Microsoft ranks Copilot as Windows 11’s top productivity app, above File Explorer and Snipping Tool

Microsoft ranks Copilot as Windows 11’s top productivity app, above File Explorer and Snipping Tool

Last week, Microsoft claimed that 2026 is the moment for AI computers and tried to explain the benefits of AI PCs running Windows 11. Those benefits include the controversial Windows Recall, AI in apps like MS Paint and Photos, and Copilot, among others. Now, Microsoft lists Copilot as the number one productivity app for Windows…

Microsoft to invest $50 billion in AI initiatives across the ‘Global South’

Microsoft to invest $50 billion in AI initiatives across the ‘Global South’

Microsoft to invest $50 billion in AI initiatives across the ‘Global South’ The AI race is pushing software technology firms to submit huge investments in artificial intelligence to bolster revenue. The world’s leading software company, Microsoft, has also announced on Wednesday that it is about to invest about $50 billion in artificial intelligence AI expansion…

Can AI pass this test? School districts start projects backed by Microsoft and Gates Foundation – GeekWire

Can AI pass this test? School districts start projects backed by Microsoft and Gates Foundation – GeekWire

Educators and administrators from Washington state school districts gather at Microsoft’s Redmond campus for the kickoff of a two-year AI community of practice, Feb. 5, 2026. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) REDMOND, Wash. — For more than three years, much of the focus on AI in education has been on the implications of handing students…

How to Use Microsoft Teams Copilot for AI-Powered Productivity

How to Use Microsoft Teams Copilot for AI-Powered Productivity

Imagine wrapping up meetings with instant action items, generating ideas on the fly, and turning chaotic chats into organized insights—all without lifting a finger. That’s the magic of Microsoft Teams Copilot, your AI sidekick designed for AI-powered productivity. Whether you’re leading a team or juggling tasks solo, this tool integrates seamlessly into Teams to save…

Google Discover Core Update, Listicles Hit, Google Ads, ChatGPT Ads Ready & Microsoft Publisher Content Marketplace

Google Discover Core Update, Listicles Hit, Google Ads, ChatGPT Ads Ready & Microsoft Publisher Content Marketplace

This week, we covered the first core update of 2026, the February 2026 Discover core update. Meanwhile, there is an ongoing super-heated and volatile Google search rankings. Google has nothing to share about the recent unconfirmed ranking updates. Google said its search algorithms, spam detection, spam policies did not fundamentally change with AI Search. Google…

New Microsoft Data Security Index report explores secure AI adoption to protect sensitive data

New Microsoft Data Security Index report explores secure AI adoption to protect sensitive data

Generative AI and agentic AI are redefining how organizations innovate and operate, unlocking new levels of productivity, creativity and collaboration across industry teams. From accelerating content creation to streamlining workflows, AI offers transformative benefits that empower organizations to work smarter and faster. These capabilities, however, also introduce new dimensions of data risk—as AI adoption grows,…

Microsoft Teams 2026 : Beginner Guide to Chat, Meetings & Files

Microsoft Teams 2026 : Beginner Guide to Chat, Meetings & Files

Have you ever struggled to keep your team aligned while juggling countless apps and platforms? Microsoft Teams has transformed collaboration by bringing communication, project management, and file sharing together in one seamless experience. Teacher’s Tech breaks down how the 2026 version of Microsoft Teams enhances this even further, introducing smarter integrations and innovative features that…

Microsoft Adds AI to Paint and Notepad, Lets Users Create Colouring Books With Simple Prompts

Microsoft Adds AI to Paint and Notepad, Lets Users Create Colouring Books With Simple Prompts

Microsoft is steadily weaving artificial intelligence into its everyday Windows apps, and even its most nostalgic tools are getting a modern makeover. Paint and Notepad, two of the platform’s simplest and longest-running applications, are now receiving AI-powered upgrades aimed at making them more creative and productive than ever. The biggest surprise comes from Microsoft Paint….

Billionaire Investor Doubles Down On AI, Boosts Stakes In Microsoft And Meta Despite 2025 Tech Volatility

Billionaire Investor Doubles Down On AI, Boosts Stakes In Microsoft And Meta Despite 2025 Tech Volatility

Activist investor Dan Loeb’s Third Point LLC made major changes in its portfolio in the third quarter of 2025. Let’s look at the performance of some Magnificent Seven stocks in the second half of 2025 held by Dan Loeb. Strength in AI Drives Microsoft Growth As of Sept. 30, 2025,Third Point increased its stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 175% to…