Microsoft’s new Office icons are more curvy and colorful
Microsoft is officially unveiling its new Office icons today, after they leaked earlier this year. The icons have a modern design that’s more colorful and playful, with subtle changes that ma...
HBR: Dysfunctional idea marketplaces stall innovation
An article published in the September 29, 2025, issue of Harvard Business Review details research arguing that dysfunctional internal systems, termed “idea marketplaces,” are a primary cause of st...
Microsoft Copilot tests portraits using VASA-1 AI
Microsoft has introduced an experimental “Portraits” feature for its Copilot AI assistant in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Located in Copilot Labs, the function provides animated ...
AI Spending Could Exceed $2.8 Trillion Through 2029
AI-related infrastructure spending by Big Tech is expected to surpass $2.8 trillion through 2029.
That’s according to a report Tuesday (Sept. 30) by Reuters, citing projections from Ci...
Microsoft is giving Copilot AI faces you can chat with
Here are some examples of the “Portraits” avatars available to select Copilot users.
Microsoft is trying to make Copilot more approachable by giving the AI assistant an animated face to talk...