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Pavan Davuluri only spoke at one Ignite 2025 session, and it did not deserve the hate he got. But what did he really say?<ul> <li>Copilot is a front-end for apps and cloud AI services, agents are background processes.</li> <li>Apps in Windows need to become programmatic so AI and agents can control them.</li> <li>You are in control. You being IT and the user. These experiences are off by default, opt-in, and optional. This is the end of whatever BS argument anyone has about this stuff.</li> <li>Copilot Voice because AI is better when you babble and is often more natural than typing<ul> <li>Key concept: Apps, CLIs, etc. expect exact commands, AI is all about intent, just do what I want, not exactly what I say. This is why, yes, people WILL want to talk to their PCs (and other devices)</li></ul></li> <li>UIs for these new features will look/feel natural in Windows<ul> <li>Search box in Taskbar is getting updated to orchestrate between local/web search and Copilot capabilities, including agents</li> <li>Agents will appear as app icons in Taskbar when fired, can be check in on, can post notifications for you to attend to</li> <li>Integration of M365 Copilot capabilities with Windows - Better together story, with things like Writing Assistance for every text box</li> <li>Accessibility updates thanks to AI - Fluid Dictation, which is what makes Copilot Voice make so much sense</li></ul></li> <li>All the security, privacy, and IT management the audience expects</li></ul> Windows Insider Program<ul> <li>Dev and Beta builds include Full Screen Experience on all PCs, new Notepad app, more</li></ul> Hardware - Earnings<ul> <li>Lenovo PC business up 12 percent to $15.1 billion, 25.6 percent unit share</li> <li>HP up 4 percent to $14.6 billion, but job cuts for AI are coming</li> <li>Dell PC business up 3 percent to $1.41 billion</li></ul> AI and Stuff<ul> <li>Microsoft releases local Fara-7B agentic model for computer use</li> <li>ChatGPT's new coding model is optimized for Windows</li> <li>Dear God, you must see Nano Banana Pro to understand Google's lead</li> <li>Google is bringing AirDrop to Android, starting with Pixel. This is what happens when regulators "force design changes on OS makers."</li></ul> Xbox and Gaming<ul> <li>Xbox Cloud Gaming usage is up 45 percent YOY. Sure. What's 45 percent of 3 people?</li> <li>Xbox Cloud Gaming is adding per-game resolution settings, to 1440p for Game Pass Ultimate customers</li> <li>ROG Xbox Ally is getting default game profiles, in preview for 40 titles now</li> <li>Microsoft open sources the source code for Zork, Zork II, and Zork III</li> <li>New Chromebook buyers get one year of Nvidia GeForce NOW with Fast Pass</li></ul> Tips and Picks<ul> <li>Tip of the week: Finding experts is more important than ever</li> <li>We live in the age of stupid. Find the smart and never let go</li> <li>Also, Xbox is having a good Black Friday sale</li> <li>App pick of the week: Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge</li> <li>Also: Perplexity Comet on Android</li></ul> RunAs Radio this week: Christmas Gifts for SysAdmins with Joey Snow and Rick Claus<ul> <li>https://runasradio.com/Shows/Show/1012</li></ul> Brown liquor pick of the week: Sidetrack Stone Whisky<ul> <li>https://www.huskdistillers.com/shop/sidetrack-stone-whisky</li></ul> These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/960">https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/960</a> Hosts: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte">Leo Laporte</a>, <a href="https://twit.tv/people/paul-thurrott">Paul Thurrott</a>, and <a href="https://twit.tv/people/richard-campbell">Richard Campbell</a> Sponsors:<ul> <li><a href="http://outsystems.com/twit" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">outsystems.com/twit</a></li> <li><a href="https://cachefly.com/twit" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">cachefly.com/twit</a></li> </ul>

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Published: 2025-11-26 17:14:30

Windows Weekly 960: Snow & Claus