… Not only would the AI tools be open-source and easy to remove, but they would primarily focus on enhancing accessibility, leveraging AI to make life better for those who struggle to use their computers. We've been given a peek into the first AI tool Ubuntu will get, and it sounds very useful. …
… Related I found a NotebookLM, Obsidian, and Anki killer, and studying will never be the same Three tools replaced by one. TotalRecall Reloaded just cracked open Recall...again Third time's the charm? As reported by The Verge , cybersecurity pro Alexander Hagenah is back at it again. …
… Rollout starts on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel this summer; wider Android rollout later in 2026. When AI first hit the scene, the main focus was on building the best chatbot. …
… For now, Gemini on Android Auto has me missing Assistant, and it feels like the Android rollout all over again: Assistant could set timers, but Gemini just couldn't. Given the swift developments, the wait should be short, though. …
Mahnoor Faisal Apr 30, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT Mahnoor Faisal is a tech journalist covering AI and productivity tools with bylines at XDA , SlashGear , MakeUseOf , Laptop Mag , and Android Police . …
… In 2025, such a post would likely have contained a ton of AI integrations and Copilot rollout details, but this time around, we're seeing the reverse: In Snipping Tool and Photos, we’ve removed the “Ask Copilot” button entirely. …
… Users report big gains: Excel +67% engagement and +65% satisfaction; Word and PowerPoint stats also rose. Rollout begins today for Copilot, Premium, Personal, and Family plans; features are still WIP, but they're improving tasks. The world of AI is moving at an incredible rate. …
… Honestly, as much as some people like rallying against AI tools in operating systems, Canonical's approach is...well, it's entirely respectable. The side of me that got burned by Microsoft's Copilot rollout on Windows wants to hate it, but there's nothing to Canonical's approach to hate. …
… Microsoft is improving tools to extend its dark theme, but has given no timeline for Regedit or others. It's good Microsoft is talking openly, but full dark mode rollout across legacy UI likely remains far off. …
… Right-click the Windows key and pick New Key, then call the new key WindowsAI. Now go to HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI, right-click on the right side, and pick New DWORD 32-bit Value. …