WW 942: A World of Wonder - The weakness of Copilot's branding | Windows Weekly (Audio)

In this episode of Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott and Richard Campbell join Leo Laporte to discuss the latest Microsoft news, including Microsoft's retreat from the consumer market with the discontinuation of movies and TV shows in the Microsoft Store. They also delve into new Windows 11 features, the confusing rollout of AI features across different Copilot Plus PCs, Brave browser blocking Recall, and the state of messaging apps. The hosts also touch on hardware compatibility issues with ARM devices, the struggles of Intel, and the rise of smaller tech companies offering alternatives to Big Tech. Richard shares his liquor pick of the week, Benromach 10, while the panel also touches on topics such as data security, AI integration, and the future of personal computing.

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WW 942: A World of Wonder - The weakness of Copilot's branding

Windows Weekly (Audio)

Microsoft's Retreat from Consumer Market: The End of Movies & TV Service

Cloud Content Ownership, Tech's Abusive Relationship, and the State of AI

Windows 11 Week D Update: Confusing AI Features and Copilot Plus PC Differences

Windows 11 Week D Update: Photo Relight, Paint Updates, and Snipping Tool Enhancements

PC Transfer Feature, Insider Updates, and the Problematic Click-to-Do Interface

Brave Blocks Recall, WhatsApp Ditches UWP for PWA

Messaging App Frustrations, the Lack of a Universal Standard, and the Allure of Simpler Phones

The Snapdragon Dev Kit, Focusrite Drivers, and the State of Linux on the Desktop

Copilot Plus PCs, AI Limitations, and the Frustration with Microsoft's Approach

Microsoft's Confusing AI Strategy, a New Surface Laptop for Business, and Intel's Layoffs

Intel's Struggles, the Need for Competition, and a Glimmer of Hope

AI and Security: Copilot's Struggles and the Importance of Data Protection

The SharePoint Vulnerability and the Challenges of On-Prem Security

DuckDuckGo's AI Approach: Customization and Privacy

Embracing Little Tech: Alternatives to Big Tech and the Importance of Trust

Proton's AI Chatbot: Lumo

Run As Radio Episode 1000 and Copilot Studio

Whiskey Pick of the Week: Benromach 10

WW 942: A World of Wonder - The weakness of Copilot's branding

Windows Weekly (Audio)

00:00Microsoft's Retreat from Consumer Market: The End of Movies & TV Service

Microsoft's Retreat from Consumer Market: The End of Movies & TV Service

08:38Cloud Content Ownership, Tech's Abusive Relationship, and the State of AI

Cloud Content Ownership, Tech's Abusive Relationship, and the State of AI

20:51Windows 11 Week D Update: Confusing AI Features and Copilot Plus PC Differences

Windows 11 Week D Update: Confusing AI Features and Copilot Plus PC Differences

25:50Windows 11 Week D Update: Photo Relight, Paint Updates, and Snipping Tool Enhancements

Windows 11 Week D Update: Photo Relight, Paint Updates, and Snipping Tool Enhancements

36:38PC Transfer Feature, Insider Updates, and the Problematic Click-to-Do Interface

PC Transfer Feature, Insider Updates, and the Problematic Click-to-Do Interface

47:00Brave Blocks Recall, WhatsApp Ditches UWP for PWA

Brave Blocks Recall, WhatsApp Ditches UWP for PWA

55:00Messaging App Frustrations, the Lack of a Universal Standard, and the Allure of Simpler Phones

Messaging App Frustrations, the Lack of a Universal Standard, and the Allure of Simpler Phones

1:04:52The Snapdragon Dev Kit, Focusrite Drivers, and the State of Linux on the Desktop

The Snapdragon Dev Kit, Focusrite Drivers, and the State of Linux on the Desktop

1:17:03Copilot Plus PCs, AI Limitations, and the Frustration with Microsoft's Approach

Copilot Plus PCs, AI Limitations, and the Frustration with Microsoft's Approach

1:27:30Microsoft's Confusing AI Strategy, a New Surface Laptop for Business, and Intel's Layoffs

Microsoft's Confusing AI Strategy, a New Surface Laptop for Business, and Intel's Layoffs

1:35:50Intel's Struggles, the Need for Competition, and a Glimmer of Hope

Intel's Struggles, the Need for Competition, and a Glimmer of Hope

1:41:10AI and Security: Copilot's Struggles and the Importance of Data Protection

AI and Security: Copilot's Struggles and the Importance of Data Protection

1:53:10The SharePoint Vulnerability and the Challenges of On-Prem Security

The SharePoint Vulnerability and the Challenges of On-Prem Security

2:02:31DuckDuckGo's AI Approach: Customization and Privacy

DuckDuckGo's AI Approach: Customization and Privacy

2:15:19Embracing Little Tech: Alternatives to Big Tech and the Importance of Trust

Embracing Little Tech: Alternatives to Big Tech and the Importance of Trust

2:27:30Proton's AI Chatbot: Lumo

Proton's AI Chatbot: Lumo

2:30:31Run As Radio Episode 1000 and Copilot Studio

Run As Radio Episode 1000 and Copilot Studio

2:35:36Whiskey Pick of the Week: Benromach 10

Whiskey Pick of the Week: Benromach 10