The new update of the PowerToys utility for Windows (version 0.81) introduced the Advanced Paste function, which allows you to quickly convert the contents of the clipboard using artificial intelligence. For example, developers will be able to copy source code in one language and paste it at the desired location in another language.
File Explorer is getting Git integration
Microsoft has officially announced that Explorer in Windows 11 will gain integration with version control systems, including Git. This will allow you to track changes and comments in projects without using extra apps or web services.
Here’s how Recall on Windows 11 (formerly AI Explorer) will work in detail
Microsoft has revealed information on how the Recall feature will utilize the Windows Semantic Index and Windows Copilot Runtime. The company also outlined the steps app developers can take to enhance their products for seamless interactions with Recall and ensure smoother transitions between snapshots.
Microsoft Edge is getting real-time voice translation and dubbing for videos
Build 2024: In the near future, Microsoft Edge will get a new AI-powered translator that will handle videos in real time from sites like YouTube, LinkedIn, etc. The app will translate and create subtitles, as well as dubbing the voice (voice-over translation).
Microsoft recommends WinUI 3 and WPF for building Windows apps
Starting today, Microsoft is holding its Build 2024 event. The company is revealing a lot of information about devices and future of Windows and related development. On the first day of the event, the Redmond software giant claimed that it now recommends the Windows App SDK (along with WinUI 3) and WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) for building UI apps for Windows.
Here’s the new Bloom wallpaper made for Copilot+ Surface devices
During its Surface even, Microsoft introduced a new desktop wallpaper. This is another version of the Bloom wallpaper, which color scheme resembles the Copilot logo. It makes a special emphasis on AI-powered features which are part of the Copilot+ wave of devices.
These are new Surface devices powered by Snapdragon X, joined by other OEMs
As the May 20 event was mostly dedicated to Surface and "new era PCs", Microsoft has announced new variations of Surface Laptop and Surface Pro powered by the Snapdragon X chip. Also, there are now new devices with the same option from Dell, HP, Acer, ASUS & Lenovo.
Recall is the official name of AI Explorer, part of new Copilot+ PCs
During the Surface event, Microsoft introduced Copilot+, a new set of AI-powered features and capabilities exclusively for Windows 11. These features will be available on new PCs launching under the Copilot+ brand this summer, marking "a new era for Windows PCs."
Firefox is adding a weather widget to the New Tab page
Nightly builds of Firefox, which represent Firefox 128, now include a weather widget. It appears every time you open a new tab page, and has a few options.
Chrome 125 is out with ARM64 builds
Last week Google released Chrome 125, a major release and the first one with native ARM64 builds. Besides, there is now in-depth executable file scan that runs automatically, an extra warning for add-ons installed outside of the Web Store, and a few more changes.
