Instead of treating each app as a separate stop in the workflow, Gemini is now threaded through all of them, so the work you start in one place can naturally inform what you do next.

Copilot Cowork is Microsoft’s new system for turning a request into a structured plan, then carrying out that plan across Outlook, Teams, Excel, and the rest of Microsoft 365.

The company has never seemed fully convinced about what the panel should be, which is why it gets a new identity and a new pitch every few months.

The result was a nearly 300 percent spike in uninstalls, a number that reflected not just frustration but a deeper fear

Whether you live inside Google Messages, tinker with customization, or just want your phone to feel a little more magical, this update has something that will catch your eye.

The result was a nearly 300 percent spike in uninstalls, a number that reflected not just frustration but a deeper fear

Every time Microsoft insists it does not provide technology that enables mass surveillance of civilians, it feels like the universe immediately produces another stack of receipts.

Microsoft is accused of quietly capturing and storing users’ voiceprints through Teams. That would violate the state’s famously strict Biometric Information Privacy Act, better known as BIPA.

On paper, it is a structural shift. In practice, it reads like a tacit admission that the company’s recent fixation on AI has come at the expense of the fundamentals that once defined its reputation.

Oracle’s plan to raise up to $50 billion dollars in 2026 is being framed as a bold expansion of its cloud and AI footprint, but the scale and timing of the move reveal a company scrambling to keep pace while absorbing the consequences of its own costly bets.

Copilot Cowork is Microsoft’s new system for turning a request into a structured plan, then carrying out that plan across Outlook, Teams, Excel, and the rest of Microsoft 365.

Kareem and David dig into Microsoft’s FY26 Q1 earnings, where strong growth meets rising questions about AI infrastructure costs.

Scenic mountain landscape during sunrise or sunset, featuring steep green cliffs in the foreground and layered forested ridges fading into the horizon. The sky transitions from soft orange near the horizon to pale blue above. Decorative elements like grass, flowers, and a water droplet frame the image with a translucent overlay of green and blue hues, emphasizing a nature-themed design.

The Wikimedia Foundation framed the move as a pragmatic evolution, a way to turn the nonstop scraping of its servers into actual revenue through its commercial API, Wikimedia Enterprise.

Microsoft 365 Copilot will include dedicated Word, Excel and PowerPoint agents that create high‑quality Office content directly from Copilot Chat.

The company has never seemed fully convinced about what the panel should be, which is why it gets a new identity and a new pitch every few months.

the announcement has already sparked plenty of conversation about what it means for developers, AI, and Microsoft’s broader strategy.

Both devices boot straight into a Windows 365 Cloud PC, store no local data, and ship with a locked-down operating system called Windows CPC.

For decades, it was the place where every knob, toggle, and obscure configuration lived. But in 2026, the Control Panel is looking more like a museum exhibit than a living part of Windows.

It’s not perfect, but it’s easily one of the strongest Windows laptops of early 2026 and a sign that Intel’s comeback narrative might actually be real this time.

Her favorite part was the case. She said it looks like something her students would immediately try to steal, which is probably true.

These glasses feel like artifacts from the show that somehow slipped into our timeline.

It’s not perfect, but it’s easily one of the strongest Windows laptops of early 2026 and a sign that Intel’s comeback narrative might actually be real this time.

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Even so, the integrated graphics model proved indispensable for other parts of my workflow. For long editing sessions where I was mostly trimming, cleaning audio and assembling chapters, the IGP unit was quieter and more forgiving on battery.

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The practical consequence is simple and expensive. Microsoft is effectively paying for access to the fastest external models while also investing in building its own. That buys optionality, but multiplies cost, complexity, and internal coordination challenges.

Deutsche Bank calculates that, without tech-related investment (read: AI and data center spending), the U.S. would already be in a recession in 2025. In other words, AI is currently propping up GDP, just as telecom CapEx did before the dot-com crash.

It trades ultralight portability for a more robust build and better performance under load, and Dell’s software lets you tune that balance.

One trade lawyer, as cited in the report, noted that this arrangement looks "a lot like the government is skimming a little bit off the top."

Nadella talks about gaming as one of Microsoft’s core identities. Sharma talks about craft, creativity, and the responsibility of protecting the Xbox community.

Teams across Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive are now being told their roles are part of a “realignment” effort.

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the company is pulling several of its biggest single-player titles off the PC release roadmap despite having generated billions from the strategy in recent years.

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Her favorite part was the case. She said it looks like something her students would immediately try to steal, which is probably true.

These glasses feel like artifacts from the show that somehow slipped into our timeline.

Designed for players who spend long hours in front of high‑intensity displays, both frames bring advanced engineering, comfort‑first ergonomics, and GUNNAR’s signature lens technology into distinct, performance‑driven designs.

The Lucky 38 glasses make their inspiration clear from the first glance. Drawing from one of the franchise’s most iconic locations, the design channels the neon glow and retro futurism of the Lucky 38 Resort & Casino.

These crowd favorites are part of Bose’s Valentine’s Day offers, running from February 6 to 16, giving shoppers a solid window to pick up something thoughtful without resorting to last minute panic buys.

It simply states that Microsoft is introducing a new experience where links clicked in Outlook will open in Edge and pass through Copilot.

For decades, it was the place where every knob, toggle, and obscure configuration lived. But in 2026, the Control Panel is looking more like a museum exhibit than a living part of Windows.

You’ll notice these changes most clearly in the Settings pages and context menus, which now look almost identical to Copilot’s UI. It’s not subtle, Edge feels like it’s borrowing Copilot’s wardrobe wholesale.

Agent Mode is a new feature in Excel that lets you build and edit workbooks directly with Copilot. Instead of juggling formulas, charts, and PivotTables manually, you can describe what you need, and Agent Mode will generate a step-by-step plan to make it happen.

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