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Microsoft adds new skills — and more oversight

Microsoft has enhanced its Microsoft 365 Copilot for Excel with new skills and oversight features. These updates include connectors to third-party data sources and a "plan" mode for better control ov...er financial data handling. The features aim to automate financial processes and improve user interaction with AI-driven tools.

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Wix (WIX) Brings Wix Harmony Into Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Wix.com has integrated its Wix Harmony platform with Microsoft 365 Copilot using the OpenAI Apps SDK. This integration allows users to create and manage Wix Harmony websites directly within the Micro...soft 365 Copilot chat interface, enhancing productivity and business management.

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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Acquisitions; CRM for law firms; Embedded payments

Microsoft Dynamics partners are expanding capabilities with acquisitions and integrations. Roweb acquired DynamiXRM to enhance Dynamics 365 CRM services, while iCatalyst acquired Beyond CRM to boost ...national reach in Australia. iSolutions and commercebuild are enhancing embedded payment experiences for Dynamics 365 Business Central.

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Daloopa expands financial data access with new MCP connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot ...

Daloopa has launched a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector with Microsoft 365 Copilot, enhancing financial workflows by integrating high-quality, AI-ready data. This integration allows users t...o create content in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint using Daloopa's structured data, improving accuracy and efficiency in financial analysis.

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Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory

Microsoft has introduced more affordable versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, reducing the RAM from 16GB to 8GB. The 12-inch Surface Pro is priced at $849, and the 13-inch Surface Laptop s...tarts at $949. These models maintain the Snapdragon X Plus chip and 256GB storage but lack support for Microsoft's AI tech, Copilot Plus, which requires 16GB RAM.

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Microsoft's New AI in Education Report highlights widespread adoption ...

Microsoft announced new AI-powered tools and training to enhance education, as detailed in its 2026 AI in Education Report. The report highlights increased AI adoption in schools and the need for res...ponsible implementation. New tools include AI-powered teaching capabilities integrated into Microsoft 365 Education, aiming to improve learning outcomes and support educators with training and resources.

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Microsoft Build 2026 Day 2 LIVE

Microsoft Build 2026 Day 2 showcased new features and integrations for GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code. Highlights included the GitHub Copilot SDK, updates to TypeScript, and the introduction o...f an integrated browser in VS Code. These developments aim to enhance coding efficiency and AI-driven assistance for developers.

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Microsoft Build 2026 | Satya Nadella Opening Keynote

At Microsoft Build 2026, CEO Satya Nadella highlighted the unveiling of seven new AI models, showcasing Microsoft's advancements in AI technology. These models aim to enhance workflow automation and ...integrate seamlessly with existing Microsoft products, reinforcing the company's leadership in AI innovation.

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Microsoft Urges IT Admins to Prepare for Windows 11 Version 26H2 Rollout

Microsoft is preparing IT administrators for the rollout of Windows 11 version 26H2, which uses a small enablement package for faster, less disruptive upgrades. This version restarts the support life...cycle, offering 24 months of support for consumer versions and 36 months for enterprise and education editions. Organizations are advised to test and stage deployments using tools like Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopatch.

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Windows 11 version 26H2: Microsoft details rollout strategy

Microsoft has outlined the deployment strategy for Windows 11 version 26H2. The update, available for testing in the Windows Insider Program, uses an enablement package for seamless installation. It ...resets support timelines, offering 24 months for Home and Pro editions and 36 months for Enterprise editions. Devices on version 26H1 require a different upgrade path due to a different core branch.

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Microsoft tells Windows users to get ready for 26H2 – unless they're on 26H1

Microsoft announced the upcoming release of Windows 11 version 26H2, which will be available via an enablement package. The update includes improvements to Windows Search, enhancing its ability to ha...ndle typos and prioritize local files. The release aims to provide stability and improved user experience, with support extending up to 36 months for enterprise users.

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Microsoft scrambles to patch a Defender security flaw called RoguePlanet

Microsoft is addressing a critical zero-day vulnerability named 'RoguePlanet' in its Defender security software, affecting Windows 10 and 11. The flaw, CVE-2026-50656, allows hackers to gain system-l...evel access via a race condition. Microsoft is actively developing a patch to resolve this issue.

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Microsoft rebuilding software stack from scratch for AI agents, says Jay Parikh

Microsoft is overhauling its software stack to support AI agents capable of planning, reasoning, and acting with minimal human input. This transformation involves creating flexible platforms to meet ...evolving customer needs and optimizing AI applications for efficiency. The initiative reflects Microsoft's focus on AI-driven business automation and infrastructure development.

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Microsoft Confirms It Is Urgently Working On Patch For Windows Defender Zero-Day Vulnerability

Microsoft is urgently developing a security update for a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender, known as RoguePlanet (CVE-2026-50656). The flaw, disclosed by researcher Nightmare Eclipse, allo...ws SYSTEM-level access on Windows systems. Microsoft confirmed the issue and is working on a fix, highlighting the vulnerability's impact on its endpoint protection platform.

