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technology1 day ago•96 min saved

Windows 11 Search Rebuilt as Action Hub with WinUI 3 and Copilot Integration

Microsoft has launched a rebuilt Windows 11 Search experience that functions as a system control center, allowing users to execute thousands of actions like toggling dark mode or sending texts directly from the taskbar. Built on WinUI 3 for improved performance, the update features a streamlined single-list interface, better typo handling, and inline Copilot responses. The feature began rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel on October 7, 2026, with broader availability expected this fall.

via Windows Central|

#copilot #microsoft #technology

technology2 days ago•3 min saved

Microsoft Unveils Rebuilt Windows 11 Search with Direct Settings Control and Taskbar Actions

Microsoft has announced a complete rebuild of Windows 11 Search, featuring a new vertical panel design that allows users to adjust system settings, take screenshots, and send text messages directly from the taskbar. The update, confirmed at a recent event, aims to make finding apps and files faster while integrating thousands of quick actions. Additionally, Microsoft has made local sandboxing for GitHub Copilot generally available, using Microsoft eXecution Containers (MXC) to secure AI agent workflows on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

via Windows Latest|

#copilot #microsoft #mxc

technology8 days ago•18 min saved

Windows 11 26H2 makes settings backup default, but Start menu and 8GB performance lag

Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 version 26H2 as a lightweight enablement package for devices running 24H2 or 25H2. The update activates features already present in the codebase, resets the support lifecycle, and makes settings backup the default. While search and Copilot integration have improved, the Start menu and performance on low-memory devices remain criticized.

via The Register|

#26h2-update #copilot #enablement-package

technology13 days ago

Microsoft Abandons 'Copilot+ PC' Branding as AI Features Become Standard

Microsoft and Qualcomm have officially discontinued the 'Copilot+ PC' branding for new hardware, acknowledging that the label failed to drive consumer demand. While the underlying AI capabilities remain, the industry is shifting away from explicit AI marketing as NPUs become ubiquitous.

via TechSpot|

#ai-pc #copilot #microsoft

technology-and-markets13 days ago•22 min saved

Oppenheimer’s $570 Target Drives Microsoft to 10-Month High Amid Copilot Consolidation

Microsoft shares rose 3.66% to close at $516.17, reaching a 10-month high, after Oppenheimer raised its price target to $570. The move reflects investor confidence in Microsoft's pivot toward enterprise AI, specifically the launch of a unified Copilot 'super app' that consolidates chat, coding, and autonomous agents. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains, the market saw mixed performance with Zscaler dropping 10% and PayPal rising nearly 5%.

via finance.yahoo.com|

#ai-strategy #copilot #microsoft

business13 days ago

Microsoft Hits 10-Month High on AI Enterprise Pivot

Microsoft shares surged 3.66% to close at $516.17, marking the highest closing price in over ten months. The rally was driven by an analyst upgrade from Oppenheimer, which raised its price target to $570, citing a strategic pivot toward enterprise AI solutions. The broader market also saw gains, with the S&P 500 rising 0.51% and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.48%.

via Barchart.com|

#ai #business #copilot

technology14 days ago•12 min saved

Microsoft Ditches 'Copilot+ PC' Brand as AI Hardware Becomes Standard

Microsoft has officially retired the 'Copilot+ PC' branding for its latest Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, despite these devices meeting the original hardware requirements. Surface Corporate Vice President Brett Ostrum confirmed the change, stating that the label was a transitional tool to define a specific category of AI-capable devices. As NPUs become ubiquitous, the brand is being dropped in favor of standard spec sheets. This move follows poor consumer reception of the Copilot AI assistant and the Recall feature, with Qualcomm's Kedar Kondap also agreeing that the branding is likely finished.

via TechPowerUp|

#ai-hardware #branding #copilot

technology14 days ago•90 min saved

Microsoft and Qualcomm quietly retire the Copilot+ PC brand as AI hardware becomes standard

Microsoft and Qualcomm have effectively abandoned the 'Copilot+ PC' marketing label. While the technical baseline for AI-capable devices remains, the brand is being dropped due to poor consumer reception, security concerns over the Recall feature, and the fact that NPUs are now ubiquitous in most laptops. New Surface devices and NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform will no longer use the moniker, though they still meet the original hardware requirements.

