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Winsage

March 4, 2025

Microsoft’s new Copilot app for Windows has an improved UI

Microsoft is rolling out a revamped version of its Copilot application as a native Windows app to Windows Insiders. This new iteration, built using native XAML, features a fresh side panel and an improved user interface. It includes functionalities such as image uploads, the ability to generate images and text, and microphone interaction for conversational engagement. The updated sidebar allows easy access to conversation history. The app was initially introduced as a personal assistant in Windows 11 but was briefly transitioned to a basic web app. The latest update includes keyboard shortcuts and a refined appearance. The new Copilot app is currently being rolled out via the Microsoft Store, with plans for wider availability on all Windows 11 PCs in the coming weeks.

Winsage

October 3, 2024

Microsoft’s new “Copilot Vision” AI experiment can see what you browse

Microsoft has launched Copilot Labs, a testing environment for new AI tools, starting with the "Think Deeper" feature that uses a step-by-step approach for complex problem-solving. This feature is being rolled out to select Copilot Pro users in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. Additionally, Microsoft introduced Copilot Vision, which enhances the AI assistant's capabilities by allowing it to understand visual content in the Microsoft Edge browser. Copilot Vision is opt-in and will not store any captured data, with initial access limited to a pre-approved list of websites. The rollout of these features will be gradual, with Microsoft prioritizing user feedback. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, indicated that Copilot could learn from user interactions across devices, pending user consent. However, features like Microsoft's Recall, which tracks user activities, have raised privacy concerns among users.

Winsage

September 5, 2024

Windows 11 AI features are coming to Intel PCs this November – gHacks Tech News

The 2024 feature update for Windows 11 is currently available for ARM-based Copilot+ PCs, with no clear timeline for broader access. Intel will launch its Lunar Lake processors in October 2024, promising improved performance, power efficiency, and graphics capabilities, while maintaining application compatibility and enhancing security and AI computing power. Intel's Core Ultra 200V series processors will support Copilot+ PC features, with a free update expected in November. Two potential timelines for the Windows 11 feature update include a late September optional release or a late October release with wider availability in November. Intel's processors will officially launch on September 24, 2024, with over 20 manufacturers preparing compatible devices. Key features of the new processors include enhanced performance in ultra-thin designs, extended battery life, integrated security, built-in Intel Arc graphics, rapid connectivity through Wi-Fi 7, support for multiple monitor connections, instant wake capabilities, and sustainability certification. Benchmarks for these processors are anticipated in September, while AMD has not yet announced a launch date for its Strix Point processors.

AppWizard

June 24, 2024

ChatGPT gets more competition, Meta AI comes to WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram in India

Meta AI, powered by Meta's Llama 3 language model, is now available to all users of WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram in India. It offers features such as recommending restaurants and creating multiple-choice tests. The chatbot can be used in English and has a text-to-image generation feature activated by the word "imagine." Users can animate or refine images and collaborate with friends on creative projects. The integration of Meta AI is expected to revolutionize user interaction and creativity in India.