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Microsoft (MSFT) Moves Copilot To Usage Based Pricing As AI Costs Rise

Microsoft transitions its Copilot Cowork AI platform to usage-based pricing, aligning with cloud billing models. This shift aims to optimize AI infrastructure costs and offers flexibility for enterpr...ise customers. The company is also exploring alternative AI models like DeepSeek to manage expenses, potentially influencing AI deployment strategies across organizations.

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Microsoft launches Copilot Cowork with usage-based pricing

Microsoft has launched Copilot Cowork, an AI agent with usage-based pricing, now generally available. It integrates with third-party apps like Miro and Monday.com, with more integrations planned. Cop...ilot Cowork allows customers to choose AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI, and Microsoft is considering DeepSeek's open-source models. Pricing is based on model use, context retrieval, tool calls, and runtime.

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Microsoft Working on Patch for ‘RoguePlanet’ Zero-Day

Microsoft is addressing a zero-day vulnerability in its Defender software, known as 'RoguePlanet', which allows privilege escalation. The vulnerability, disclosed by researcher Nightmare Eclipse, aff...ects Windows 10 and 11. Microsoft is working on a security update to fix the issue, which has been exploited in the wild alongside other vulnerabilities previously disclosed by the same researcher.

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Microsoft Copilot Cowork General Availability: Complete Guide

Microsoft has launched Copilot Cowork, an AI tool now generally available for Microsoft 365 users. It features a dedicated Cowork tab, GPT-5.5 model support, and browser automation, enabling AI-power...ed task automation and workflow management. The tool integrates with external applications via plugins, enhancing workplace productivity and offering advanced governance controls.

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Copilot Cowork is Now Available to All Microsoft 365 Copilot Users

Microsoft has launched Copilot Cowork globally for Microsoft 365 Copilot users. This AI assistant manages complex tasks across apps like Outlook, Teams, and Excel. It supports multiple AI models and ...offers new Copilot Credits tools for cost management. The launch follows a preview with Fortune 500 companies, highlighting Microsoft's strategy to enhance AI-driven productivity.

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Microsoft releases new 15-inch Surface Laptop with higher resolution ...

Microsoft has launched a new 15-inch Surface Laptop, featuring a higher resolution display of 3,270 x 2,180 pixels and up to 600 nits brightness. It offers options for Snapdragon X2 Plus or X2 Elite ...processors, with configurations ranging from 16 GB to 64 GB of RAM and storage up to 2 TB. The laptop is available in Black and Platinum finishes, starting at $1,699.

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Microsoft's Copilot Cowork now generally available with usage-based billing

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Copilot Cowork, an AI feature in Microsoft 365, which automates complex tasks using organizational context. The service, now globally available, of...fers usage-based billing via Copilot Credits. Copilot Cowork integrates with various partner plugins and supports Anthropic models, with a new secure model, Cowork 1, launching soon.

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Microsoft Defender email security benchmarking: Key insights from one ...

Microsoft Defender's latest email security benchmarking report highlights its superior performance in pre-delivery detection and post-delivery remediation compared to SEG and ICES vendors. The report... underscores Defender's role in reducing high-severity threats and improving post-delivery malicious catch rates, showcasing Microsoft's commitment to innovation in email security solutions.

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Microsoft Edge Two-Week Release Cycle Starts In August, Closing Gap ...

Microsoft announced that starting August 27, Edge 152 will adopt a two-week release cycle, aligning its update cadence with Google Chrome. This change aims to enhance security by reducing the time cr...itical patches take to reach users. Edge's updates will be smaller but more frequent, improving responsiveness to vulnerabilities. The Extended Stable channel remains on an eight-week schedule.

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Wix Partners with Microsoft 365 Copilot to Bring Website Creation into the Flow of Work

Wix has integrated its Harmony website creation tool with Microsoft 365 Copilot, allowing users to generate and manage websites directly within the Microsoft platform. This integration enables seamle...ss website creation and management through chat-based interfaces, enhancing productivity by reducing the need for context switching.

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Faster updates, enterprise-friendly schedule: the new Microsoft Edge ...

Microsoft Edge is transitioning to a two-week release cycle starting with version 152, providing faster updates and improvements. Organizations can choose between the Stable channel for frequent upda...tes or the Extended Stable channel for a slower pace. This change aims to deliver security and platform enhancements more quickly, benefiting enterprise deployment and browser management.

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Microsoft has bad news for a key AI partner

Microsoft unveiled seven in-house AI models, including MAI-Thinking-1, at its Build conference, aiming to reduce reliance on external partners like Anthropic. The new models, integrated into tools li...ke GitHub Copilot, promise lower operational costs. This strategic shift aims to enhance margins by reducing dependency on rented AI models, positioning Microsoft as a self-reliant AI provider.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday June 2026: Record 208 CVEs ...

