‘We need to improve Windows in ways that are meaningful for people’: Microsoft promises to fix Windows 11 this year — and it’s about time

There’s a steep hill to climb here, but at least Microsoft is making it clear that it’s serious about bringing an end to the painful bugs.

With DMs here, Spotify may let you edit your username too

Spotify’s Android app hints at editable usernames, a long-requested upgrade that could make DMs and group chats less awkward. The feature isn’t confirmed yet, but new “Edit username” strings suggest real work is underway.
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‘It’s an awesome robot. It looks like a human. People could be easily confused that it’s a human’ — Tesla exec on why Optimus 3 is a game changer

Tesla makes big shift to focus on AI and robotics, promising a very human-like Optimus 3 by March — but what does that really mean?

RAM is the new gold – why Costco is pulling memory from display PCs to halt a shoplifting surge

It used to be GPUs that might be shoplifted from display PCs on retailer shelves – now it’s high-end RAM.

Microsoft tells us Windows 11 has hit a billion users — and if you’re confused because you thought it was a failing OS, here’s what’s going on

Windows 11 has hit a billion users – and faster than Windows 10 – so how does that work given all the hate aimed at Microsoft’s newest OS?

Microsoft just upgraded Copilot AI and you might like these new features

Microsoft just rolled out Copilot upgrades that make it easier to pick up old chats, handle longer prompts, and use Copilot on Mac and iPhone. Some features arrive in waves, starting with memory in the US.
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DeepSeek AI search is the clearest sign it wants Google’s turf

DeepSeek is hiring for DeepSeek AI search, a multilingual, multimodal engine that could challenge Google’s search habit. The listings also point to persistent AI agents, signaling a broader push beyond chatbots.
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Mark Zuckerberg says it’s ‘hard to imagine’ a future without AI glasses – but there’s bad news from the metaverse

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg says the future is bright for smart glasses powered by AI, but the metaverse remains quiet.