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Windows Reborn: Microsoft Moves Copilot into the Kernel, Launching the Era of the AI-Native OS
Winsage
January 1, 2026

Windows Reborn: Microsoft Moves Copilot into the Kernel, Launching the Era of the AI-Native OS

Microsoft is transitioning its Windows operating system to an "AI-native" platform, embedding AI capabilities directly into the Windows kernel, marking a significant architectural shift not seen in three decades. This new approach, called the "Agentic OS," allows AI to manage files, system settings, and workflows proactively. The updated kernel, partially rewritten in Rust, includes a new NPU-aware scheduler that treats the Neural Processing Unit as a primary resource. Microsoft has introduced "Agent Workspace" and "Agent Accounts" for autonomous agents, ensuring actions are logged and audited for compliance. Communication between agents and the system is facilitated by the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Hardware requirements for the new OS have increased, with benchmarks set for NPUs achieving 80 to 100 TOPS. Major PC manufacturers are adjusting their portfolios to accommodate "Agentic PCs." The competitive landscape is evolving, with companies like Alphabet and Apple developing their own AI-native platforms. The introduction of the AI-native kernel raises privacy and security concerns, with Microsoft implementing measures to restrict third-party access to the kernel. Future updates may include "self-healing" capabilities and "Cross-Device Agency," leading to a more integrated personal AI experience.
Toolkit Brings Agentic AI Workloads To Enterprise Postgres Environments - Open Source For You
Tech Optimizer
December 24, 2025

Toolkit Brings Agentic AI Workloads To Enterprise Postgres Environments – Open Source For You

An open-source toolkit called the pgEdge Agentic AI Toolkit for Postgres has been released in beta to facilitate the development of agentic AI applications on standard PostgreSQL infrastructure. It addresses the challenges of transitioning from prototype applications to production systems that meet enterprise-level standards for database, security, and regulatory compliance. The toolkit supports various deployment environments, including on-premises and self-managed cloud setups, and is particularly useful for organizations requiring high availability, control over data residency, or air-gapped operations. It includes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for secure connections between AI agents and PostgreSQL databases, natural-language agents accessible via CLI and web interfaces, and a suite of Postgres extensions for AI workloads. Key features include automated vector embedding generation, a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) API server, document ingestion utilities, and hybrid semantic and full-text search. The toolkit is compatible with recent PostgreSQL versions and is fully open source under the Postgres license, with enterprise support for pgEdge subscribers and a managed cloud version expected in early 2026.
Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here's everything that is new.
Winsage
December 21, 2025

Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here’s everything that is new.

Microsoft has slowed down the development of Windows 11 but released several preview builds through the Windows Insider Program in December 2025, showcasing various enhancements. Key updates include: - Model Context Protocol (MCP): Introduced in build 26220.7344, allowing AI agents to communicate with applications and tools via a secure on-device registry. It includes the File Explorer Connector for managing files through natural language searches and the Windows Settings Connector for navigating settings. - Unified Update Orchestration Platform (UOP): Provides a consistent update experience for developers through the Settings app. - Windows MIDI Services: Rollout of a new MIDI API, Service, and SDK, supporting MIDI 1.0 and MIDI 2.0 devices with enhancements like app-to-app MIDI support. - Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE): Expanded to additional handheld gaming devices, replicating console gaming on PCs. - Settings app with AI agent: Enhanced navigation and modification of settings with an integrated AI agent. - File Explorer dark mode improvements: Extended dark mode to various elements and improved search functionality using AI. - Drag Tray disable option: Users can now disable the Drag Tray feature through Settings. - Mobile Devices settings integration: Features for managing mobile devices are now integrated within the Settings app. - Virtual Workspaces in Advanced settings: New access to manage virtualization features without using the legacy "Windows Features" page. - Keyboard and text cursor settings: New settings added for customizing keyboard and cursor behavior. - Quick Machine Recovery improvements: Now enabled by default on Windows 11 Home and Pro editions. - Windows Studio Effects compatibility: Expanded to more camera hardware for improved user appearance. - Windows Spotlight for desktop changes: New context menu options for wallpaper changes and additional details. - Taskbar with Ask Copilot: A toggle to replace Windows Search with AI-driven searches. - Taskbar with AI agents: AI agents can function as apps in the Taskbar, providing real-time updates. - Windows 11 Agent Launchers: A framework for registering AI agents within the OS. - Narrator customization: Users can select which properties are announced while navigating applications. - Voice Typing animation: New animation for the dictation key in the Touch Keyboard and a "Discover Windows" widget added. - Voice Access streamlined setup: Simplified setup process for Voice Access. The Windows Insider Program will pause further builds until January.
pgEdge Announces pgEdge Agentic AI Toolkit for Postgres
Tech Optimizer
December 18, 2025

pgEdge Announces pgEdge Agentic AI Toolkit for Postgres

pgEdge has released the beta version of its Agentic AI Toolkit for Postgres, aimed at developers building Agentic AI applications with high availability, security, and data sovereignty requirements. The toolkit includes features such as a fully featured MCP Server compatible with standard Postgres versions, Natural Language Agents for data querying, pgEdge-vectorizer for text chunking and vector embeddings, a pgEdge RAG Server for Retrieval-Augmented Generation, and a pgEdge-docloader for making initial material searchable. It also supports locally hosted models and high availability for various workloads, and is compatible with PostgreSQL versions 16, 17, and 18. The toolkit is available for free to all Postgres users, with support for paid subscribers of pgEdge Enterprise and Distributed Postgres. It will be included in the pgEdge Cloud managed service by Q1 2026.
Agentic Postgres: Postgres for Agentic Apps with Fast Forking and AI-Ready Features
Tech Optimizer
December 12, 2025

