Articles from July 1, 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published on July 1, 2026
Microsoft Teams Supercharges Meetings with AI Agents, Tighter Security in Latest Update
Microsoft has unleashed a wave of new capabilities for Teams, rolling out AI-driven calling agents, end-to-end encrypted meetings, and smart room features that redefine collaboration for the hybrid...
Xbox Exits IO Interactive's Project Fantasy, Forcing Layoffs and a Solo Future for the Hitman Developer
IO Interactive confirmed on June 30, 2026, that its publishing partnership with Xbox has ended for the upcoming online fantasy RPG codenamed Project Fantasy. The split has triggered an undisclosed...
Rockstar Workers Launch Union Recognition Campaign as GTA 6 Launch Looms
Rockstar Games developers are seeking union recognition through the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), a move that could fundamentally reshape labor conditions at the studio as...
Microsoft Ends 3D Viewer Downloads: Users Advised to Explore Browser-Based Alternatives
Microsoft has officially closed the chapter on its native Windows 3D model viewing app. As of July 1, 2026, the 3D Viewer app was removed from the Microsoft Store, blocking any new downloads or fresh...
Konica Minolta Launches PKI Cloud Suite for CAC/PIV Secure Printing in GCC High
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. announced the general availability of its PKI Cloud Suite on July 1, 2026, delivering long-awaited CAC/PIV card authentication and secure document workflows...
Logicalis Lands Microsoft Frontier Partner Designation, Doubles Down on Copilot Governance for Enterprise
Microsoft elevated Logicalis to the top tier of its partner ecosystem on July 1, 2026, awarding the managed service provider both global Frontier Partner status and a dedicated Microsoft Copilot...
Despite Pausing AI History Search, Microsoft Edge 150 Leaves Policy Active — What IT Needs to Know
Microsoft Edge 150, released to the Stable channel on July 1, 2026 alongside the monthly Patch Tuesday cycle, continues to ship with an active administrative policy governing AI-enhanced history...
At EPPC 2026, Microsoft Pledges Deeper Copilot Studio Integration into Power Platform, Reassuring Makers It's Not a Replacement
Microsoft opened the European Power Platform Conference (EPPC) 2026 in Copenhagen on June 29 with a clear message for makers and partners: Copilot Studio is converging with Power Platform, not...
Microsoft Supercharges Teams With Copilot’s Contextual Search, AI Calls, and Granular Bot Governance
Microsoft’s June 2026 feature drop for Teams is a sweeping upgrade that touches nearly every corner of the collaboration platform—from how you find files and resume conversations to how...
Intel Ships Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Drivers 24.50.0 with Major 6GHz Boosts for Windows 11
Intel officially pushed out driver version 24.50.0 for its wireless and Bluetooth adapters on June 30, 2026, bringing a wave of enhancements tailored for Windows 11 and Windows 10. The dual...
Windows 11 Still Demands a Microsoft Account in 2026 – Is User Choice a Thing of the Past?
Installing Windows 11 from scratch has never been a straightforward affair for those who value a local account, but in 2026, the operating system feels more gatekept than ever. Out of the box,...
Cinder City's PC Specs Stun Gamers with 32GB RAM Minimum, 64GB Recommended
The upcoming open-world cinematic shooter Cinder City has ignited a firestorm of debate after its Steam page went live on June 30, 2026, revealing system requirements that may leave many PC gamers...