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Microsoft introduces AI agents for Security Copilot
- Microsoft is enhancing its Security Copilot service with a set of AI agents to automate tasks for cybersecurity professionals.
- The internally developed AI agents help sift through alerts, analyze notifications, optimize user access rules, remediate vulnerabilities, and generate threat intelligence reports.
- Partner-built agents from Aviatrix Systems, OneTrust, Tanium, Fletch, and BlueVoyant address network troubleshooting, privacy compliance, and other use cases.
- Microsoft is also introducing enhancements to its Edge for Business browser and Defender for Cloud cybersecurity tool to better protect against data breaches and identify cloud-based vulnerabilities.
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March 2025 Microsoft Photos update now rolling out to Windows Insiders
- Microsoft Photos app update is rolling out to Windows Insiders on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
- The update includes the addition of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature, allowing users to search the web using text extracted from images.
- File Explorer shortcuts provide quick access to AI editing and Visual Search without opening the Photos app.
- The update also introduces the Copilot button, enabling users to receive AI assistance with photo editing tips, image insights, and framing suggestions.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3585 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3585 (KB5053644) is being released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2.
- Improved Windows Search for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs includes semantic indexing for easier document and photo searches, supporting select languages and document formats.
- Users can also find photos saved in the cloud using improved Windows Search, enabling searches for cloud-stored photos with specific descriptions.
- Feedback is encouraged for File Explorer Search, Windows Taskbar Search, and Settings Search in the Feedback Hub.
- Various fixes are being rolled out, including improved zipped file extraction in File Explorer and alignment adjustments for web sign-in icons.
- Known issues like update errors and display inconsistencies are addressed, with remediation steps provided for effective resolution.
- Changes and improvements in builds are gradually rolled out to Windows Insiders based on feedback and feature testing.
- Accessibility features may not be fully functional with preview features like Recall and Click to Do and could have localization issues that require reporting.
- The Beta Channel serves as a preview platform for upcoming features, subject to changes, enhancements, or removal based on user feedback and development processes.
- Additional marketing of current builds and features is available in Flight Hub to keep users informed about Insider channel developments and progress.
- Windows Insider participants in the Beta Channel can engage with features gradually introduced by enabling the toggle for receiving the latest updates.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5510 (Dev Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5510 (KB5054148) is released to the Dev Channel.
- Dev Channel moves to 26200 series builds, closing the window to switch to the Beta Channel.
- 26200 series builds are based on Windows 11, version 24H2, with similar features and improvements as 26120 series builds.
- Known issue with PC reset showing incorrect build version after switching channels.
- Issue with update toggle rendering and turning off on its own will be fixed in a future flight.
- Several known issues identified in Recall, Click to Do, Windows Search, File Explorer, Taskbar, Task Manager, and Widgets.
- Insiders can access features gradually with Control Feature Rollout technology in the Dev Channel.
- Features in preview builds may change, be removed, or may not be localized fully initially.
- Some accessibility features may not work with features in preview with Windows Insiders.
- Dev and Beta Channels may have differing release timings for features and experiences.
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Accelerating Innovation – Enabling App Developers to Build Faster with GitHub Copilot
- AI-driven development tool, GitHub Copilot, is enabling app developers to build faster.
- GitHub Copilot bridges the gap between speed and code quality by leveraging AI-driven coding assistance.
- Developers can focus on building custom features as Copilot handles repetitive coding tasks.
- The benefits of AI-powered software development include faster time-to-market, reduced technical debt, and empowered developers.
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Developers embrace Xbox Play Anywhere for their games
- More than 1,000 developers use Xbox Play Anywhere (XPA) for their games.
- XPA allows you to play the purchased titles on Windows 10/11 PC, Xbox consoles, and supported handheld gaming devices at no additional cost.
- Progression syncs across all platforms, providing a seamless gaming experience.
- Developers appreciate XPA for its discovery and accessibility, making it easier to sell their games through Xbox and Microsoft platforms.
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.3624 to the Release Preview Channel
- Windows 11 Build 26100.3624 (KB5053656) is being released to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100).
- The update includes improvements and fixes from Build 26100.3613 along with additional features for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs.
- The update brings improved Windows Search on Copilot+ PCs, making it easier to find documents, photos, and settings. It utilizes semantic indexing models and traditional lexical indexing, enabling more intuitive search capabilities even offline.
- For Copilot+ PCs, users can also search for photos stored in the cloud, with cloud files and exact matches showing up in the search results. These features are currently available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs coming soon.
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Microsoft at 50: The journey and future of the partner ecosystem
- Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary and reflects on the journey with partners, employees, and customers, focusing on using technology for positive impact and innovation.
- The company started with the vision that technology could change the world, now embracing cloud innovation and AI, with a strong partner ecosystem of over 500,000.
