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Xbox is going to let you pin your favorite games on your homescreen
- Microsoft is introducing the option for Xbox owners to pin apps and games directly to the Home UI, providing more customization for users.
- Xbox Insiders will have access to this feature, allowing up to three recently played games or apps to be pinned for quick access.
- Users will also have the ability to hide system apps, choose the number of apps and games displayed, and adjust the size of the tiled UI on the homescreen.
- These changes are a response to user feedback requesting more personalized and customizable options for the Xbox Home interface.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 (Canary Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 has been released to the Canary Channel, with no SDKs planned for 27xxx series builds yet.
- A new system tray icon on the taskbar now improves the discoverability of emojis and more panel in Windows 11.
- Several fixes have been made, including resolving black screen issues, text disappearance, and improving File Explorer accessibility.
- Updates to desktop icons logic, input fixes, windowing issues, taskbar improvements, and graphics and network problem mitigation have also been addressed.
- Known issues include Windows Hello sign-in problems, an error message in Group Policy Editor, and non-responsive pen input on some PCs.
- Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel are reminded that these builds represent early platform changes and features may not be guaranteed for release in future Windows versions.
- Feature rollouts are gradual in the channel, and some features may appear in Dev and Beta Channels first before reaching the Canary Channel.
- Insiders on the Canary Channel may need a clean install to switch channels, and the desktop watermark is normal for pre-release builds.
- For detailed information on build releases, users can refer to Flight Hub for updates on Insider channels.
- Overall, the new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 brings enhancements and fixes to various aspects of the operating system in the Canary Channel.
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OpenAI launches research preview of Codex AI software engineering agent for developers — with parallel tasking
- OpenAI has launched Codex AI software engineering agent as a research preview to compete with other AI coding tools like Windsurf and Cursor.
- Unlike the previous Codex model, the new version is a cloud-based AI software engineering agent capable of executing multiple development tasks in parallel.
- The new Codex is available for ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team users, with support for Plus and Edu users expected in the future.
- It marks a significant advancement from the original Codex model, which focused on code generation and completion.
- The new Codex can write features, fix bugs, answer codebase-specific questions, run tests, and propose pull requests in a secure cloud sandbox.
- OpenAI envisions Codex as a tool that can operate autonomously to accomplish substantial work by interacting with the real world.
- The Codex-1 SWE agent outperforms OpenAI's latest reasoning models on internal SWE tasks.
- External use cases include Cisco, Temporal, Superhuman, and Kodiak utilizing Codex for various engineering tasks.
- Codex executes tasks in an air-gapped environment with human review to ensure secure operation, making it more than just a model API.
- OpenAI has launched Codex CLI for local development with updated pricing plans and a free rollout period.
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This Week in AI: CPOs Say AI Still Needs a Human Touch
- Chief product officers emphasize the need for human oversight in AI, even for routine tasks like fraud detection, due to AI's adoption across industries.
- Klarna CEO attributed a 40% staff reduction to AI investments, with plans to automate jobs using AI by 2024. The company also saw natural attrition.
- Perplexity partnered with PayPal for agentic commerce on its platform, allowing users in the US to check out instantly using PayPal or Venmo.
- Allpay in the UK leverages AI and cloud intelligence for back-office efficiency, resulting in a 10% boost in coding productivity and a 25% increase in production releases.
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Winds of change: Dell Technologies retools its portfolio to meet enterprise AI’s full stack demands
- Dell Technologies is retooling its portfolio to fulfill the demands of enterprise AI, positioning it as the backbone of new infrastructure from datacenter to edge.
- With a history of adapting to industry changes, Dell is now focused on addressing complex enterprise needs for scaling AI workloads, efficient compute, and hybrid cloud integration.
- The emergence of a new computing era driven by AI is reshaping the technology stack and Dell aims to be a leader in AI solutions for the full stack.
