At its annual developer conference, Build 2025, Microsoft unveiled a series of significant updates to the Microsoft Store. Among the key announcements was the elimination of registration fees for individual developers, marking a pivotal step in reducing barriers to entry for creators worldwide.
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Microsoft Has Announced Edit – An Open-Source Console Text Editor for Windows
Microsoft has unveiled a new text editor for the Windows command line, named Edit. This tool is an open-source project, enabling developers and enthusiasts to build it from the source code. In the coming months, Edit will be introduced in Windows 11 Insider builds, before being integrated into stable versions of the operating system. The lightweight tool occupies less than 250 KB of disk space.
Microsoft Introduces the New Calendar App for Windows 11
Microsoft has unveiled the Calendar app, the latest addition to the Microsoft 365 Companion suite, a trio of mini apps designed to help users work faster and more efficiently. Joining the People and File Search apps, the Calendar app offers a lightweight, "at your fingertips" experience to minimize disruptions.
“Hey, Copilot!” wake word is rolling out to Windows Insiders
Microsoft has begun rolling out a significant update to the Copilot app on Windows via the Microsoft Store, introducing a new hands-free experience with the "Hey, Copilot!" wake word. This feature allows users to seamlessly initiate conversations with Copilot Voice, adding one more way to interact with the AI assistant.
Compact Mode in Xbox for Windows Gets Clock, Battery Indicator, and Wi-Fi
Microsoft has unveiled significant updates to the Xbox app for Windows. Its user interface now includes the clock, battery indicator, and Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection status (on desktops). The change comes ahead of the company’s long-awaited announcement of its first portable gaming console, codenamed “Project Kennan". The latter is being developed in partnership with ASUS.
Network Activity Analysis of Popular Web Browsers on First Launch
A recent study has shed light on the network activity generated by 19 popular web browsers during their initial launch on a user’s PC. The analysis focuses on the number and nature of background service requests sent by these browsers, excluding traffic related to user interaction or web page content. These service requests are often used for tasks such as checking for updates, downloading security filters, serving ads, or retrieving data for start pages.
Copilot Vision is now free for Microsoft Edge users
Microsoft has announced that users of the Microsoft Edge web browser can use the Copilot Vision feature absolutely free, without a Copilot Pro subscription. Currently, only users in the United States can take advantage of the offer.
Windows Recall has finally got its final shape and is ready for production
Windows Recall is on the verge of being released for production Copilot+ PCs. After roughly a year of delays and six months of testing, Microsoft's much-discussed Recall feature has made its way to the Windows 11 Release Preview channel, a key milestone that typically precedes general availability.
Copilot for Windows gets File Search and Copilot Vision features
Microsoft just rolled out a new update for the Copilot app on Windows (version 1.25034.133.0 and later), and it’s packed with new helpful features like File Search and Copilot Vision. The update is now available in the Microsoft Store for all Windows Insiders, no matter which update channel they’re on. However, Copilot Vision is currently only available to Insiders in the U.S.
Bill Gates open-sourced Altair BASIC to celebrate Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has published the source code for Altair BASIC, the first product that marked the beginning of the tech giant’s journey. In a post on his blog, Gates Notes, Gates reflected on the significance of this milestone in the company’s history.
