Microsoft has created a new experimental user interface for Edge, codenamed "Olympia UI". The design focuses on interaction with Copilot through a simplified layout and restructured navigation. The company is believed to have abandoned this design in favor of an interface that mimics the Copilot app for Windows. However, the "Olympia UI" is still present in Microsoft Edge builds for the Canary channel.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11 Build 27928 (Canary) Improves the Settings App
Windows 11 Build 27928 is now available in the Canary channel of the Insider program. Starting with today's build, Insiders will notice that the branch name from which builds are released has changed to BR_RELEASE. This is due to internal development cycles of the operating system. The Windows Insider team treats these builds the same as builds from the RS_PRERELEASE branch. However, due to the branch change, some features have been temporarily removed from Windows 11 Insider builds. Microsoft plans to bring them back in the future. BR_RELEASE builds do not represent any feature update for Windows 11.
Germany’s Federal Supreme Court runs a case against Adblock Plus
The Federal Supreme Court of Germany has ordered a retrial in the legal dispute between media company Axel Springer and Eyeo, the developer of Adblock Plus. The case centers on whether browser-based ad blockers violate copyright by altering website content.
How to Enable the Link Preview Feature in Firefox
It is possible to turn on the experimental link preview feature in Firefox starting in version 142. It allows users to view a summary of a webpage before clicking on a link. This feature enhances browsing efficiency by providing quick insights into link content without opening a new tab. There are AI tools included to analyze the linked content, and summary overview is one of such options. The AI model runs locally.
Firefox 142 Released with New Features and Security Updates
Firefox 142 has been released. Updates are also available for previous long-term supported branches: 140.2.0, 115.27.0, and 128.14.0. The Firefox 143 branch has entered the beta testing phase, with a scheduled release on September 16.
Microsoft: Future Windows Version Will Understand Your Intentions
A few days ago, Microsoft released a new video interview with the head of the Windows division, Pavan Davuluri, who talked about how artificial intelligence will change the way users interact with computers, shifting the focus from traditional commands to understanding intent.
Snipping Tool is getting Live Annotation that lets you draw on screen in real time
The Snipping Tool on Windows 11 is getting new capabilities aimed at improving screen capture and interaction. Live Annotation is a new feature allows users to draw directly on the screen in real time.
Users Report Surface Pro 11 Reduced Battery Life
Users of the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 have reported a significant reduction in battery endurance, with some devices now achieving only half their expected runtime. The issue raises from the disappearance of the Battery Limit setting in the UEFI firmware.
Microsoft Removes Option to Disable App Updates in Windows 11 Store
Microsoft has changes the way app updates work within the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, removing the ability for users to permanently disable automatic updates for installed applications. Previously, users could turn off updates entirely through the Store’s settings. This option is now no longer available.
How to Disable Automatic Google Chrome Updates
Google Chrome, a widely used web browser, automatically checks for updates to maintain performance and security. On Windows and macOS, Chrome uses an internal update mechanism that runs periodically when the system is online. The update process activates approximately every five hours or when accessing specific browser pages, such as chrome://settings/help. Upon detecting a new version, Chrome downloads and installs it silently. If the browser remains open for extended periods, a notification labeled "New Chrome available" appears; selecting "Relaunch to Update" applies the update immediately.
