Windows Weekly 1007: Microsoft offers buyouts to nearly 25% of its global workforce, Anthropic files for IPO
In episode 1007 of Windows Weekly, the discussion covered Microsoft offering buyout packages to nearly 25% of its global workforce, Anthropic filing for an IPO while warning that its work could bring about the end of humanity, and Opera introducing local AI to its desktop browser via WebAI. The show also mentioned the reasons behind Windows 11's continuous improvements this year, Canva releasing its first image AI model, and the Arc browser being declared discontinued.
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Mikah, Richard, and Paul discuss why Windows 11 is being improved, a Microsoft buyout offer, the Anthropic IPO, local AI, and much more.
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Windows
Paul has confirmed a theory we’ve discussed about why Microsoft is really improving Windows 11 this year
Windows Insider Program
Four new builds – Mobile device controls in Quick Settings, native Internet speed test
Corporate
Microsoft offers buyout offers to almost 25 percent of its global workforce
Hardware
This week in Paul’s RTX Spark local AI coding fails – plus, the first step is realizing it’s not you, it’s the technology
Some advice for using AI
Software
Microsoft fixes major Authenticator flaw on Android
PowerToys adds two new utilities, so many other updates
The Browser Company announces the inevitable end of Arc browser
Anthropic files for IPO, warns that its work could end humanity
Canva releases its first AI model, for images
Opera brings local AI to its desktop web browsers with WebAI standard-to-be
Apple is bringing AI assistant to its iWorks apps – Apple copies Microsoft again!
XBOX and gaming
No real news this week, which is rare
But a few thoughts about the new Call of Duty
Tips and picks
Tip of the week: Yes, the Windows Setup workarounds still work in 26H2
Windows 11 version 26H2 arrived recently and I’ve now tested the installer on multiple Arm64 and x64 PCs and the local account workarounds we all know and love still work. My advice: Use Rufus to create install media.
App pick of the week: Mozilla Firefox
With a year or so of major improvements to its web browser, Mozilla has launched a big ad campaign to get Firefox users back
RunAs Radio this week: PostgreSQL with Elizabeth Christensen
Brown liquor pick of the week: Vardberg Born