- Dell's enterprise AI infrastructure strategy includes disaggregated architecture to support expanding AI workloads and the deployment of the PowerEdge XE8712 liquid-cooled server.
- Collaborating with Nvidia, Dell offers the AI Factory solution for end-to-end AI enterprise implementation, enabling scalable and flexible deployment options.
- Dell's open portfolio emphasizes customer choice, essential for AI deployments, and its PC enhancements support on-device AI processing, catering to edge applications.
- Dell's NativeEdge platform aids in managing edge applications, exemplified by its use in cold chain applications for large grocery store businesses.
- Partnering with Red Hat Inc., Dell's integration of RHEL AI with PowerEdge servers simplifies containerized applications management for AI development.
- Dell's cloud-native solutions, like the Data Lakehouse and Storage Services for Public Cloud, aim to streamline AI deployment and provide flexibility and control for customers.
- Dell's focus on multicloud solutions aligns with its 'ground-to-cloud' vision, enabling seamless transitions and operations across diverse computing environments.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: AI Agents Serve as ‘Chiefs of Staff’
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella mentioned that AI agents serve as 'chiefs of staff' by automating tasks like creating PowerPoint slides, reconciling bank invoices, and managing inventory.
- Companies like Estée Lauder, Nestlé SA, and Raiffeisen Bank International are using Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, for various tasks related to hiring, contract comparisons, and meeting summaries.
- Nestlé SA CIO mentioned that if AI saves an employee 10 minutes a day, it covers the cost of the subscription, highlighting the cost-saving benefits.
- Microsoft's strategy to integrate AI into its software is showing positive results, with a 10% increase in revenue from consumer subscriptions, and the company plans to continue investing in cloud and AI offerings in the coming years.
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Microsoft says its Azure and AI tech hasn’t harmed people in Gaza
- Microsoft has conducted an internal review and engaged an external firm to investigate if its Azure and AI technology has been used to harm people in Gaza, with no evidence found of such harm.
- The company maintains that its relationship with the Israel Ministry of Defense is standard and compliant with its terms of service and AI Code of Conduct, emphasizing the need for customers to adhere to laws in using cloud and AI services.
- Two former Microsoft employees disrupted the company's 50th-anniversary event, protesting against Microsoft's contracts with the Israeli military, leading to their dismissal and accusations of supporting an apartheid state.
- Microsoft refutes claims of unethical behavior, stating that it has not provided specific software or solutions to the Israeli military for surveillance, while facing criticism from groups like No Azure for Apartheid regarding its business interests.
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Microsoft may avoid EU antitrust fine after unbundling Teams from Office
- Microsoft was under EU investigation for bundling Teams with Office 365, giving it an unfair advantage over competitors.
- In 2023, Microsoft unbundled Teams from Office 365 to comply with competition rules, leading to a global change in April 2024.
- Changes in pricing structure were made to offer Office without Teams and enhance fair competition with rival services.
- Microsoft proposed interoperability in Teams, allowing rivals to access Microsoft products and services, to potentially avoid an antitrust fine from the EU.
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Internal Microsoft memo reveals plans for a new 'Tenant Copilot,' and an 'Agent Factory' concept
- Microsoft is working on a new 'Tenant Copilot' and 'Agent Factory' concept, as revealed in an internal memo.
- The 'Tenant Copilot' project aims to channel an organization's knowledge into an AI agent that can function like the organization itself.
- The company plans to announce these developments at its upcoming Build conference.
- Microsoft is also exploring ways to manage AI agents alongside human employees and expanding its Copilot Analytics service.
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BitNet a4.8: Microsoft’s Leap Toward Ultra-Efficient AI
- BitNet a4.8 introduces 4-bit activations to enhance computational efficiency in AI while maintaining model accuracy.
- The hybrid quantization and sparsification strategy of BitNet a4.8 applies 4-bit quantization to inputs and sparsifies intermediate states to mitigate quantization errors.
