Patent hints at Microsoft’s plans for Windows-powered AR glasses with advanced camera
Microsoft is still working on developing smart glasses running on Windows (or Windows Holographic OS). Despite the Windows Mixed Reality business being put on hold, Microsoft may still be interested in Windows-powered smart glasses with Copilot/AI.
Microsoft downgrades $20 Copilot Pro for consumers after turning Windows 11 app into PWA
Microsoft is revamping Copilot for consumers. Copilot Pro for consumers isn't profitable or sustainable, leading to the removal of "GPT Builder." Microsoft announced plans to remove GPT Builder in June, and it is no longer available starting July.
Microsoft’s feature will pause media playback when video is not loaded in Chrome, Edge
Under Satya Nadella, Microsoft has embraced open-source initiatives and contributed significantly to Chromium, resulting in improved browsing experiences. Microsoft now aims to enhance media playback in Chrome and Edge.
Microsoft Edge could use Windows 11’s built-in Energy Saver to increase battery life
Microsoft Edge could use Energy Saver to increase battery life while browsing. The browser plans to integrate it with the Efficiency mode.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 OneDrive internet shortcut bug
OneDrive's new bug impacts the accessibility of the shared folders, and they appear as internet shortcuts (URL links) rather than normal folders in the File Explorer. When you click on a shared folder link, it redirects you to the web version of OneDrive.
Microsoft Edge is getting more AI features, including Copilot in screenshot tool
After adding Copilot to many areas in Edge, Microsoft is toying with the idea of Copilot in the screenshot feature.
Microsoft Edge could integrate Copilot into the Crypto Wallet
In a recent Edge Canary build, Microsoft added a “msCryptoWalletCopilot” feature to the browser to integrate Copilot into the Crypto wallet. There are already several Copilot-powered features in the Edge apart from the built-in chatbot assistant in the sidebar.
Microsoft Edge nags users with a 3D banner to change Windows 11’s default browser
In a new experiment, which appears to be rolling out to Edge stable on Windows 11, Microsoft has turned on a banner that uses 3D graphics to promote the browser.
Microsoft makes Copilot Pro less appealing, ditches ChatGPT’s GPT Builder
Microsoft is removing GPT Builder, also known as Copilot GPTs, from Copilot Pro, making the $20 subscription less appealing for users. Copilot Pro subscribers will no longer be able to create their own Copilot GPTs using documents, external or internal sources, and custom instructions.
Bing will create AI-generated Workspaces in Microsoft Edge for Windows 11
Microsoft Edge will soon use AI to create a new Workspace with multiple tabs related to the users search query. It currently works with a limited set of search queries.
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