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Windows quality: an update on the commitment we made in March
In March I wrote to you about our commitment to Windows quality. Four months in, the team and I have been reflecting on our progress and wanted to share an update. We know there is more to do,…
Announcing new builds for 31 July 2026
Hello Windows Insiders, We have new releases today with builds across Beta and Experimental, including refreshed security certificates across all new builds. Renewed Windows Insider flight…
The next measure of AI momentum is work transformed
In yesterday’s earnings call, we shared that Microsoft 365 Copilot has surpassed 30 million paid seats, with net seat adds more than doubling quarter over quarter. The post The next measure of AI…
Looking back on Microsoft’s FY26: From AI experimentation to Frontier Transformation
Throughout this past fiscal year, customers across every industry and segment moved from AI experimentation to deploying AI for real-world business outcomes. They unlocked innovation and created new…
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 29634.1000 for Experimental (Future Platforms)
Hello Windows Insiders, Today we’re releasing build 29634.1000 for the Experimental (Future Platforms) channel. Release notes can be found over in the Windows Insider Documentation Hub as usual, as…
Rethinking security for the age of AI
Why security needs a new Cyber Stack — Introducing Project Perception The physics of cybersecurity are changing. Autonomous systems can now reason, adapt and operate continuously. At the same time,…
Powering America’s Genesis Mission: Microsoft’s commitment to scientific discovery
Today, we’re excited to share a long-term commitment to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission, backed by a $60 million investment designed to accelerate AI for science and the…
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28120.2546 for Experimental (26H1)
Hello Windows Insiders, Today we’re releasing build 28120.2546 for the Experimental (26H1) channel. Release notes can be found over in the Windows Insider Documentation Hub as usual, as well as…
Announcing new builds for 20 July 2026
Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are releasing new Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds across Beta, Experimental and Release Preview. See your channel release notes here: Beta: Build 26220.8925…
Microsoft Copilot: Powering the New Era of Modern Work
AI for Business Microsoft Copilot: Powering the New Era of Modern Work Faster decisions, hybrid teams and growing data complexity are reshaping the workplace. Microsoft Copilot embeds AI directly…
Microsoft expands Azure AI and HPC infrastructure with AMD
AI workloads are scaling faster than any single infrastructure approach can support — with more models, new agent-driven workloads and surging compute demand driving the need for greater…
Improving Windows Search Box, with less clutter and more control
Hello Windows Insiders, You’ve been asking for search that is faster, more relevant, and easier to use—whether you’re opening an app, finding a file, or changing a setting. Because the Windows…
Evolving Windows vulnerability management to meet the speed of AI-powered discovery
Windows has adapted to emerging threats for decades, all while operating at unparalleled scale. It’s our responsibility to bring clarity, transparency and sustained investment so customers…
New in Edge for developers – Style layout gaps, improve keyboard accessibility and migrate your PWA to a new origin
Welcome to New in Edge for developers, a new series featuring recent web platform updates in Microsoft Edge that help web developers build better sites and apps. In this first edition, we’ll look at…
Announcing new builds for July 6 2026
Hello Windows Insiders, We have new releases today with builds across Beta and Experimental. New builds this week Today we are releasing new Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds. As a reminder, all…
The latest in our company transformation
Amy Coleman, EVP and Chief People Officer, shared the following communication with employees today. When I stepped into this role, I promised to communicate more openly with you and share the “why”…
Microsoft Frontier Company: AI engineering that amplifies and protects your intelligence
The pace of AI adoption is moving incredibly fast. Customers have moved well beyond experimentation and understand the importance of adopting AI to transform their business. They are now…
Elder Scrolls Online introduces new in-game event: High Seas of Tamriel
Fans of PC favorite Elder Scrolls Online can look forward to a new in-game event: the High Seas of Tamriel, which XBOX Wire’s Mike Nelson framed as one of the franchise’s bigger experiments,…
Announcing new builds for 26 June 2026, retail launch of new WIP improvements
Hello Windows Insiders, We have new releases today with builds across Beta and Experimental, and are excited to begin rolling out the new Windows Insider experience to retail Windows 11 builds this…
ChatGPT vs Microsoft Copilot: Which AI Assistant Is Best for Business?
AI for Business ChatGPT vs Microsoft Copilot Businesses are moving quickly towards AI-powered productivity, but choosing the right platform is not always simple. ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are…
Copilot in Excel: Built for the era of Frontier Finance
Plenty of AI tools claim to be built for finance; Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel is proving it in practice. The post Copilot in Excel: Built for the era of Frontier Finance appeared first on…
