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April 03, 2024 – According to a report from The Verge, Microsoft is currently testing an Xbox AI chatbot known as the “Xbox Support Virtual Agent,” which allows users to access Xbox support information using natural language. The Xbox Support Virtual Agent, described as an animated character in its internal prototype phase, can be queried…

April 02, 2024 – Microsoft engineer Wedson Almeida Filho recently announced via email that, in close collaboration with the Rust for Linux project, a new patch has been released to revolutionize module initialization within the Linux kernel. According to Filho, this latest development is part of Microsoft’s commitment to fostering the growth of Rust within…

March 31, 2024 – Microsoft is experimenting with a novel design for the Start menu in Windows 11, shifting away from the conventional alphabetical vertical listing of apps under the “All Apps” section. Instead, the tech giant is exploring a grid layout reminiscent of the Start menu found in Windows 10X. In an effort to…

March 31, 2024 – Recently, Microsoft and Intel jointly unveiled the definition of an AI PC: it must be equipped with a hybrid architecture chip, Copilot, and its corresponding physical button. However, the fact that all PCs upgraded to the latest Windows 11 version can use Copilot has led some to question whether the current…

March 28, 2024 – Microsoft has recently announced significant enhancements to its experimental MSBuild compiler, aimed at improving usability and addressing developer feedback indicating initial difficulties with the tool. MSBuild Editor, a crucial component of Microsoft’s Visual Studio software development suite, serves as a powerful platform for building and managing applications. However, initial feedback from…

March 28, 2024 – Despite undergoing numerous iterations and updates over the years, some aspects of the Windows operating system have remained surprisingly unchanged. One such example is the formatting interface, which has retained its original design for an astonishing three decades. According to Dave Plummer, a former programmer at Microsoft, the Windows formatting interface…

March 25, 2024 – Microsoft has recently been granted a patent for a revolutionary method that promises to enhance the performance of ray tracing in games through the innovative use of Solid State Drives (SSDs), potentially paving the way for future updates to the DXR API. Entitled “Systems and Methods for Ray Tracing Acceleration Structure…

March 21, 2024 – Microsoft is gearing up to introduce a significant update to its Notepad application in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems, bringing much-anticipated spelling check and autocorrect features to users. According to recent reports, the tech giant has commenced the initial phase of testing for the revamped Notepad app by…

March 20, 2024 – Microsoft recently announced a significant update, introducing a new feature exclusively for Windows 11 Insider Preview members: the ability to use a mobile device’s camera as a PC camera. Initially rolled out to a select group of preview members on March 1st of this year, the tech giant has now declared…