-voting seat on the board OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman is back at the company as CEO after being fired earlier this month. The move coincides with a major restructuring of the OpenAI board, which now includes Microsoft as a non-voting member.
Windows Central · Nov 30, 2023 Windows Central Podcast #333: BIG changes coming to Windows 11 thanks to the EU On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft Copilot officially coming to Windows 10 soon, the changes coming to Windows 11 as a result of Microsoft complying with the Digital Markets Act.
TechRadar · Nov 30, 2023 This Windows app could soon let you use your phone as a webcam Code snippets show that Microsoft is working on allowing Android phones to be used as Windows webcams.
TechRadar · Nov 30, 2023 My picks for the best looking controllers for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch These are the best-looking controllers you can buy right now, from standout designs to gorgeous RGB profiles.
TechRadar · Nov 30, 2023 Check your Windows 11 Start menu for an HP app that’s mysteriously installing itself without permission HP Smart app has gone rogue, apparently, and is installing itself from the Microsoft Store.