Microsoft is preparing to take Windows Search beyond its traditional role of simply finding apps, files and settings. The company has revealed that work is already underway to bring its new Search experience to the Windows 11 Start menu, while also making it work naturally across different taskbar positions and Windows configurations. The changes point […]

For students, researchers, and visually impaired professionals, navigating complex mathematical equations on digital screens has historically been a tedious process. Standard screen readers often struggle with technical notation, reading out characters sequentially rather than conveying the contextual structure of fractions, matrices, or exponents. Microsoft is addressing this gap directly with a major accessibility update for […]

For years, searching in Windows was primarily about finding things: locating a lost document, launching an application, or jumping into deep sub-menus within the Settings app. Microsoft is shifting that dynamic entirely with a major redesign rolling out to early testers. Instead of acting merely as a directory, the reimagined search bar turns into an […]

OpenAI is continuing its unusual 28-day Codex improvement campaign, giving users another usage reset as the company balances new AI coding features with growing demand for its coding agent. OpenAI has started October with a very different approach to improving Codex. Instead of simply announcing a large collection of new features at once, the company […]

A major report claimed Xbox had secured exclusive cloud streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, potentially giving PC players a way to play the game without a console. Xbox has now pushed back on that claim. The gaming world briefly got some huge news for Grand Theft Auto VI fans. A report […]

Microsoft is pushing Edge for Business beyond a traditional web browser, adding AI-powered browsing capabilities designed to help employees get more done while giving IT administrators tighter control over how AI interacts with company data. AI assistants are quickly moving from simply answering questions to actually browsing websites, gathering information and completing tasks. That shift […]

Microsoft is making a massive leap in personal AI hardware with the announcement of the brand-new Surface Laptop Ultra. Designed specifically to answer the growing demand for local AI processing, this new flagship machine is engineered from the ground up for AI developers, content creators, and power users running complex agentic workflows directly on their […]

Microsoft is continuing to refine Windows 11 with focused, quality-of-life improvements. Alongside broader seasonal rollouts like the Windows 11 2026 Update (Version 26H2), the desktop operating system is picking up two quiet yet meaningful enhancements: a handy power-user shortcut in File Explorer and a major under-the-hood upgrade to global text rendering. Whether you spend your […]

Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console, known as Project Helix, could give physical game collections a new lease on life. According to recent reports, the upcoming hardware may include a disc drive, potentially allowing players to enjoy games from the original Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One without purchasing digital versions again. For gamers who have spent […]

If you recently tried saving or exporting a Microsoft Word document as a PDF—only to find it completely vanished from your intended folder—you aren’t alone. Microsoft has officially confirmed a widespread and frustrating bug in Microsoft Word. When users attempt to save a document hosted on a network share or mapped network drive as a […]

OpenAI is preparing for a major day of announcements, with its annual developer conference set to put the spotlight on AI agents, ChatGPT, developer tools, and potentially new hardware. Rumors point to more than 20 product announcements, although the full list has not been officially confirmed. OpenAI DevDay 2026 is scheduled for September 29 in […]

Windows users are reporting a frustrating issue in which their PCs completely freeze shortly after connecting to the internet. While the exact cause remains unconfirmed, a built-in Windows task responsible for updating Secure Boot certificates has emerged as a possible culprit. The problem appears to affect some older PCs running outdated UEFI firmware. Microsoft has […]

If you recently unboxed a shiny new iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max, you might have experienced a few unexpected bumps along the way. While Apple’s latest flagships bring massive performance leaps, early adopters have been vocal about a handful of frustrating software glitches. Reports indicate that Apple is fast-tracking iOS 27.0.1 for […]

Anthropic’s next Claude model is generating interest ahead of its expected arrival, with leaked details pointing to a substantial context window, faster responses, and improved coding capabilities. The rumored Claude Sonnet 5.5 has reportedly appeared in production-related files, while early testing claims suggest that it could become a compelling option for developers and everyday AI […]

Microsoft is rolling out another Windows 11 Insider update for testers in the Experimental channel, bringing several accessibility and reliability improvements. The latest preview focuses on making Narrator more useful for reading mathematical expressions, while also addressing USB audio problems and improving how Windows remembers taskbar settings across multiple monitors. Although this is a relatively […]

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 Insider preview updates for the 26H1 branch, targeting users in the Experimental and Beta channels. Released on September 25, 2026, the updates are relatively small, but one of them includes an important fix for users running Linux virtual machines through Hyper-V. The other focuses on general improvements without […]

Microsoft is rolling out another Windows 11 Insider update with a handful of useful improvements aimed at making the operating system more convenient and energy-conscious. The latest Experimental preview, released on September 25, introduces changes to the Start menu, Quick Settings, and Storage settings. While this is a relatively small update, some of the changes […]

Microsoft appears to be moving away from one of the biggest branding terms it introduced for its AI-powered Windows PCs. The company is no longer emphasizing the “Copilot+ PC” name with its newly refreshed Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models, even though the devices continue to support the same class of Windows AI features associated […]

Xbox is giving Insiders another substantial set of console improvements, with the latest preview update focused on personalization, achievements, captures, search, profiles, and cloud gaming. The new features are being tested with Xbox Insiders before a wider rollout. Microsoft says the goal is to give players more control over how they use their consoles while […]

If you spend a lot of time in Microsoft Teams meetings, your virtual background can start to feel a little repetitive. After seeing the same office, bookshelf, blurred room, or generic landscape dozens of times, changing it can be an easy way to give your video calls a fresh look. Microsoft has an official solution […]