Microsoft is overhauling the Windows 11 taskbar to integrate AI agents that can run background tasks and control your PC. These agents operate in secure sandboxes with their own Windows accounts, keeping your data protected. The feature is opt-in and requires administrator approval to activate.
Microsoft is rolling out dedicated Copilot agents that can create full Office documents from simple chat prompts. The new agents guide users through the creation process and maintain editing capabilities when documents open in their respective apps. This represents a significant shift toward AI-firs
Apple has seeded the second public beta of iOS 26.2 to testers, bringing customizable Lock Screen effects and expanded translation features. The update also includes improvements to sleep tracking and reminder alarms. Public beta testers can download it now through Settings.
Windscribe has finished deploying its next-generation FreshScribe server architecture across all global servers after more than a year of phased testing. The upgrade fundamentally changes how WireGuard protocol runs, moving from user-space to kernel-space implementation. Users should see immediate s
Xbox President Sarah Bond confirms next-generation hardware is in development, calling it a “powerful experience.” This comes amid questions about Xbox’s identity as games go multiplatform and Game Pass prices surge.
Apple is expanding its Liquid Glass visual concept to the native Level tool in iOS 26.2. The update adds chromatic aberrations and distortion effects when the level crosses the horizon. Apple already improved visibility in beta 3 after user feedback.
AWS has made its Kiro coding agent generally available with new features including property-based testing and CLI capabilities. The platform aims to differentiate itself through structured development and behavioral adherence. Startups get one year of free Kiro Pro+ credits in most countries.
Google is taking its AI travel tools global with Flight Deals now available in over 200 countries. The company also added trip planning capabilities to its Canvas tool and expanded booking features to all US users in AI Mode.
Canva just dropped its most serious video editing update yet, completely rebuilding its timeline and adding AI-powered features. This puts it in direct competition with CapCut for the creator market. The battle between all-in-one convenience and specialized video editing is heating up.
Valve’s Steam Machine announcement brings renewed attention to Linux’s cheating problem. Over half of anti-cheat protected games can’t run on SteamOS, blocking titles like Fortnite and Valorant. The platform’s future depends on solving this chicken-and-egg dilemma.