- Microsoft provides the bitnet.cpp framework for developers to explore the open source inference framework supporting fast and lossless inference of 1.58-bit models on CPUs.
- BitNet a4.8 signifies a significant leap towards efficient and accessible AI, addressing quantization errors and computational demands for broader adoption of LLMs.
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Code with Microsoft Visual Studio Pro, on sale for just $28
- Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 is on sale for just $27.97, down from its regular price of $499, offering a professional-grade 64-bit integrated development environment for developers to enhance productivity and streamline coding processes.
- This software supports multiple programming languages like C#, Visual Basic, C++, and Python, making it suitable for both large and small projects, as well as cross-platform development.
- Key features of Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 include powerful debugging tools for diagnosing and fixing errors, Live Share for real-time collaboration among team members, and IntelliCode for faster coding by suggesting next best options.
- With a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Capterra and GetApp, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 is highly recommended for developers looking to improve coding efficiency and project management.
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Watch out, Apple. ChatGPT and Chipotle have joined the list of the world's most valuable brands.
- Apple has ranked No. 1 on Kantar BrandZ's annual most valuable global brand report for the fourth consecutive year, with a brand value of about $1.3 trillion.
- Other tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are competing for second, third, and fourth place on the list.
- Newcomers like ChatGPT and Chipotle have made their debut on the list, with ChatGPT being the highest-ranking newcomer at No. 60.
- The dominance of brands like Apple, Instagram, and McDonald's highlights the importance of a consistent brand experience in the global market, according to Kantar BrandZ's report.
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Microsoft ad uses an older MacBook Air for comparison: “We’re faster than a Mac”
- Microsoft's ad compares older MacBook Air with the latest Copilot+ PCs, claiming up to 58% faster performance.
- The comparison is based on Cinebench multi-core CPU benchmarks from May 2024, showing Copilot+ PCs as superior.
- Copilot+ PCs offer faster AI performance, up to 47% more than previous-gen MacBook Air, powered by a dedicated neural processing unit.
- While Microsoft highlights the superior performance of Copilot+ PCs, it does not compare single-core benchmarks where Apple's silicon has an advantage.
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The Rise of Collaborative AI: Exploring Microsoft's AutoGen 0.4, Magnetic-One, a
- Microsoft has introduced AutoGen 0.4, Magnetic-One, and TinyTroupe frameworks to champion collaborative AI in late 2024.
- AutoGen 0.4 simplifies the creation of workflows for multi-agent conversational AI applications.
- Features of AutoGen include agent abstraction, diverse agent types, flexible communication, customizable workflows, and interactive debugging.
- Installation of AutoGen can be done using pip.
- Magnetic-One focuses on knowledge sharing among AI agents to enhance collaboration.
- Its features include knowledge graph integration, semantic search, knowledge injection, adaptive learning, and collaboration protocols.
- Magnetic-One likely leverages graph database technologies and requires installation of a library, hypothetically named 'magnetic-one.'
- TinyTroupe is designed for resource-efficient multi-agent systems deployment on edge devices.
- Features of TinyTroupe include model quantization, knowledge distillation, agent pruning, federated learning, and edge-optimized communication.
- AutoGen, Magnetic-One, and TinyTroupe signify a significant advancement in collaborative AI, offering more powerful, adaptable, and efficient systems.
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Microsoft Says 'We're Faster Than a Mac' in Latest Windows PC Ad
- Microsoft shared a new ad claiming their top-end Windows PCs are faster than a Mac based on Cinebench 2024 benchmarks.
- The ad compares the PCs to an older MacBook Air with an M3 chip, but some Copilot+ PCs are reportedly faster than even the latest MacBook Air models with an M4 chip.
- Tested Copilot+ PCs include models from Lenovo, Microsoft, and HP with various processors like Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.
- While some PC chips may outperform Apple silicon chips in certain tests, Apple maintains that their M4 family of chips offers industry-leading performance per watt.
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