Microsoft released a record 208 security fixes during its June 2026 Patch Tuesday, addressing critical vulnerabilities including a wormable kernel flaw (CVE-2026-45657) in the Windows TCP/IP stack. T...his vulnerability, rated CVSS 9.8, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute SYSTEM-level code. The release highlights the increasing role of AI in vulnerability discovery, with OpenAI's Codex contributing to the identification of a significant HTTP.sys flaw.

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Microsoft June 2026 Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has released its largest Patch Tuesday update, addressing 206 security vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem, including critical remote code execution and privilege escalation flaws.... This update underscores the importance of rapid patch deployment and proactive security measures as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery. Organizations are urged to prioritize patching critical systems to mitigate potential risks.

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Claude Fable 5 available today in Microsoft Foundry: Powering the next ...

Microsoft Foundry now offers Claude Fable 5, a frontier AI model by Anthropic, enhancing autonomous agent capabilities for enterprise workflows. This integration supports complex tasks like code refa...ctoring and research synthesis, with robust governance and security controls. Claude Fable 5 is designed for long-running, multi-stage tasks, enabling enterprises to deploy AI solutions securely and reliably on Azure.

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Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday: High-stakes ...

Microsoft has rolled out its June 2026 Patch Tuesday update, focusing on security and performance enhancements for Windows 11. Key updates include a permanent patch for a critical Outlook Web Access ...vulnerability and new features like improved app-launch speed and enhanced Task Manager visibility for AI workloads. The update also introduces Shared Audio and Multi-App Camera features, enhancing media management capabilities.

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Microsoft Patches 200 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft released its June 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, fixing around 200 vulnerabilities across its products, including Windows, Azure, and Office. Notably, three publicly disclosed issues were addr...essed, with nearly 40 vulnerabilities rated as 'critical.' This marks Microsoft's largest Patch Tuesday, reflecting its success in using AI to identify vulnerabilities.

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Microsoft Built Its Own AI To Depend On OpenAI And Anthropic Less :And ...

Microsoft unveiled its in-house AI model, MAI-Thinking-1, to reduce reliance on OpenAI and Anthropic. In blind tests, it was preferred over Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.6 and matched Claude Opus 4.6 o...n coding benchmarks. This move aims to lower costs and enhance Microsoft's strategic autonomy in AI development.

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Microsoft, Planon integrate booking app with space planning insights

Microsoft and Planon have integrated Microsoft's Places app with Planon's workplace management platform. This integration connects spatial data and floorplans to enhance space planning and utilizatio...n. It helps facility managers optimize meeting room usage and align building operations with actual demand, improving efficiency and employee experience.

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Silverfort Integrates AI Agent Identity Control for Microsoft Copilot Studio

Silverfort has integrated its identity security controls with Microsoft Copilot Studio to enhance AI agent security. This integration provides runtime enforcement of access controls, preventing unaut...horized actions and privilege escalation. It allows organizations to adopt AI agents with confidence by dynamically adapting access policies and creating audit trails. Silverfort's collaboration with Microsoft strengthens AI security strategies for enterprises.

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This is bold ... and italic and more: Microsoft Azure CTO vibe codes a text formatter for LinkedIn posts

Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich developed an open-source tool called LinkedIn Post Formatter, enabling users to format text with bold, italics, and more for LinkedIn posts. The tool, hosted on G...itHub Pages, includes features like a character counter and post previews for mobile and desktop. This project highlights AI-assisted coding's role in simple web applications.

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Microsoft's new mobile effort ditches Windows for Android, and it's not a phone

Microsoft introduced Project Solara, a new AI-driven mobile platform based on Android Open Source Project, at its Build 2026 conference. Targeted at businesses, it features prototypes like an ID badg...e and smart display, showcasing potential applications in various environments. Project Solara emphasizes agent-first devices, aiming to enhance productivity and intelligence across diverse form factors.

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Microsoft changes how Defender for Endpoint EDR updates are delivered on Windows

Microsoft is changing the delivery method for Defender for Endpoint EDR updates on Windows. Updates will now be distributed through Microsoft Update, allowing security improvements to be released ind...ependently of Windows OS updates. The rollout began in May 2026 for Windows 10 and will expand to other versions by fall 2026.

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Microsoft: Digital Innovation in Data Centre Connectivity

Microsoft has developed a new MicroLED cabling system designed to address power, distance, and reliability constraints in data centres. This system uses imaging fibre and is expected to consume 50% l...ess energy than traditional laser-based optical cables. A proof of concept was completed with MediaTek, and commercialisation is anticipated for late 2027. Additionally, Microsoft's Hollow Core Fibre technology is being deployed to enhance data transmission speed and reduce latency.

