Live Captions
The latest Live Captions coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 24H2 Can Now Create 7z and TAR Archives — And That's Just the Start
When Microsoft added native RAR and 7z extraction to Windows 11 last year, the obvious follow-up question was: When can we create them? With the 24H2 update, the answer is now. File Explorer on a...
Microsoft Teams Live Captions Will Get a Permanent Sidebar and Default-On Switch in August 2026
Microsoft plans to overhaul live captions in Microsoft Teams, introducing a fixed right-side panel and a simplified settings menu that includes a new toggle to turn captions on by default for every...
Windows 11's 2026 AI toolkit: Copilot, Live Captions, and Recall reshape productivity
Windows 11’s AI capabilities have evolved from experimental features to a comprehensive, practical toolkit that’s fundamentally changing how users interact with their PCs. What began with the...
Windows 11’s hidden clipboard history and live captions rival third-party tools, boosting efficiency without extra cost.
Windows 11 contains a treasure trove of built-in productivity and accessibility features that many users overlook, effectively providing functionality that feels like premium software add-ons without...
Windows 11 Live Captions: Complete Guide to Real-Time Transcription & Translation
Microsoft's Windows 11 Live Captions feature represents a significant leap in accessibility and productivity, offering real-time transcription of audio content directly on your device. This built-in...
Windows 11 Hidden Productivity Features: Voice Typing, Live Captions & More
Windows 11 contains a suite of built-in productivity tools that many users overlook, yet they can dramatically transform workflow efficiency without requiring additional subscriptions or third-party...
Windows 11 AI Live Captions & Visual Alerts: Setup Guide for Deaf Users
For decades, Microsoft Windows has quietly evolved a sophisticated suite of accessibility features designed to make computing possible for everyone. While flashy updates often grab headlines, the...
Windows 11 Live Captions processes audio on-device, boosting privacy and productivity for all users.
Microsoft's Windows 11 includes a deceptively powerful accessibility feature that has quietly evolved into a versatile productivity tool for millions of users: Live Captions. Activated with a simple...
Windows 11’s Live Captions Gets Real-Time Translation for 40+ Languages — Here’s What You Need
In a significant expansion beyond accessibility, Windows 11’s Live Captions feature now translates spoken audio from more than 40 languages into English in near real time—and from a subset into...
4 Hidden Windows Features That Will Transform Your Productivity in 2024
While most Windows users are familiar with the operating system's basic functions, Microsoft has quietly integrated several powerful productivity tools that remain largely unknown to the average...
Microsoft Delivers On-Device AI to Copilot+ PCs with Fluid Dictation, Studio Effects, and File Explorer Upgrades
Microsoft has begun rolling out a wave of on-device AI features for Windows 11 that will sharply divide the user base: if your PC lacks a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), you’re locked out. The latest...
No Cloud Required: Inside the On-Device AI Features That Make Copilot+ PCs a Game-Changer
Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs aren’t just another spec bump—they’re a deliberate shift toward on-device AI that keeps your data local while enabling features no cloud-only PC can match. With...