Microsoft is putting AI actions into the Windows File Explorer
Microsoft is putting AI actions into the Windows File Explorer Microsoft is starting to integrate AI shortcuts, or what it calls AI actions, into the File Explorer in Windows 11. These shortcuts let you right-click on a file and quickly get to Windows AI features like blurring the background of a photo, erasing objects, or […]
Microsoft’s Edit on Windows is a new command line text editor
Microsoft's Edit on Windows is a new command line text editor Microsoft’s Edit on Windows is a new command line text editor Microsoft is unveiling its own command line text editor on Windows today. Edit on Windows will be accessible by using “edit” in a command prompt, allowing developers to edit files within the command […]
Microsoft employee disrupts Satya Nadella’s Build conference keynote
Microsoft employee disrupts Satya Nadella's Build conference keynote Microsoft employee disrupts Satya Nadella’s Build conference keynote A Microsoft employee disrupted the company’s Build developer conference in Seattle, Washington, this morning, protesting against the company’s cloud and AI contracts with the Israeli government. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had only been on stage for a matter of […]
How to watch Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference
How to watch Microsoft's Build 2025 conference How to watch Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference Microsoft’s annual developer conference kicks off today in Seattle, Washington, during the same week Google hosts its own I/O developer event in Mountain View, California. Build will be focused on Microsoft’s latest platform changes for developers, including new AI announcements that […]
Microsoft’s Command Palette is a powerful launcher for apps, search, and more
Microsoft's Command Palette is a powerful launcher for apps, search, and more Microsoft’s Command Palette is a powerful launcher for apps, search, and more Microsoft has quietly launched an updated Spotlight-like launcher app for Windows that provides quick access to commands, apps, and development tools. The software maker originally launched its PowerToys Run launcher for […]
Microsoft says its Azure and AI tech hasn’t harmed people in Gaza
Microsoft says its Azure and AI tech hasn't harmed people in Gaza Microsoft says its Azure and AI tech hasn’t harmed people in Gaza Microsoft says it has found no evidence that the Israeli military has used its Azure and AI technology to harm Palestinian civilians or anyone else in Gaza. The software maker says it has “conducted an internal review […]
Microsoft starts testing ‘Hey, Copilot!’ in Windows
Microsoft starts testing 'Hey, Copilot!' in Windows Microsoft starts testing ‘Hey, Copilot!’ in Windows Microsoft is testing a feature for Copilot Voice that will let Windows 11 users start a conversation with the app by saying “Hey Copilot!” Windows Insiders who have the updated app can try it out once they opt in and activate […]
Microsoft announces layoffs that will impact at least 6,000 employees
Microsoft announces layoffs that will impact at least 6,000 employees Microsoft is laying off more than 6,000 employees, around three percent of the company’s entire workforce. These are the biggest job cuts at Microsoft since it laid off 10,000 employees in 2023, and will impact employees across Microsoft’s businesses. “We continue to implement organizational changes […]
Microsoft reveals its rejected Start menu redesigns
Microsoft reveals its rejected Start menu redesigns Microsoft is redesigning the Start menu in Windows 11 this month with a new, wider design that finally lets you disable the recommended feed of files and apps. While the new Start menu looks different to what exists in Windows 11 today, this design refresh could have looked […]
FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal that already happened
FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal that already happened FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal that already happened The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has lost its appeal of a ruling in its case against Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In 2023, the FTC requested a preliminary injunction […]