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I'm excited to see Microsoft Discovery is now General Available

Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Discovery, an AI-driven tool designed to accelerate scientific research. The product emphasizes adaptability, agent collaboration, and AI saf...ety, aiming to enhance scientific discovery processes. It integrates AI capabilities to provide flexible and tunable solutions for various research scenarios.

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Introducing Microsoft Majorana 2

Microsoft introduces Majorana 2, a next-generation quantum chip featuring scalable, reliable qubits enhanced by agentic AI. This development marks a significant advancement in quantum computing, leve...raging topological qubits for improved performance and longevity.

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Microsoft Scout: An always-on Personal AI Agent for Microsoft 365

Microsoft has launched Scout, an always-on personal AI agent for Microsoft 365, categorized as an Autopilot. Scout integrates deeply across Microsoft 365 apps, connecting data from chats, emails, cal...endars, and more. It automates routine tasks while ensuring enterprise-grade security, operating under trackable Entra identities. This tool aims to enhance productivity and coordination for businesses using Microsoft 365.

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Microsoft Build 2026: AI, MAI Models, and Enterprise Governance

Microsoft announced significant expansions at Build 2026, including its MAI AI models, Microsoft IQ context layer, and new hardware in collaboration with NVIDIA. Key features like Agent 365 and Micro...soft Execution Containers aim to enhance enterprise AI governance and developer efficiency. These integrations position Microsoft as a comprehensive platform for AI-native enterprise solutions.

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Microsoft Launches Logic Apps Automation at Build 2026

Microsoft unveiled Azure Logic Apps Automation at Build 2026, offering a managed SaaS experience for building production-grade automations. The platform integrates compute, connectors, and AI models,... allowing business teams to create workflows without dedicated developers. Key features include agent-loop orchestration, Foundry agent integration, and Knowledge as a Service, enhancing Azure's integration capabilities.

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MC1332811: Introducing Microsoft Scout, an always-on personal agent

Microsoft has introduced Microsoft Scout, an always-on personal agent for Microsoft 365 apps, available in preview on Windows and macOS. Scout integrates with GitHub Copilot for AI credit billing and... requires admin enablement. It acts autonomously within set permissions, enhancing productivity across Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Introducing Microsoft Scout, an always-on ...

Microsoft introduces Microsoft Scout, an always-on personal agent integrated across Microsoft 365 apps. Available in Frontier preview, it requires admin enablement and GitHub Copilot licensing. Scout... automates tasks while respecting organizational policies and integrates with GitHub for AI credit billing.

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Microsoft launches Scout AI assistant to automate workplace tasks

Microsoft has launched Scout, an AI assistant designed to automate workplace tasks by integrating with services like Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive. Announced at the Build 2026 conference, Scout operat...es continuously across digital workspaces, enhancing productivity by managing tasks autonomously. Built on the OpenClaw framework, it includes security features for enterprise use and is part of Microsoft's Frontier early-access program.

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Microsoft Agentic AI Red Team Update: 7 New Failure Modes for Windows ...

Microsoft updated its agentic AI failure-mode taxonomy, adding seven new categories based on a year of red-team engagements. The update shifts focus from model safety to distributed systems risk, emp...hasizing operational security for Windows administrators and enterprise developers. New failure modes include supply-chain compromise, tool abuse, and session contamination, highlighting the need for robust platform security.

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Microsoft Updates Taxonomy of Agentic AI Failure Modes

Microsoft updated its taxonomy of AI failure modes, emphasizing system-level risks like supply-chain compromise and goal hijacking. The taxonomy, based on extensive red teaming, aids engineers and se...curity teams in developing tests and mitigations for agentic AI systems. Open-source tools RAMPART and Clarity support these efforts, highlighting a shift towards integration-level testing.

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Microsoft Introduces Scout: The Always-On Personal AI Agent

Microsoft has launched Scout, an AI-powered personal agent designed to operate continuously within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Scout aims to enhance productivity by managing tasks, schedules, commun...ications, and workflows autonomously, marking a shift from traditional chatbot interactions to more proactive AI assistance.

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Microsoft unveils Majorana 2, wants useful quantum computing by 2029

Microsoft has introduced Majorana 2, a topological quantum computing chip, enhancing qubit reliability and speed for potential commercial use by 2029. Majorana 2's qubits maintain their state for up ...to a minute, a significant improvement over conventional systems. This advancement aims to address challenges in healthcare, energy, and logistics. Additionally, Microsoft launched Microsoft Discovery, an AI-driven research platform to aid scientific discovery.

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Microsoft MDASH Gains Defender Integration at Build 2026: 96.55% on ...

Microsoft has integrated its MDASH vulnerability discovery system with Microsoft Defender, enhancing security operations by delivering exploit-validated findings directly into the Defender Portal. MD...ASH, now in expanded preview, uses a multi-agent pipeline to identify and validate vulnerabilities, outperforming traditional static analysis tools. This integration allows security teams to prioritize risks based on real-world impact, streamlining the remediation process through GitHub Copilot Autofix.

