Microsoft Overhauls Windows Insider Beta
Microsoft is revamping its Windows Insider beta program as part of a broader commitment to Windows quality. The builds remain confusing for users but are designed to become more predictable going forward.
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Microsoft Splits Win11 Canary into Dual Tracks
Microsoft split the Windows 11 Canary channel into 28000 series for 26H2 feature previews and new 29500 series for platform development. The 29500 track targets kernel, drivers, and hardware compatibility with high instability risks. Upgrading is one-way, requiring clean install to revert.
Windows Updates Pausable Indefinitely
Microsoft introduces indefinite pausing of Windows 11 updates in 35-day increments, giving users full control. Users can now shut down or restart without forced updates. The features are rolling out to Windows Insider Dev and Experimental Channels.
Google Discover Adds Chatbot-Based Feed Customization
Google is adding an AI chatbot interface that lets users describe the content they want in their Discover feed. The feature will automatically adjust feed recommendations and remember preferences for future visits.
GPT-5.6 Cross-Region Inference Arrives on Bedrock
Amazon Bedrock now supports OpenAI GPT-5.6 models—Sol, Terra, and Luna—across more than 25 AWS Regions through cross-Region inference. Developers can use US geographic or global inference profiles to improve throughput and access the models through OpenAI and Converse APIs.
OpenClaw Fixes Protected Tooling Tag Trust
OpenClaw released a fix to ensure its release process trusts exact protected tooling tags. The change addresses release-publishing behavior and improves tag validation reliability.
Slack Code Brings AI Coding Agents Into Team Channels
Slack announced Slack Code, a feature that lets teams collaborate with AI coding agents through dedicated code channels. Users can review plans, code diffs, and previews, then approve actions from agents such as Claude and Devin.
ChatGPT Adds Apple Messages Integration on Mac
ChatGPT's latest Mac update integrates with Apple Messages, allowing users to bring conversations from Apple's messaging app into the AI assistant. The feature expands ChatGPT's access to personal communication workflows on macOS.
Set Up a No-Code ML Workflow with Snowflake
Part 1 shows how to configure an AWS account and Snowflake environment for a no-code machine learning workflow. The setup prepares healthcare, retail, and life sciences teams to build a fraud detection model with Amazon SageMaker Canvas.
Pixel 11 Pro Turns Video Into Perfect Cat Photos
Google’s Magic Capture automatically extracts photos from video footage, helping users save spontaneous moments without manually scrubbing through clips. An early test with an uncooperative cat demonstrates the feature’s potential for computational photography and everyday image capture.