Microsoft's October Windows 11 update adds AI shortcuts, tighter security, and a more unified Settings app

techspot - Microsoft began rolling out its October 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 today, bringing a broad mix of new features and routine security fixes. The update applies to both the 24H2 and 25H2 releases, which share the same system architecture, and i…

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Microsoft rolls out its first AI model for image creation

Mike Wheatley / siliconangle - Microsoft Corp. has just announced its third internally-produced artificial intelligence model as it strives to reduce its reliance on industry powerhouse OpenAI. The new model is called MAI-Image-1, and as the name suggests, it’s the company’s first text…

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End of Windows 10 support is the perfect time for the Windows 11 installer to fail

Richard Speed / theregister - Microsoft admits its media creation tool 'might not work as expected' Microsoft has broken its own Windows 11 media creation tool just as millions of users face a deadline to abandon Windows 10 — and with less than 24 hours until support officially ends.…

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Former UK PM Rishi Sunak Joins Microsoft and AI Firm Anthropic as Senior Adviser

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak accepts senior advisory roles at Microsoft and AI firm Anthropic, facing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.The post Former UK PM Rishi Sunak Joins Microsoft and AI Firm Anthropic as Senior Adviser appeared …

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Microsoft updates Copilot on Windows with Google and Office integrations

Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson / betanews - Microsoft’s development of Copilot on Windows 11 continues, and the company has just released significant updates to Insiders which are likely to win it more fans. New connection cap abilities mean that it is possible to use Copilot in conjunction with va…

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OpenAI urges EU to rein in tech giants’ anti-competitive practices

OpenAI has formally raised concerns with EU regulators, warning that established firms like Apple, Microsoft, and Google are stifling competition in the AI space. The company is calling on the EU to implement measures that foster a more level playing field, underscoring its struggle to compete against entrenched tech behemoths.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming Could Soon Be Free—But You’ll Watch Ads First

John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Microsoft is preparing to roll out a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming, according to people familiar with the company’s plans. The Verge reports that Microsoft has already begun internal testing, letting employees stream certain games withou…

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Xbox Game Pass Price Hike Is Further Proof The Deal Was Always Too Good To Be True

bgr - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs $29.99 a month, and it's the latest sign that the service was never going to be able to sustain its value.

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Satya Nadella Hands Over Some Duties to Focus on Engineering

Paul Thurrott / thurrott - Going forward, Satya Nadella will focus on Microsoft’s “highest ambition technical work.”The post Satya Nadella Hands Over Some Duties to Focus on Engineering appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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Microsoft 365 Puts Copilot Inside the Apps ⭐

Paul Thurrott / thurrott - For the past few years, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Pro have assumed the role implied by their names. That is, they were assistants that worked alongside the user, helping them with classic Office apps. Tied to this interaction model, these offering…

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Microsoft starts the official rollout of Windows 11 25H2

Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson / betanews - We have known that the day was coming, and now it has arrived. Smack in the middle of H2, Microsoft has finally made Windows 11 25H2 available – for what it is worth. While preview builds of Windows 11 25H2 have been available to Windows Insiders for a wh…

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Microsoft moves to the uncanny valley with creepy Copilot avatars that stare at you and say your name

Iain Thomson / theregister - Yep, we're sure that will win folks over Microsoft is testing talking avatars for Copilot to see if users feel more at ease chatting with a face instead of just a text box. Our US Editor tried them out, only to find the digital stare was more creepy than …

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Windows 11 2025 Update (25H2) is now available, Here's what's new

Mayank Parmar / bleepingcomputer - Today, Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11 25H2, also known as Windows 11 2025 Update. [...]

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Microsoft is Bringing “Vibe Working” to Office Apps

Paul Thurrott / thurrott - Microsoft today introduced “vibe working” with Agent Mode in Office Apps and Agent Mode in Copilot Chat.The post Microsoft is Bringing “Vibe Working” to Office Apps appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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Trump Demands Microsoft Fire Head of Global Affairs

AJ Dellinger / gizmodo - Looks like Laura Loomer still has the President's ear.

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Microsoft blocks the Israeli military from some cloud and AI services

Tom Warren / theverge - Microsoft is blocking the Israeli military’s access to cloud and AI services that have been used in the mass surveillance of Palestinian civilians. Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith announced the decision in an internal memo to employees on Th…

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