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Microsoft shelves Windows 'mixed reality' feature

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft shelves Windows 'mixed reality' feature

Microsoft has decided to shelve its Windows Mixed Reality feature, as the company shifts its focus towards Cloud services and enterprise markets. The move comes as a result of low consumer demand and the availability of more advanced virtual and augmented reality offerings from competitors. Microsoft's decision reflects the evolving landscape of virtual reality technologies in the market.

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Microsoft layoffs: Tech giant gives pink slips to over 1,000 employees

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Microsoft layoffs: Tech giant gives pink slips to over 1,000 employees

Microsoft has announced a round of layoffs affecting its mixed reality unit, which includes the HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset. Over 1,000 employees are expected to be laid off. However, Microsoft confirmed that the HoloLens 2 and other AR programs will continue unaffected. The job cuts are mainly within the Strategic Missions and Technologies organization, which focuses on selling cloud software and server rentals. Microsoft has been reducing its investment in the mixed reality unit, but remains committed to HoloLens and its enterprise customers.

Microsoft is working on its own DLSS-like upscaler for Windows 11

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Microsoft is working on its own DLSS-like upscaler for Windows 11

Microsoft is reportedly working on an AI super resolution feature for PC games, similar to Nvidia's DLSS. The feature was discovered in test versions of Windows 11 and aims to improve game performance and visual quality using AI upscaling. Microsoft has not officially announced the feature or provided details on how it will work or if it requires specific hardware. Additionally, Microsoft is also working on an improved color management feature for Windows 11, particularly beneficial for OLED monitors and HDR support.

Microsoft to remove WordPad in future release of Windows

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft to remove WordPad in future release of Windows

Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue updating WordPad and will remove the word processor from a future release of Windows. WordPad, which has been part of Windows since 1995, will be replaced with a recommendation to use Microsoft Word for rich text documents and Windows Notepad for plain text documents. This change aligns with Microsoft's strategy to focus on more feature-rich and capable applications like Microsoft Word. Microsoft recently upgraded Notepad with features such as autosave and tab retraction in Windows 11.

Microsoft is getting rid of THIS 28-year-old MS Word alternative

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Microsoft is getting rid of THIS 28-year-old MS Word alternative

Microsoft plans to remove the WordPad application from newer builds of Windows 11, making it non-reinstallable. While it hasn't been removed from the stable version of Windows 11 yet, it is considered a deprecated Windows feature. Microsoft recommends using alternatives like Microsoft Word and Notepad for rich text and plain text documents, respectively. WordPad, which has been a part of Windows since 1995, was considered a more advanced version of Notepad with some MS Word functionality.

Windows just got its own Magic Eraser to AI-modify your photos

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Windows just got its own Magic Eraser to AI-modify your photos

Microsoft has announced the addition of Generative Erase, a feature that allows users to selectively remove objects or people from photos using AI, to its Windows Photos app. The feature utilizes generative AI to erase undesirable elements from photos. It will be available for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users, along with other AI editing features like background removal. The update is currently being rolled out for Windows Insiders.

Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 11m ago

Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps

Microsoft has unveiled a new app called Windows App that allows users to run Windows and Windows apps on various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, web browsers, and Android. The app is a replacement for the Microsoft Remote Desktop app and offers a unified way to access Windows PCs, cloud-hosted Windows 365, and remotely hosted apps provisioned by work or school. Windows App provides improvements such as easier account switching, enhanced device management for IT administrators, support for frontline workers, and the "Relayed RDP Shortpath" feature for enabling Remote Desktop on restricted networks.

Microsoft introduces new tool for easy file sharing with Android Phones: Details

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Microsoft introduces new tool for easy file sharing with Android Phones: Details

Microsoft has introduced a new feature in the Windows 11 beta update that allows for seamless file sharing between Windows PCs and Android phones. This feature, available exclusively to Windows Insiders, adds a "My Phone" search icon within the Windows Share interface. Users need to pair their Android device with their PC using the Link to Windows app on Android and the Phone Link app on their PC. This integration simplifies the file-sharing process and offers a convenient option for Windows Insiders to transfer content between devices.

Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 11 Android apps: Know what happened

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 11 Android apps: Know what happened

Microsoft has announced that it is ending support for running Android apps on Windows 11. The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) feature, which allowed users to access mobile applications on their PCs, will no longer be available from March 5, 2025. While existing Android apps will still work, users will no longer be able to install new apps from the Microsoft Store. This decision is likely due to the low usage rates of Android apps on Windows 11. It remains unclear what the future holds for Android integration within the Windows ecosystem.

Microsoft tests Windows 11 with a built-in fix for bad meeting audio

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Microsoft tests Windows 11 with a built-in fix for bad meeting audio

Microsoft has released a new Canary test build for Windows, bringing its Voice Clarity feature to all Windows machines, including those using ARM CPUs. The feature uses AI models to filter out background noise, echo, and reverberation in real-time. This enhancement is aimed at improving audio quality during Zoom or Teams meetings, addressing issues such as distant speakers or microphone feedback.

Microsoft has started testing its AI agent in the Windows 11 Settings app.

The Verge

The Verge · 2m ago

Microsoft has started testing its AI agent in the Windows 11 Settings app.

Microsoft has begun testing its AI agent within the Windows 11 Settings app. This feature allows users to describe specific needs, such as adjusting mouse pointer size, and the AI agent offers solutions or directly implements them with user consent. Initially, the feature is available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel but only for Snapdragon-based Copilot Plus PCs.

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