Build 2025
The latest Build 2025 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Unveils Gieni AI as the New Benchmark for Vertical AI at Build 2025
As the era of generalized artificial intelligence cedes ground to more nuanced, sector-specific solutions, Microsoft’s unveiling of Gieni AI as the reference standard for next-generation vertical...
Microsoft’s Phi Silica and LoRA Transform On-Device AI for Education
Microsoft’s push to embed artificial intelligence (AI) directly onto personal devices is rapidly redefining the boundaries between cloud and edge computing. Nowhere is this more apparent than in...
Microsoft's AI-Powered Future: Transforming Windows, Azure, and Enterprise Software in 2025
Microsoft's Build 2025 conference showcased a bold vision for the future, centered around the integration of AI agents across its entire ecosystem. This isn't just about incremental improvements;...
Microsoft Open-Sources WSL: What It Means for Cross-Platform Development
Microsoft's decision to open-source the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) represents a tectonic shift in developer tools, bridging the gap between Windows and Linux ecosystems. Announced at Build...
SQL Server 2025: AI, Cloud, and Community-Driven Features Redefining Data Management
Microsoft's SQL Server 2025, unveiled at Build 2025, represents a transformative leap in database technology, blending AI integration, cloud-native capabilities, and community-driven enhancements....
Microsoft's Windows Update Overhaul: A Game-Changer for App and System Updates
At the recent Build 2025 developers' conference, Microsoft unveiled a groundbreaking overhaul to its Windows Update system, promising a more seamless and unified experience for both app and system...
Microsoft Discovery AI graphs scientific knowledge, generating hypotheses in minutes
Microsoft is pushing the boundaries of scientific research with its innovative Discovery platform, combining artificial intelligence and graph mapping to accelerate breakthroughs across disciplines....
Microsoft Teams Introduces Selective Chat Viewing to Enhance Privacy and Security in Virtual Meetings
Microsoft Teams’ latest innovation is set to redefine how organizations approach privacy and security during virtual meetings and screen-sharing sessions. As the workplace has shifted dramatically...
Notion Launches on Microsoft Store: Enhancing Windows Productivity and Security
Notion’s arrival on the Microsoft Store represents a significant turning point for Windows productivity and accessibility, one that resonates far beyond the headline announcement at Microsoft’s...
Azure Engineer Interrupts Satya Nadella’s Build Keynote to Decry ‘Brazen Lie’ on Gaza Tech Harm
A firmware engineer from Microsoft’s Azure Hardware team interrupted CEO Satya Nadella’s keynote at the Build 2025 developer conference in Seattle, shouting “Free Palestine” before being...
Microsoft Engineer Fired Amid Staff Backlash Over Military Cloud Contracts
Microsoft Employee Activism and Ethical Challenges in Tech’s Role in Global Conflicts The recent termination of Joe Lopez, a firmware engineer in Microsoft’s Azure Hardware Systems and...
Windows 11's 'Cross Device Resume' Feature: Bridging the Gap Between Devices
Introduction Microsoft is set to introduce a groundbreaking feature in Windows 11 called "Cross Device Resume," aiming to provide users with a seamless transition between devices, akin to Apple's...