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Google’s AI Search is pushing users away, and Bing has a rare opening it has not seen in years. What happens next is up to Microsoft.

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[email protected] (Jez Corden)
As competitor search engines surge on Google's AI obsession, Microsoft has a very, very rare opportunity to exploit the situation. But it'll go against everything they've been doing up until now. Does Microsoft have the guts to do it?

A smart phone is displaying Bing with Microsoft visible in the background in this photo illustration.

Bing has been the laughing stock of search for almost 20 years. But it now has an opportunity.

Microsoft’s Surface launch was so quiet I regret paying attention

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
This year’s Spring Surface drop arrived with no event, no excitement, and no clear strategy; just another quiet refresh at a time when the brand needs direction.

Laptop on a desk displaying a webpage about Surface Laptop for Business. The screen shows colorful product images and text. Soft pink and blue lighting in the background.

Laptop on a desk displaying a webpage about Surface Laptop for Business. The screen shows colorful product images and text. Soft pink and blue lighting in the background.

I tested Windows 11’s return of taskbar positioning and resizing, and it’s not the classic Windows 10 experience

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Microsoft brings back Taskbar positioning and smaller Taskbar options on Windows 11, though some Windows 10 features remain missing.

Windows 11 desktop with colorful wave background. A Start menu overlay shows pinned apps like Microsoft Edge and Teams, organized by category in a grid layout.

Windows 11 desktop with colorful wave background. A Start menu overlay shows pinned apps like Microsoft Edge and Teams, organized by category in a grid layout.

Microsoft Edge Adds New Visual Search Feature to Desktop Search Bar

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Nisha
Microsoft is making visual search faster and easier with a new update to Microsoft Edge. The browser now supports image-based search directly from the Edge Search Bar on desktop. The new feature allows users to upload an image file or simply drag and drop an image into the search bar to instantly view related search […]

Microsoft Is Removing SMS Login Codes for Xbox and Personal Accounts — Here’s What You Need to Do

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Microsoft is officially phasing out SMS-based verification codes for personal Microsoft accounts, including Xbox accounts, in a major security push aimed at reducing phishing and SIM-swap attacks. The company is urging users to move away from text-message authentication and switch to more secure sign-in methods like passkeys, the Microsoft Authenticator app, and backup email verification. […]

Microsoft Finally Fixes the Annoying Floating Copilot Button in Word and Excel

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Microsoft is rolling out new customization options for the floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint after many users complained that the feature blocked important content while working on documents and spreadsheets. The company is now giving users more control over where the Copilot Dynamic Action Button appears and how it behaves across Microsoft […]

Microsoft Teams for Education Rolls Out AI Guidelines for Assignments Globally

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Microsoft is expanding its AI-powered education tools once again. The company has now globally rolled out a new feature in Microsoft Teams for Education that allows educators to define AI usage guidelines directly inside assignments. The new capability gives teachers and educators more control over how students use artificial intelligence while completing coursework. With AI […]

Microsoft Is Reshaping Copilot Across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — Here’s What’s Changing

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Microsoft is making major changes to how Copilot works inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as the company doubles down on AI-powered productivity across Microsoft 365. In a new update shared through the Microsoft 365 Insider program, Microsoft revealed a redesigned Copilot experience focused on smarter entry points, better workflow integration, improved keyboard accessibility, and more […]

Microsoft finally begins testing movable and resizable Taskbar on Windows 11, restoring key customization features many users missed

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft is finally testing a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, reversing a controversial design decision that has frustrated users since the OS launched.

Windows 11 Start Logo

The Taskbar is no longer limited to the bottom of screens on Windows 11.

Microsoft fixes annoying BitLocker lockout — but only for Windows 11, leaving Windows 10 stuck

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Microsoft selectively patches BitLocker recovery issue for Windows 11 25h2, leaving Windows 10 and Windows Server users waiting for updates.

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Two computer windows are open on a desktop. The left window shows "BitLocker Drive Encryption" settings, and the right one shows "Trusted Platform Module Management." The background features a blue abstract swirl.

Windows 11’s May update is causing install failures and slow internet — here’s what we know

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Windows 11 update KB5089549 is reportedly failing to install for some users, while others say the May 2026 update slows internet speeds.

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Windows Update settings showing available updates, with a download button highlighted. Light blue desktop background and taskbar visible.

Microsoft cancels Claude Code licenses, shifting developers to GitHub Copilot CLI — a move likely driven by financial motives

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Microsoft is ditching Claude Code for Copilot CLI, leaving developers frustrated and raising questions about financial motives.

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28:An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the Claude AI logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28:An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the Claude AI logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Microsoft and its partners are rebuilding how Windows 11 talks to hardware to save your PC from itself

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft is teaming up with hardware makers to improve driver reliability and make managing drivers a cleaner experience.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor up close

AMD is one of several partners collaborating with Microsoft to increase driver reliability.

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