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October was an exciting month of amazing showcases and announcements for applications leveraging the power of the NPU on the new Copilot+ PCs to deploy their AI innovations on Windows. Windows’ diverse hardware ecosystem empowers developers with a range of options at their fingertips to develop and deploy AI. From client to web apps, DirectML, foundational to Windows Copilot Runtime, aims to uniquely simplify how developers can scale their AI innovations across Windows. Through a single, cross-hardware DirectX API, DirectML works across different hardware architectures, local device accelerators and machine learning frameworks, supporting an open platform for AI on Window…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2222 (Dev Channel)
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2222 (KB5046746) to the Dev Channel. Changes in Dev Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update*) and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Dev Channel. For more information, see the Reminders section at the bottom of this blog post. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on*[/HEADING] […
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4445 (Beta Channel)
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4445 (KB5046745) to the Beta Channel. Changes in Beta Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update*) and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Beta Channel. For more information, see the Reminders section at the bottom of this blog post. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*[/HEADING…
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So what’s new with Microsoft native UX technologies
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Client apps are often the first interaction users have with your services, whether those are cloud native intelligent apps, web-hosted backends or business data. They set the tone for user experience and can offer personalized interactions right from the start. With over 1.5 billion Windows devices worldwide, you have an opportunity to build beautiful, responsive and engaging user experiences that target these devices. Regardless of whether you are a web developer or a native app developer, you likely want to reach the most client devices possible with great user experiences in the most efficient way possible. Developing great client apps helps you connect with users, sca…
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Client apps are often the first interaction users have with your services, whether those are cloud native intelligent apps, web-hosted backends or business data. They set the tone for user experience and can offer personalized interactions right from the start. With over 1.5 billion Windows devices worldwide, you have an opportunity to build beautiful, responsive and engaging user experiences that target these devices. Regardless of whether you are a web developer or a native app developer, you likely want to reach the most client devices possible with great user experiences in the most efficient way possible. Developing great client apps helps you connect with users, sc…
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New AI experiences for Paint and Notepad begin rolling out to Windows Insiders
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out updates to Paint and Notepad to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11. [HEADING=1]Paint (version 11.2410.28.0)[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Generative fill [/HEADING] In this update, we are introducing generative fill, a powerful new creation tool designed to help you make your artistic process more fun and intuitive. With generative fill, you can make edits and additions with just a few words while maintaining the existing art style of your project. Whether you’re a seasoned artist looking to add intricate details or a hobbyist experimenting with new ideas, generative fill helps you fine-tune y…
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 (Canary Channel)
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 to the Canary Channel. We are also not planning to release SDKs for 27xxx series builds for the time being. [HEADING=1]What’s new with Build 27744[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]New Processor Feature Support in Prism[/HEADING] In today’s Canary Channel Insider Preview build, we're previewing a major feature update to Prism, our emulator for Windows on Arm, that will make it possible for more 64-bit x86 (x64) applications to run under emulation by adding support for more CPU features under emulation. This new support in Prism is already in limited use today in the retail version of Windows 11, v…
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Terminal Chat (Experimental)
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The post Terminal Chat (Experimental) appeared first on Windows Blog. Continue reading...
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PowerToys Advanced Paste
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2213 (Dev Channel)
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2213 (KB5045885) to the Dev Channel. Changes in Dev Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update*) and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Dev Channel. For more information, see the Reminders section at the bottom of this blog post. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on*[/HEADING] […
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Halo 2 celebrates 20-year milestone with classic maps and E3 demo
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As Halo 2 celebrates its 20th anniversary in November, Halo Studios is paying homage to its legacy, including revisiting faithful recreations of Halo 2 multiplayer maps and gameplay in Halo Infinite’s Delta Arena Playlist. This milestone also comes with a fully playable version of the demo shown at E3 2003, featuring gameplay that didn’t make it into the final version of the game, which will be added to the Steam Workshop as a mod for the Halo: The Master Chief Collection for fans to play for the first time ever. Danielle Partis also chatted with some core Halo Studios members. They share some nostalgic memories and revisit the importance of this groundbreaking title and …
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Get gameplay tips and more on StarCraft II before it launches on PC Game Pass
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Want to try StarCraft II but unsure where to begin your journey? Xbox Wire has got what you need, as Blizzard’s Cat Smedley leads readers through different modes, each of the playable races and some gameplay basics. StarCraft II: Campaign Collection and StarCraft: Remastered are both launching on PC Game Pass Nov. 5. Experience versatile gameplay that caters to players of all levels, bolstered by a large and welcoming community and a storied esports scene. Head over to Xbox Wire to learn more about the experience that awaits you before diving in. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4440 (Beta Channel)
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4440 (KB5045889) to the Beta Channel. Changes in Beta Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update*) and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Beta Channel. For more information, see the Reminders section at the bottom of this blog post. [HEADING=1]New features gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*[/HEADING] [HEADING=…
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Announcing the Microsoft Store Awards 2024 winners
