Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Build 26220.8575 to the Beta channel for version 25H2. The most significant addition in this release is the ability to extend update pauses indefinitely. This change allows users to bypass previous limitations on how many times they could delay system updates.
Google Chrome is entering the final phase of deprecating Manifest V2 extensions in favor of the newer Manifest V3 standard. Developers have confirmed the removal of internal flags that previously allowed users to bypass restrictions on older browser add-ons. This change effectively disables popular extensions like the original uBlock Origin that rely on the legacy framework.
Microsoft has officially acknowledged that the Windows 11 File Explorer performs slower than previous versions and is developing system-level optimizations to address these issues. The primary focus of current internal testing is a significant improvement to bulk file deletion speeds. Initial benchmarks indicate that these changes could make batch deletion operations at least 30% faster for most users.
Windows 11 version 26H1 just gained a new preview channel, splitting testing between Experimental and Beta Channels on devices powered by Snapdragon X2 and RTX Spark chips.
Microsoft is developing a significant performance update for Windows 11 that targets file system operations. The primary focus of this optimization is the bulk deletion of files, which is expected to become at least 30% faster. These improvements address the software overhead involved in updating NTFS entries, metadata, and indexing during large-scale file tasks.
OpenAI has introduced the Economic Research Exchange to facilitate empirical studies on how artificial intelligence influences the global economy. This platform aims to move beyond anecdotal evidence by supporting structured collaborations with external researchers. The program focuses on generating independent data regarding the effects of AI on workers, business operations, and institutional productivity.
Microsoft has introduced confidential live migration for Azure to improve the availability of highly secure virtual machines. Previously, confidential VMs often required full restarts during host maintenance or patching due to the isolation of protected hardware environments. This new feature allows these specialized workloads to move between hosts with only a brief pause, maintaining operational agility.
Microsoft Research has developed Lens, a text-to-image model that achieves high performance using significantly less computational power than its competitors. While traditional models rely on massive datasets of web-scraped alt-text, Lens utilizes 800 million image-text pairs featuring highly detailed descriptions generated by GPT-4. This approach demonstrates that the quality and depth of training captions are more critical for model efficiency than the sheer volume of raw data.
Un groupe de cybercriminels a mené une série d'attaques coordonnées contre la chaîne d'approvisionnement logicielle, compromettant des dizaines de paquets et de dépôts de développement. Au coeur de leur campagne ? Un malware nommé Miasma qui injecte sa charge utile dans les outils que les développeurs utilisent chaque jour.
Un groupe de cybercriminels a mené une série d'attaques coordonnées contre la chaîne d'approvisionnement logicielle, compromettant des dizaines de paquets et de dépôts de développement. Au coeur de leur campagne ? Un malware nommé Miasma qui injecte sa charge utile dans les outils que les développeurs utilisent chaque jour.
A coalition of browser developers has issued an open letter to Microsoft's CEO demanding an end to anti-competitive practices within the Windows operating system. The group alleges that Microsoft uses its dominant market position to unfairly promote the Edge browser through various integrated tactics. These accusations include the use of rebate programs that discourage hardware manufacturers from pre-installing competing web browsers on new devices.
Microsoft is decoupling Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) updates from the traditional monthly Patch Tuesday cycle. These updates will now be delivered through the Microsoft Update service rather than being bundled with Windows cumulative security updates. This transition allows for the rapid deployment of security enhancements and fixes without waiting for the standard monthly release window.
Microsoft is developing a dedicated Meeting Recap application for Teams to centralize post-meeting documentation. This new hub aims to eliminate the need for users to search through individual chat threads, calendar invites, or shared files to find specific summaries. The feature will consolidate AI-generated notes, action items, and recordings into a single, accessible location.
Microsoft is updating the new Outlook for Windows and web clients to improve how users organize and view their messages. The update introduces dynamic columns that automatically appear when sorting by specific criteria like file size or category. This change ensures that the relevant data justifying the sort order is immediately visible to the user.
From a massive push for faster, native apps to monster new desktop hardware, Microsoft just gave us a genuine reason to be excited about the PC on your desk.
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