Windows 11 quality push: Fewer update headaches, calmer widgets, and faster performance for Insiders
Microsoft details a major Windows 11 quality push for Insiders, with fewer update disruptions, calmer widgets, and early performance gains.
Notepad
The Windows Notepad application is a long-standing, efficient text editor that’s part of the Windows operating system. It’s designed for quick and straightforward editing, viewing, and searching within text files without any formatting.
Microsoft’s Copilot App on Windows Now Seamlessly Opens Web Links Side-by-Side for Windows Insiders
The Copilot app on Windows now opens web links in a sidepane with tab context, saved sessions, and new features rolling out to Windows Insiders.
New 2026 Wi‑Fi Xbox Controller Leak Hints at Microsoft’s Next Big Cloud Gaming Push
Leaked reports point to a 2026 Xbox controller with built‑in Wi‑Fi, designed to cut Xbox Cloud Gaming latency and boost responsiveness.
Big Xbox Developer_Direct 2026 recap: Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and Double Fine’s surprise Kiln dated for 2026
Xbox Developer_Direct 2026 dated Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, and surprise Double Fine brawler Kiln, all launching this year.
Microsoft Launches winapp CLI Preview to Simplify Windows App Development, Packaging, and AI Integration
Microsoft’s new winapp CLI unifies SDK setup, manifests, certs, MSIX packaging, and Windows AI integration for cross-platform Windows developers.
Xbox Free Play Days: Play Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, South Park: Snow Day, This War of Mine: Final Cut, and Cult of the Lamb This Weekend
Xbox Free Play Days lets Game Pass members play Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, South Park: Snow Day, This War of Mine, and Cult of the Lamb free this weekend.
Notepad and Paint Get Powerful New AI and Markdown Upgrades for Windows Insiders
Microsoft is rolling out new Notepad and Paint tools, including Markdown and AI Coloring book in Paint to Windows Insiders on Windows 11 Canary and Dev.
Xbox Play Anywhere, Slay Everywhere: Greedland’s Impressive Yet Overwhelming 1.0 Update Comes to Windows PC
Greedland 1.0 hits Windows with Xbox Play Anywhere, a new Lava Area, Base Defense mode, Titan Mechas, new gear, and 1000G in fresh achievements.
Next Week on Xbox December 1–5 New Releases: Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Octopath Traveler 0, Blood: Refreshed Supply, and More
All the new games coming next week on Xbox for December 1–5, 2025, including Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Octopath Traveler 0, Routine, and more.
Microsoft Notepad Gets Major Upgrade: Tables and AI Streaming Transform Classic App
Microsoft Notepad receives major updates: table formatting and AI streaming for text tasks now rolling out to Windows Insiders on Windows 11.
Windows 11 25H2 rolls out AI actions, widgets revamp, gaming boosts, and security upgrades
Microsoft rolls out AI actions, widgets upgrades, Gaming Copilot, security and dev tools in Windows 11 25H2.
Windows 11 Sneaks In “Windows AI Labs,” Exciting Users With Experimental Microsoft AI Features—Paint Gets It First
Microsoft Introduces Windows AI Labs: An Early Preview Portal for AI in Windows 11 Microsoft is quietly launching a transformative new initiative for Windows 11 users: the Windows AI Labs program, a dedicated opt-in channel for select testers to gain hands-on experience with Microsoft’s latest experimental artificial intelligence features, starting with the universally recognized Paint app. Microsoft confirmed the move …
Xbox Gaming Copilot (Beta) Arrives on Windows 11 PC and Mobile: Meet Your New Friendly Gaming Sidekick
Xbox continues to push the boundaries of gaming technology with the introduction of Gaming Copilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to personalize, streamline, and enhance the player experience across Windows PC and Xbox mobile platforms. Announced for general release, Xbox Gaming Copilot (Beta) is gradually appearing on the Game Bar for PC, with mobile support launching in October (everywhere but mainland …
Windows 11 Insiders Get Major Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad Updates With AI and Creative Features Leading the Way
Windows 11 Insiders gain new Paint project files, Snipping Tool quick markup, and Notepad AI features in the latest Canary and Dev Channel updates.
Copilot for Gaming (Beta) Begins Rolling Out on Mobile, Xbox’s New and Advanced AI Sidekick Enters Early Testing
Xbox is taking a bold step into the future of gaming assistance with the early rollout of Copilot for Gaming (Beta), now available for testing on the beta version of the Xbox app for mobile devices. Announced today on the official Xbox Wire blog by Taylor O’Malley, Principal Program Manager at Xbox, this AI-powered companion is designed to be the …
Windows Insiders Get Exciting AI-Powered Updates to Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad in Latest Canary and Dev Preview Build
Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels are receiving a significant update to some of the platform’s most iconic apps: Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad. Announced on May 22, 2025, by Dave Grochocki on the official Windows Insider Blog, these enhancements bring new AI-driven features and improved usability, further integrating Microsoft’s Copilot AI ecosystem into the everyday Windows experience. …
Microsoft Build 2025 Recap: Breakthrough AI Agents, Windows 11 Innovations, and Copilot Tuning
Microsoft kicked off its annual Build developer conference today with a sweeping set of announcements focused on artificial intelligence, developer empowerment, and the evolution of Windows as the premier platform for AI-driven experiences. Microsoft Build 2025, held in Seattle and streamed globally, showcased Microsoft’s vision for an “agentic” future-where AI agents, open standards, and seamless integration drive productivity and innovation …