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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…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the Snapdragon C, Qualcomm’s new entry-level chip for laptops that will cost $300 and up.

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue in Windows Server 2016 where domain controller discovery may fail after installing the May 2026 KB5087537 security update. The problem specifically affects Windows Server machines with certain hostname conditions, which disrupt critical network and administrative functions. Domain controller lookup is a process in Active Directory that allows a computer…

Keeping servers secure has long meant disruptive restarts, but Microsoft is changing that approach with a major update. With Windows Server 2025, hotpatching enabled by Azure Arc is now available at no additional cost, allowing organizations to apply critical security fixes in real time without interrupting operations. Hotpatching is a feature that allows security updates…

Microsoft has released security updates to fix a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server that could allow attackers to compromise vulnerable servers. This flaw could be exploited by attackers with only minimal access privileges, potentially enabling malicious code execution without requiring administrator rights. CVE‑2026‑45659 is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that…