user prompts Archives

Winsage

April 7, 2026

Notepad (25H2)

Microsoft has transformed its Notepad text editor in Windows 11, introducing features such as a tabbed user interface, basic session state management, a "Recent files" option, and AI-driven writing tools. Notepad now supports Markdown markup language for light formatting and includes customizable settings for themes, fonts, document opening preferences, and the ability to disable certain features. Users can access AI writing tools through a Copilot button, which requires a Microsoft account and an active Microsoft 365 subscription. The classic Notepad version is still available, allowing users to revert to the previous interface, although it cannot be set as the default app for text files.

AppWizard

March 27, 2026

OpenAI discontinues Sora app just 13 months after UK release

Sora, an AI program for generating short video clips from user prompts, launched in December 2024 and became available in the UK in February 2025. OpenAI announced the discontinuation of the Sora app on March 24, 2026, citing a strategic pivot towards projects focused on real-world tasks. The decision includes the termination of a content partnership with Disney, which allowed users to create videos featuring Disney characters.

Winsage

March 17, 2026

Microsoft is adding image and AI text support to Notepad in Windows 11

Microsoft is modernizing its Notepad application for Windows 11 by introducing new features, including support for image integration and AI-driven text tools. The image integration will allow users to add images to their documents via a new toolbar button. Notepad will also include AI features such as Write, Rewrite, and Summarise, available through a cloud-based system or on-device using the PC's Neural Processing Unit. The image insertion feature will be enabled by default but can be disabled in settings. Concerns have been raised about the potential security vulnerabilities associated with these enhancements, including a recently disclosed high-severity vulnerability in Notepad.

AppWizard

March 6, 2026

Google will now show which AI models are best at building Android apps

Google has introduced Android Bench, a tool for assessing AI model performance in Android app development. The top performer is Gemini 3.1 Pro, scoring 72.2%, followed by Claude Opus 4.6 at 66.6% and GPT 5.2 Codex at 62.5%. The benchmark evaluates models through real-world Android coding challenges with task completion rates between 16% and 72%. Google aims to facilitate the creation of Android applications from user prompts and has made the benchmark's methodology and tools available on GitHub.

BetaBeacon

January 29, 2026

Make a video game where you play as your own cat in Google’s new virtual world creator

Google has launched Project Genie, a world-building engine that transforms user prompts into virtual worlds. Users can describe the world they want to create, specify artistic styles, upload media for inspiration, and choose an avatar to explore the world. However, access to Project Genie is currently limited to Google's highest-tier AI paywall, the 0/month Google AI Ultra plan.

Winsage

January 1, 2026

If ChatGPT Atlas browser lands on Windows 11, Microsoft Edge already looks ready to “intercept” it with Edge/Bing upsell

Microsoft has a history of discouraging users from downloading Chrome through its Edge browser and Bing search engine. This practice may extend to OpenAI’s upcoming ChatGPT Atlas, which is designed as an agentic browser. Currently, searches for Google Chrome on Bing prompt users to continue using Edge, highlighting its features. If users attempt to download Chrome directly, they receive reminders of Edge's advantages. Microsoft is reportedly preparing to intercept the launch of ChatGPT Atlas on Windows, as indicated by experimental flags found in Edge Canary. These flags suggest that Edge will attempt to redirect users from ChatGPT Atlas, similar to its approach with Chrome. ChatGPT Atlas can autonomously navigate the web based on user prompts, posing a potential challenge to Edge's popularity. Microsoft is likely concerned about losing users to ChatGPT Atlas, which offers more advanced agentic functionalities than Edge's Copilot feature.

AppWizard

December 16, 2025

Search Labs initiates a Google app test that lets users ‘tailor’ their feed on Android

Search Labs has introduced a feature called "Tailor your feed" within the Google app for Android, currently in testing phases across the U.S. This tool allows users to customize the content they see and avoid, leveraging user prompts for a more personalized experience. The feature builds on Google's earlier Discover feed experiment and is powered by advanced AI technology. Additionally, Google previously tested the "Daily Listen" feature, which created audio summaries of content based on users' Discover feeds and search behaviors, aiming for a streamlined online experience.

Winsage

November 20, 2025

Windows 11’s Only New Useful Feature Has Nothing to Do With AI

Microsoft has introduced a range of artificial intelligence features in Windows 11, marking a departure from Windows 10. The Calendar flyout feature, which was absent since October 2021, will return, allowing users to access it by clicking the date and time stamp in the bottom right corner of the screen. The new Copilot chatbot will integrate AI capabilities into various text boxes across the operating system, utilizing the neural processing unit (NPU) of modern PCs to enhance efficiency. The taskbar will include the "Ask Copilot" function and a new Researcher app for facilitating research. Users can opt out of these taskbar apps if desired. The "Fluid dictation" tool will convert speech to text, while Microsoft 365 applications will use AI for email summaries and automatic alt-text for images. An "Agent Mode" will enable users to create documents and spreadsheets based on simple prompts. At the Ignite 2025 conference, Microsoft emphasized its vision of Windows 11 as an "agentic" operating system capable of executing complex tasks autonomously, although this raises concerns about data security.

Winsage

November 20, 2025

Sure, Why Not: Windows 11 AI Agents Might Install Malware On Your PC

Microsoft's recent update highlights the risks associated with its new "Experimental Agentic Features" in AI, which are designed to interact with user applications and files. These AI agents can perform complex tasks but may also produce unexpected outputs and introduce security risks, such as cross-prompt injection (XPIA), leading to potential data exfiltration or malware installation. While Microsoft emphasizes the need for human oversight in AI-generated decisions, concerns about data integrity and system safety persist. The term "hallucinations" is used to describe instances of erroneous outputs from AI, suggesting a broader issue within generative AI technology. Currently, Windows 11’s agentic workspace feature is disabled by default, but the long-term status of this safeguard is uncertain as Microsoft integrates AI further into its products.

Winsage

November 15, 2025

Baffling Microsoft ad shows Copilot AI incorrectly identifying Windows 11 setting — then pretending it was working as intended

Microsoft has launched a video campaign featuring YouTubers and influencers to showcase the capabilities of Copilot for Windows 11. One video demonstrates Copilot's assistance in adjusting text size but fails to provide correct guidance, leading to confusion among viewers. Users expressed negative reactions on social media, questioning the effectiveness of the AI and highlighting its limitations. This has sparked broader discussions about Microsoft's direction for Windows, with users expressing dissatisfaction over features like bloatware and mandatory Microsoft Account requirements. Many are considering alternative platforms due to frustrations with the current user experience.