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December 4, 2025

Announcing the Microsoft Store Awards 2025 winners

The Microsoft Store Awards recognized exceptional applications that enhance user experiences within the Windows ecosystem. AI Assistants category: - Winner: Perplexity by Perplexity AI - Features native voice dictation, multi-modal AI search, and deep desktop integration for rapid research. - Winner: ChatGPT by OpenAI - Provides instant answers, direct image and file uploads, and enterprise-level privacy controls. Business category: - Winner: Invoice Maker & Estimate Creator by Moon Technolabs Pvt. Ltd. - Streamlines finance tasks with customizable templates and real-time payment tracking. Computer-Using Agents (CUA) category: - Winner: Manus by Manus AI - Automates complex tasks within a secure sandbox and allows users to guide ongoing actions. Creativity category: - Winner: n-Track Studio by n-Track S.r.I. - Transforms devices into recording studios with support for unlimited tracks and advanced effects. Developer Tools category: - Winner: ngrok by ngrok - Facilitates secure tunneling and remote access with automatic updates and compatibility with Windows Defender. Education category: - Winner: Scratch 3 by Scratch Foundation - Empowers students in computational thinking through engaging projects and block coding. Game category: - Winner: Castle Craft by Clever Apps Pte Ltd - Offers an immersive gaming experience with dynamic resource merging and family-friendly design. Music category: - Winner: Moises Live by Moises Systems, Inc - Leverages real-time AI audio separation technology for remixing and practice. Productivity category: - Winner: Notion by Notion Labs Inc - Consolidates tasks and notes into a searchable workspace with automation features. Each winner will receive a Store Award Winner badge in the Microsoft Store.

AppWizard

December 3, 2025

Gemini is getting a ChatGPT-flavored tweak and new Maps features

Gemini is set to unveil a redesigned tool menu that resembles OpenAI's ChatGPT interface, featuring a sliding menu that integrates various functionalities like image and video generation. A new voice input feature will allow continuous recording by pressing and holding the microphone icon. Gemini will enhance its Maps integration with detailed place recommendations and the ability to export curated lists to Google Maps. Additionally, a new Labs icon in the Gemini Live interface suggests potential experimental features may be introduced soon.

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December 2, 2025

ChatGPT for Android is about to be low-key flooded with ads

OpenAI may soon introduce advertisements in its ChatGPT application for Android users, as indicated by findings in the app's beta code, which includes terms like "AdTarget" and "SearchAd." The ads may be tailored based on user interactions, potentially affecting only free version users while premium subscribers remain unaffected. Additionally, ChatGPT has updated its music capabilities, allowing users with Spotify Premium accounts to discover new songs and access playlists.

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December 2, 2025

Google exec confirms ‘huge investment’ underway for Gemini app UX overhaul

The Gemini app is set for a significant user experience overhaul by Google, addressing concerns about its interface that have led some users, like former employee Raiza Martin, to prefer ChatGPT. Logan Kilpatrick, the product lead for Google AI Studio, confirmed that Google is making a "huge investment" in "Gemini App UX 2.0" and is also developing a macOS application. Additionally, Android Authority has reported on a new compact overlay interface for interacting with Gemini Live, which may be part of the UX improvements.

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December 1, 2025

Gemini app’s clunky UI may be getting a massive overhaul

Google is making a "huge investment" in a "UX 2.0" overhaul for the Gemini app, which includes developing a native macOS version. The upcoming changes aim to enhance the user experience with cleaner navigation, clearer entry points, and a more intuitive layout. The Android version has already introduced a refreshed homepage with a cleaner greeting banner, a darker background in dark mode, and reorganized action chips for easier navigation. Tools like “Create image,” “Deep Research,” and “Write anything” are now more accessible, and a “My Stuff” section allows users to revisit generated content. The native macOS app will improve file management and integration with system features, moving away from browser limitations.

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December 1, 2025

OpenAI Tests Ads in ChatGPT Android Beta, Sparking Privacy Fears

OpenAI is testing advertising features in the beta version of the ChatGPT Android app, indicating a shift towards monetization to diversify revenue streams amid rising operational costs. Leaked code suggests features like “bazaar content,” “search ad,” and “search ads carousel,” which could integrate ads alongside user interactions. Speculation points to a potential ad rollout as early as 2026. OpenAI has recently hired advertising engineers to support this initiative, which aims to utilize user data from billions of daily prompts for targeted advertising. Concerns about privacy and user trust have emerged, with users worried about the monetization of personal conversations. The advertising strategy positions OpenAI against competitors like Google and Meta, who already monetize through ads. The introduction of shopping research features in ChatGPT may enhance commerce integrations with sponsored recommendations. User reactions have been mixed, with some expressing excitement over new opportunities while others feel betrayed by the potential commercialization of personal data.

Winsage

December 1, 2025

As Windows 11 turns into an AI OS, Microsoft Copilot boss does not understand how AI is underwhelming

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI CEO, noted user frustration with the aggressive integration of AI into Windows 11, despite the company's efforts to enhance user experience with features like Copilot, which operates on models similar to ChatGPT. Windows 11 includes various AI functionalities, such as Copilot Voice and Copilot Vision, and aims to transform the OS into an "agentic OS" with features like Copilot Actions in Microsoft Edge. Users have expressed dissatisfaction with AI being present in applications like Notepad and File Explorer, perceiving it as intrusive rather than beneficial. Microsoft 365 applications have also integrated Copilot functionalities, but concerns about safety and privacy persist. User feedback indicates a desire for more thoughtful AI integration, as many feel that AI is being applied to problems that do not exist, leading to stress and uncertainty regarding the operating system's control.

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December 1, 2025

Microsoft is turning Windows 11’s Notepad into a AI toy with “streaming” where you watch AI text type itself

Microsoft is updating its Notepad application by enhancing the integration of AI through the Copilot feature, introducing a "streaming" capability that allows users to see text generated in real-time. This feature is currently being rolled out exclusively for Copilot+ PCs but will eventually extend to all regular PCs capable of running Windows 11. The AI integration in Notepad is designed to be an optional feature, though it is turned on by default, allowing users to access functions like Write, Rewrite, Customized Rewrite, and Summarize. Users can disable the AI functionality by going to Settings > Copilot, although the Copilot components will remain embedded within the application.

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November 30, 2025

OpenAI plants testing ads in ChatGPT Android app

OpenAI's latest beta version of the ChatGPT Android application includes references to an advertising system, indicating plans to introduce ads on its mobile platform. The beta APK reveals terms like “ads feature,” “bazaar content,” “search ad,” and “search ads carousel,” suggesting the development of a feature for displaying ads related to search, shopping, and recommendations. This may lead to marketplace-style product displays where sponsored cards appear alongside organic responses during product searches. The introduction of ads is seen as a strategy to subsidize operational costs for free users while maintaining an ad-free experience for premium users. The development aligns with trends from companies like Google and Microsoft, indicating a shift towards integrating ads in AI assistants. The timeline for public rollout is uncertain, but code evidence suggests progress towards implementation.

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November 26, 2025

Google could be secretly training Gemini to focus on user ‘Projects’

Google is developing a feature called "Projects" for the Gemini app, allowing users to focus the AI on a specific topic by uploading "up to 10" files and providing instructions. This feature is designed to help organize work and ideas, similar to OpenAI's "Projects in ChatGPT." Additionally, Google is reportedly looking to integrate NotebookLM into the Gemini app, enabling users to import their NotebookLM notebooks. Updates to Gemini are expected to include a more personalized experience based on user interests and search behaviors.