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Users discover Chrome is installing a 4GB AI model
Apps Google Chrome is quietly pushing a 4GB AI model onto devices and reinstalling it if removed. The company says it is designed to protect your privacy when using AI features.
Microsoft Teams will now warn you when external callers look like brand impersonators
Apps Microsoft Teams will soon warn you about brand impersonators who call you.
Microsoft Edge is simplifying the browser but leaving Copilot right where it is
Apps Microsoft says removing Sidebar will simplify Edge, yet Copilot is not part of the discussion.
N‑Studio hits the Microsoft Store with a capable free screen recorder and a paid pro editor upgrade
Apps N‑Studio is now available through the Microsoft Store with a free Starter tier and a paid Professional upgrade.
VS Code update added Copilot as a co‑author by default even with AI disabled
AI VS Code shipped a change that added “Co‑authored‑by: Copilot” to Git commits by default, even when Copilot had not generated code and AI features were turned off.
A new petition says Microsoft shouldn't kill Edge's browser Sidebar
Apps Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with petitions to save the feature they rely on most.
PowerToys update adds two new utilities that streamline common Windows tasks
Apps PowerToys v0.99.0 adds Grab And Move and Power Display, improving window control and monitor management while delivering a long list of fixes throughout the app.
Microsoft 365 and Outlook outage confirmed by Microsoft
Apps Microsoft 365 and Outlook are down this morning. Microsoft has confirmed the outage and is posting updates as reports spike across key services.
