These new Microsoft Teams features will affect millions more people than anything else announced at Ignite 2024

2024’s Microsoft Ignite conference commenced digitally today, and it was bursting with announcements from the get-go. A desktop capable of running Windows 11 through streaming, an enhanced AI-powered search in Windows 11, and new IT admin tools for reviving bricked PCs without the need for physical presence were among the early highlights. However, it’s the updates concerning Microsoft Teams that truly stole the show. With hundreds of millions of users relying on this communication platform, any significant changes to Teams have a profound impact on a vast number of people. This is particularly true given the worldwide focus of the upcoming enhancements to Teams.

Microsoft is launching a $349 desktop PC that only runs Windows 11 by streaming it from the cloud — is this the future of desktop computing?

Today, Microsoft unveiled an unexpected twist in desktop PC technology: instead of a traditional device, they are introducing the world’s first “boot-to-cloud” computer. This innovative gadget, named the “Windows 365 Link,” will only run Windows 11 by streaming it online via Windows 365 service. It is scheduled to hit the market in April 2025 for $349.

Microsoft announces Windows 11 integration with Meta Quest headsets that will let you easily stream your PC inside VR

Previously hinted at by Meta in September, Microsoft has now officially revealed a closer connection between Windows 11 and Meta Quest virtual reality headsets. This new integration was presented during its Ignite 2024 event. Consequently, users of Meta Quest devices can expect a user-friendly process to pair their Windows 11 PC with their VR space on the Meta Quest 3 and 3S, allowing for smooth streaming directly into their virtual reality environment.