All articles tagged with #microsoft
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BleepingComputer
Microsoft is testing a new policy that allows IT administrators to uninstall the Copilot digital assistant on managed Windows 11 devices, providing more control over AI features in enterprise environments. The policy is currently rolling out to Insider Preview builds and can be enabled via Group Policy, with users still able to reinstall Copilot if desired.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Windows Latest
Microsoft is testing a new feature to integrate Copilot directly into Windows 11's File Explorer, likely as a sidebar or chat pane, moving beyond the current right-click 'Ask Copilot' option. This could allow users to chat with Copilot within Explorer itself, with references suggesting a dockable or detachable interface. Despite ongoing development, Copilot's market share on the web remains low, and Microsoft has not yet confirmed the full rollout.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by theregister.com
Microsoft has shut down the metadata service for Windows Media Player, making it unable to automatically retrieve album info from CDs, reflecting a decline in physical media support and user interest in CD metadata retrieval on Windows devices.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Verge
Microsoft has introduced a new, streamlined way to add hyperlinks in Word documents, allowing users to simply paste a URL onto selected text instead of using menus or shortcuts. This feature, now available across Word for the web, Windows, and Mac, aims to make linking faster and easier, similar to content management systems like WordPress. It is being rolled out to all users with compatible versions of Word.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Microsoft Source
Microsoft announced new agentic AI solutions to enhance retail operations, including intelligent automation across merchandising, marketing, and store management, with features like Copilot Checkout for seamless shopping, personalized shopping agents, catalog enrichment, and store assistant tools, aiming to improve efficiency, customer engagement, and decision-making in retail.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Axios
Microsoft is integrating checkout capabilities into its Copilot AI assistant, allowing users to complete purchases within chats and potentially reshaping e-commerce by giving Microsoft leverage over retailers' direct customer relationships. The feature is live in the U.S. with major payment and marketplace integrations, and Microsoft claims it shortens shopping journeys and increases purchase likelihood, positioning itself as a competitor to Amazon and Google in AI-driven commerce.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Financial Times
A Microsoft scientist warns that US President Trump's cuts to academia could jeopardize the country's leadership in artificial intelligence, highlighting concerns about reduced research funding and collaboration.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Axios
Meta has appointed C.J. Mahoney, a former Microsoft legal executive and U.S. trade official, as its new chief legal officer, tasked with overseeing global legal strategy across various policy issues, reporting directly to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by The Verge
Microsoft has not rebranded Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot; instead, the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, formerly known as Office, is a hub app that provides access to Copilot and Office apps. The confusion arises from Microsoft's branding changes over the years, but the core Office suite remains under the Microsoft 365 subscription plan.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by CNBC
U.S. stock futures remain stable after major indices hit record highs following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro, boosting energy and defense stocks, with Nvidia and Microsoft seen as undervalued tech giants poised for growth, and Nvidia announcing plans for a self-driving robotaxi service.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasizes shifting the perception of AI from 'slop' to a 'bicycle for the mind,' advocating for AI as a human-augmenting tool rather than a replacement, amidst ongoing debates about AI's impact on employment and productivity.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Financial Times
Microsoft and McKinsey are each contributing up to $1 million to support Donald Trump's platform at the Davos summit, highlighting their financial backing and interest in engaging with Trump during this event.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Futurism
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urges people to move beyond the term 'slop,' which was Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2025, describing low-quality AI-generated content, and emphasizes accepting AI as part of human progress despite consumer resistance and concerns about AI's impact on cognition.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Mashable
Windows 11 Pro is currently on sale for $9.97, down from $199, offering a cost-effective upgrade for Windows 10 users as support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025, with benefits including improved interface, security features, and enhanced gaming and work capabilities.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Hacker News
Microsoft has removed the official methods to activate Windows 11/10 without internet, prompting users to seek alternative solutions like Linux or virtualization, amid concerns over Microsoft's focus on profit, user privacy, and the decline of user-friendly OS design.