A new preview release is now available to insiders in the Dev channel. Windows 11 Build 23615 brings with it blazing fast USB 80Gbps speeds, and also adds an option to start Copilot automatically when you sign in to the OS. It also includes the option to share a link from the browser to the WhatsApp, Gmail, and other popular web platforms. Finally, there are some fixes and improvements.
OpenAI officially launched GPT Store with custom chatbots
The OpenAI company has announced a new store for customized chatbots powered by ChatGPT. These chatbots are designed to tackle specific problems and are accessible to users with ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise plans.
In February 2024, Gmail and Yahoo will apply restrictions to mass mail sending
Effective February 2024, Gmail and Yahoo will implement new regulations for bulk mailings. These regulations will impact users who send over 5,000 emails per day. The purpose of these rules is to address the growing issue of spam that users frequently express concern about.
YouTube will direct you to verified sources for first aid video searches
YouTube is making changes to only recommend first aid videos from trusted sources in its search results. Initially, this update will impact users in the United States who use the English and Spanish versions of the platform. However, this feature will be rolled out to other countries and regions in the near future.
Windows 11 Notepad is getting AI-powered Cowriter feature
The inbox Notepad app will soon get a new AI-powered feature "Cowriter". It will offer a number of text processing options such as rewrite, make text shorter or longer, change its tone, and so on.
Windows 11 24H2 is required for Wi-Fi 7, not version 24H1
Previously, Dell's slide erroneously stated that Windows 11 24H1 was necessary for Wi-Fi 7, which led to widespread assumptions about the arrival of a new Windows version in April. However, it has now been clarified that this was a typo, and the correct version of the operating system needed for Wi-Fi 7 is Windows 11 24H2. Therefore, it is indeed version 24H2 that is required for Wi-Fi 7 compatibility.
PowerToys 0.77 is out with a new “Command Not Found” tool
Along with cumulative updates, Microsoft today released a new PowerToys 0.77 version. It adds a new utility called "Command Not Found" that tracks the commands you type, and can recommend you to install the appropriate software that provides the command if it is missing in your OS. For example, if you type "vim", it will suggest you to get one of the Vim ports available in WinGet (if none is installed). This currently works only in PowerShell 7.4.
Cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10, January 9, 2024
The first of this year, a set of cumulative updates comes to everyone running stable versions of Windows 11 and 10. These updates, widely known as Patch Tuesday, aim at fixing bugs and shipping various improvements to the OS. Here are the changes.
Broadcom has revised licensing terms for VMware partners
Broadcom has made changes to the process for VMware partners to enter service agreements. Partners are no longer able to do so directly through the partner portal and will instead be served by Broadcom. The portal currently has 2,000 registered accounts, and any attempts by partners to register transactions with VMware will be rejected.
ChatGPT may soon allow you to replace Google Assistant on Android
A new research shows a work in progress by OpenAI that may lead to the replacement of the default Google Assistant on Android smartphones with a ChatGPT AI assistant.It will serve as in-place replacement that handles all user's requests.
