Microsoft and ASUS have launched two new handheld gaming devices, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, following earlier rumors this year. These devices combine Xbox, Battle.net, and other PC games into one portable platform. Continue reading “ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X gaming handhelds announced”
Microsoft has announced the Surface Pro, 12-inch, and Surface Laptop, 13-inch, both powered by Snapdragon X Plus processors with a 45 TOPS neural processing unit (NPU) for improved performance and AI capabilities. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Pro 12″ and Surface Laptop 13″ 2025 Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X Plus announced”
Microsoft is finally pushing major AI updates to its Copilot+ PCs. The company is rolling out three major features—Recall, Click to Do, and Improved Windows Search—after previewing them since November 2024. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out major AI features to Copilot+ PCs”
Microsoft on Monday announced expansion of Copilot+ PC features to devices powered by AMD, Intel, and Snapdragon processors. Navjot Virk, Corporate Vice President of Windows Experiences, said, “These updates are not just adapting to customers’ needs but empowering them to achieve more,” by merging cutting-edge hardware with accessible, intelligent software. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator to all Copilot+ PCs”
Microsoft isn’t releasing an Xbox handheld this year, despite recent rumors. In November, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer cautioned that the device remains years away, still in prototype form. Yet, a Windows Central report stirred excitement, suggesting a handheld codenamed “Project Kennan” could arrive in 2025, with full next-gen consoles targeting 2027. Continue reading “ASUS could launch Xbox-branded handheld in 2025: Report”
Microsoft on Tuesday announced the rollout of new AI-powered features for all Copilot users, offering free, unlimited access to Voice and Think Deeper, powered by OpenAI’s o1 model. Continue reading “Microsoft Copilot now offers unlimited free access to Voice and Think Deeper for all users”
Microsoft on Wednesday introduced DeepSeek R1 to its extensive model catalog on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, adding to a collection that now exceeds 1,800 models. These models span from frontier and open-source to industry-specific and task-based AI solutions. Continue reading “Microsoft adds DeepSeek R1 to Azure AI Foundry and GitHub”
The Linux Foundation has announced the launch of the “Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers” initiative, aimed at advancing open-source development within the Chromium ecosystem. Continue reading “Linux Foundation launches supporters of Chromium-based browsers for open development”
Microsoft is finally previewing its controversial Recall feature with Windows Insiders using Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. Starting today, the company is rolling out the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2415 (KB5046723), which enables Recall (Preview) and Click to Do (Preview) AI features.
Microsoft on Tuesday introduced Windows 365 Link, a purpose-built device designed to connect securely to Windows 365 Cloud PCs in seconds. This launch marks a significant step in Microsoft’s cloud computing journey, building on the introduction of Windows 365 and its Cloud PC category in 2021. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Windows 365 Link cloud PC device”
Microsoft has announced the rollout of new AI-powered features in Paint and Notepad for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out generative AI Tools to Paint and Notepad for Windows Insiders”
Is OpenAI’s Canvas the ultimate tool for writers and coders, seamlessly blending human creativity with AI assistance? Can Microsoft’s Copilot, with its voice interaction and visual understanding, truly become an indispensable AI partner? Will ElevenLabs disrupt the audiobook industry and empower authors with AI-generated celebrity voices? Does WisprFlow hold the key to effortless content creation, transforming spoken words into polished text? And how will Google’s NotebookLM and its contextual chatbots redefine research and knowledge management? These are just a few of the questions raised by this week’s whirlwind of AI advancements, leaving us on the edge of our seats, wondering what groundbreaking innovations lie just beyond the horizon.
Microsoft is set to reveal its plans to bring Hi-Fi Rush and other Xbox exclusives to PS5 and Nintendo Switch, according to a report by The Verge. Continue reading “Microsoft Gaming CEO teases exciting future plans; could bring Xbox games to PlayStation next week”
Microsoft is working on a new feature for Phone Link on Windows and the Link to Windows app on Android phones. This feature might allow you to use your Android phone as a webcam for your Windows computer, as revealed in an APK teardown and a report by Android Authority. Continue reading “Microsoft Phone Link could get support for ‘Phone as Webcam’ on Android”
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella today announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman will lead a new advanced AI research team within the company. This announcement follows the removal of Altman from his position as OpenAI CEO by the board, led by co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Continue reading “Sam Altman to join Microsoft following OpenAI exit”
