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Windows 11's Phone Link app will now use AI to generate responses to text messages for you
Microsoft is rolling out a new preview update for the Phone Link app on Windows 11 that introduces AI-powered suggested replies when sending SMS messages on your computer.
How Microsoft promises to keep Windows Recall data safe on Copilot+ PCs
FUD busting Windows Recall isn't the spyware tool you think it is, but there are still concerns to be aware of.
Microsoft is finally getting its native Windows UI platform act together with WinUI 3 and WPF
Build Microsoft has announced that WinUI 3 is joining WPF as the two recommended native UI platforms for Windows.
Microsoft details how apps can integrate with Windows 11's new AI Recall feature
Build Microsoft has today expanded on how the newly announced Windows Recall feature is going to work on Copilot+ PCs, leveraging the Windows Semantic Index and Windows Copilot Runtime.
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Developer Kit with 12-Core X Elite chip at Build 2024
Build Qualcomm is releasing a successor to that device in the form of its own Snapdragon Developer Kit, which is now rocking the latest 12-core X Elite chip in an 80w system.
Microsoft is bringing a wave of crazy next-gen AI features to Windows 11 next month, here's what's coming and who gets them
AI Microsoft has outlined a handful of big new AI features coming to Windows 11 this summer that will be available exclusively on new Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft Event 2024 live blog: All the Surface and Windows 11 AI announcements as they happen
Live blog Microsoft is hosting a special press event on May 20 in Seattle, where the company is expected to unveil new Surface hardware and Windows 11 AI features.
Microsoft unveils world's first Copilot+ PC — The Surface Pro 11 with OLED and Snapdragon X is finally here
OLED The new Surface Pro is the company's first to ship with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X chips. It has true all-day battery life, incredible performance, and a new OLED screen option.
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 7 FINALLY has a refreshed design, haptic touchpad, and the brand-new Snapdragon X chip
Windows 11 The new Surface Laptop is a true MacBook Air killer in performance, battery life, and looks.
Microsoft ushers in new era of Windows with 'Copilot+' PCs — the true next-gen AI laptops are here
PLUS The next stage of the AI PC is here, and it comes in the form of Copilot+ PCs that are capable of some truly next-gen AI experiences.
Microsoft will unveil a new era of Windows and Surface today — Here are the announcements to expect
Event Microsoft is hosting a special event in Seattle on May 20, and as always, the company is remaining tight-lipped about what exactly we're going to see. Here's what to expect!
The Windows PC is about to get GOOD, and you can thank Windows on Arm for that
WoA FTW Windows on Arm is about to have its moment, thanks to a close partnership between Qualcomm, Microsoft, and Windows device makers. On May 20, Microsoft will unveil a new era for Windows PCs.
The best native Windows on Arm apps
Arm-native apps Your new Windows on Arm PC needs some apps! These are the top apps that are optimized for your device.
After Microsoft invested $10 billion, OpenAI snubs Windows 11 as it releases ChatGPT app first on Mac. “We’re just prioritizing where our users are.”
Snubbed OpenAI has today announced a new native desktop ChatGPT app for Mac, and only for Mac, as Windows 11 is seemingly left out in the cold.
Best Surface Pro docks and docking stations 2024
Docking Got a Surface Pro 9 (or earlier) and want to enhance it by turning it into a desktop? You need a dock! Here's our roundup of the best docks that work with the Surface Pro.
Dell's upcoming Snapdragon X Elite laptops have leaked, and they look mighty fine
Windows 11 Dell is planning to launch new Snapdragon X-based hardware this summer, and now we know what they're going to look like.
Microsoft revitalizes forgotten messaging service with major update that adds AI experiences, chat reactions, and more — you'll never guess which one
The forgotten chat app GroupMe is back with a vengeance (and AI!)
Microsoft is working on a big Start menu update for Windows 11 that includes widgets via new 'companions' feature
Widgets Microsoft is working on a significant update to the Start menu on Windows 11 that will allow users to display widgets on either side of the interface.
Arc for Windows is a beautiful and unique web browser, on the inside and out, and it's available for download now
Browser The Browser Company has finally released its popular Arc web browser, which first debuted on Mac to critical acclaim, for Windows 11 today.
What is Windows 11 'AI Explorer'? Everything you need to know about Microsoft's upcoming defining AI PC feature
AI Microsoft is expected to unveil a set of new AI features for Windows 11 under the internal name "AI Explorer" at an event on May 20. But what exactly is AI Explorer?
Surface Laptop 6 with Snapdragon X Elite SoC confirmed via benchmark leak — rivals MacBook Pro with M3 and M3 Pro
Arm FTW It's been an open secret for some time, but now it's all but confirmed that the upcoming Surface Laptop 6 for consumers will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC.
Arm-powered Surface Pro 10 with 10 core Snapdragon X Plus SoC leaks — will 16GB RAM be the new baseline?
Leak Thanks to a new Geekbench listing, we know at least one upcoming Arm Surface Pro 10 SKU will feature the Snapdragon X Plus, paired with 16GB RAM.
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' update might be exclusive to Arm devices in major blow to Intel's "AI PCs"
Arm Microsoft's big AI feature coming to Windows 11 this year may be exclusive to Arm PCs at launch, as leaked system requirements suggest it needs a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite NPU to function.
