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Microsoft on Tuesday launched new Surface hardware and announced new AI features for Windows 11 PCs. Most of the new AI goodies are available right away, but there are a few catches. First, you need ...

Microsoft saved its most powerful AI tools for paying customers in the first phase of its AI evolution. Now, the company has announced a series of Copilot features coming to all Windows 11 PCs, ...

Attendees gather in advance of Microsoft Build on Monday in Seattle. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) Microsoft is taking the next step in its journey to put Windows back at the center of computing.

The latest changes to the Windows 11 Notepad app and snipping tool show Microsoft is retreating from the "Copilot" branding, even if the AI functions remain. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested ...

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TL;DR: Microsoft is reevaluating its AI strategy on Windows 11, planning to streamline or remove unpopular Copilot AI features in apps like Notepad and Paint. The controversial Recall AI tool is also ...

When I switched to Mac, I never thought I'd be envious of Windows, but here we are. Fifteen years later, I'm still a relatively happy MacBook user who isn't likely to dump macOS anytime soon. I'm also ...

Microsoft will begin rolling out the Windows 11 May 2026 Security Update on May 12, introducing features like Xbox mode, AI agent monitoring from the taskbar, and expanded File Explorer capabilities.

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. With Siri, Google, Alexa, and other voice-activated digital assistants, it's not exactly surprising to hear that Microsoft's Copilot is adding voice ...

With the latest Copilot features in Windows 11, you'll soon be able to access a truly helpful AI assistant anytime—using your voice, keyboard, or mouse. And the best part? It’s not limited to just ...

Microsoft is fundamentally restructuring its Windows operating system to become what executives call the first "agentic OS," embedding the infrastructure needed for autonomous AI agents to operate ...