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Your next Microsoft Teams meeting may be a little more secure. Microsoft has added a new option that allows administrators to automatically block identified external bots from joining meetings. windowscentral.com/microsoft…

Copilot just got a major overhaul, and it marks a clear pivot in Microsoft’s AI direction. I broke down what’s changing, why it matters, and how it reshapes the future of Windows. Spoiler: It's really aimed at business/enterprise, which is actually the right move, but perhaps a bit less exciting for consumers. Still, Code and Autopilot are super interesting. Read the breakdown from @daniel_rubino 🔗 windowscentral.com/artificia…

The @ManUtd special edition Surface Laptop in collaboration with @Snapdragon is the greatest laptop ever made. This post may also have been written by a Manchester United supporter... windowscentral.com/hardware/…

The Microsoft 365 companion apps (Calendar, People, and Files) were supposed to streamline everyday workflows. Instead, they’re being retired only a year after launch. Microsoft and admins are now removing them from devices. Read the breakdown of what's going on 🔗windowscentral.com/microsoft…

"I love that Echoes of Central Park makes you feel vulnerable. Something is going on that we haven't experienced before. It's going to be tough, and it's going to be terrifying." @richdev1ne has spent a little time checking out Echoes of Central Park, the next big expansion to @TheDivisionGame and while there's still much to discover, it's already clear how good it's going to be. windowscentral.com/gaming/th…

After months of warnings, uBlock Origin stopped working in Edge, leaving me with a choice: either find an alternative way to block ads or switch to a different browser. I switched to Brave. windowscentral.com/software-…

Whomp whomp. The Copilot PC brand is officially dead☠️ Microsoft and OEMs have backed away from the label after a messy rollout and months of confusion. Here’s what happened, and what’s next for Windows 11’s AI strategy. Also, we bet none of you are actually surprised. Full story in a new report from @zacbowden👇 windowscentral.com/microsoft…

POLL: New Snapdragon X2 Plus devices, brighter displays, 5G options, AI Ink Canvas, and even a new Surface Mouse after 10 years. Microsoft dropped a lot this week (and more earlier this year) — which Surface device stands out most to you? Vote here👇 windowscentral.com/hardware/…

Recently @mygamesir controllers have been getting all kinds of attention, but one thing is clear. In the Tarantula 8K the company has released one of the very best PC controllers money can buy. Not a lot of money, either, as it's priced about the same as some of Microsoft's own special edition XBOX controllers. All while providing features like TMR sticks and an 8,000 Hz polling rate. This one puts the competition on notice. REVIEW: windowscentral.com/gaming/pc…

"The creative identity and strengths that make Obsidian distinct will remain at the core of their studio and work" Amid the latest wave of Xbox studio changes, including Obsidian moving under ZeniMax, many wondered whether its creative staff would lose all autonomy. Bethesda President Jill Braff has clarified that this isn’t the case. windowscentral.com/gaming/ze…

Microsoft announced more than Surface refreshes today; the tech giant also unveiled 'Microsoft Ink Canvas'! It's a pen-first workspace that combines handwriting, sketches, annotations, and AI features, "giving Copilot richer context and helping rough thoughts become useful creations faster". 🖊️ windowscentral.com/hardware/…

We finally have a brand-new version of the Surface Mouse, 10 years after the first one debuted alongside the Surface Studio in 2016! Many had likely assumed it was dead, but the Redmond giant has a wonderful surprise for die-hard fans. 🖱️ windowscentral.com/hardware/…

Microsoft just announced new versions of the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, now powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Plus processor! The refreshed models include brighter screens, longer battery life, and even 5G connectivity on select devices. Here's our first look, direct from the Snapdragon Summit event in Hawaii ⤵️ windowscentral.com/hardware/…

"As the dust settles on Google's premium laptop announcements, I'm wondering whether they have enough appeal to last." The upcoming $899+ 'Googlebooks' are built on Gemini AI hype, while the hardware matches existing flagship laptops. So, can they pose any threat to Windows? windowscentral.com/hardware/…

Stardock’s new Snipboard app brings clipboard history, search, and file transfers to a dock on your desktop. Plus, it can sync your clipboard across multiple PCs! windowscentral.com/software-…

How many times do you think AI and Agentic was used during the first day of the Snapdragon Summit? Apparently... 179 😬 teddit.net/r/snapdragon/comm…

The Mythic Achievement is going to be Xbox's answer to PlayStation's Platinum Trophy, and the latest update to the Xbox app on Windows 11 has revealed (after some poking around) some more details on how it's going to look and how it's going to work. windowscentral.com/gaming/xb…

The idea of a standalone Call of Duty: Zombies game is something many would love to see. But I think Microsoft/Activision should go even further. Break apart Call of Duty. Build bespoke experiences for the different types of players, rather than shovelling it all inside the same yearly release. windowscentral.com/gaming/ca…

BREAKING: Halo officially joins Activision, as Microsoft consolidates various studios under Activision and Bethesda. Here's what you need to know: windowscentral.com/gaming/xb… ⤵️

Microsoft's Clipchamp video editor has an interesting new feature allowing you to use AI to upscale your videos to 4K. The best part? It all runs locally on your machine, using either an NPU or your CPU. But you'll still need a paid plan to export the finished product in 4K, though... windowscentral.com/software-…