Microsoft Edge just got two new AI features β and theyβre actually useful Latest from Windows Central By:sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) 18 February 2026 at 20:44 Microsoft Edge finally adds AI PDF tools that save time, including instant summaries and a faster, more reliable Read Aloud experience.
Microsoft Azure data usage by ICE triples as reports question Microsoft's connection to mass surveillance β βWe do not believe ICE is engaged in such activityβ Latest from Windows Central By:sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) 18 February 2026 at 18:35 Leaked files show ICE tripled its data on Microsoft Azure to 1,400TB. As AI usage climbs, Microsoft faces fresh scrutiny over its "mass surveillance" pledge.
Upgrading your PC costs a fortune in 2026 β Steamβs new feature will let you see how your old rig handles games Latest from Windows Central By:sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) 17 February 2026 at 21:41 Steamβs upcoming features let reviewers share hardware specs and FPS data, addressing long-standing transparency issues.
I'm sick of being told to "just not use" Microsoft's AI β I'm already paying for it and so are you Latest from Windows Central By:sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) 17 February 2026 at 20:39 The "AI Tax" is hitting consumers through electricity price hikes and hardware delays. Even if you don't use AI, you're still paying the bill.
Windows Wrap: Microsoft starts fixing Windows 11 as its OpenAI 'marriage' hits the rocks Latest from Windows Central By:sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) 16 February 2026 at 18:41 Microsoft restored the movable Taskbar to Windows 11 as the OpenAI partnership showed new cracks. Plus, the latest Presidents' Day PC deals.