Windows Weekly (Audio)

WW 962: Peak Bloat - The Last Patch Tuesday of 2025

Dec 10, 2025
December 2025's Patch Tuesday revealed significant changes in Microsoft's ecosystem, particularly around pricing and AI enhancements. The hosts highlighted fixes for File Explorer's dark mode and the introduction of AI features for Copilot+ PCs. A discussion on rising Microsoft 365 costs raised eyebrows, while the emergence of 'semantic' apps promised a new interaction style. They also tackled the ongoing legal battles over AI content use and the evolving landscape of browser AI safety, warning listeners about potential risks.
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Windows 11 Dark Mode And Semantic Apps

  • Windows 11's December update significantly improves File Explorer dark mode and fixes the “flashbang” white-flash issue.
  • Streamlined context menus and Copilot+ PC AI features show Microsoft is pushing semantic, machine-controllable app interactions.
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Semantic Apps As The Next Interface

  • Paul reframes programmatic app integration as a return of the "semantic" web concept applied to apps.
  • Semantic apps expose machine-readable capabilities so AI agents can perform actions without scraping UIs.
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Cross‑Vendor Standards For Agents

  • Major companies formed the Agentic AI Foundation under the Linux Foundation to standardize agent protocols like MCP.
  • Interoperability aims to let agents use different vendors' models and capabilities across platforms.
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