Microsoft pulls “Real Talk” mode for Copilot AI chats that had more personality
Microsoft axed Copilot's Real Talk mode four months after its US debut — the one version of its AI that could actually disagree with you and mean it.
Microsoft’s new Copilot Tasks finally does the work for you
Microsoft's Copilot Tasks shifts AI from chat to action, silently handling everything from apartment hunting to canceling subscriptions while you focus on other things.
Copilot is coming to your Windows taskbar and File Explorer
Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer. The update turns search into a reasoning engine that pulls answers from your calendar, emails, and local files without digging through folders.
AI chatbots with web browsing can be abused as malware relays
Check Point Research shows browsing-enabled AI chat can act as a malware relay, moving commands and data through normal-looking traffic. Microsoft urges defense-in-depth, while defenders may need tighter policy, logging, and anomaly monitoring.
Check your Copilot settings after this confidential email bug
Microsoft says a Copilot "work tab" bug summarized confidential emails from Sent Items and Drafts despite labels and DLP. A fix is rolling out, but scope details are missing, so admins should validate behavior now.
I tested the most affordable Copilot+ laptop I could find, and Asus’ Vivobook 14 surprised me
The Asus Vivobook is one of the most affordable laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon silicon and a Copilot+ badge for AI chops. It's a utilitarian workhorse that occasionally stumbles, but gets the job done.
Microsoft says 32GB RAM for gaming beats 64GB splurges
Microsoft says 32GB RAM for gaming is the smarter target for demanding play, even if 16GB still runs most games. The pitch also nudges buyers toward Copilot+ PCs as an easier option than building.
A crisp 2K touchscreen 2-in-1 drops to $499.99, and it’s a solid all-rounder
Save $350 on the Dell Plus Copilot+ 14" 2K 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop, now $499.99 (compared value $849.99). A versatile convertible with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (2025), 16GB memory, and 512GB storage for smooth everyday work, school, and travel.
Microsoft just upgraded Copilot AI and you might like these new features
Microsoft just rolled out Copilot upgrades that make it easier to pick up old chats, handle longer prompts, and use Copilot on Mac and iPhone. Some features arrive in waves, starting with memory in the US.
AI coding work is shifting fast, and your career path may split
AI coding work is rising fast, but the biggest payoff isn’t evenly shared. A Science analysis suggests seasoned developers get stronger gains than newcomers, which could reshape how you learn, interview, and prove value.
This $350 discount fixes the biggest problem with Surface laptop pricing
Save $350 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop (Copilot+ PC) with a 13.8-inch touchscreen, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. Now $849.99 versus $1,199.99—an unusually good price for a premium Windows daily driver.
You can finally uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11, but there’s a catch
Microsoft is finally allowing some users to uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the option comes with strict conditions and is limited mainly to managed work devices, leaving most free users without a real off switch.
Microsoft Lens is riding into the sunset, if you even remember using it
Microsoft Lens is shutting down on iOS and Android with two deadlines. It leaves app stores February 9, 2026, and stops making new scans March 9, 2026. Here’s how to prepare.
Microsoft introduces Copilot Checkout to help you shop and pay without leaving the chat
Microsoft's Copilot assistant is getting a checkout experience to help users browse, compare, and buy products without leaving the chat.
Your Zenbook A16 gets an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme
ASUS is pairing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with a 1.2 kg 16-inch Zenbook A16, promising big-screen portability, an 80 TOPS NPU, OLED at 120 Hz, and long battery life.
Acer’s Swift 16 AI touchpad could make your tablet optional
Acer’s Swift 16 AI puts an extra-large haptic touchpad front and center, with MPP 2.5 stylus support for sketching and edits. Here’s what matters before pricing and configs land.
HP’s new keyboard PC wants to replace your desktop setup
HP’s EliteBoard G1a is a full Copilot+ desktop built into a 750 g keyboard. It targets flexible offices with over 50 TOPS on device AI and a March HP.com launch.
Qualcomm reveals Snapdragon X2 Plus chip with eyes on low-cost AI laptops
Based on the 3nm process, this one lifs t 80 TOPS NPU, nearly doubling its predecessor's AI performance and enabling over 50 local AI workflows. It targets $800 Copilot+ laptops and supports up to three 4K displays.
This leaked Lenovo Yoga Mini i could be your lightest Copilot+ desktop
Windows Latest says Lenovo is working on the Yoga Mini i, a 600g cylindrical mini PC. The leak claims Intel Core Ultra X7 358H and support for up to four high-resolution displays.
