23 Jul 2025
2h 47m

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

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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.

Outlines

Part 1: Microsoft's Consumer Retreat & Cloud Ownership

Part 2: Windows 11 Updates & New Features

Part 3: Messaging App Issues & Browser News

Part 4: Hardware & Linux

Part 5: AI Strategy & Limitations

Part 6: Security & Privacy

Part 7: Community & Whiskey

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