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The latest Microsoft Copilot coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft shelves Xbox Copilot after backlash, bundles Game Pass Ultimate with Discord Nitro
Microsoft has quietly shelved its controversial plan to integrate the Copilot AI assistant directly into Xbox consoles and PC gaming experiences, following months of sustained community backlash. The...
Microsoft Edge Copilot Now Reads Open Tabs for Instant Summaries
Microsoft Edge's Copilot AI assistant can now tap into all of your open browser tabs to compare information and deliver consolidated answers, effectively turning your entire browsing session into a...
Microsoft Retires Copilot Mode in Edge, Bakes AI Into Address Bar and Menus Across All Platforms
Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on Copilot Mode for Edge, shuttering the standalone branding as of May 13, 2026. The move, announced today, signals a deeper fusion of AI into the browser’s...
Windows 11 2026 Start Menu Overhaul Lets You Hide Recommended, Toggle Layouts
Microsoft is planning yet another major redesign of Windows 11’s Start menu, and this time users may finally get the control they’ve been demanding. According to reports and early preview builds,...
Microsoft Internal Emails Reveal 2017-2018 Debate Over Hundreds of Millions in Azure Credits for OpenAI
Microsoft executives engaged in a tense, high-stakes internal debate in 2017 and 2018 over whether to grant OpenAI hundreds of millions of dollars in discounted Azure computing resources. The...
Windows K2: Microsoft Deprioritizes Copilot, Prioritizes Speed and Stability in 2026
Microsoft is reportedly preparing a major course correction for Windows 11, one that directly addresses the growing chorus of complaints about forced AI integrations, sluggish system performance, and...
Nadella Admits Microsoft Must Fix Defaults, Trust, and Copilot to Win Back Users
Satya Nadella dropped a bombshell on Microsoft’s late April 2026 investor call. The CEO admitted the company is doing “foundational work” to win back fans across Windows, Xbox, Bing, and Edge....
Edge Browser Drops Sidebar Web Pins, Doubles Down on Copilot AI
Microsoft has confirmed that it is stripping away the ability to pin websites and web apps to the Edge browser sidebar. The feature, which allowed users to dock small versions of their favorite...
Edge Sidebar App List Retires: Pinned Apps Gone, Copilot Remains
Microsoft is winding down the Edge sidebar app list, a feature that let users pin shortcuts to web apps and services directly in the browser’s side pane. The change began rolling out to Microsoft...
Microsoft Edge Retires Sidebar App List, Expands Copilot AI Focus
Microsoft has confirmed that the sidebar app list feature in its Edge browser is being retired in upcoming updates, a move that streamlines the browser's interface while doubling down on the...
Microsoft Edge Retires Sidebar App List to Double Down on Copilot AI Focus
Microsoft is pulling the plug on the Microsoft Edge sidebar app list, a move that signals a decisive pivot toward AI-driven browsing experiences. The change will first affect users signed in with...
Edge Sidebar App List to Retire in 2026, Copilot Stays Front and Center
Microsoft has confirmed that the optional app list in the Edge sidebar will be removed in a phased rollout set to begin in 2026. The change, which will initially impact users signed in with Microsoft...