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Microsoft Weekly + Look back on Windows Home Server + TWIRL #133

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Steven Parker
October 08, 2023

I hope you had a great week, meanwhile here's a recap of our most recent news, as well as the Microsoft Weekly, we hope you take a look!

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 12 rumors, Microsoft Store updates, and more

The latest Microsoft Weekly news roundup is here, bringing you fresh stories about Windows "12," Microsoft's plans for custom AI chips, new Windows 11 preview builds, app updates, and more.

Microsoft rumored to officially reveal its own AI processor at its Ignite 2023 conference

Microsoft is rumored to officially announce its plans to make its own processor designed to run generative AI services like Bing Chat and Copilot in November at its Ignite 2023 conference.

Speculations reveal Spotify could provide lossless audio on a new service for $19.99/month

Spotify may finally provide users with the long-awaited lossless audio streaming capability. Recent rumors reveal new features, longer listening times, advanced mixing tools, and more on Spotify.

Software updates

Weekend PC Game Deals: Bundles for multiplayer mayhem, storytelling discounts, and more

This weekend's PC game deals include three new bundles that arrive from Humble and Fanatical, a single free event for friendly golfing, a unique restaurant management game for free, and more.

You can download and play The Talos Principle 2 PC demo now on Steam

The Talos Principle 2 PC demo is available to download and play now on Steam, offering a sample of the puzzles in the full version of the Croteam developed game that's due on November 2.

Non-game developers will soon have to pay to use Unreal Engine 5

Epic Games's Tim Sweeney says that non-game developers will soon have to pay to use Unreal Engine 5 with a per-seat fee, but this new business model won't be used for game developers.

From the Forums

SpaceX to orbit NASA's Psyche spacecraft that will reach asteroid in 2029 - TWIRL #133

We have several launches this week but the most notable among them is NASA's Psyche mission which is launching on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The craft will reach its target asteroid in 2029.

Someone forced Pixel 8 Pro's special camera features to run on Pixel 7 Pro

A series of posts made on X (formerly Twitter) reveal the Pro Controls from the Pixel 8 Pro reportedly running on a Pixel 7 Pro. The feat was made possible by modding the Google Camera APK.

How to turn off or remove Windows Copilot on Windows 11

Copilot promises to make everyone a power user but if you are one of those who doesn't want additional services from Microsoft then you can easily disable Windows Copilot on your Windows 11 device.

This week's deals

Tech deals we posted this week

A quick look back at Microsoft's Windows Home Server and its official children's book

Microsoft launched the first version of Windows Home Server 16 years ago this month on October 10, 2007. However, this version of Windows Server didn't catch on with the general public.

Intel exec claims 'Windows 12' is coming in 2024

Intel CFO David Zinsner stated in a recent financial conference that a "Windows refresh" is coming in 2024. His statement is in line with other rumors of "Windows 12" coming next year.

A new report denies rumors of a subscription-based Windows 12

A new report sheds some light on the recent discovery of a potential subscription-based Windows "12." Turns out, those bits are linked to one of Windows 11's SKUs, not the next-gen Windows.

Logging off

Have a good one!

Cheers, Steve.