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Microsoft bets on AI agents with new platform Project Solara

Microsoft introduced Project Solara, a new platform for AI agents, at its Build 2026 conference. Built on the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform, Solara supports AI-powered hardware, enabling tasks ...through natural language. Partnering with Qualcomm and MediaTek, Microsoft aims to foster an AI device ecosystem, with companies like AccuWeather and Target participating in pilot programs.

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Microsoft Project Solara Unveiled at Build 2026

Microsoft unveiled Project Solara at Build 2026, a new platform aimed at creating agent-first devices for AI-powered computing. The platform focuses on enterprise-grade security, agent-driven experie...nces, and an open agent ecosystem. Microsoft is collaborating with partners like Qualcomm and MediaTek to optimize hardware for these devices, with pilot programs planned for companies like Best Buy and CVS Health.

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Microsoft Build 2026 product announcements

Microsoft announced several new products and updates at Build 2026, including the Aion 1.0 Instruct and Plan models for local AI reasoning, the MAI model family for text, speech, and image generation..., and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for AI workloads. Additionally, Microsoft introduced new developer-focused Windows features, Azure Cobalt 200 VMs, and the Project Solara platform for AI-first devices.

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New Microsoft Surface Pro 12 detailed with Snapdragon ...

Microsoft is set to launch the Surface Pro 12 on June 16, featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors, up to 32 GB RAM, and enhanced battery life. The new model offers a 13-inch OLED display and vari...ous storage options, with a new Dune finish available. This release integrates advanced ARM-based technology for improved performance and efficiency.

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Microsoft builds a security perimeter for AI agents

Microsoft unveiled new security measures for AI agents at Build 2026, including the Microsoft Execution Container (MXC) for runtime containment and updates to the MDASH vulnerability research platfor...m. These initiatives aim to secure AI agent development and deployment, integrating with tools like Defender and Entra to enhance security across agent environments.

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Microsoft Build: Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, Coreutils for Windows, air ...

At Microsoft's Build event, the company introduced several innovations, including the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for AI development and Coreutils for Windows. Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC) were... unveiled to provide a secure environment for AI agents, integrating with Nvidia's OpenShell runtime. The event also previewed GitHub Enterprise Local for Azure and Azure Linux 4.0, enhancing AI and container capabilities.

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Microsoft unveils hardware, Windows, and AI updates at Build 2026

Microsoft announced several updates at Build 2026, including the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for AI model development, Coreutils for Windows to integrate Unix-style commands, and Project Solara for age...nt-first devices. These updates enhance developer tooling, support local model iteration, and improve Windows' compatibility with Linux-centric ML pipelines.

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Microsoft Build 2026: Securing code, agents, and models across the ...

At Microsoft Build 2026, Microsoft announced new security tools, including the multi-model agentic scanning harness (MDASH) and integration between Microsoft Defender and GitHub Code Security. These ...tools enhance code vulnerability management and agent security governance, enabling developers and security teams to identify and address risks efficiently. The integration facilitates AI-assisted fixes and secure handling of vulnerabilities, supporting innovation with trust.

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Microsoft Build 2026: Building agentic apps with Microsoft Fabric and ...

Microsoft announced new capabilities at Microsoft Build 2026, including Rayfin, an SDK and CLI for building production-ready applications on Microsoft Fabric, and Azure HorizonDB, a PostgreSQL-compat...ible database optimized for AI applications. These tools enhance AI-powered application development and unify data management, enabling faster transitions from prototype to production and improved scalability and security for enterprise applications.

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Introducing Microsoft Scout: Your always-on personal agent

Microsoft introduces Microsoft Scout, an Autopilot agent integrated across Microsoft 365 apps, enhancing workflow automation and enterprise coordination. Built with enterprise-grade security, Scout p...roactively manages tasks like scheduling and risk identification. It operates within existing security frameworks, ensuring data protection and compliance. Available in private preview, it extends Microsoft's commitment to AI-driven productivity.

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Microsoft unveils Scout, an autonomous AI agent built on OpenClaw

Microsoft introduced Scout, an autonomous AI agent built on the OpenClaw framework, at its Build event. Scout operates within Microsoft 365, automating tasks like scheduling and risk identification a...cross apps such as Teams and Outlook. It requires Intune policy configuration and is available as an experimental release to Frontier program customers.

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Inside Microsoft's Project Solara: A new platform for ...

Microsoft unveiled Project Solara, a new platform for AI-driven devices, at its Build conference. The platform, based on Android, supports devices like a desktop hub and a wearable badge, designed fo...r industry-specific applications. Solara uses Microsoft's Device Ecosystem Platform to integrate AI agents, emphasizing enterprise management and security. Initial pilots will involve companies like AccuWeather and CVS Health.

