Why Microsoft’s war on Windows’ Control Panel is taking so long
Why Microsoft’s war on Windows’ Control Panel is taking so long

Microsoft first started trying to get rid of the Control Panel in 2012, with the launch of Windows 8. More than a decade later, it’s still working on migrating all the old Control Panel items into the modern Settings app in Windows 11. While there have been hints that the Control Panel might finally go […]

Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative

The new model will be used by a small number of high-profile companies to engage in defensive cybersecurity work.

Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords

Fancy Bear, also known as APT28, has taken over thousands of residential home routers to steal passwords and authentication tokens in a wide-ranging espionage operation.

Asus’ lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative
Asus’ lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative

I already put Asus’ new Zenbook A16 through the wringer when I brought a pre-production unit with me to CES. I loved it for its ample power in an impressively light 16-inch chassis. It’s speedy enough for part-time content creation, it’s got lengthy battery life, and its large OLED screen is crisp and vivid. Now, […]

Windows 11 is adding feature flags, and I’m cautiously optimistic

Windows 11 may soon include feature flags, letting users enable experimental updates without waiting for gradual rollouts.

I’m not fully convinced by Apple’s foldable yet – but it’s promising

Apple’s foldable iPhone has leaked, revealing a book-style design that could reshape how users interact with their devices.

Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use

AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service.

Leaks suggest Xbox Cloud Gaming could bring back lost classics

Xbox Cloud Gaming leaks hint that classic and delisted games may return through cloud testing, signaling a broader push for backward compatibility across modern devices and future Xbox hardware.

Microsoft calls Copilot ‘entertainment only’ while charging $30 a month for it
Microsoft calls Copilot ‘entertainment only’ while charging $30 a month for it

In short: Microsoft has spent billions building Copilot into every corner of its product lineup, pitching it as an indispensable AI co-worker. Its own Terms of Use tell a different story. A clause quietly buried in the document labels Copilot “for ente…

Microsoft spent years pushing Copilot, but now it says don’t rely on it

Microsoft says Copilot is for “entertainment purposes only,” despite deep integration into Office and Windows, sparking criticism over mixed messaging.