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Microsoft Copilot AI will soon run locally on PCs
Microsoft's Copilot AI service is set to run locally on PCs, according to Intel.
Microsoft merges its Windows and Surface teams under one leader
Microsoft is bringing together its Windows experiences and its Windows devices teams to form one division, and it has appointed company veteran Pavan Davuluri with the task of leading it.
Qualcomm says most Windows games will work on its latest Arm laptop chipset
At this week's Game Developers Conference, Qualcomm tried to assure devs that most Windows titles will "just work" on laptops with its Snapdragon X Elite chipset thanks to emulation.
Spotify finally launches Miniplayer for desktop users
Spotify has added a long-requested Miniplayer to its desktop app, giving you quick playback access while freeing you to focus on other things. The resizable floating window lets you control the audio, including changing tracks, picking playlists and tweaking the volume.
8410084100ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) review: The first dual-screen laptop worth buying
Starting at $1,500 and with dimensions that aren’t much bigger than a traditional clamshell, ASUS’ Zenbook Duo is the first dual-screen laptop you’d actually want to buy.
Microsoft is once again asking Chrome users to try Bing through unblockable pop-ups
Microsoft has been pushing Bing pop-up ads in Chrome on Windows 10 and 11. Windows Latest and The Verge reported on Friday about the ad, which says (in bold lettering) to users browsing the web in Chrome, “Chat with GPT-4 for free on Chrome! Get hundreds of daily chat turns with Bing Al.”
Microsoft is ending support for Android apps on Windows
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Android apps for Windows. The company is ending support for Windows Subsystem for Android, the underlying component behind the Amazon Appstore in Windows 11.
Microsoft plans to streamline game upscaling across different graphics cards
Microsoft has developed a new API to simplify super-resolution coding in PC gaming. The company’s DirectSR will provide unified entry and exit points for developers to tap into Nvidia, AMD and Intel’s three distinct approaches to graphical upscaling in Windows games.
Microsoft is giving Windows Photos a boost with a generative AI-powered eraser
Microsoft's Windows Photos app now has its own generative AI-powered eraser for images.
Google Chrome for Windows is finally getting native Arm support
Google has finally released a Chrome Canary beta version that fully supports the Arm64 architecture.
The Acer Predator Helios 18 has the most mesmerizing hinge on a laptop at CES 2024
In addition to refreshed specs, the Acer Predator Helios 18 is hoping to lure buyers with a captivating new hinge design.
Alienware m16 R2 hands-on: A sleeker gaming laptop design for CES 2024
Despite getting a full revamp last year, Alienware completely redesigned the M16 R2 for 2024 with a new, more compact chassis meant better optimize the power and performance of the most popular configs.
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant arrives on Android
Microsoft’s Copilot tool is now an app on the Google Play Store on Android mobile devices.
Microsoft bet big on AI in 2023, but its AI future is still unclear
Microsoft is repositioning itself as an AI-focused company, but it's still unclear if that will actually make its products better.
Windows 10 users can now try out Microsoft's Copilot AI
Windows 10 users can now access Microsoft's Copilot chatbot, as long as they meet certain criteria.
8510085100Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: The ultimate all-rounder
With the addition of a USB-A port, a microSD card reader and refresh specs, Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 has become the ultimate all-rounder it always wanted to be.
Cuphead is adding free behind-the-scenes bonus content
Cuphead developer Studio MDHR is celebrating the game’s sixth anniversary by giving Xbox and Windows players free behind-the-scenes content.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 hands-on: More ports and a much-needed spec bump
On Thursday at a press event in New York City, Microsft announced a new version of the Surface Laptop Studio featuring updated specs and a long-request microSD card slot
Microsoft’s big Windows 11 update drops on September 26 with Copilot AI baked in
Microsoft is releasing a big Windows 11 update on September 26. Update 23H2 includes the new AI-powered Windows Copilot feature, a native RAR app, a new volume mixer and a lot more.
How to watch and follow Thursday’s Microsoft Surface event
Microsoft is holding a 'special event' at 1PM ET on Thursday, September 21st. Details are scant but the timing certainly indicates a fall hardware event, likely prioritizing a new line of Surface products. You can watch it unfold via Microsoft or take a gander at our liveblog. There should also be a stream on the official Microsoft Surface YouTube channel after the fact.
