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Microsoft Plans Ground-Up AI Rebuild of Outlook Under New Leadership

Microsoft is reportedly undertaking a major reorganization of its Outlook team with plans to rebuild the email client from the ground up for artificial intelligence. According to internal sources, the company aims to transform Outlook into an “AI-native” application that acts more like a personal assistant than traditional email software. The shift comes under new leadership as Microsoft pushes to embed AI throughout its productivity suite.

Outlook’s AI Transformation

Microsoft is shaking up its Outlook team with ambitious plans to completely rebuild the venerable email client for the artificial intelligence era, according to recent reports. Rather than simply adding AI features to existing software, sources indicate the company wants to reimagine Outlook from the ground up as what one executive called a “body double” for users.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
BusinessGaming

Xbox Confirms Next-Generation Hardware Development Amid Handheld Gaming Expansion

Xbox President Sarah Bond has confirmed the company is actively developing next-generation hardware while expanding handheld gaming options. Microsoft’s partnership with AMD signals significant hardware advancements ahead, alongside software optimizations for portable gaming experiences.

Xbox’s Hardware Roadmap Confirmed

Xbox President Sarah Bond has confirmed that Microsoft is fully committed to developing new gaming hardware, according to reports from Variety. “We are 100% looking at making things in the future,” Bond stated in the interview, directly addressing speculation about Microsoft’s hardware direction following recent third-party handheld releases.

by Michael Turner
Assistive TechnologyTelecom

TP-Link Wi-Fi 8 Trials Showcase Next-Generation Wireless Reliability and Performance

TP-Link has conducted the first successful Wi-Fi 8 trials using prototype hardware, validating key performance metrics. The next-generation standard focuses on Ultra High Reliability with significant latency and packet loss improvements over Wi-Fi 7, though official certification isn’t expected until 2028.

TP-Link has announced a significant milestone in wireless technology development with the first successful trials of Wi-Fi 8 prototype equipment. According to the company’s official press release, these tests validate both beacon functionality and data throughput capabilities, marking critical progress toward the next generation of Wi-Fi standards.

Understanding Wi-Fi 8’s Technical Foundation

by Jessica Moore P.E.