A misconfiguration in the Windows Update caching service recently caused Windows devices to ignore administrative policies designed to block automatic driver updates. This glitch resulted in the temporary loss of device enrollment data, which led the update service to treat managed systems as unmanaged endpoints. Consequently, driver-approval controls were bypassed, allowing updates to install on tens of thousands of machines without authorization.
Microsoft’s Marcus Ash says Windows 11 context menus will soon be faster, simpler, and more configurable. I just hope we don't have to wait until 2027 to see the improvements.
On Wednesday, Microsoft fixed an issue that caused some Windows devices to install driver updates without notice despite policies configured to prevent auto-updates. [...]
Microsoft is shifting its development strategy to prioritize native WinUI applications over web-based wrappers like Electron or React Native. During the Build 2026 conference, the company announced it is dropping the "WinUI 3" branding to signal long-term stability for the framework. This initiative includes rewriting core Windows 11 elements, such as the Start menu, to improve overall system performance and reliability.
Microsoft is overhauling Windows 11 to serve as a specialized environment for AI development and autonomous agents. A primary focus is the introduction of Microsoft Execution Containers, which provide a secure, policy-driven layer to isolate agent activities from sensitive system resources. These security measures are further bolstered by integrating local AI workflows with established enterprise tools like Microsoft Entra, Intune, and Defender.
Microsoft has confirmed plans to overhaul the Windows 11 context menu by allowing users to add or remove specific items. This upcoming update aims to address long-standing complaints regarding the menu's performance and cluttered design, which often occupies significant screen space. The company intends to make these right-click menus faster and simpler by default while providing native configuration options for frequently used commands.
Microsoft introduced Rayfin, an open-source SDK and CLI designed to provide an enterprise-grade backend for applications built by autonomous AI agents. This tool allows developers to define data models and authentication in code, which Rayfin then deploys directly to the Microsoft Fabric platform. To ensure security, Microsoft also unveiled a new containment framework and runtime controls to keep these autonomous agents within governed boundaries.
Visual Studio Code 1.123 introduces a new Research Agent accessible via the /research command for technical investigations. This tool functions as a read-only assistant that gathers information from local codebases, GitHub repositories, and the web to generate Markdown reports. It is designed to help users analyze unfamiliar APIs and large codebases without making direct changes to the code.
Microsoft dévoile WSL 3 à la Build 2026 : une refonte d'architecture pour un accès quasi-natif aux GPU et NPU sur Windows, et l'arrivée des conteneurs WSL !
Un chercheur en sécurité a divulgué une faille de sécurité zero-day affectant Visual Studio Code et plus particulièrement la version web via github.dev.
Autonome et toujours actif, voici comment l'on peut définir Scout, l'agent IA Autopilot présenté par Microsoft à l'occasion de la conférence Build 2026.
Windows Developer Configurations a été annoncé lors du MS Build 2026. L'idée : s'appuyer sur WinGet pour préparer rapidement une machine de dev optimisée.
Microsoft has introduced Web IQ, a specialized search engine designed to provide autonomous AI agents and applications with real-time web data. Unlike traditional search engines that return lists of links for human users, this service delivers structured evidence objects and specific text passages. This architectural shift allows large language models to access information published after their training cutoff while minimizing unnecessary data processing.
Microsoft is accelerating the transition away from NTLM authentication by disabling the legacy protocol by default in upcoming Windows client and server releases. To facilitate this shift, the company is introducing two new Kerberos-based capabilities called IAKerb and LocalKDC. These features are designed to handle scenarios that previously necessitated NTLM, such as local account logins and restricted network environments.
Alibaba has launched Qwen3.7-Plus, a multimodal large language model designed for high-performance tasks involving text, video, and imagery. Unlike previous open-source versions, this model is proprietary and accessible only through cloud-based APIs. It features a 1-million token context window and a specialized reasoning state that helps maintain logic during complex, multi-step operations.
Microsoft is pivoting its strategy to become a top-tier independent AI laboratory by developing frontier models from the ground up. This shift reduces the company's reliance on its partnership with OpenAI and focuses on building proprietary intellectual property. The initiative includes the launch of MAI-Thinking-1, a reasoning model designed specifically for complex mathematics, coding, and enterprise deployments.
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