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Introducing Majorana 2 - Microsoft Source

Microsoft unveiled Majorana 2, a topological quantum chip with qubits 1,000 times more reliable than previous versions, aiming for a scalable quantum computer by 2029. The chip uses lead-based superc...onductors to improve stability and integrates AI-driven simulations to optimize materials and error correction. The Discovery platform, now generally available, enhances R&D with AI agents for hypothesis generation and workflow automation.

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Microsoft Build 2026: Be yourself at work

Microsoft Build 2026 introduced several advancements to empower developers, including the Microsoft Agent Platform and Microsoft IQ for enhanced agent development. New AI models like MAI-Thinking-1 a...nd MAI-Image-2.5 were unveiled, alongside tools such as Microsoft Scout and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. These innovations aim to enhance developer productivity and AI integration across platforms.

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Microsoft unveils new AI models lessen reliance on OpenAI, lower ...

Microsoft introduced MAI-Code-1-Flash, an AI model for coding, at its Build conference. It aims to reduce reliance on OpenAI by running on Azure. Microsoft also launched MAI-Thinking-1, a reasoning m...odel, to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. These models are integrated into GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code, expanding Microsoft's AI offerings.

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Biggest Microsoft Build 2026 announcements

Microsoft Build 2026 introduced several AI-focused updates, including Microsoft IQ's availability across GitHub Copilot and other platforms, and new MAI models. The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box was unve...iled, offering significant AI compute power. GitHub Copilot app entered preview, enhancing developer tools. Azure AI Foundry supports multi-model orchestration, emphasizing integration and deployment of AI models.

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Microsoft Majorana 2: 2029 Scalable Quantum Plan With Agentic AI ...

Microsoft unveiled the Majorana 2, a next-gen quantum chip, at Build 2026. It promises a scalable quantum computer by 2029, aided by the Microsoft Discovery AI platform. The chip's reliability is 1,0...00 times better than its predecessor, thanks to a new materials stack and AI-assisted research. This positions Microsoft at the forefront of quantum computing and AI integration.

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Scout finally gives Microsoft's AI agents the autonomy they've ...

Microsoft has introduced Scout, an autonomous AI agent built on OpenClaw, designed to streamline tasks like scheduling meetings and preparing materials. Scout operates in the background, learning use...r preferences to enhance productivity. Initially available to select customers and Frontier organizations, Scout requires specific enrollment and configuration for access.

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Microsoft Build 2026: New Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, Windows 11 Gets AI ...

Microsoft Build 2026 introduced significant updates to Windows 11, focusing on AI-driven development and enhanced developer productivity. Key announcements include Coreutils for Windows, Intelligent ...Terminal, and WSL containers. Microsoft also unveiled the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for AI development, emphasizing local AI processing and security with Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC).

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Microsoft 365 News and Insights

Microsoft introduces new features and integrations for Microsoft 365 Copilot, enhancing productivity and AI capabilities across its suite of applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. These... updates aim to streamline workflows and improve user experience by integrating AI-powered insights directly into daily business tasks.

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Microsoft Announces Coreutils for Windows and Built-In WSL Containers

Microsoft has announced Coreutils for Windows, enabling Linux-style command-line utilities to run natively on Windows, enhancing cross-platform workflows. Additionally, Microsoft introduced WSL conta...iners, allowing developers to manage Linux containers directly on Windows, streamlining container workflows. These updates aim to reduce friction for developers working across Windows and Linux environments.

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Microsoft Quantum | Majorana 2

Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 2, a quantum processing unit featuring qubits that are 1,000 times more reliable than previous versions. The unit uses a new material stack, enhancing the reliability ...and longevity of topological qubits. This advancement, accelerated by AI, aims to deliver a scalable quantum computer by 2029.

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Announcing Microsoft Web IQ

Microsoft has launched Web IQ, a suite of AI-native grounding APIs designed to connect AI systems to fresh, real-world web data. Built on Bing's foundation, Web IQ offers enhanced capabilities for AI... agents, focusing on latency, grounding quality, and token efficiency. It integrates advanced models for content understanding and retrieval, optimizing AI systems for real-time reasoning and decision-making.

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Introducing Majorana 2: Microsoft's next-gen quantum chip

Microsoft has introduced Majorana 2, a next-generation quantum chip, which is claimed to be 1000 times better than its predecessor. This advancement in quantum computing technology was explained by S...atya Nadella at the Microsoft Build Conference, highlighting significant improvements in quantum processing capabilities.

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Microsoft announces Majorana 2 quantum computing chip

Microsoft unveiled its Majorana 2 quantum computing chip at the Build conference, featuring enhanced materials for improved stability and performance. The chip's qubits are 1,000 times more reliable ...than its predecessor, with a mean lifetime of 20 seconds. Microsoft aims to accelerate its roadmap for a scalable quantum computer, targeting 2029 for a transformative, fault-tolerant system.

