Microsoft's AI ambitions overflowed into GitHub, sparking backlash when ads appeared in pull requests and raising new concerns about where your code is really going. GitHub is going to automatically use your data to train AI, so Paul tells how to opt-out if you don't want that. Plus, there's a new Microsoft 365 alternative in town, and this one is from a little tech company you can trust

Windows

Week D updates go live last Thursday - Smart App Control, many other minor changes
And here we go again: Microsoft issues emergency patch for March Week D optional update
Microsoft says it will replace web-based in-box apps and experiences with native apps ... somehow
Four builds across three channels - Canary with opt-in gets a huge Windows Console upgrade, Dev/Beta get Administrator Protection (again), more
AMD has a new flagship gaming processor

AI/Dev

Microsoft Research AI has a new Critique feature that uses ChatGPT and Claude together in an unholy Frankenstein's monster of orchestration
A week of Siri AI rumors/leaks - This is Apple's version of Microsoft trying to buy TikTok
Google makes it easier to switch to Gemini - This is like Mac vs. PC, but for AI
Mozilla's approach to AI in Firefox is both right and correct
The plan to the save the open web from Big Tech
The future of Firefox includes a Smart Window mode that works like Private window but for AI
SwiftUI SDK for Android is now available

Xbox and gaming

New Xbox chief seeks to reset Xbox brand image - reminder, that's not the same as changing anything
Xbox announces 14 Day One Game Pass titles coming soon
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War E-Day Direct are coming in June
Sony to raise PS5 prices soon
Nintendo to raise prices for physical Switch 2 games soon

Tips & picks

Tip of the week: Opt-out of training AI on GitHub
App pick of the week: Proton Workspace with Meet
RunAs Radio this week: My Home Lab
Brown liquor pick of the week: Jeptha Creed Six Year Old Wheated Bourbon

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