Microsoft 365 Copilot launch sparks backlash over price hike and user issues
A messy rollout with a hefty price tag
At 1.87 pounds, Fujitsu's FMV Note U breaks records as the lightest laptop on the market
Stealing the lightweight crown from Asus
Microsoft promises smarter, faster search with AI in Windows 11, but don't hold your breath
One of Windows least beloved features is getting the Copilot+ PC treatment
Something to look forward to: Microsoft introduced a proper search feature in its PC operating systems with Windows Vista. Despite undergoing several iterations over the years, Windows search functionality still lacks the basic ability to provide consistent, reliable results when searching for files, applications, or settings. Is this finally going to change?
Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans now include AI, with a $3 monthly price hike
Existing users can opt to stay on their existing plans for a limited time
Microsoft Paint AI eraser is now available for all Windows 11 users, not just Copilot PCs
We tested the feature on a Raptor Lake CPU running on Windows 11 23H2
Asus teases world's lightest Copilot+ laptop with 32 hours of battery life
More details to come at CES 2025
Visual Studio Code updated to include GitHub Copilot for free
Visual Studio Code 1.96.1 introduces a free tier of GitHub Copilot for individual users, offering limited access to AI-powered coding assistance. Users can ask coding questions, find bugs, edit multiple files, and even build custom extensions.
Microsoft is rolling out a website wrapper as a "native" Copilot app for Windows
Available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 Insiders
Microsoft predicts AI will make web browsers and search engines obsolete in years
Microsoft's AI chief on the future: Conversational agents over traditional browsing
Intel and AMD PCs are finally getting Copilot+ features, including Recall
AI image generation comes to Paint and Photos
Microsoft gets fact-checked over Copilot+ PC performance claims in a somewhat embarrassing way
Sorry, Redmond, but they're not the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever
Only around 720,000 Snapdragon X laptops sold in Q3, less than one percent of PC market
About one out of every 120 laptops sold
Microsoft to integrate AI into Windows 11 for smarter search and taskbar functionality
The new features will roll out in early 2025
Microsoft Teams previews real-time translation for conference calls, coming next year
More AI features are coming to Microsoft 365
"Windows Intelligence": Microsoft may drop Copilot in major AI rebranding
Copying Apple for marketing's sake, as usual
Microsoft Photos app gets AI super resolution upscaling in Windows Insider build
Free upscaling software for Windows users, but only if you run a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC
Microsoft unveils AI agents that resemble virtual employees
Companies can build custom chatbots or virtual assistants that automate internal tasks
Microsoft Paint gains GenAI fill and erase features on Copilot PCs
Following Google Pixel phones, Photos app, and Photoshop
Windows Recall returns to Copilot+ PCs as an optional feature
The latest Recall version improves data protection
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff slams Microsoft Copilot as the "new clippy"
Meanwhile, the company is getting ready to launch its own AI platform
Microsoft's Copilot key remapping option comes with a frustrating limitation
A long-awaited customization option, with a catch
In a nutshell: If you're one of the many Windows 11 users who hasn't exactly fallen in love with Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, you'll be glad to know the company is finally giving you a way to make better use of that dedicated Copilot key in newer laptops.
Visual Studio Code gets Copilot and IntelliSense upgrades
Visual Studio Code is offering improved test generation and chat history with GitHub Copilot, full project Intellisense and package typings on vscode.dev, and various other improvements on its latest release.
Intel's Lunar Lake reignites PC competition, Core Ultra Series 2 is now official
Intel's answer to Arm-based competition
Microsoft will try to resurrect Windows Recall AI this October
Following privacy concerns, the screen recording feature will debut for Windows Insiders
Qualcomm aims to bring Snapdragon X PC prices down to $700 next year
Massive battery life improvements for Windows PCs to become more affordable in 2025