Articles from 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in 2026
Microsoft Discovery hits enterprise preview with agentic AI for R&D workflows
Microsoft is moving Microsoft Discovery from a tightly controlled private preview into a broader enterprise preview, signaling more than just another Azure SKU entering the market. This expansion...
Agentic Manufacturing at Hannover Messe 2026: Schneider Electric and Azure AI Accelerate Industrial Transformation
Schneider Electric's presence at Hannover Messe 2026 represents a fundamental shift in industrial automation strategy, moving beyond incremental AI enhancements to a comprehensive agentic...
Microsoft's $25B Australian Investment: Azure AI Expansion, Cybersecurity Boost, and Skills Development
Microsoft has committed A$25 billion to expand its Australian operations over the next two years, marking the company's largest investment in the country's 40-year history. This strategic move...
Sparkle 2.18.0 Review: How This Windows Debloat Tool Evolves Beyond PowerShell Scripts
Sparkle 2.18.0 has arrived, marking a significant shift in how users approach Windows optimization. This update transforms what was once a collection of manual PowerShell scripts and registry tweaks...
Microsoft Copilot Agentic AI Reaches General Availability in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Microsoft has officially launched Copilot's agentic AI capabilities in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for all commercial customers. This general availability milestone represents a fundamental shift in...
Microsoft Faces £2.6 Billion UK Class Action Over Windows Server Cloud Licensing Practices
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has certified a £2.6 billion opt-out class action against Microsoft, alleging the company abused its dominant position in the cloud infrastructure market through...
MSU Denver Mandates Windows 11 and macOS Tahoe 26 Upgrades by August 1 for Security Compliance
Metropolitan State University of Denver has issued a firm August 1 deadline for all university-owned computers to be upgraded to Windows 11 or macOS Tahoe 26. This institutional mandate represents a...
Windows 11 OOBE Finally Gets \
Microsoft has introduced a "Update later" option in Windows 11's Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) that allows users to skip initial setup updates and proceed directly to the desktop. This change...
Cricket Australia's AI Insights: How Azure AI Transforms Live Sports with Real-Time Context
Cricket Australia has launched an AI Insights experience that fundamentally changes how fans engage with live matches. The system uses Microsoft Azure AI to analyze 138 years of cricket data,...
Microsoft's 3 Million AI Skills Pledge for Australia: Strategic Bet or PR Move?
Microsoft has committed to training three million Australians in AI skills by 2028, a massive workforce development initiative that represents both a corporate responsibility play and a strategic...
Microsoft Faces UK Class Action Over Windows Server Cloud Licensing Practices
Microsoft is defending itself in a UK courtroom against allegations that its cloud licensing policies unfairly disadvantage competitors and inflate costs for businesses running Windows Server on...
CVE-2026-31429: Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerability in SKB Memory Management
CVE-2026-31429 represents a significant kernel security vulnerability that demonstrates how seemingly minor memory management issues can create substantial security risks when located in critical...