Daily Tech News Show Microsoft Wants You Talking To Your Windows PC… Again - DTNS 5126
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Oct 16, 2025 
Sean Hollister, a tech reporter for The Verge, dives into the exciting developments in AI and gaming. He discusses Microsoft's innovative Windows Voice Copilot, which aims to enhance how users interact with their PCs. Hollister shares insights on the surprisingly mixed reviews of the ROG Xbox Ally handheld, covering its performance issues and practical challenges with the Xbox interface. He advises cautious potential buyers to wait for fixes before investing in this device, revealing the complexities of modern gaming technology.
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Windows Puts Copilot At The Center
- Microsoft is making voice and vision first-class inputs in Windows 11 via Copilot voice and vision features.
- They plan sandboxed agentic Copilot actions and taskbar integration while keeping it opt-in and preview-limited.
Treat Copilot Labs As A Preview
- Opt into Copilot Labs only if you're comfortable with preview instability and limited scopes.
- Expect early agentic features to be narrow and to require careful review before wider rollout.
Cloud Fills Hardware Gaps For Copilot
- Microsoft will perform more processing in the cloud if devices lack Copilot Plus hardware.
- They sandbox agentic features in separate desktops to limit risk while testing.