This Windows 12.2 “next evolution” video puts Microsoft’s Windows 11 to shame, featuring retro-classic themes like Windows 7 — without aggressively pushing Copilot AI on you

According to our Senior Editor, Zac Bowden, Pavan Davuluri from Microsoft, who leads both the CVP and Windows teams, has hinted at some upcoming changes for Windows. This potential new version, which some are calling “Windows 12,” is rumored to offer an innovative and immersive experience that leverages AI technology to revolutionize how we interact with computers. This ambient and multi-modal interface could fundamentally change the way we use our computers.

Microsoft protest over Israel ties leads to 18 arrests at Redmond campus — police say protesters “became aggressive”

Demonstrations commenced at Microsoft’s headquarters on Tuesday, as a contingent made up of both current and ex-employees transformed a section into a “Freedom Zone.” This protest, much like other ones directed against Microsoft this year, centered around the company supplying services to the Israeli administration and armed forces.

Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date — I can’t believe the long-awaited game is coming in September

Team Cherry’s journey towards completing Hollow Knight: Silksong has been a lengthy one, as the team, which was founded by just two individuals in 2014 and has only grown modestly since then, often went silent for extended periods of time.

Following the successful launch of the original Hollow Knight in 2017, the studio worked on several DLC packs. Initially, Hollow Knight: Silksong was intended to be one of these expansions, but it quickly expanded in scale until Team Cherry decided it would be more appropriate to release it as a standalone game.

In 2022, during the Xbox Games Showcase, the game was unveiled with new gameplay footage and the announcement that it would be accessible at launch through Xbox Game Pass.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. It will also be available from day one in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman raises the alarm about the dangers of “conscious AI” — a prospect that’s seemingly keeping Google DeepMind’s CEO up at night

To put it simply, an AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is a highly advanced artificial intelligence system that surpasses human cognitive abilities. Interestingly, Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar partnership agreement with OpenAI considers AGI as a powerful AI system capable of generating potential profits of up to $100 billion.

I tried Windows 11’s new handheld gaming mode on the Xbox Ally — will this save gaming on Windows handhelds?

In Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing a new feature called the “home app” which allows users to designate an application as a “launcher” instead of the conventional Windows desktop. This customization can be made within the Gaming section of the Windows Settings. Notably, the Xbox app can be set as your default home screen that appears when you start up the system.