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Microsoft has recently announced Project Solara, a new Android-based operating system designed to run AI agents rather than traditional apps. This platform aims to power a new generation of intelligent enterprise devices that enable adaptive, agent-driven experiences that work seamlessly across different form factors and workplace environments. Project Solara is developed by Microsoft’s Applied Sciences…

Microsoft has announced Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC), a new security-focused execution layer for AI agents, at its annual Build developer conference. MXC is available on Windows and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), allowing organizations to define and enforce strict boundaries around agent actions and resource access. Microsoft highlighted that as AI agents become more capable…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the biggest announcements from Microsoft’s Build 2026 developer conference, including new AI products and the Nvidia RTX Spark chip that will power upcoming Surface devices.

You quoted finance $35,000. Then you found 400 archive mailboxes you hadn’t scoped, a handful of Litigation Holds, and a coexistence window that stretched from two weeks to six. Now you’re back in front of leadership explaining why the number moved. Most Exchange migrations don’t go over budget because the tools are expensive but because…

Microsoft has introduced Scout at its Build 2026 developer conference, which is an always-on AI agent designed to act as a personal digital coworker. Unlike traditional assistants, Scout can autonomously complete tasks across Microsoft 365 applications, helping users streamline their work with minimal manual intervention. Microsoft Scout connects with apps like Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and…

Microsoft has made Microsoft IQ generally available across GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Foundry, and Copilot Studio. Alongside the announcement, the company announced a new family of in-house AI models and platform enhancements aimed at making enterprise AI smarter, more secure, and easier to manage at scale. Microsoft IQ is a unified intelligence layer that connects AI,…

Microsoft has just announced updates to make Windows a trusted platform for AI development. Among the announcements was the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a developer-focused device designed to run advanced AI models and workloads locally with high performance. Microsoft’s Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is designed for tasks like training AI models, running complex…

Microsoft has announced a new update to MDASH that enhances vulnerability detection accuracy and introduces native integration with Microsoft Defender to streamline security operations. The company is also expanding the public preview to a broader group of commercial customers. The Microsoft Security multi-model agentic scanning harness (MDASH) is an AI‑powered vulnerability detection system designed to…

Microsoft’s desktop virtualization ecosystem is a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, allowing organizations to deliver secure and scalable access to applications and desktops. However, the terminology surrounding this ecosystem – Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) – can sometimes be confusing, even for seasoned IT professionals….

Microsoft’s May Intune update introduces several enhancements designed to make endpoint management more streamlined, secure, and efficient. The release delivers improved device onboarding, stronger Android and macOS management capabilities, clearer reporting, and new automation features that help IT teams reduce administrative overhead. Microsoft has announced the general availability of the Personal Work Profile Android Management…

Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, which is powered by Nvidia’s new Arm-based RTX Spark chip. The premium AI-focused laptop is set to begin shipping in Fall 2026 alongside a new wave of devices featuring the new RTX Spark chip. The Surface Laptop Ultra is built around a high‑performance hardware platform designed for demanding…

Microsoft is strengthening password reset security in Microsoft Entra ID with a major update to its Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) process. Commercial customers are now being notified that only explicitly registered authentication methods will be accepted for identity verification. Microsoft Entra ID Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) is a feature that allows users to reset or…