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Windows is an open platform that enables all categories of applications to thrive. From individual developers to distributed projects, open-source initiatives and large companies, the vibrant developer community is building innovative, engaging and practical apps for Windows users around the world. And the best place for users to discover that content is through the Microsoft Store on Windows. You can find more information on our commitment to developers, and how to onboard into the Microsoft Store. We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Microsoft Store Awards! This year, we invited nominations from our developer community and selected winners across 14 cate…
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Windows is an open platform that enables all categories of applications to thrive. From individual developers to distributed projects, open-source initiatives and large companies, the vibrant developer community is building innovative, engaging and practical apps for Windows users around the world. And the best place for users to discover that content is through the Microsoft Store on Windows. You can find more information on our commitment to developers, and how to onboard into the Microsoft Store. We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Microsoft Store Awards! This year, we invited nominations from our developer community and selected winners across 14 cat…
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How to prepare for Windows 10 end of support by moving to Windows 11 today
by Guest Yusuf Mehdi, Executive Vice President, Consumer- 0 replies
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As we approach the end of support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 20251, we want to ensure you are well-prepared for the transition to Windows 11. This milestone marks an important step in our mission to provide the most modern and secure computing experience possible for everyone whether at work, school, or home, and our commitment to continually improving Windows security as part of Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI). We are incredibly grateful for your loyalty and passion for Windows 10, and we are working hard to make it easy to move to Windows 11. This blog post is intended to help you prepare for Windows 10 end of support by outlining considerations for moving to…
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What the Ukrainian makers of a post-apocalyptic video game can teach us about survival
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They’d been on edge for months. As winter wore on and Russian troops amassed on Ukraine’s border, they prepared a fleet of well-stocked buses, whose drivers stood by around the clock just outside the company’s headquarters. When the troops invaded on Feb. 24, 2022, it was 4 o’clock in the morning and in that eerie dawn, GSC Game World had already activated their emergency plan to relocate their employees and their families to a small town near the Ukrainian border. For this game studio, this wasn’t a game. “The first day was chaotic and unnerving. For most, it began with frantic early morning calls to relatives across the country… Ask anyone how they found out, and they’l…
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PC gamers: Get hands on with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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If you’re looking for a playable version of an Indiana Jones movie, check out Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which comes to Windows PC (with Game Pass), Xbox Series X|S and Steam on Dec. 9. Premium and Collector’s Editions will offer three days of early access from Dec. 6. Xbox Wire editor Joe Skrebels spent two hours with the game to give readers an inside look at this MachineGames title. “Once I headed back to the market, I bought a lighter from a dubious vendor, and left to take on a quest I’d been given at a dig site under the Great Sphinx. As I snuck into the area, I saw an unguarded door and, walking in, I spotted a space small enough to crawl into. I assumed t…
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GitHub Copilot in Windows Terminal
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GitHub Copilot users can now use the power of GitHub Copilot to get command suggestions and explanations without leaving the terminal with Terminal Chat in Windows Terminal Canary This is available for all GitHub Copilot Individual, Business, and Enterprise customers. To get started, sign up for a GitHub Copilot free trial and check out the GitHub Copilot quickstart guide. [HEADING=1]What is GitHub Copilot?[/HEADING] GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant that helps you write code faster and with less effort, allowing you to focus more energy on problem solving and collaboration. GitHub Copilot has been proven to increase developer productivity and acce…
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Xbox app on Windows has a new Home experience for Xbox Insiders
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The Xbox app on Windows has a new Home experience for Xbox Insiders that will make it faster and easier to find your next favorite game. The goal is to create a unified Home experience that combines the best and latest content from both the Game Pass and Microsoft Store tabs, so you can easily find what you love without having to jump between tabs. Home brings you the latest games, news, curated recommendations, free-to-play content and deals. Get all the details on Xbox Wire. Continue reading...
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2200 (Dev Channel)
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2200 (KB5044376) to the Dev Channel. Changes in Dev Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update*) and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Dev Channel. For more information, see the Reminders section at the bottom of this blog post. [HEADING=1]Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on*[/HEADING] […
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Prepare for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, launching Oct. 25
by Guest Athima Chansanchai, Writer- 0 replies
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Xbox Wire has put together one easy-to-digest piece that hits on many of the important features you’ll want to know for the upcoming Oct. 25 launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. It’ll be available on Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Battle.net and on day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Editor Mike Nelson goes over multiplayer maps, climbing the ranks from private to commander, designing weapons suited to style of play, fighting zombies and much more. Head over to Xbox Wire to get all the details. Continue reading...
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Microsoft Photos update with super resolution begins rolling out to Windows Insiders
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UPDATE 10/24: We investigated and fixed an issue where super resolution was appearing on PCs it shouldn't be. The fix is rolling out now. Hello Windows Insiders, Today, we are releasing a preview of super resolution for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, along with OCR support and other productivity-focused improvements to the Photos app. This update is now available to Windows Insiders on Windows 11 across all Insider Channels. [HEADING=1]Introducing super resolution on Copilot+ PCs[/HEADING] This update brings a preview of super resolution to Windows Insiders on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs*. Super resolution uses AI to enhance and enlarge images up to 8x the origin…