The current major Windows release, unified interface for devices and gaming tech
The New York Post reports a StackCommerce deal offering Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows as a lifetime license at $32.97 until Aug. 9. The product includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access, OneNote, and Teams, with no ongoing subscriptions. The offer targets small businesses, freelancers and anyone tired of recurring charges.
Ring has announced a new encryption standard called TAKE that temporarily decrypts videos in the cloud to enable features like Smart Alerts, with encryption keys deleted within 24 hours. Users can still opt for end-to-end encryption. TAKE will roll out globally from September, while familiar faces facial recognition and related concerns persist.
The Unibook, a Wildcat Lake laptop, has launched at $449 in the US through Chinese maker Chuwi. Its 8GB RAM and 256GB storage undercut rivals like the MacBook Air, but reviewers warn performance and build quality are uneven. Other brands respond with budget options, while Dell and Acer chase lower prices.
Microsoft is reshuffling its leadership, with Brad Smith taking charge of communications as Frank Shaw exits. The move comes amid a broader AI and Copilot push, with Nadella stressing the need to align the company’s messaging with its expanding AI strategy.
Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark Arm-based chip. The devices are designed to run AI models on-device, with high memory and performance touted, and Windows updates to support local AI tasks. Prices start at $2,599 for the Ultra, with higher configurations and a $5,999 Dev Box.
Microsoft has unveiled Copilot’s enterprise-focused redesign, merging consumer and business AI tools into a unified work interface. The move aims to embed AI across Office apps, coding, and workflows, signaling a shift toward an AI-powered productivity stack. Leadership realignments accompany the rollout.