Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Mozilla Report Slams Microsoft’s Windows 11 Copilot Tactics as Deceptive
Mozilla has launched a direct attack on Microsoft's Windows 11 practices, accusing the tech giant of employing "dark patterns" to push Copilot AI and undermining user choice. The criticism comes at a...
Microsoft's Copilot Studio Merges AI Agents and Workflows for Enterprise Automation
Microsoft is fundamentally reshaping how enterprises approach automation by integrating Copilot Studio's AI agents with workflow capabilities. This hybrid approach moves beyond the traditional choice...
Microsoft's MAI Models: A Strategic Push for AI Stack Control Beyond Windows
Microsoft has launched three new AI models—MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2—signaling a decisive move to control its AI infrastructure rather than relying on external providers....
CVE-2026-33119: Microsoft Edge Android Spoofing Vulnerability Analysis and Enterprise Response
Microsoft's Security Update Guide has documented CVE-2026-33119 as a spoofing vulnerability affecting Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) for Android. The vulnerability description indicates a browser...
Microsoft Adds Feature Flags to Windows 11 Settings, Replacing ViveTool for Insiders
Microsoft is fundamentally changing how Windows Insiders test new features in Windows 11. The company has begun implementing feature flags directly within the Windows Settings app, eliminating the...
Microsoft Ends Windows Hardware Program Account Verification: WireGuard, VeraCrypt, Windscribe Impacted
Microsoft has terminated the Windows Hardware Program accounts of several prominent open-source projects, including WireGuard VPN, VeraCrypt encryption software, and Windscribe VPN. The company cited...
Windows 11 Widgets, God Mode, and Voice Typing: From Gimmicks to Essential Tools
Windows users have a history of dismissing new features as gimmicks until those same features become indispensable parts of their daily workflow. This pattern has repeated with three Windows 11...
How to Declutter Windows 11's Lock Screen: A Guide to Turning Off Widgets and Personalizing Your Experience
Windows 11's lock screen presents a paradox. It's one of the most frequently viewed interfaces in the operating system, yet Microsoft has left it feeling like unfinished business. The default...
Microsoft Launches New Experimental, Beta, Release Preview Tiers in Insider Program
Microsoft is fundamentally restructuring the Windows Insider Program, replacing the familiar Dev, Beta, and Release Preview channels with a new three-tier system: Experimental, Beta, and Release...
Windows 11 Insider Builds 26300.8170 and 26220.8165: FAT32 Expansion, Secure Boot Badges, and Feedback Hub Improvements
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider builds deliver significant under-the-hood improvements that address long-standing user limitations. Build 26300.8170 in the Dev Channel and Build 26220.8165 in...
Microsoft Overhauls Windows Insider Program: Simpler Channels, No CFR Lottery, Streamlined Testing
Microsoft has fundamentally restructured the Windows Insider Program, eliminating the confusing CFR lottery system and simplifying channel switching to make testing more accessible. The changes...
Windows 11 Insider Program Shifts to Controlled Rollouts and Simplified Preview Paths
Microsoft is fundamentally changing how it develops and tests Windows 11 through the Windows Insider Program. The company announced a shift toward controlled feature rollouts and a simplified preview...