In August 2025, Microsoft unveiled the latest release of the Azure SDK, which features significant updates, notably the general availability of AI Projects 1.0.0 for both JavaScript and Python. These libraries are designed to facilitate the development of Azure AI Foundry projects, allowing developers to efficiently manage AI workflows, utilize authentication services, and connect with Azure OpenAI functionalities. To ensure a stable API experience, certain preview features, such as Evaluations and Red Team operations, have been transitioned to dedicated beta versions.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5751 (KB5064071) for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel, specifically for those running Windows 11 version 24H2. This update includes several new features and improvements, particularly in the "Click to Do" functionality.

Microsoft has launched Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5751 to Dev Channel Insiders, introducing several enhancements, especially in the Click to Do feature. This update includes new selection modes: Freeform Selection Mode, which allows users to draw around entities for intuitive selection; Rectangle Selection Mode, which enables users to drag a box around items; and the ability to multi-select various entities using Ctrl + Click. These enhancements aim to streamline user interactions and improve selection efficiency on touch-enabled devices.

Microsoft has recently launched Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27924 for users in the Canary Channel, introducing several enhancements and features aimed at improving user experience, particularly with the new Copilot+ functionality. This update includes innovative features such as Recall, Click to Do, an enhanced Windows Search, live captions with real-time translation, and an Agent in Settings. However, it's important to note that some of these features might not be fully operational right after the update, as they are being gradually rolled out.

Microsoft has launched Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, enhancing the user experience with a range of new features and improvements. This release includes a personalized homepage, a revamped system dialog box, a larger clock in the notification center, and a new grid view for search functionality. Notable upgrades also involve improved lock screen widget personalization and AI actions in File Explorer, allowing users to edit images and summarize documents with ease.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel as part of the 23H2 update. This build introduces a variety of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system stability.

Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 19045.6276 (22H2) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update includes a variety of improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and system functionality.

Microsoft has officially released .NET 10 Preview 7, showcasing a range of enhancements aimed at improving the overall development experience across its various components, including the .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and .NET MAUI. Key features of this preview include advancements in AES KeyWrap with Padding, the introduction of ML-DSA, enhanced PipeReader support for JSON serialization, and the implementation of WebSocketStream along with TLS 1.3 support specifically for macOS users.

PowerToys 0.93 has been officially released by Clint Rutkas, emphasizing enhancements in features, stability, optimization, and automation. This update introduces significant improvements to various modules, including Command Palette, Advanced Paste, Peek, Text Extractor, and PowerRename. A key highlight is the revamped dashboard, now featuring a modern card-based design that offers clearer descriptions and enhanced navigation.

Visual Studio Code version 1.103.1 has been officially released, introducing significant enhancements and fixes. This update focuses on improving GPT-5 functionalities, including prompt enhancements and support for the GPT-5 mini model. Additionally, it rectifies formatting issues related to backticks for symbol references in GPT-5 responses.

Microsoft has announced the release of the Windows Package Manager 1.12.100 Preview, which includes several new features and bug fixes aimed at enhancing user experience. One of the key updates is the transition of the App Installer to WinUI 3, which replaces the previous dependency on WinUI 2 with the Windows App Runtime 1.7. Additionally, a significant bug fix ensures that manifest validation no longer fails when using UTF-8 BOM encoding, provided that the schema header is placed on the first line.

Flyoobe (Flyby11) has introduced its version 1.1, featuring several enhancements aimed at improving user experience. Key updates include a more organized setup interface, which provides a clear overview of the installation process. Additionally, the software now automatically detects existing Windows 11 users, allowing them to apply customizations seamlessly from one interface. This feature, although intended for version 1.0, was successfully incorporated in this latest release.

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Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This update introduces significant enhancements, especially to the mobile device companion, which now offers users quicker access to messages, calls, photos, and mobile app updates directly from the Start menu.

Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27919 to users in the Canary Channel, introducing several enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience. Key updates include an overhaul of Windows Search settings, which are now more streamlined and organized under a new “Search permissions” and “Searching Windows” settings page. This combined interface allows users to access all Windows Search settings in one place, featuring a modern visual design that enhances navigation.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel, specifically for users on Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces several enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system performance.

Microsoft has officially launched the Windows Server 2025 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) Preview Build 26461 for Windows Server Insiders. This build offers both Desktop Experience and Server Core installation options for the Datacenter and Standard editions. Additionally, it includes the Annual Channel for Container Host and Azure Edition, which is specifically designed for virtual machine evaluation. A key feature of this release is the introduction of Rack Level Nested Mirror (RLNM) for the Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) Campus Cluster. This enhancement enables organizations to comply with the NIS2 data room requirements, ensuring rapid and reliable storage solutions.

Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code version 1.103.0, introducing a variety of updates designed to enhance user experience and productivity. Key features include the availability of GPT-5 for all paid GitHub Copilot plans, which improves reasoning, coding, and chat functionalities. The update also introduces chat checkpoints, allowing users to restore previous states in conversations, making it easier to navigate and revert changes.

Microsoft has recently released Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 2.5.10. This update addresses a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-53788. More detailed information about the vulnerability and its implications is expected to be published on August 12th.

Microsoft has announced the pre-release of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 2.6.1, which includes several important updates aimed at improving functionality and security. Key changes in this release include fixes for invalid UTF-8 handling in JSON files, modifications to the `wslinfo` tool to reduce reliance on the VM ID environment variable, and a resolution for the security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-53788.