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Windows 11 will soon be able to describe images on your screen using AI — and it'll all be done locally

A new "Describe Image" feature is coming soon to Click To Do, which will allow Windows 11 to use AI to describe an image that's currently on your screen.

Windows Central

I'm shocked Microsoft's Xbox Graphics department used this embarrassing AI-generated ad — "The irony that the head of Xbox Graphics using a Al image and didn't see the screen was backward."

An AI-generated Xbox hiring ad recently posted by Microsoft contains blatant errors, drawing scathing criticism following the recent wave of layoffs.

Windows Central

Microsoft shareholders call for review of ties to Israel — "In the face of serious allegations of complicity in genocide and other international crimes, Microsoft’s HRDD processes appear ineffective"

A shareholder resolution demands that Microsoft report on its human rights due diligence amid allegations about Azure and AI use by the Israeli government.

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Microsoft's new 'flash' reasoning AI model ships with a hybrid architecture — making its responses 10x faster with a "2 to 3 times average reduction in latency"

Microsoft recently unveiled Phi-mini-flash-reasoning as its latest entry in the Phi family of small AI models, developed using a new hybrid architecture (SambaY), making its responses 10x faster.

Windows Central

'A future has been stolen from many of us and our community will never experience an amazing game': Microsoft MMO devs respond to cancelation of project Phil Spencer reportedly loved

The cancellation of ZeniMax Online Studios' new game happened earlier this month as part of Microsoft's latest round of mass layoffs.

PC Gamer

See how Microsoft Copilot stacked up head-to-head with other AI LLMs in a direct IQ test 🧠

Microsoft Copilot ranked a lowly 25th out of the top 26 large language models in terms of IQ, using questions that do not appear anywhere else online.

Windows Central

"A future has been stolen": ZeniMax union says "lives were upended" by Xbox layoffs and MMO cancelation, but "we have not yet been laid off"

"For most of us something like a layoff is inevitable"

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‘Fallout 76’ Is Getting More TV Crossovers — But Why Did It Take This Long?

Bethesda Game Studios shared plans to create more crossover between Fallout 76 and the Amazon series, a late realization that showcases how Xbox has mismanaged its biggest franchises.

Inverse

Fresh from telling laid-off employees to console themselves with AI, Microsoft doubles down by advertising Xbox jobs with pathetic AI image: 'So tone deaf I hope it is satire'

"What is happening over there?"

PC Gamer

A robot stole my internship: How Gen Z’s entry into the workplace is being affected by AI

For years, the expression “the robot took my job” has brought to mind visions of machines replacing workers on factory floors. But Gen Z is facing a new challenge: the loss of internships and other entry-level positions to AI.

The Conversation

Good news for multitaskers: Microsoft is gradually rolling out taskbar scaling to squeeze in as many icons as possible in the latest Windows 11 Insider build

Move over, lads.

PC Gamer

ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld prices leak, and your wallet might weep

Asus' ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are set to arrive this fall, and we may already have a sneak peek at how much the gaming handhelds will cost, according to a price leak on an official Asus store.

Tom’s Guide

AES Gains 20% as Private Equity Eyes AI Hyperscale Energy Player

Shares of utility stock AES soared as private equity reportedly fancies the firm. Its deals with the world's biggest AI hyperscalers are a key reason why.

MarketBeat

Leaked pricing suggests the ROG Xbox Ally X might be the most expensive Xbox console yet, which probably isn't the award Microsoft is aiming for

Probably.

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Missouri Harasses AI Companies Over Chatbots Dissing Glorious Leader Trump

AI chatbots failed to "rank the last five presidents from best to worst, specifically regarding antisemitism," in a way that Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey likes.

Barchart

How High Can Nvidia Stock Go as Jensen Huang Heads to China?

Nvidia hit record highs last week, and the company’s market cap surpassed $4 trillion. The stock has room to run higher if Nvidia can get concessions on chip exports to China.

Benzinga

Nvidia Vs. Microsoft Vs. Apple: Who Will Hit $5 Trillion Market Cap First? 75% Of Readers Pick This Stock

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) has taken the world by storm, becoming the first public company to surpass the $4 trillion market capitalization milestone.

Benzinga

Salesforce Underperforms Market As Growth Concerns Plague CRM Giant

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) stock has significantly underperformed the broader tech market this year, plummeting nearly 22% while the SP 500 Information Technology Sector Index has gained 9%.

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Windows 11 will periodically enable energy saver mode while you work to increase battery life — even when your battery isn't low

A new feature now in preview testing in the Windows 11 Canary Channel is designed to increase battery life by periodically enabling energy saver mode based on your current workflow, not battery level.

Tom’s Hardware

Leaked ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Ally X prices hint at a similar price range to existing models — 599, 899 euro prices spotted in the EU

Alleged European prices place the Xbox Ally consoles in the same range as current ROG models.

Windows Central

Microsoft will stop releasing new Office features on Windows 10 — you'll need to upgrade to Windows 11 for the latest features soon

While Microsoft will continue to support Office with security updates on Windows 10 through October 2028, the company won't be releasing new features for the suite of apps starting next year.

GamesRadar

Sony wouldn't have "delivered the power" of the PS2 without "the specter of the Dreamcast," says former Sega and Microsoft exec: "Every incumbent needs a challenger to punch them in the face"

The Dreamcast was a "trailblazer"

Barchart

Can IonQ Stock Hit $55 in 2025?

With a fresh Street-high target on deck, can IONQ stock gather enough momentum to hit it this year?

Tom’s Hardware

Google Gemini crumbles in the face of Atari Chess challenge — admits it would 'struggle immensely' against 1.19 MHz machine, says canceling the match most sensible course of action

Google Gemini decided to call off its chess match against the ancient 1.19 Mhz Atari 2600 console after a friendly pre-game reminder about what happened to ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot.

Benzinga

Nokia Adds New Developer Tools On Google Cloud Marketplace

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) has added three mobile technology tools to Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Cloud Marketplace, making it easier for developers worldwide to use them when building apps.

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