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Microsoft starts rolling out AI to these decades old popular tools on Windows
Winsage
November 8, 2024

Microsoft starts rolling out AI to these decades old popular tools on Windows

Microsoft is integrating advanced AI capabilities into its Paint and Notepad applications. Paint will feature Generative Fill, allowing users to add or alter image elements through text prompts, and Generative Erase, enabling the removal of unwanted objects while filling in the background. These features are being rolled out to Windows Insiders, with Generative Fill initially available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs and Generative Erase accessible to all Windows 11 users. Notepad will introduce a Rewrite feature for rephrasing text, currently in preview for select regions, and has improved launch performance, reducing app launch time by over 35% for most users and up to 55% for some.
A decade and $22 billion later, Meta's big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off
AppWizard
November 7, 2024

A decade and $22 billion later, Meta’s big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off

Meta's investment in WhatsApp has begun yielding substantial returns, with a 48% year-over-year increase in non-advertising revenue reported in Q3, largely due to WhatsApp's business messaging capabilities. This product enables companies to engage in paid conversations with customers, contributing to revenue growth since Q3 2022. Non-advertising revenue in Q3 was million, compared to .9 billion in ad revenue, but is growing at over twice the pace of advertising. Messaging products, including WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram Direct, are still in the early stages of monetization, with estimates suggesting messaging could account for around 10% of Meta's total revenue. A significant increase in content shared through direct messages has been noted, with a 100% year-over-year rise. Meta is also exploring revenue opportunities through sponsored messages and "click-to-message" ads. Generative AI is expected to enhance the messaging business's efficiency and potential revenue generation. User behavior is shifting towards sharing in direct messages rather than traditional feeds, prompting Meta to enhance its Messenger app with new features. Each messaging product serves different user bases and presents unique monetization opportunities.
Even Notepad has generative tools now, as Microsoft shows no signs of stopping its AI rollout
Winsage
November 6, 2024

Even Notepad has generative tools now, as Microsoft shows no signs of stopping its AI rollout

Microsoft is rolling out new AI features for its Paint and Notepad applications in Windows 11. Notepad introduces a "Rewrite" feature that uses generative AI to refine selected text, generating three variations for users to choose from. This feature is available to Insiders in the US, France, UK, Italy, and Germany, as well as Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. The Paint app now includes advanced AI tools such as a generative fill and erase tool for image editing, along with improved image generation speed for the Cocreator feature.
'Windows Intelligence': Microsoft might be rebranding its Windows AI tools
Winsage
November 6, 2024

‘Windows Intelligence’: Microsoft might be rebranding its Windows AI tools

A Twitter user discovered references in the AppPrivacy.adml file indicating a potential rebranding of Microsoft’s AI capabilities to "Windows Intelligence." Microsoft has previously branded its AI tools as "Copilot," which was a rebranding of Bing Chat. The new branding may be inspired by Apple’s AI tools called Apple Intelligence. There is no confirmation from Microsoft regarding the rebranding or its implications for the Copilot brand, which may still exist within the Windows Intelligence framework.
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Winsage
November 5, 2024

‘Windows Intelligence’: Microsoft might be rebranding its Windows AI tools

Microsoft may be considering rebranding its AI capabilities to "Windows Intelligence," as suggested by a reference found in the AppPrivacy.adml file of the latest Windows 11 update. The company has previously used the term "Copilot" for its AI tools, which was a rebranding from Bing Chat. The potential shift to Windows Intelligence could be influenced by Apple's recent announcement of its AI suite, Apple Intelligence. Microsoft has not officially commented on this possible rebranding or its implications for the existing Copilot brand.
Microsoft has eradicated all memory of Paint 3D from the store, and its predecessor is only getting better
Winsage
November 5, 2024

Microsoft has eradicated all memory of Paint 3D from the store, and its predecessor is only getting better

Microsoft has retired Paint 3D, which has disappeared from the Microsoft Store. Users who downloaded it before November 4 can still access it, but it will no longer receive updates. The original Paint has received significant updates, including AI capabilities for background removal, new brushes and tools, and AI image generation tools that require credits for access. Paint has become a more dynamic tool, competing with applications like GIMP and Photoshop, and has improved compatibility with drawing tools for Windows tablet users.
Download Paint 3D app now before it's gone from the Microsoft Store
Winsage
November 5, 2024

Download Paint 3D app now before it’s gone from the Microsoft Store

Microsoft will remove the Paint 3D application from the Microsoft Store on November 4, 2024, and it will no longer receive updates. Users can use Paint or Photos for 2D image editing and 3D Viewer for viewing 3D content. Paint 3D was introduced during the Windows 10 Creators Update but failed to gain widespread consumer interest. Microsoft initially planned for Paint 3D to succeed the classic Paint app but later allowed both to coexist due to consumer feedback. The Remix 3D platform, launched alongside Paint 3D, was discontinued in 2020. Microsoft is now focusing on enhancing the classic Paint app with new features, including generative AI capabilities. Users are advised to download the Paint 3D installer before its removal. Existing installations will remain functional.
‘Minecraft’ Is Finally Haunted, Thanks To Generative AI
AppWizard
November 4, 2024

‘Minecraft’ Is Finally Haunted, Thanks To Generative AI

Oasis is an AI-driven project that uses a vast database of gameplay footage to create a unique experience in Minecraft through a method called "next-frame prediction." It generates real-time gameplay based on user input but struggles to maintain the game's internal logic, resulting in glitches and unpredictable behavior. Players have reported bizarre occurrences, such as objects spontaneously transforming and erratic environmental changes, creating an unstable and surreal game world. This version of Minecraft has been likened to "dementia Minecraft," with elements that feel supernatural and the presence of urban legends like Herobrine. Despite its flaws, Oasis serves as a distorted reflection of Minecraft, offering a glimpse into a glitch-ridden experience that may be seen as a form of art.
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