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The Evolution of AI PCs: Microsoft and Intel’s Vision for the Future
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…
Microsoft and OpenAI Unveil Plans for Groundbreaking ‘Stargate’ AI Supercomputer
March 31, 2024 – Microsoft and OpenAI executives are in discussions regarding an unprecedented data center project, according to foreign media reports. Dubbed “Stargate,” the ambitious initiative aims to construct an AI supercomputer powered by millions of specialized server chips. This colossal machine is intended to bolster OpenAI’s artificial intelligence technologies. Insider sources have revealed…
Microsoft Adds AI-Powered Key Phrase Generation to Edge Browser’s PDF Reader
March 28, 2024 – Microsoft is gearing up to introduce a new AI-powered feature to its built-in PDF reader in the Microsoft Edge browser, according to a recent tweet by Leopeva64. The new capability is designed to automatically generate key phrases from the current PDF document being viewed. The tech giant has begun inviting a…
Microsoft Enhances MSBuild Compiler with Usability Improvements and IntelliSense
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…
Microsoft Patents AI System to Enhance Workplace Productivity Assessments
March 28, 2024 – Microsoft has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to enhance workplace productivity assessments. The patent, which was recently made public, outlines a system that leverages AI to analyze employee interactions with documents, providing a new level…
Windows Formatting Interface: A 30-Year-Old Design That Refuses to Die
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…
Microsoft’s New Patent Aims to Boost Ray Tracing Performance with SSDs
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…
Microsoft Scores Major Deal with Inflection AI, Bolstering Its AI Arsenal
March 22, 2024 – In a recent development that has shaken the tech world, Microsoft has announced a blockbuster deal with the upstart artificial intelligence company Inflection AI. According to insiders, the software giant has agreed to shell out a staggering $6.5 billion in cash to secure a license for Inflection’s cutting-edge AI software. The…
Microsoft to Introduce Spell Check and Autocorrect Features in Updated Notepad for Windows 10 and 11
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…
Microsoft Expands Windows 11 Preview with Mobile Camera Integration
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…