Microsoft briefly dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company
Both are valued at nearly $3 trillion
Microsoft's AI found a new material to replace li-ion batteries
Will machine learning algorithms revolutionize scientific research on battery materials?
PowerToys 0.77 adds new PowerShell utility
There's also added support for third-party plugins in PowerToys Run
Xbox backtracks after banning accounts that automatically uploaded NSFW BG3 videos
Not having content sharing enabled by default would have eliminated much of the problem
Microsoft will revive its PC peripheral business through design company Incase
Microsoft-branded accessories will not disappear from the market, after all
Microsoft is adding a dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards
Microsoft really, really wants you to use its generative AI
What just happened? Are you sick of hearing about AI? Microsoft doesn't care, and to make sure you really appreciate just how great the technology is, it's adding a dedicated Copilot key to Windows keyboards. The change will mark the first time the standard Windows keyboard layout has seen a big alteration since the Windows key appeared in 1994.
Windows 10 holds strong: nearly 7 out of 10 desktops still powered by the older OS
Windows 11 just can't seem to catch up
The oldest release of MS-DOS precursor 86-DOS is now available for download
The forefather of the PC DOS prompt can be tested in ancient computer kit simulators
Microsoft Office deal gets you a lifetime license for just $29, no subscription required
Discounted over 80% off, available for Windows or Mac
Dell shows off how Windows Copilot can navigate settings for you, if Microsoft decides to go that way
Users could find and change settings without ever learning where to find them
Microsoft's next-gen Surface laptops expected to showcase "true AI" features
The devices could be released during 2024
Nokia: The Story of the Once-Legendary Phone Maker
#ThrowBackThursday Most people who hear the word "Nokia" associate it with mobile phones, but there's a convoluted history to tell since the company's humble beginnings over 150 years ago and many reinventions.
The New York Times files copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft
The Times makes plenty of damning claims in its suit
GPT-4 and Dall-E powered, Microsoft Copilot lands on Android
Copilot is now ready to download on Android, free of charge. The Microsoft app offers the ability to create images from text descriptions using Dall-E 3 and everything else offered by GPT-4.
Windows 11 will soon leverage Windows Update to make system recovery faster
Feature has been in the Canary Channel for over six months, so should be ready for consumers soon
Microsoft deprecates Windows Mixed Reality, several headsets could become e-waste
Required apps remain available for a few more years
Microsoft could launch next-gen Xbox in 2026 with Zen 5 and RDNA 5
Microsoft could be planning to significantly undercut Sony
Microsoft rolls out fix for Windows 11 File Explorer bug after 15-month wait
Better late than never?
Meta Quest owners can now play Xbox games on their headsets
Xbox Cloud Gaming gives VR holdouts more of a reason to invest in a VR headset
Windows 365 subscribers can now boot their cloud PC from a local system
Windows 11 insiders and 365 customers get to test the new feature in early 2024
Not so fast: FTC continues to fight Microsoft/Activision deal post-closure
Agency still trying to prove Microsoft could withhold Activision Blizzard properties from rival platforms
Microsoft faces potential antitrust probe in UK over OpenAI relationship
The CMA has been a thorn in Microsoft's side before
Windows 12 leaks point to useful AI features, more powerful Copilot that leverages NPUs
So, Microsoft's next major OS may or may not be called Windows 12