Windows Into The Future
By Rob Enderle
Microsoft Copilot could fix a long-running Office problem
The arrival of AI in Microsoft apps, especially Office, could kick off a lot of creativity and — if we’re lucky — make Office a more coherent suite of tools.
Generative AI comes to Office: What it means (and who’s at risk)
Microsoft's AI efforts took a big step forward this week with the unveiling of Microsoft 365 Copilot. It promises to be a big productivity boost, if users know what they're doing.
GrammarlyGo and the coming wave of generative AI productivity
Generative AI is here to stay, and companies are already finding innovate ways to roll it into their products.
Generative AI will change PCs and smartphones, making one (or both) obsolete
Since generative AI is likely to change how we interact with our devices, how could it not also change the devices themselves?
5 reasons videoconferencing is on the decline (again)
The videoconferencing industry always seems to be on an upswing, right before it crashes back to reality. Why can't it get its act together?
To get the most from generative AI, something’s got to change
Generative AI offers the promise of changing how we use computers and access information. It could also force us to redesign office and airplanes.
The gathering AI storm between Microsoft and Google
Microsoft caught Google off-guard with its recent push into generative AI, which could have big ramifications for search. And it might just mean the Singularity is closer than we think.
Microsoft’s mixed reality and generative AI moves — girding for war?
The company is poised to make a major investment in OpenAI, setting itself up for a fight over AI and looking to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Generative AI isn’t about what you think it is
While everyone is having fun using tools like ChatGPT to “create” all kinds of works, the real value lies in AI’s ability to refine ideas and tasks.
The productivity promise (and perils) of generative AI
There's a lot of buzz around ChatGPT and DALL-E right now — and a lot of litigation brewing. But companies (and people) should embrace what's coming.
Microsoft teases Windows 12 at CES 2023
During the AMD keynote at this week’s big tech show, a Microsoft exec hinted about an AI-powered version of Windows that could arrive later this decade.
Innovation vs. execution: You have to have both
The coming new year always brings out hopes for big, innovative announcements in the tech world. But without the right kind of execution, innovation can't save the day.
Maybe you need a workstation instead of a PC
For most people, most of the time, a mainstream Windows PC delivers all the performance you need. But for high-end users (and gamers) the devil is in the details.
So, you were laid off? Don’t panic
Getting laid off isn't a mark of shame. It could be the start of an entirely new career path.
Nvidia nudges Omniverse closer to connected digital twins — and full automation
If Nvidia has its way, the Omniverse may one day be robotically repaired using AI.
In the shadow of the Twitter disaster: How to prep for layoffs
The way Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, and his executive team have handled layoffs at the company is a case study in how not do it.
Can today’s videoconferencing tech evolve into tomorrow’s metaverse?
The shift to video brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work needs may have abated, but it's not going away. The question now is how it might morph into something new.
As videoconferencing needs change, it's time to plan for what comes next
With companies looking to include remote and hybrid workers in the daily office routine, videoconferencing will play a crucial role in keeping everyone connected. Some thoughts on how to get it right.
Lenovo Tech World 2022: aiming for a metaverse upgrade?
When it comes to virtual reality, most people think first about Meta's efforts. But Lenovo's take on it offers more of the reality part of the equation — just what's needed for success.
The Microsoft-Cisco Teams collaboration could create an interoperability revolution
If everyone's going to work together, our tools have to work together, too. That's why the news from Microsoft and Cisco at this week's Ignite event matters.
