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Microsoft Revamps Windows Insider Experience With New Beta and Experimental Channels
Microsoft’s planned transition to the new Windows Insider channels kicked off on Friday. Earlier this month, the Redmond-based tech giant acknowledged the confusing channel structure and the unreliable experience where, despite updating to a version mentioned in the changelog, Insiders might not see the new feature in the existing programme.
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Microsoft's Recall Feature Faces Criticism After TotalRecall Reloaded Tool Regains Access to Data
TotalRecall Reloaded, a tool by cybersecurity researcher Alexander Hagenah, has raised new concerns about Microsoft’s Windows Recall feature. The tool can access Recall data after user authentication, despite Microsoft’s redesigned security measures. Hagenah argues that while storage is secure, the way data is accessed remains vulnerable. Micro...
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Fable Could Reportedly Be Delayed to Later This Year to Avoid Clashing With GTA 6 Release
Microsoft is reportedly planning to delay Fable to avoid getting in the way of Grand Theft Auto 6. Playground Games' action-RPG is scheduled to launch in autumn 2026, but that release window could clash with GTA 6's November 19 release date.
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Microsoft Pauses Automatic Rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot App on Windows
Microsoft has paused the automatic rollout of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 apps. The company said existing installations will remain and admins can still deploy it manually. The rollout had already begun after being announced for October 2025, with wider availability planned for December. Microsoft has not giv...
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Microsoft Reportedly Ditched Copilot Suggestions in Notifications to Reduce AI Bloat in Windows 11
Microsoft has reportedly shifted its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy for Windows 11. As per the report, the Redmond-based tech giant is not planning to ship Copilot Suggestions in notifications any longer. This feature was first previewed by the company in 2024, but it has yet to show up even in the beta build of the Windows operating system.
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Microsoft Reveals Project Helix Details at GDC, Announces Xbox Mode for Windows 11
Microsoft has revealed more details about its next-gen Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix. At the ongoing Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, the Xbox parent promised a major leap in performance and capability with the next Xbox. The company also announced that alpha versions of Project Helix will begin shipping to developers in 2027.
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Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma Confirms ‘Project Helix’ Next-Gen Hybrid Xbox That Plays PC, Console Games
Microsoft has finally taken the wraps off its plans for its next-generation gaming aspirations. The Redmond-based tech giant on Thursday announced that its upcoming Xbox console is codenamed "Project Helix." It is expected to succeed the current generation of Xbox systems. Microsoft claims the standout feature of the upcoming hardware is its abilit...
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OpenAI’s Codex App Is Now Available on Windows, Can Be Downloaded via Microsoft Store
A month after launching a dedicated Codex app for macOS, OpenAI has now launched the app to Windows devices as well. On Wednesday, the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) giant announced that the app is now available in the Microsoft Store, and developers using the Windows operating system can now use the app for agentic coding as well...
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Microsoft Announces Windows 11 Baseline Security Mode to Limit Unsigned Apps and Drivers
Microsoft is working on changes to make Windows 11 more secure by default by limiting the apps and drivers that can run on the operating system. The Redmond-based tech giant is exploring a configuration where only properly signed applications and drivers would be allowed to execute on the system, unless users manually toggle the setting. This move ...
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Microsoft Reportedly Not 'Fully Internally Committed' to Launching Next-Gen Xbox in 2027
Microsoft has not fully internally committed to a 2027 launch window for the next-gen Xbox, according to a report. The company reportedly considers next year as the "best case scenario" for launching the next Xbox console. The Xbox parent is reportedly also working with OEMs to bring a range of Xbox hardware options across price points.
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Microsoft Revamps Windows Insider Experience With New Beta and Experimental Channels
Microsoft’s planned transition to the new Windows Insider channels kicked off on Friday. Earlier this month, the Redmond-based tech giant acknowledged the confusing channel structure and the unreliable experience where, despite updating to a version mentioned in the changelog, Insiders might not see the new feature in the existing programme.
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Microsoft's Recall Feature Faces Criticism After TotalRecall Reloaded Tool Regains Access to Data
TotalRecall Reloaded, a tool by cybersecurity researcher Alexander Hagenah, has raised new concerns about Microsoft’s Windows Recall feature. The tool can access Recall data after user authentication, despite Microsoft’s redesigned security measures. Hagenah argues that while storage is secure, the way data is accessed remains vulnerable. Micro...
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Fable Could Reportedly Be Delayed to Later This Year to Avoid Clashing With GTA 6 Release
Microsoft is reportedly planning to delay Fable to avoid getting in the way of Grand Theft Auto 6. Playground Games' action-RPG is scheduled to launch in autumn 2026, but that release window could clash with GTA 6's November 19 release date.
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Microsoft Pauses Automatic Rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot App on Windows
Microsoft has paused the automatic rollout of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 apps. The company said existing installations will remain and admins can still deploy it manually. The rollout had already begun after being announced for October 2025, with wider availability planned for December. Microsoft has not giv...
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Microsoft Reportedly Ditched Copilot Suggestions in Notifications to Reduce AI Bloat in Windows 11
Microsoft has reportedly shifted its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy for Windows 11. As per the report, the Redmond-based tech giant is not planning to ship Copilot Suggestions in notifications any longer. This feature was first previewed by the company in 2024, but it has yet to show up even in the beta build of the Windows operating system.
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Microsoft Reveals Project Helix Details at GDC, Announces Xbox Mode for Windows 11
Microsoft has revealed more details about its next-gen Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix. At the ongoing Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, the Xbox parent promised a major leap in performance and capability with the next Xbox. The company also announced that alpha versions of Project Helix will begin shipping to developers in 2027.
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Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma Confirms ‘Project Helix’ Next-Gen Hybrid Xbox That Plays PC, Console Games
Microsoft has finally taken the wraps off its plans for its next-generation gaming aspirations. The Redmond-based tech giant on Thursday announced that its upcoming Xbox console is codenamed "Project Helix." It is expected to succeed the current generation of Xbox systems. Microsoft claims the standout feature of the upcoming hardware is its abilit...
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OpenAI’s Codex App Is Now Available on Windows, Can Be Downloaded via Microsoft Store
A month after launching a dedicated Codex app for macOS, OpenAI has now launched the app to Windows devices as well. On Wednesday, the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) giant announced that the app is now available in the Microsoft Store, and developers using the Windows operating system can now use the app for agentic coding as well...
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Microsoft Announces Windows 11 Baseline Security Mode to Limit Unsigned Apps and Drivers
Microsoft is working on changes to make Windows 11 more secure by default by limiting the apps and drivers that can run on the operating system. The Redmond-based tech giant is exploring a configuration where only properly signed applications and drivers would be allowed to execute on the system, unless users manually toggle the setting. This move ...
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Microsoft Reportedly Not 'Fully Internally Committed' to Launching Next-Gen Xbox in 2027
Microsoft has not fully internally committed to a 2027 launch window for the next-gen Xbox, according to a report. The company reportedly considers next year as the "best case scenario" for launching the next Xbox console. The Xbox parent is reportedly also working with OEMs to bring a range of Xbox hardware options across price points.
