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Microsoft Store drops $99 company registration fee for companies

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Microsoft has removed the $99 registration fee for companies joining the Microsoft Store, matching last year’s change for individual developers.

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Users discover Chrome is installing a 4GB AI model

By Kevin Okemwa Published

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.

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The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Microsoft Corp. risks a hefty European Union fine after regulators accused the company of abusing its market power by bundling the Teams video-conferencing app to its other business software. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Microsoft Teams will now warn you when external callers look like brand impersonators

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Microsoft Teams will soon warn you about brand impersonators who call you.

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New Copilot features for the Microsoft Edge browser announced on October 23, 2025.
Microsoft Edge is simplifying the browser but leaving Copilot right where it is

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Microsoft says removing Sidebar will simplify Edge, yet Copilot is not part of the discussion.

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N‑Studio hits the Microsoft Store with a capable free screen recorder and a paid pro editor upgrade

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps N‑Studio is now available through the Microsoft Store with a free Starter tier and a paid Professional upgrade.

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VS Code update added Copilot as a co‑author by default even with AI disabled

By Sean Endicott Published

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.

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A new petition says Microsoft shouldn't kill Edge's browser Sidebar

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Apps Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with petitions to save the feature they rely on most.

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PowerToys update adds two new utilities that streamline common Windows tasks

By Sean Endicott Published

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.

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Microsoft 365 and Outlook outage confirmed by Microsoft

By Sean Endicott Last updated

Apps Microsoft 365 and Outlook are down this morning. Microsoft has confirmed the outage and is posting updates as reports spike across key services.

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Copilot Keyboard launches with the return of an unexpected mascot

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Copilot Keyboard launches in Japan with AI‑powered text suggestions, Copilot Search, and the surprise return of Kyle the dolphin from Microsoft Office 97.

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