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Here are some way-too-early Windows 12 predictions based on how Microsoft is changing Windows 11

We might not see Windows 12 for a good while yet, but in the wake of Microsoft Build 2026, now seems like an ideal time to start speculating on Microsoft’s next OS.

Tom’s Guide

Windows Central Podcast: A massive week for Windows and Xbox

On this week's episode: Daniel and Zac discuss Windows' massive week across Computex and Build, new NVIDIA RTX Spark, and the Xbox Showcase + drama.

Windows Central

Microsoft Build ignored the most barren part of Windows 11, and it's one only third-party developers can fix

Microsoft highlighted AI agents and native apps at Build, but the Windows 11 Widgets panel saw no improvements and still lacks useful options.

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6 biggest Microsoft Build announcements: How they'll reshape Windows 11 and set up the next generation of AI devices

From a massive push for faster, native apps to monster new desktop hardware, Microsoft just gave us a genuine reason to be excited about the PC on your desk.

Windows Central

Microsoft's biggest week of the year: Surface Laptop Ultra, NVIDIA RTX Spark, Build, and much more

This week brought big Windows‑related news from Computex and Build, including Surface Laptop Ultra, NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform, Dell’s new XPS 13, Microsoft IQ, and the first Surface‑branded mini PC.

Windows Central

From Quantum to Containers - 4 big things you might have missed at Microsoft Build 2026

We round up some of the other major news from Microsoft Build 2026.

TechRadar

Build 2026 only makes sense if you remember Build 2025: a look back at the groundwork of the "age of AI agents"

Build 2026 delivered new tools, models, and platform updates for the age of AI agents, but the story did not start this week. The foundation was set at Build 2025, where Microsoft introduced the standards, context systems, and early agent tooling that shaped its roadmap.

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A guide to agentic AI: How Windows is going to do more things for you

Microsoft Build 2026 laid out the future of agentic AI for Windows and how the software tools millions of people use every day are about to change.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft wants AI to help developers port apps for RTX Spark and Snapdragon X

Microsoft is running a Build 2026 session focused on helping developers port x86 applications to Windows on Arm using AI agents. The session covers tools like debuggers, profilers, and compilers, and aims to close remaining app‑compatibility gaps.

Windows Central

The future of Windows 11 — what is Microsoft building next?

The latest Microsoft Build keynote pointed to a future for Windows 11 where the focus is on deeply baked in agentic systems that could transform the way you work.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft uses Build 2026 to push developers toward fully native Windows apps, not web wrappers, with new tools and a clearer roadmap

At Build 2026, Microsoft showed developers how to build modern, native Windows apps with WinUI 3. AI took center stage as a way to streamline app creation, modernization, and migration using specialised agents and tools.

Windows Central

Microsoft launches its own AI models to take on OpenAI and Anthropic

Seven in-house models unveiled at Build 2026 signal Microsoft's push to cut costs and compete directly on the AI frontier as its biggest investees plan to launch record-breaking IPOs.

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Microsoft seeks to be AI's center of gravity again. CEO Satya Nadella is in San Francisco to make the case.

Software giant revealed a sweep of product announcements at its Build developer conference on Tuesday.

Fortune

Biggest Microsoft Build 2026 announcements — agentic AI, RTX Spark Dev Box, GitHub Copilot app, new MAI models, and more

Microsoft Build 2026 has just concluded, delivering a slew of agentic AI tools for developers. Here are the biggest highlights.

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"Agents are only as good as the context we give them": Microsoft IQ connects AI agents to your workspace data and the web

Microsoft IQ and Scout connect to workspace data, allowing autonomous AI agents to handle repetitive tasks in the background.

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Microsoft showcases new PC, cloud AI tools at developer conference

Microsoft's Build conference showcased the new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. This powerful machine features an Nvidia chip, promising to bring advanced AI directly to personal computers. Microsoft aims to enhance AI safety for its Windows users and compete with rivals in the cloud and PC markets.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft debuts Surface RTX Spark Dev Box — Nvidia-powered mini-PC helps devs get ready for an agentic Windows

At Microsoft Build, the company debuted its Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a system for developers to come up with new AI applications.

TechRadar

From code-first to intent-first: Microsoft Build 2026 could be the end of programming as we know it

Build 2026 runs from June 2-3 in San Francisco. Here's what Microsoft is expected to announce for GitHub Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, and AI-native development.

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Microsoft Build 2026 — all the news and updates as it happened

Everything we saw at Microsoft Build 2026.

Windows Central

How to watch Microsoft Build 2026: Windows 11, NVIDIA RTX Spark, AI agents, and more

Microsoft Build kicks off this week, and you can watch the keynote and dozens of sessions online. This guide shows you how to follow the event, what’s free, what’s in‑person only, and what to expect from the event.

TechRadar

50 Microsoft tools you can use for free just in time for Build 2026

From VS Code to Azure's free tier, here are 50 Microsoft tools you can try for free right now, organized by category ahead of Build 2026 on June 2-3.

TechRadar

Could Microsoft kill the web browser at Build? Everything developers need to know about the NLWeb Protocol

NLWeb is Microsoft's open protocol for turning any website into a conversational AI app. Here's what developers need to know before Build 2026

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Exclusive: Microsoft is building a super app that combines coding, chat, and other Copilot AI tools

The project is being spearheaded by new Copilot chief Jacob Andreou, as Microsoft seeks to streamline its lineup of AI tools amid competition from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft Build 2026 preview — all the big announcements to expect

Microsoft Build 2026 should be a showcase for the company's latest and upcoming AI efforts. Here are some of the big announcements we expect to see.

The Economic Times

Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports

Microsoft is set to launch new artificial intelligence models next week at its Build conference. These include a coding model to enhance GitHub Copilot. The company is also introducing models for transcription, reasoning, speech, and images. This move signals Microsoft's strategy to reduce reliance on partners like OpenAI. Microsoft shares…

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