Microsoft's next Windows 11 AI gamble: Just say "Hey Copilot"

Over a decade since Microsoft tried to make talking to Cortana on PCs a thing -- and spectacularly failed in the process -- the Windows giant is taking another swing at voice commands with its Copilot [...]

Microsoft Copilot gets 12 big updates for fall, including new AI assistant character Mico

Microsoft today held a live announcement event online for its Copilot AI digital assistant, with Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft's AI division, and other presenters unveiling a new generation [...]

Microsoft launches 'Hey Copilot' voice assistant and autonomous agents for all Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft is fundamentally reimagining how people interact with their computers, announcing Thursday a sweeping transformation of Windows 11 that brings voice-activated AI assistants, autonomous softw [...]

Ask Engadget: What are my options when Windows 10 support ends on October 14?

Q: I'm hearing that Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10 later this year. What does that mean for my current Windows 10 PC, and what are my options?<br /> A: Microsoft will officiall [...]

Warmer-sounding LLMs are more likely to repeat false information and conspiracy theories

A research team at the University of Oxford set out to make language models sound warmer and more empathetic, but ran into some unexpected side effects.<br /> The article Warmer-sounding LLMs ar [...]

Microsoft remakes Windows for an era of autonomous AI agents

Microsoft is fundamentally restructuring its Windows operating system to become what executives call the first "agentic OS," embedding the infrastructure needed for autonomous AI agents to o [...]

Microsoft is phasing out its Remote Desktop app in May

The Remote Desktop app for Windows is (almost) dead; long live the Windows app. Microsoft said on Monday that its legacy Remote Desktop client, which has already been replaced on other platforms, will [...]

The best laptop you can buy in 2025

Laptops are evolving fast, with some new models harnessing AI-powered features that adapt to your usage and improve performance in real time. These AI PCs can optimize battery life, manage power acros [...]

Ask Engadget: Is it a good time to move to Macs from Windows?

Q: I'm a Gen X Windows user, I've been building my own systems for decades, and I work mainly in 3D design for the building and construction industry. I would like to know if you feel switch [...]