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What's next for Microsoft? We bring you the biggest announcements from Build and insights into how they could shape the future of Windows.
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Seeing Apple’s New macOS 27 Golden Gate Just Makes Me Appreciate Windows 11
Apple is working overtime to add AI throughout macOS, while Microsoft is committing to improve Windows 11 for everyday use.
I Tested Microsoft's New AI Models, and They're Surprisingly Mediocre
Microsoft released a suite of fresh MAI models at Build 2026. They work fine, but they can't compete with Claude and Gemini.
At Build 2026, Microsoft Sent a Clear Message: Copilot+ PCs No Longer Matter
The company is moving beyond restrictive AI hardware requirements—and Windows users will benefit from the change.
I Saw the Future of Windows at Microsoft Build, and It's Unrecognizable
OpenClaw AI agents were a big hit with the Build crowd, and Microsoft is making Windows increasingly friendly to non-human users.
My Big Build Takeaway: Microsoft Is Pushing For AI You Control on Your Terms
New tools for building and securely running AI agents show how Microsoft hopes to put devs and enterprises firmly in the driver’s seat. Could it be as easy as it sounds?
Microsoft CEO: New Data Centers Use the Same Amount of Water As a Restaurant
According to Satya Nadella, Microsoft's newer facilities use a closed-loop cooling system that circulates the same water through chillers, resulting in minimal water loss.
Meet Project Solara: Microsoft's Effort to Push AI Agents Into Smart Devices
Move over, smart speakers. Microsoft wants to unleash more powerful 'agent-first devices,' including a desk display and a badge concept that can hang around your neck.
Microsoft to Let Windows 11 Users Disable Web Results in Search
At a Windows Insider meetup in San Francisco, Microsoft previewed a few upcoming enhancements to the OS, including a way to shut off web search from the main search function.
Microsoft Debuts AI-Focused Mini PC With Nvidia RTX Spark Inside
The RTX Spark Dev Box will arrive alongside the Surface Laptop Ultra for customers seeking a small yet powerful Windows machine that can run AI models locally.
Microsoft Build 2026: How to Watch Live, Plus All the AI News We Expect for Windows 11
Microsoft's developer-focused Build conference is usually heavy on technical details, but it's still the best way to get a sneak peek into what the company has in store for your Windows PC. I'll be on the ground in San Francisco to cover everything as it happens.
Microsoft Build 2026 Confirmed for June, Moves Back to San Francisco
It’s the first time the developer conference has been held this late in the year in over 10 years.
Microsoft Wants to Solve Everyone's Problems With AI, But Can Copilot Get the Job Done?
CEO Satya Nadella and team show tools for building and scaling agents and AI apps and a new version of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Very cool demos, though there’s still a lot of work to do.
Quantum Computing Threatens the Security of Our Data. Can Microsoft Protect You?
At Build 2025, Microsoft detailed security solutions that protect against the growing threat of quantum computing to vital cryptographic methods. Let’s hope they’re enough to keep your online information safe for the long haul.
Musk's Grok AI Comes to Microsoft Azure. Why Am I Not Surprised?
At the Build developer conference, it was revealed that xAI's Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini AI models are being added to Azure. Here's why Microsoft is ignoring Grok's sketchy history.
At Build, Microsoft Makes It Clear That Autonomous AI Is Here to Stay. Should You Be Worried?
Announced at its Build developer conference, Microsoft is adding independent AI Agents across Windows and the web. But what does that mean for you and your data?
What to Expect at Microsoft Build 2025 and How to Watch
With so much Copilot news already announced this year, will there be any surprises at Microsoft's annual developer conference? Here's what I think Redmond has in store from May 19-22.
After I/O and Build, 10 Things to Know About the Promise and Peril of AI
Recent developers' conferences from Microsoft and Google leave me feeling that their AI technologies aren't as easy to work with as they'd like you to believe.Â
5 Ways Copilot+ PCs Solve the Biggest Problems With AI PCs
Microsoft and PC makers finally give us real reasons to buy AI laptops.
At Microsoft Build 2024, Copilot Is Everywhere, Especially for Developers
Not surprisingly, the biggest focus at Build was on developer tools, including improvements to Copilot Studio and its broader Azure AI Studio.
Useful or Potential Spyware? Microsoft's Recall Feature Draws Regulatory Scrutiny
A UK watchdog is asking Microsoft to explain how it will safeguard user data. Meanwhile, security experts are concerned Recall will be abused to spy on users' activities.