- Partners play a crucial role, with IDC showing that for every $1 of Microsoft revenue, services partners earn $8.45 and software partners earn $10.93, indicating significant opportunities for growth.
- The focus on generative AI (GenAI) presents exponential growth potential, with partners deriving revenue from AI solutions experiencing higher margins and growth.
- Microsoft emphasizes continuous reinvention, thanking partners for driving transformation and customer success across industries.
- The article highlights testimonies and collaborations with key partners like Intel, PwC, Snowflake, and Lenovo, underlining the impactful partnerships.
- The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) aims to empower partners worldwide with tools and resources to excel in a rapidly evolving market landscape.
- Partners are encouraged to pursue designations and specializations to access tailored benefits, go-to-market resources, and incentives for enhanced growth and market presence.
- Azure partners are offered additional incentives through Azure Migrate and Modernize programs, focusing on supporting customers from migration to innovation.
- Marketplaces, skilling opportunities, and events are key focus areas for partners, with Microsoft actively engaging and empowering partners to leverage new opportunities for growth.
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Google Drive for Windows on Arm PCs is now widely available
- Google has officially launched its Drive app for Arm-compatible Windows PCs.
- The Arm64 version of the app lets Windows PCs running Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors store, sync, and access files.
- The app is available on devices with Windows 11 and Microsoft WebView 2.
- Google Drive for Arm64 can be downloaded from the company's website.
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Microsoft announces security AI agents to help overwhelmed humans
- Microsoft is expanding its AI-powered Security Copilot with AI agents designed to assist overwhelmed security teams.
- Microsoft has unveiled six AI agents of its own, as well as collaborating with partners to develop additional agents.
- These AI agents triage and process alerts, prioritize critical incidents, monitor vulnerabilities, and perform other high-volume security tasks.
- Microsoft is also improving phishing protection in Microsoft Teams and making other industry-specific security announcements.
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New advanced data protection for BYOD and AI in Edge for Business
- IT and Security professionals are facing challenges in protecting sensitive organizational data due to increased cybersecurity threats and the integration of AI into workflows.
- Edge for Business is a secure enterprise browser designed to address these challenges and extend enterprise-grade protections provided by Microsoft 365 licenses at no additional cost.
- New native data protection features in Edge for Business focus on extending data security controls to personal or unmanaged devices, ensuring secure access to corporate resources and preventing data breaches.
- Intune and Purview work together to create a secure browsing experience for BYOD, enforcing security standards and data protection policies in Edge for Business.
- Purview data security controls now extend to personal and unmanaged devices, allowing organizations to apply nuanced data security policies based on data sensitivity and context.
- Intune provides app protection and configuration capabilities for secure personal device access to corporate resources, ensuring consistent data protection across work profiles.
- Inline protection in Purview prevents data leaks from typed prompts in consumer AI apps, allowing admins to audit and block sensitive data submissions, enhancing control over AI app usage.
- New controls in Edge for Business enable organizations to restrict access to public AI services that may not meet compliance requirements, ensuring secure AI usage.
- Edge for Business offers essential AI controls and evolves to meet AI needs, serving as a secure enterprise browser optimized for AI.
- Overall, Edge for Business provides a comprehensive approach to securing the browser as an endpoint while maintaining productivity, making it a valuable tool for organizations.
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The Verge
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on PS5 in April
- Microsoft and Bethesda are bringing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to PS5 on April 17th.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's release on PS5 is part of a broader effort from Microsoft to bring more Xbox games to rival platforms.
- Bethesda is selling standard and premium versions of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS5, with preorders beginning today.
- Forza Horizon 5 is coming to Sony's rival console on April 29th, with more titles being released on both PS5 and Nintendo's Switch 2 in 2025.
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Indiana Jones PS5 Release Date and Early Access Announced
- Microsoft announces Indiana Jones and the Great Circle release date for PS5.
- The game will be released in early access on April 15 for those who preorder.
- Global release for all PS5 players is on April 17.
- Indiana Jones PS5 disc will require a full download and may only carry a license.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle hits PS5 on April 17
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a big Xbox hit, will be released on PlayStation 5 (PS5) on April 17.
- Microsoft aims to expand the reach of Xbox games by launching exclusives on other platforms.
- Sony's larger PlayStation fanbase may result in better sales for the game than it had on Xbox Series X/S.
- Microsoft plans to reinvest its profits into developing bigger and better games for Xbox in the future.
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Next Xbox Game on PS5 Reportedly Comes With a Catch
- Xbox is set to announce the release date of its next PS5 game.
- The game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, will come with a disc.
- However, players will still be required to download the full game and content.
- This news marks a departure from previous Xbox releases on PS5, which did not include a disc.
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