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windowscentral.com > microsoft > windows-11 > windows-11s-project-zenith-cuts-clutter-for-developers-and-promises-a-distraction-free-experience

Windows 11's Project Zenith cuts clutter for developers and promises a "distraction-free" experience

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (528+ words) Windows Wrap: Why isn't a Surface showcasing the new Windows 11? Microsoft says Windows 11 on Arm PCs is now a first-class platform for any workload Windows 11 is testing manual unified memory controls for gaming and AI Project Zenith devices will have…...


windowscentral.com > microsoft > windows-11 > microsoft-copilot-os-revealed-in-leaked-video-lightweight-windows-os-exploration-features-new-desktop-ui-built-entirely-around-copilot-and-agentic-ai

Leaked video reveals Microsoft has explored building an AI-powered Copilot OS powered by Edge

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (456+ words) A leaked video from 2024 has revealed all about Microsoft's internal explorations for a Copilot OS running on a stripped back Windows codebase. A leaked video has revealed that Microsoft has explored building a dedicated AI OS powered by Microsoft Edge…...


windowscentral.com > artificial-intelligence > microsoft-temporarily-ban-employees-from-using-claude-fable-5-ai

Microsoft blocks Claude Fable 5 for employees, citing fears of sensitive data exposure

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (292+ words) Microsoft clamps down on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 AI model over data protection concerns. In a not-so-surprising turn of events, Microsoft is reportedly limiting the use of Claude Fable 5 because of Anthropic's new data retention requirements. It's part of Anthropic's Mythos…...


windowscentral.com > artificial-intelligence > satya-nadella-denies-claims-microsoft-wants-to-make-people-addicted-to-ai-as-the-company-shifts-from-bill-gates-software-vision-to-an-agentic-future

Nadella claps back at claims Microsoft wants AI‑dependent users

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (565+ words) Claude Code loses ground at Microsoft as Copilot CLI takes over Mystery firm mistakenly blew $500 million on Claude AI in a month Ex-Microsoft exec says it missed "the AI wave" after fumbling mobile Microsoft's pivot from traditional software to agentic…...


windowscentral.com > microsoft > windows-11 > build-2026-only-makes-sense-if-you-remember-build-2025-a-look-back-at-the-groundwork-of-the-age-of-ai-agents

Build 2026 builds on the groundwork Microsoft set last year

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (508+ words) Microsoft and NVIDIA spark N1X speculation with “new era of PC” teaser Microsoft wants developers building real native Windows apps again Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Predictions, hopes, dreams — and what to expect Microsoft’s latest announcements build directly on the architecture it introduced…...


windowscentral.com > microsoft > windows-8 > veteran-engineer-says-windows-8-was-built-around-modern-codenames

Windows 8’s codename was “Modern Experience” — Microsoft says it lacked creativity

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (536+ words) Windows 11’s Start menu is getting 4 useful changes The best new Windows 11 features insiders got in May 2026 Project Solara is Microsoft's latest attempt at setting the narrative for the next era of computing Raymond Chen admits that Windows 8 just wanted…...


windowscentral.com > artificial-intelligence > microsofts-own-data-suggests-ai-is-more-expensive-than-hiring-humans-as-a-mystery-firm-burns-usd-500-million-on-claude-in-one-month

A mysterious company blowing $500 million on Claude highlights AI bubble concerns

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (507+ words) Google’s AI search troubles are growing, giving Bing a big opportunity Ex-Microsoft exec says it missed "the AI wave" after fumbling mobile Microsoft's Copilot button in Excel might block out data in your spreadsheets AI could be on the verge…...


windowscentral.com > microsoft > microsoft-cancels-claude-code-licenses-shifting-developers-to-github-copilot-cli-a-move-likely-driven-by-financial-motives

Microsoft is ditching Claude Code for Copilot CLI — but its own devs aren’t happy

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (450+ words) I dug into Microsoft’s push for faster Windows 11 apps Bill Gates expected Microsoft to lose $1B on OpenAI Xbox drops Copilot on console to prioritize speed and community Claude Code was popular among Microsoft engineers, but the company now wants them…...


windowscentral.com > microsoft > windows-11 > i-dug-into-how-microsoft-is-pushing-windows-11-toward-fully-native-apps-and-it-could-lead-to-major-speed-gains

I looked at Microsoft’s plan for native Windows 11 apps and the performance leap could reshape the OS

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (697+ words) We uncovered a major Windows 11 performance boost in testing Windows 11's new Run box is what happens when Microsoft actually cares Microsoft VP explains why Windows 11's new "Low Latency Profile" performance boost is good Project K2 is gutting legacy lag…...