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Microsoft 365 for Enterprise

Microsoft has announced several updates to its Microsoft 365 suite, including the introduction of Microsoft Scout, a personal agent integrated across Microsoft 365 apps, and new Work IQ APIs designed... to enhance organizational workflow understanding. These updates aim to improve productivity and workflow automation through AI integration.

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Microsoft's Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead ...

Microsoft unveiled Project Solara, an Android-based OS designed to run AI agents instead of traditional apps. Built on Google's AOSP, Solara aims to create just-in-time UIs for various devices, lever...aging AI to generate context-specific interfaces. This concept, still in development, reflects Microsoft's commitment to AI and its efforts to innovate beyond traditional computing.

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Introducing Microsoft Scout: Microsoft's Powerful Always�On Autopilot ...

Microsoft introduces Microsoft Scout, an AI assistant for Microsoft 365, designed to automate workflows and manage tasks proactively. Scout integrates with Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, Outlook, and... SharePoint, using Work IQ and OpenClaw for enhanced functionality. It offers features such as meeting coordination, deliverable tracking, and focus time management, emphasizing enterprise-grade security and compliance.

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Microsoft launches Scout, an OpenClaw-inspired personal assistant

Microsoft has launched Scout, an AI assistant inspired by OpenClaw, designed to enhance the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Scout offers personalized automation capabilities, integrating with inboxes and ca...lendars, and is available through Microsoft's Frontier program. It includes prepackaged skills and allows for user-driven customization, with robust security measures to ensure compliance and safety.

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Microsoft Unveils Majorana 2: A 1, 000-Fold Qubit Reliability Improvement

Microsoft unveiled Majorana 2, a quantum chip with a 1,000-fold improvement in qubit reliability, achieved through its agentic AI platform, Microsoft Discovery. The chip's new materials stack, using ...lead for enhanced stability, and AI-driven manufacturing processes have accelerated Microsoft's timeline for a scalable quantum computer to 2028.

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Microsoft Build 2026: All the news about Windows, AI, RTX Spark, and more

Microsoft Build 2026 introduced several key updates, including the launch of the Project Solara OS for AI agent gadgets and the Majorana 2 quantum computing chip. The event highlighted Microsoft's fo...cus on AI and quantum computing, showcasing new integrations and advancements in these areas.

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Microsoft Discovery Now Generally Available for All Organizations

Microsoft has launched its Discovery platform, now generally available, to support agentic AI workflows in complex research and development environments. The platform integrates with existing R&D too...ls, enhancing evidence-driven exploration and iterative scientific processes. It includes a local desktop application for offline access, expanding accessibility for researchers and academic labs.

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Microsoft Build 2026 Recap: Windows Is Now an Agent Platform, and ...

Microsoft announced several key developments at Build 2026, including Project Polaris, an in-house AI model for GitHub Copilot, replacing GPT-4 Turbo. The Windows Agent Framework (WAF) and Azure Agen...t Mesh were introduced to enhance agent deployment across various environments. Additionally, the MAI Model Suite v2 was unveiled, aiming to offer a multimodal AI stack. These updates position Microsoft to strengthen its AI capabilities and integration across platforms.

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Majorana 2, made more reliable with Microsoft Discovery agentic AI

Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 2, a next-generation quantum chip featuring a new materials stack and qubits that are 1,000 times more reliable. This advancement, supported by Microsoft's Discovery a...gentic AI, aims to achieve a scalable quantum computer by 2029. Microsoft Discovery is now generally available, allowing researchers to deploy AI agent teams for scientific discovery, with a free app version available for individual use.

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Microsoft Unveils Majorana 2 Quantum Chip, Targets Commercial-Scale ...

Microsoft unveiled the Majorana 2 quantum chip, featuring a new materials stack and qubits with 1,000 times more reliability than previous versions. This advancement aims for a commercially scalable ...quantum computer by 2029. The chip's enhanced reliability and speed are expected to solve complex global issues. Microsoft Discovery, a platform for AI-driven research, was also announced, supporting scientific advancements across various industries.

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Microsoft Copilot Health Preview: Secure AI for Sleep, Labs, Records ...

Microsoft has launched Copilot Health in preview, a new AI-driven feature for Microsoft 365 subscribers in the U.S. This tool aggregates health data from various sources, including Apple Health, to p...rovide personalized insights and care navigation. Copilot Health emphasizes data security and user control, aiming to enhance health data comprehension without acting as a diagnostic tool.

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Microsoft Edge Multiple Vulnerabilities

Microsoft Edge has multiple vulnerabilities, including risks of remote code execution and data manipulation. Users are advised to update to version 148.0.3967.97 or later to mitigate these issues. Th...e vulnerabilities are identified by several CVEs, highlighting the need for enhanced browser security.

