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technology26 days ago•3 min saved

Microsoft Goes All-In on Agentic AI as Copilot Shifts to Usage-Based Pricing

Microsoft outlined a broad AI push: Agent Mode (now the default 'edit with Copilot') is integrated across Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with Copilot and GitHub Copilot moving to usage-based pricing. Nadella said nearly 90% of Fortune 500 companies have active agents built with Microsoft’s low-code tools, and Copilot usage is rising as customers deploy custom agents. GitHub Copilot will include monthly AI credits, and Microsoft plans more AI infrastructure spending (~$40B). Bing reached 1 billion active monthly users, underscoring the company’s AI‑driven strategy.

via CNET|

#agentic-ai #bing #copilot

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Microsoft Rewards expands in May with a new three-tier system across more regions

Microsoft is broadening its Rewards overhaul to UK and several additional countries in May, introducing three participation levels (Member, Silver, Gold) with lower daily search-point caps (15, 30, 60) and a Bing Star Bonus offering up to 300/900/2,100 points per month for genuine Bing searches; a future option to spend Rewards points directly on Xbox consoles is also on the way, though rollout timing outside the UK is not fully known.

via TrueAchievements|

#bing #loyalty-program #microsoft-rewards

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Windows 11’s Internet Speed Test Is a Bing Shortcut, Not a Native Feature

A March 2026 Windows 11 update adds a new “Perform speed test” option on the taskbar, but it merely opens Bing’s internet speed test in your default browser instead of a native tool. The feature, tied to a Bing–Speedtest (Ookla) partnership, can’t be removed or redirected yet. Critics say Microsoft should have delivered a true built‑in network diagnostics tool, like the old Windows 8-era solution, rather than a web shortcut.

via Windows Latest|

#bing #internet-speed-test #microsoft

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Windows 11 adds a quick taskbar speed test for Insiders via Bing

Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 feature that adds a taskbar button to launch a network speed test via Bing (backed by Ookla). The tool is available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview channel and shows download/upload speeds and latency after testing. While convenient, it currently redirects to Bing rather than running entirely in-system, and some users may prefer a fully integrated, in‑OS speed test like Ookla’s Speedtest before a broader release.

via ZDNET|

#bing #insider-preview #speed-test

technology7 months ago•6 min saved

Windows 11 Introduces Bing-Powered Google Lens-Like Feature

Windows 11's Snipping Tool now includes a Bing-powered Visual Search feature, offering a Google Lens-like experience for screen captures, but Google Lens on Windows still outperforms it in accuracy and convenience. The update enhances the tool's functionality with features like live annotation, color picking, and better sharing options, making it a powerful utility for users, despite some limitations compared to Google Lens.

via Windows Latest|

#bing #google-lens #snipping-tool

technology9 months ago•3 min saved

Microsoft Launches AI-Powered Copilot Mode in Edge Browser

Microsoft is allegedly using deceptive tactics in Bing search results to promote its AI assistant Copilot, including replacing search results for competitors like ChatGPT and Google Gemini with promotional content for Copilot, raising concerns about transparency and honesty in search engine practices.

via Lifehacker|

#ai-products #bing #copilot

technology11 months ago•2 min saved

Microsoft integrates free OpenAI Sora video generator into Bing

Microsoft has integrated a free AI video generator called Bing Video Creator into its Bing mobile app, built on OpenAI’s Sora model, allowing users to create short videos from text descriptions, with plans to expand support and formats, aiming to democratize AI-powered video creation.

via The Verge|

#ai-video-generator #bing #microsoft

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Warning: Avoid Installing This App on Windows PCs

Microsoft's Bing Wallpaper app for Windows is under scrutiny for allegedly decrypting Chrome cookies and pushing users towards Bing and Edge, raising privacy concerns. Critics liken its behavior to malware, urging users to avoid the app due to its aggressive data practices. Microsoft denies the claims, stating the app only checks Bing cookies to prevent redundant installations.

via Forbes|

#bing #chrome #malware

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Microsoft Offers $1 Million to Switch from Google to Bing

Microsoft is incentivizing users to switch to Bing and Microsoft Edge through a new sweepstakes program under its Microsoft Rewards initiative. Participants can win up to $1,000,000 by performing simple tasks like using Bing for searches and installing Edge. The sweepstakes are available in select countries, including the US, UK, and Germany. Microsoft is also donating up to $500,000 to charities based on participant entries. The program aims to attract users to Microsoft's ecosystem by offering rewards for engaging with its products and services.

via Windows Central|

#bing #microsoft #microsoft-rewards

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Microsoft Outage Disrupts Global Search Engines and AI Tools"

Microsoft's Bing, Copilot, and related services experienced a 24-hour outage affecting users mainly in Asia and Europe. The issue, caused by an internal service-to-service call problem, has been resolved, and services are now fully restored worldwide.

via BleepingComputer|

#bing #copilot #microsoft

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Outage Highlights Google's Search Dominance

A recent Bing outage highlighted the lack of competition in the search engine market, emphasizing Google's dominance. The incident affected services relying on Bing's API, including ChatGPT and DuckDuckGo. With only Google, Bing, and Yandex maintaining large global indexes, alternatives are limited, raising concerns about dependency and the need for more robust options.

via Ars Technica|

#ai #bing #google

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Microsoft Outage Disrupts Bing, Copilot, DuckDuckGo, and ChatGPT"

A significant Microsoft outage has disrupted services including Bing, Copilot, ChatGPT, and DuckDuckGo, which relies on the Bing API. Microsoft and OpenAI are working to resolve the issue, but no timeline for full restoration has been provided. Some users report partial functionality, while others continue to experience problems.

via ZDNet|

#bing #chatgpt #duckduckgo

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Microsoft Outage Disrupts Bing, Copilot, DuckDuckGo, and ChatGPT

A major outage affected Microsoft's Bing.com early Thursday, impacting services like DuckDuckGo, ChatGPT, and Ecosia. Users reported error messages and inability to access search results. Microsoft and DuckDuckGo acknowledged the issue and are working on a fix. The outage, first reported around 2am Eastern Time, led to user frustration and widespread service disruptions.

via Daily Mail|

#bing #chatgpt #duckduckgo

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Outage Disrupts Major Search Engines Worldwide

A major Microsoft outage has disrupted several services, including Bing, Copilot, ChatGPT internet search, and DuckDuckGo, primarily affecting users in Asia and Europe. Bing.com is inaccessible except through a specific URL, while Copilot services are completely offline. DuckDuckGo and ChatGPT are also impacted due to their reliance on the Bing API. Microsoft has yet to issue a statement, though OpenAI has acknowledged the issue.

via MacRumors|

#bing #chatgpt #copilot

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Microsoft Outage Disrupts Bing, Copilot, and ChatGPT

Multiple Microsoft services including Bing, Copilot, and ChatGPT internet search are down in Europe due to an outage. The issue, which started around 3AM ET, also affects DuckDuckGo as it relies on the Bing API. Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating the cause.

via Engadget|

#bing #chatgpt #copilot