Agentic Postgres: Postgres for Agentic Apps with Fast Forking and AI-Ready Features

Tiger Data has launched Agentic Postgres, a database solution built on Postgres for AI agents and developers. It features rapid forking capabilities, a multi-channel processing (MCP) server, and native support for BM25 and vector searches via a command-line interface (CLI). The MCP server allows users to interact with agents through high-level prompts for tasks like schema design. Agentic Postgres includes two advanced plugins to enhance search functionalities: an upgraded pgvectorscale for improved indexing and pg_textsearch for BM25 keyword ranking. The core of the platform is Fluid Storage, a distributed storage system that enables rapid, zero-copy forks of production data. Tiger Data highlights the importance of fluidity in database management for agentic software, which requires quick scaling and modifications. The growing needs of developers for integrated solutions reflect a shift due to AI advancements. Competitors in the market include Firebolt, Weaviate, and Qdrant. A free tier for Agentic Postgres is available, offering access to various features with limitations.
Interweb, Inc. Rebrands as Constructive™ -- A Unified, Modular, and Secure Postgres Platform for Production-Grade Applications
Tech Optimizer
December 12, 2025

Interweb, Inc. Rebrands as Constructive™ — A Unified, Modular, and Secure Postgres Platform for Production-Grade Applications

Interweb, Inc. has rebranded as Constructive™ as of March 2020, consolidating its projects, LaunchQL and Hyperweb, into a unified Postgres platform. The platform emphasizes strong security and modular architecture, supporting Row-Level Security (RLS) patterns and providing end-to-end testing tools. Constructive features an integrated testing stack built on the pgsql-test engine, allowing teams to validate permissions and enhance reliability in development. Key offerings include modular PostgreSQL building blocks, secure-by-design workflows, and AI-native specification-driven development. The Constructive team has contributed to open-source technology, achieving over 90 million npm downloads and supporting thousands of developers globally.
Microsoft's Latest 'Patch Tuesday' Update Fixes These Three Zero-Days
Winsage
December 11, 2025

Microsoft’s Latest ‘Patch Tuesday’ Update Fixes These Three Zero-Days

Microsoft's December Patch Tuesday update addresses three critical zero-day vulnerabilities and a total of 56 bugs, including: - 28 elevation-of-privilege vulnerabilities - 19 remote-code-execution vulnerabilities - 4 information-disclosure vulnerabilities - 3 denial-of-service vulnerabilities - 2 spoofing vulnerabilities Three remote code execution flaws are classified as "critical." One zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-62221, allows attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges through the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. The other two vulnerabilities fixed are: - CVE-2025-64671: A remote code execution vulnerability in GitHub Copilot for Jetbrains, exploitable via Cross Prompt Injection. - CVE-2025-54100: A PowerShell remote code execution vulnerability that can execute scripts from a webpage using Invoke-WebRequest. CVE-2025-62221 is attributed to MSTIC and MSRC, CVE-2025-64671 was disclosed by Ari Marzuk, and CVE-2025-54100 was identified by multiple security researchers.
Windows Insiders get a glimpse of Redmond’s agentic future
Winsage
December 9, 2025

Windows Insiders get a glimpse of Redmond’s agentic future

Microsoft has begun a public preview for native support of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Windows 11 Insider builds, specifically in build 26220.7344, available to Windows Insiders on the Dev and Beta channels. The MCP is an open standard that allows AI agents to connect with various applications and services. The update includes built-in connectors for File Explorer and Windows Settings, enabling agents to navigate files and modify settings with user consent. Microsoft aims to transform Windows into an agentic operating system but faces user skepticism about its AI initiatives. The update also features Quick Machine Recovery for non-domain-joined Windows Professional devices and the production release of Windows MIDI Services for MIDI 2.0. There is no timeline for when native MCP support will be generally available.
The first building blocks of an agentic Windows OS
Winsage
December 4, 2025

The first building blocks of an agentic Windows OS

Microsoft is introducing an MCP registry to Windows, enhancing security with protective wrappers and providing local agents with discovery tools. A proxy will enable connectivity for local and remote servers, ensuring robust authentication, auditing, and authorization. Enterprises can control access to the MCP using group policies and default settings, allowing unique identities for connectors. The registration process for an MCP server has been simplified with MSIX packages, making installation more accessible. Developers must have NodeJS installed to use the MCP bundle (mcpb) package, which is built using an NPM package. This approach allows developers to incorporate the MCP server into their application’s installer as an MSIX file for easy distribution and installation.
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