Lenovo’s leaked Copilot+ Legion laptops could tune your game settings for you
Lenovo’s leaked Copilot+ Legion laptops could automate power and fan tuning, according to a Windows Latest report. The rumored CES 2026 refresh pairs Ryzen AI 400 chips with RTX 5060 graphics.
Microsoft Copilot quietly shows up on LG TVs, and you can’t remove it
LG TV owners are discovering Microsoft Copilot on their home screens following a software update. The AI assistant installs automatically and cannot be removed, highlighting how AI features are increasingly becoming permanent parts of smart TV platforms.
Windows 11 is upgrading its copy-paste experience with more privacy in tow
Microsoft’s PowerToys 0.96 update brings on-device AI to its Advanced Paste tool, allowing clipboard tasks like summarisation and translation to run locally without relying on cloud services.
Windows 11’s latest update transforms the taskbar into a home for AI agents
Microsoft is introducing full-blown AI agents into the Windows 11 taskbar, letting them run tasks, monitor themselves, and interact with files — the taskbar is becoming more than a launcher.
Microsoft turns Windows 11 into an AI-driven OS with new Copilot features
Windows 11 now includes powerful AI tools like Copilot Vision and hands-free voice activation, enabling automated tasks, screen awareness, and faster workflows across the entire operating system.
New Windows 11 toggle lets AI agents work in your background
Microsoft is testing a new "Experimental agentic features" toggle in Windows 11 that gives AI helpers their own hidden workspace, limited access to your files, and a clear off switch if you do not like it.
Your next Android PC from Google is the new Copilot+ challenger
Android 16 code tied to "purwa" is turning up in repo screenshots, and a follow-up "mahua" chip gets a mention. If it sticks, Android on Snapdragon X laptops could be closer than you think.
What is Copilot? Everything you need to know about Microsoft’s AI chatbot
Microsoft's AI is deeply embedded in Windows, offering a wide range of tools and functions.
Edge’s Copilot Mode now helps you handle mundane tasks and pick up where you left off
Microsoft Edge's Copilot Mode is now widely available with two new experimental features: Copilot Actions and Journeys.
You might want to double-think about getting news from Google Gemini
A BBC and EBU study found that nearly three out of four of Google Gemini’s news answers contained major errors or sourcing issues, making it the least reliable AI assistant for current affairs. Researchers say even the best AI tools still struggle to separate fact from fiction.
My top 3 reasons why you should buy a Copilot AI PC, and 3 why you shouldn’t
With Copilot+ PCs, what you get is snappy performance, loads of aI perks, and solid battery life. But there are a few hiccups with privacy concerns and non-conformity with power user needs.
Everything new in Windows 11 right now, from image edits in File Explorer to Gaming Copilot in Game Bar
Windows 11’s October update brings quick AI image fixes in File Explorer, a cleaner multi-board Widgets experience, stronger Narrator tools, and Gaming Copilot in Game Bar, with more improvements testing now in Microsoft’s Insider builds.
Microsoft empowers Windows 11 with voice-controlled Copilot AI assistant
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update introduces AI-powered Copilot features, allowing users to perform tasks through voice or text.
Microsoft hopes you get work done on Windows 11 PCs by simply talking to Copilot
Microsoft wants Copilot to control your PC and actually get work done with just voice. And with Copilot Actions, the AI agent can interact with your local files and handle chores.
Something big is coming to Windows 11, and it sounds like voice
Microsoft has a Windows reveal slated for Thursday, October 16, and signs point to voice. With Voice Access upgrades and Copilot tests in the wild, a hands-off push looks imminent, though specifics remain unconfirmed.
Microsoft AI debuts its Nano Banana rival, and it’s already a top text-to-image model
Microsoft’s first homegrown image model, MAI-Image-1, debuts in LMArena’s top 10. It aims for usable, lifelike results at a quick clip and is headed to Copilot and Bing Image Creator.
Copilot plays catch-up with Gemini and ChatGPT, just in time for school
Copilot now has a Study and Learn mode that acts like a patient tutor, tracks your progress, and even turns your notes into quick practice sets, just in time for the new school term.
Browser subscriptions are here, and it’s the only one I don’t regret paying for
I've used every web browser that now offers AI-powered enhancements for $20 per month, and I can easily recommend them based on the sheer amount of convenience they have to offer in return.
Microsoft Copilot AI makes it a cakewalk to create documents in Office
Microsoft's Copilot AI can now create Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PDFs, or PowerPoint presentations with just a natural language command.