via Windows Central|

#ai-pc #copilot #microsoft

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

AI coding agents push developers toward design and verification, not typing

GitHub Copilot now includes a coding agent that can set up environments, modify repos, run tests, and open pull requests, signaling a shift from writing individual lines of code to higher‑level work like system design, dependencies, and security reviews. Aspire adds richer context for AI agents, MDASH enables deeper automated vulnerability analysis, WinUI 3 is open source, and Project Zenith aims to run large AI models locally. The takeaway remains that developers will design and validate software, while AI handles boilerplate and routine fixes.

via TechSpot|

#ai #copilot #developer-tools

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

AI-Driven Coding Replaces Keyboard Punches as Microsoft Bets on Windows 11 tooling

Microsoft’s David Fowler argues that typing code is becoming obsolete as Aspire and Copilot push AI-driven software development, with Copilot now capable of building environments, modifying repos, and initiating PRs in Windows and WSL. Microsoft is also advancing security with MDASH and preparing a Windows 11 future optimized for local AI via Project Zenith, signaling a shift from line-by-line coding to architecture, performance, and robust testing.

via Windows Latest|

#ai #copilot #microsoft

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

AI Eyes Week 1: Copilot's 16-Game Forecast for 2026 NFL Kickoff

USA TODAY used Microsoft Copilot to predict all 16 Week 1 games for the 2026 NFL season, providing scores and brief rationale for each matchup along with human takes. The article highlights several close games and the general edge for rosters and home-field advantage, while noting occasional AI delays or outdated info in some predictions.

via USA Today|

#ai-predictions #copilot #game-previews

technology1 month ago•15 min saved

Microsoft Reorganizes Into Two Divisions: 'Agents and Infra' vs. 'Devices and Consumer' Fueled by AI

Microsoft is consolidating its org from three segments into two divisions—'Agents and Infra' (AI models, GitHub, Azure, and Copilot-enabled M365) and 'Devices and Consumer' (Xbox, Windows, Bing, LinkedIn)—as AI reshapes its structure, with the Journal noting revenue projections of roughly $75B for Agents and Infra and $15B for Devices and Consumer in the next quarter.

via Gizmodo|

#artificial-intelligence #azure #copilot

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

Microsoft 365 outage extends into second day, hitting Teams, Copilot and more

Microsoft 365 has suffered a global outage into its second day, preventing access to Teams, Copilot, OneDrive and Exchange Online. Downdetector data showed about a third of users facing problems, with login issues and site access failures. Microsoft confirmed degraded functionality across Exchange Online and other services and said it is applying a targeted authentication component fix while monitoring telemetry for recovery. The issue stems from a core authentication configuration affecting multiple services, with remediation expected to restore authentication, connectivity and search to normal levels as it progresses, though some features such as mail and calendar syncing remain impacted during the outage.

via The Times of India|

#copilot #exchange-online #microsoft-365

investing1 month ago•19 min saved

Microsoft Could Hit $1,000 by 2031 If AI Growth Keeps Accelerating

Microsoft posted a record $331 billion in annual revenue with Azure topping $100 billion, yet the stock has been mostly flat. The piece outlines a scenario where MSFT could reach $1,000 by August 2031 if Azure sustains 30%+ growth, Copilot scales beyond 30 million paid seats, and capital expenditures normalize. Consensus price targets sit around $569.45, while its model shows a base of $609.58 with bull and bear cases of $709.58 and $520.81 respectively; achieving $1,000 would require about 95% upside or a large multiple expansion tied to earnings growth. Risks include AI demand slowdown and potential overcapacity from AI infrastructure spending. It’s a long-range, sponsor-linked analysis from 24/7 Wall St.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#azure #copilot #investing

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Acer Bets on AI With RTX Spark-Powered Tiny Desktops

Acer unveiled two AI-focused desktops: a compact SFF RTX Spark desktop designed for AI agents and built around NVIDIA's RTX Spark superchip (up to a 6,144-core Blackwell RTX GPU, up to a 20-core Grace CPU, and 128 GB RAM), and the Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation powered by Intel Core Ultra X7-358H and Arc B390 for third-party agentic AI use as part of the Copilot+ program with Microsoft. Pricing for the RTX Spark model wasn’t disclosed, and the Veriton is expected to reach North America in Q4 2026.

via Engadget|

#acer #ai-hardware #copilot