Microsoft unveils AI-powered 'Recall' for enhanced productivity, but privacy concerns linger

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At its recent Build conference, Microsoft introduced a new feature called "Recall" for Copilot+ PCs. Designed to boost user productivity, Recall allows Windows 11 users to search and retrieve past activities on their devices.

Recall leverages the advanced processing capabilities of Copilot+ PCs to capture snapshots of the user's screen periodically. These encrypted snapshots are stored locally on the PC's hard drive. Users can then search for specific content by using keywords or by navigating a timeline of captured snapshots.

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Microsoft's digital-only Build conference to take place starting May 25

Microsoft will be another company hosting an all-digital conference soon. While details are scarce, we know that the Build developer conference will kick off from May 25 until May 27. We expect to get more information about Build before the end of this month. We know Apple's WWDC is happening in June. We don't know whether Google will also hold its I/O conference or cancel it like last year.

Source: Engadget

Microsoft sets Build conference on March 30th

Microsoft has officially announced the date and location for its upcoming developer’s event—the Build Conference. It will be happening once again in San Francisco, this time from March 30^th to April 1^st. Speculation is the event will focus mostly on Windows 10 and the rumoured Redstone update for the OS. This will be in line with Microsoft’s “Windows as a service” approach, having major updates come in on a yearly basis (much like what Apple does with OS X). Preview builds should also be announced during said event. But again these are still speculation. To get more details in the future, perhaps you’d want to sign up for the mailing list.

Source: Steven Guggenheimer via Twitter | Via: The Next Web

Windows Phone 8.1 to reportedly add removable USB flash drive support

New reports have surfaced that the next Windows Phone update will include USB flash drive support to help ease file transfer process. Ubergizmo reports Windows Phone 8.1 will support both removable USB flash drives and USB HID class accessories (such as keyboards, mice, and game controllers). USB flash drive support means you might need a microUSB adapter for USB flash drives or microUSB flash drive from the likes of Sony. Microsoft’s BUILD conference is happening in a few weeks so hopefully we can learn more about this.