Microsoft is giving Copilot in Word a deceptively important upgrade: citations. The feature may not sound as exciting as a new AI model or a flashy new interface, but it addresses one of the biggest problems with generative AI — knowing whether an answer is actually trustworthy. With citations, Copilot can now show users the […]

Windows 11 26H2 may not look like a dramatic Windows release, but there is a good reason some users are reporting that their PCs suddenly feel faster after installing it. The biggest change isn’t a flashy new feature. Instead, Windows 11 26H2 brings together months of performance improvements that Microsoft has been gradually rolling out […]

Microsoft is giving one of the most overlooked keys on your keyboard a surprisingly useful job in Windows 11. The humble tilde (~) key can now be used in File Explorer to quickly jump to your Windows user profile folder and the folders inside it. The change is currently being tested with Windows 11 Insider […]

Microsoft has released a fresh set of Group Policy templates and management guidance for Windows 11 26H2, giving IT administrators the tools they need to prepare enterprise PCs for the latest Windows 11 feature update. Windows 11 26H2 became generally available recently, and while the upgrade process is relatively straightforward for consumers, businesses have a […]

Anthropic may not be finished with its Claude 5.5 rollout yet. After launching Claude Opus 5.5 and Sonnet 5.5, speculation is growing that the AI company could have another major model or capability waiting in the wings as it prepares for a closely watched public-market debut. According to the latest rumors circulating in AI circles, […]

A major bottleneck in autonomous AI workflows has always been latency—watching an agent pause while thinking through multi-step commands, web searches, and code executions. That barrier is about to crumble with the imminent arrival of GPT 6.1 Sol Ultrafast. Teased across social platforms by tech figures including Tibo from ChatGPT on X, the “6.1 sol […]

GitHub Copilot is moving beyond code and browser-based workflows. GitHub has started rolling out Computer Use in public preview, giving Copilot the ability to interact directly with desktop applications on Windows and macOS. The feature can read accessible app content and visual context, click controls, enter and edit text, press keys, scroll, drag items and […]

Microsoft is making a major push into real-time voice AI with three new models designed to make conversations with AI assistants faster, more natural, and more responsive. The company has launched MAI-Transcribe-2-Streaming, its first streaming transcription model, alongside MAI-Voice-2.1 and MAI-Voice-2.1-Flash for high-quality text-to-speech. Together, the models are designed to reduce the delays that can […]

The official rollout of Windows 11, version 26H2 has arrived. Rather than forcing users through a lengthy multi-gigabyte reinstallation process, Microsoft is delivering this annual feature update using a lightweight Enablement Package (eKB) identified as KB5121794. If your PC is currently running Windows 11, version 24H2 or version 25H2, the core feature code for version […]

Microsoft has officially launched Windows 11, version 26H2, marking the next annual feature release for commercial environments. For sysadmins and enterprise infrastructure teams, feature updates used to mean bandwidth spikes, long maintenance windows, and application compatibility stress tests. Fortunately, version 26H2 follows Microsoft’s low-disruption deployment model. If your fleet is running Windows 11, version 24H2 […]

Microsoft has officially kicked off the rollout of its latest annual update: Windows 11, version 26H2. Announced via Windows Update on X with the statement “Windows 11, version 26H2 is here. Here’s what you need to know,” this release marks the official feature package for 2026. Rather than tearing down the system architecture and forcing […]

Microsoft is exploring a new way to bring advertising into PC and console gaming, and the idea could make ads part of the gameplay experience itself. A newly published Microsoft patent describes a system that can detect natural stopping points in a game—such as after a boss fight, completed quest, cutscene, level, multiplayer round or […]

Microsoft has officially released the optional cumulative preview update KB5124010 for Windows 11 (OS Builds 26200.9550 for version 25H2 and 26100.9550 for version 24H2). As reported in WinCentral’s Windows 11 update coverage, Microsoft is utilizing a dual-phase deployment model. Features within this build are distributed through a gradual rollout—reaching devices over time—alongside a normal rollout […]

Microsoft is continuing its major Xbox restructuring, with another 268 roles being eliminated across Xbox’s first-party studios, Halo Studios, and its central management and support functions. The latest changes were announced by Xbox executive Matt Booty in a September 22 message to employees titled “Continuing Our Reset.” Booty said the changes are part of the […]

If you’ve felt that the Windows 11 desktop experience was a bit too rigid, relief is finally on the horizon. Currently rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel, Microsoft is actively testing a substantial suite of customization features for both the Start menu and Taskbar, as detailed in recent WinCentral Windows 11 news […]

Reinstalling an operating system used to be a chore reserved for USB thumb drives, ISO downloads, and tedious driver hunting. Microsoft shifted that paradigm with Cloud Rebuild—a Windows 11 recovery tool that pulls fresh OS files and exact hardware drivers directly from Windows Update to restore a PC to a clean slate, even when the […]

OneDrive is getting ready for its biggest AI-focused showcase of the year. Microsoft has announced that its fourth annual OneDrive + Copilot Digital Event will take place on October 20, 2026, bringing together OneDrive and Microsoft 365 product leaders to demonstrate how AI is changing the way people work with files, documents and photos. The […]

Microsoft has acknowledged another serious problem linked to the September 2026 Windows 11 security update, and this one is particularly important for business and enterprise PCs. The KB5124008 update can cause domain-joined Windows 11 PCs to lose their secure connection with Active Directory, resulting in users being unable to sign in with valid domain credentials. […]

The GPT-6 rumor cycle may not be over yet. Just weeks—or even days—after the arrival of OpenAI’s latest flagship models, reports and posts circulating online are now pointing to another possible release: GPT-6 Sol. According to claims spreading across X, select users may already have access to a newer GPT-6 checkpoint that is reportedly designed […]

Apple has wasted no time moving beyond iOS 27. Just two days after the public release of iOS 27, Apple has started testing iOS 27.2, skipping an iOS 27.1 beta entirely. The biggest surprise in the first beta is the redesigned Apple Health app, which is getting a major overhaul built around Apple Intelligence. The […]