Microsoft is trying to reduce Windows 11’s desktop spotlight clutter

August 30, 2024 at 04:07PM Windows 11’s Spotlight feature offers dynamic desktop backgrounds and fun facts, but its pop-up occupies 20% of desktop space, linking to Bing search results. In response, Microsoft is testing changes in Build 22635.4145 for the beta channel, introducing hotspots for additional information and a decluttered user experience. This build also … Read more

Microsoft Hires Influential AI Figure Mustafa Suleyman to Head up Consumer AI Business

March 20, 2024 at 12:15PM Mustafa Suleyman has been appointed as the CEO of Microsoft AI, overseeing the company’s consumer AI products and research, including Copilot, Bing, and Edge. Microsoft is also hiring the chief scientist at Suleyman’s AI company, Inflection, and top engineers and researchers, strengthening its position in the competitive AI industry. From … Read more