Build 2026 builds on the groundwork Microsoft set last year
… Build 2026 isn’t a reset, it’s the second half of a plan the company laid out twelve months ago. …
… Build 2026 isn’t a reset, it’s the second half of a plan the company laid out twelve months ago. …
… "That shift gives us more flexibility in the user interface, because the experience can adapt to the device, the screen size, the content, and even the mode of interaction—whether visual, voice, touch, or multimodal." There are only prototype devices at this point, but Microsoft discussed a "Badge … …
… Another change being developed is adaptive behavior for user engagement. This means that the system will now adapt the Widgets feature based on user interaction. For example, highly engaged users will continue to receive the current experience. …
Microsoft is expected to begin rolling out the June 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 . In the sixth month of the year, the software giant is pushing new features, improvements to existing experiences, and security fixes. …
… This feature makes the Xbox app a full-screen experience that is easily controlled with the game controller, and this mode prioritizes the gaming experience by reducing background activity and other distractions. …
… At Build 2026, Microsoft held several sessions to help third-party developers make native applications. …
… Unfortunately, the growth seen in Q1 2026 isn't actually a sign that PC sales have leveled off. As I mentioned above, this is more about the lasting effects caused by panic buying and Windows 10 users upgrading to Windows 11 PCs. …
… Omdia indicates that memory and storage costs have increased by 40–70% since 2025, prompting the firm to forecast that 60% increase in the estimate for mainstream PC memory and storage costs in Q1 2026. …
… 4 This 4K 27-inch gaming monitor switches to 1080p and 320Hz for esports 5 Microsoft will let Windows 11 users remap the Copilot key as a "Right Ctrl" or "Context menu" key
… Intelligent Terminal is one of the more practical AI features Microsoft announced Build 2026 included no shortage of AI announcements, but Intelligent Terminal was one of the few that immediately felt interesting. The feature integrates AI agents directly into the terminal experience. …