Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Gemini app arrives on Windows 11, but it clashes with Copilot
App You can now summon Gemini on your computer by pressing Alt + Space.
Apple definitely snuck a Microsoft Easter egg into its iPhone Duo reveal
Surface Apple's iPhone Duo video features a real 2018 Surface Magazine article during its split-screen demo, likely poking fun at Microsoft's foldable history.
More emojis are on the way to Windows 11
Windows 11 Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build lets you turn the dedicated Copilot key back into a standard Right Control key. It also adds support for Emoji 17.0 and improves File Explorer.
The iPhone Duo is a stark reminder that Surface has lost its purpose
Surface Apple’s iPhone Duo highlights a painful truth for Microsoft: Apple knows exactly what its hardware stands for, while Surface no longer has a reason to exist.
Microsoft tackles one of Windows 11’s most annoying delays with faster parental approvals
Microsoft just announced new family safety features for Windows 11 that speed up parental approvals. The tech giant also introduced new developer APIs that bring controls to more apps.
AI Vibe coding forces Edge review changes
Apps Microsoft is automating routine Edge extension reviews to keep up with an influx of submissions driven by AI development tools.
Windows 11 will finally support automatic theme switching
Windows 11 Windows 11 will soon feature automatic theme switching. You'll be able to schedule changes for specific times or have your PC set them based on your location.
Windows 11 expected to set a new Patch Tuesday record with over 650 fixes
Windows 11 Microsoft is expected to release over 650 security patches for Windows 11 as AI speeds up the race to find and fix bugs.
Windows 11 desktop backgrounds are now being used as ad space
Windows 11 Microsoft swapped Bing Wallpaper backgrounds for a fullscreen movie promo, putting promotional text directly on Windows 11 desktops.
Skip the wait for Windows 11's official battery widget with Battery Flyout
Apps Battery Flyout adds a Battery Status widget to Windows 11 so you can check your PC and accessories.
This app brings Apple's Dynamic Island to Windows 11 — and it just got a major update
Apps Notchify replicates the Dynamic Island of macOS without requiring an actual notch.
McDonald's Moa McNuggets review: Lore fail, dry snack
Xbox I skipped my lunch break and researched the history of Moa meat so you don't have to try the over-spiced and dry Moa McNuggets.
Windows Wrap: Project Zenith holds the key to fixing Windows 11
Windows 11 Project Zenith tailors Windows 11 for developers, but its core idea could pave the way for an AI-free Windows or other custom configurations.
Windows 11 on Arm gaming gets a boost, but it's still a work in progress
Gaming Qualcomm released new Adreno GPU drivers for Snapdragon X and Snapdragon X2 PCs, bringing stability and quality fixes to titles like Halo Infinite and Avowed.
Microsoft's Project Zenith will tailor Windows 11 for developers
Windows 11 Microsoft just announced Project Zenith, a new Windows 11 experience for developers. Devices will come with dev tools preinstalled and settings pre-enabled to tailor to developer workflows.
Microsoft Teams will get a global notification pause button
Apps Microsoft Teams will soon let users temporarily pause all notifications. Here is how the new quiet feature works and how it differs from Do Not Disturb.
Dell unveils colorful 14-inch laptop to rival Apple's MacBook Neo
Laptops Dell announced the Dell 14S, a budget-friendly 14-inch Windows 11 laptop built to take on Apple's MacBook Neo with a lightweight chassis, multiple colors, and full-day battery life.
This utility makes power management on Windows 11 so much better
Apps Battery Flyout's latest update brings power management and detailed battery tracking straight to the Windows 11 Taskbar, complete with ARM64 support and a new widget.
Windows Wrap: Why isn't a Surface showcasing the new Windows 11?
Windows 11 Microsoft is rolling out long-awaited Taskbar and UI fixes in Windows 11 26H2, but where is the flagship Surface hardware to actually show them off?
Microsoft Edge update ends Edge Drop, adds Apple sign-in
Apps The latest update to Microsoft Edge brings new security tools and admin controls, but it also gets rid of one of my favorite Edge features.
Over 41,000 people oppose Microsoft's $5.4B Leeds, England data center
Microsoft Over 41,000 people have signed a petition opposing Microsoft's planned $5.4 billion hyperscale data center in Leeds, England.
Remotely shutting down your PC is about to get a lot easier
Windows 11 Hidden code hints that Link to Windows will soon let Android users remotely shut down or restart their PCs or put their PCs to sleep.
Microsoft's "AI at Work" rebrand proves it doesn't even value accuracy
Apps Microsoft renamed the Microsoft 365 Roadmap as the "AI at Work Roadmap," even though most of what it tracks has nothing to do with AI.
