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Microsoft published its monthly roundup of all the new capabilities added to its Teams collaboration platform in January. The latest update brings a new message forwarding experience, stronger security controls, advanced admin tools, and upgrades for Teams Phones. New chat features Microsoft has added a new feature that allows users to seamlessly insert hyperlink into…

[Update] February 7, 2025, 8:32 AM PT: The “Think Deeper” feature is currently only available for consumers, and commercial customers won’t be able to access it in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Microsoft is now offering its “Think Deeper” feature to all free Copilot users, removing the previous paywall. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman announced on…

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Microsoft’s FY2025 Q2 earnings and whether the company’s massive investments in AI are starting to pay off.

Microsoft has announced that it’s bringing NPU-optimized versions of DeepSeek R1 to Copilot+ PCs. The company will also integrate the DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-1.5B model into its Microsoft AI Toolkit for developers, with the 7B and 14B versions set to follow. In a recent blog post, Microsoft announced that DeepSeek R1 models will first be available on Qualcomm…

Microsoft announced today new business editions of its Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PCs with Intel x86 Core Ultra processors (Series 2). Additionally, a 5G-enabled variant of the Surface Laptop for Business is set to launch later this year. In September 2023, Microsoft introduced business editions of the Surface Pro 11 and…

Microsoft has announced the upcoming integration of its Security Copilot into the Surface Management Portal, offering customers access to the AI-powered chatbot in public preview starting on February 24. This new feature aims to enhance device management with advanced AI capabilities for IT administrators. The Surface Management Portal is a centralized platform integrated into the…

Microsoft announced this morning several new experiences coming to Surface Hub 3 later this year, including support for Microsoft Edge and Miracast wireless projection. These enhancements aim to enhance business collaboration by enabling seamless web access and content sharing. Microsoft launched Surface Hub 3 as an all-in-one digital whiteboard in December 2023. It offers seamless…

This guide will show you how to use the Azure Pricing Calculator effectively, offering step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and key insights on leveraging its advanced features. By the end, you’ll not only understand your potential costs but also feel confident sharing polished estimates with stakeholders. When managing IT infrastructure, staying ahead of your budget can…

Microsoft Edge is adding a new security feature that uses machine learning to defend users against scareware attacks. The new Scareware blocker is currently available in preview in the Edge browser on Windows PCs. Scareware is a type of malicious software that is designed to trick users into thinking that their PC is infected with…

Microsoft has detailed key security recommendations for enterprises in 2025, emphasizing a proactive approach to data protection. The company urges businesses to strengthen their defenses against AI-driven attacks and phishing threats by adopting advanced security measures. “Reactive security isn’t enough to safeguard your environment. Our guidance for 2025 is to always start at the highest…

Microsoft has announced that the new brand impersonation protection feature will become generally available in Microsoft Teams next month. This security feature proactively alerts enterprise users to potential brand impersonation attempts in Teams chat messages. Previously, enabling external access in Teams allowed users to receive messages from outside domains. Microsoft Teams would automatically scan these…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of new Identity Secure Score recommendations in Microsoft Entra. These recommendations are designed to help administrators strengthen their security posture and provide actionable insights to detect and mitigate security risks within the organization. Microsoft first announced the Entra Identity Secure Score recommendations feature in April 2024. It provides recommendations…