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Introducing a new design for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft has unveiled a redesigned interface for Microsoft 365 Copilot, enhancing its integration across apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The update introduces a more intuitive, task-aware wor...kspace, improving speed and usability. Copilot now offers a unified entry point across Microsoft 365, adapting to user needs with enhanced AI-driven capabilities. This redesign aims to streamline workflows and increase productivity by providing a cohesive and responsive user experience.

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Microsoft Extends Rust-Influenced Memory-Safety Push to C# -- Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft is enhancing C# with Rust-inspired memory safety features. This initiative aims to improve software security by reducing vulnerabilities related to memory management. The integration of the...se features into C# reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to advancing programming language safety and reliability.

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Microsoft is Rolling Out Windows 11 Performance Boosting Update

Microsoft is rolling out a Windows 11 update, KB5089573, introducing a "Low Latency Profile" (LLP) feature. This update boosts CPU frequency for 1-3 seconds to enhance the launch speed of core Window...s applications like Edge and Outlook, achieving up to 40% faster launches. The LLP is part of a controlled feature rollout, ensuring smoother application launches while potentially increasing CPU temperatures.

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From poisoned search results to GPU mining: A cryptojacking campaign abusing ScreenConnect and Microsoft .NET utilities | Microsoft Security Blog

Microsoft Defender identified a cryptojacking campaign using AI-assisted delivery and SEO poisoning to target high-performance GPU users. The campaign impersonates trusted system utilities and abuses... ScreenConnect for persistent remote access. Microsoft Defender detected and blocked the threat, advising organizations to enable specific security measures to mitigate risks.

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Strategic Partnerships and Integrations of Bing Visual Search

 

Cyberlite

Microsoft launches Behind The Chat resources to help teens build safer AI habits

Microsoft and Cyberlite have launched "Behind The Chat," a resource to help teens build safe AI habits. Developed with input from students in Singapore and India, it offers scenario-based guides for ...teens, parents, and educators. The initiative aims to promote critical thinking and responsible AI use among youth.

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Chevron

Microsoft Signs 20-Year Power Deal With Chevron Showing How Far AI's Energy Needs Have Grown

Microsoft has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Chevron to supply 2.7 gigawatts of natural gas-fired electricity to a Microsoft data center in Texas. This agreement highlights the growin...g energy needs of AI infrastructure, with the capacity equivalent to powering two million homes. The project, named Project Kilby, is expected to deliver its first power in 2028.

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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic and Microsoft collaborate to develop a frontier AI model ...

Microsoft and Mayo Clinic are collaborating to develop a frontier AI model for healthcare. This model aims to enhance clinical reasoning and personalize treatment decisions, leveraging Mayo Clinic's ...clinical data and Microsoft's AI capabilities. The AI model will be available through Azure Foundry APIs, supporting global healthcare applications.

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NVIDIA

NVIDIA Partners With Microsoft on Unified Stack for Agentic AI ...

NVIDIA and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to create a unified stack for agentic AI, integrating NVIDIA's hardware and models with Microsoft's Azure and Windows platforms. This collaboratio...n includes new AI-optimized hardware like RTX Spark and DGX Station for Windows, and enhanced AI models on Microsoft Foundry, aiming to advance enterprise AI capabilities.

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Microsoft Revises OpenAI Partnership With New Terms

Microsoft and OpenAI have revised their partnership, altering commercial and technological terms to enhance flexibility. Microsoft remains OpenAI's primary cloud partner, with OpenAI products debutin...g on Azure unless unsupported. OpenAI can now offer its products on other clouds. Microsoft retains non-exclusive access to OpenAI's models until 2032. Financial terms have changed, ending Microsoft's revenue share to OpenAI, while OpenAI continues payments to Microsoft. The collaboration persists in areas like data centers and AI applications.

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Launches mobile digital lab in partnership with Microsoft

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, in partnership with Microsoft and South Africa's Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, launched a Mobile Digital Lab at the Royal Bafokeng Institute.... This initiative aims to enhance digital skills and economic opportunities through Microsoft certifications and training in AI and digital literacy, focusing on Microsoft 365, Teams, and Power Platform. The lab supports digital inclusion and economic participation in underserved communities.

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Funding News and Financial Performance of Bing Visual Search

 

Microsoft announces quarterly earnings release date

Microsoft will release its fiscal year 2026 Q4 financial results on July 29, 2026, after market close.

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Corporate News and Organizational Updates on Bing Visual Search

 

Scammers are sending phishing emails from a real Microsoft address

Scammers are exploiting a legitimate Microsoft email address, [email protected], to send phishing emails. This address, typically used for 2FA codes and notifications, has been compromised, making it... difficult to detect fraudulent messages. Users are advised to verify any Microsoft account warnings directly through official websites or apps. Microsoft is investigating the incident.

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