Copilot can replace Search in latest Windows 11 test builds, but it's not a good idea

The default Windows 11 Search box just says “Search” and, if you haven’t disabled it, contains some kind of colorful icon ...

First look at Windows 11's new Copilot-powered Taskbar search box in action — better than the old search UI?

Microsoft has started testing a new Copilot-powered search box on the Taskbar on Windows 11. It's better in some ways, but worse in others. Let's take a look.

Microsoft promotes Copilot to star on Windows 11's taskbar – but don't panic, you can banish it

Microsoft makes it clear that the Ask Copilot box is off by default, so you actively have to go into Settings and enable it ...

5 Must-try features from the Windows 11 October 2025 update

The Windows 11 October 2025 update is a significant moment for the operating system. For years, users have tolerated small but irritating failures – from a lagging Taskbar to the infamous "Update and ...
Windows Report

Chrome's AI May Let You "Create Images" and Do Research from the Address Bar

Google is testing a + button in the Chrome Canary omnibox that shows Deep Search, Create Images, Add File, and Add Image ...
Windows Latest

First look at how Copilot will change Windows 11 taskbar search

Microsoft testing "Ask Copilot" in the Windows 11 taskbar, replacing Search with Copilot Vision, Voice, rolling out now in Build 26220.7051 ...
IEEE

Resource2Box: Learning To Rank Resources in Distributed Search Using Box Embedding

Abstract: The rapid and continuous growth of internet content poses significant challenges to conventional web search engines. Distributed Search (DS) offers a solution by integrating multiple ...

Windows 11’s Search box gets Copy & Search, saving you time and clicks

Windows 11’s new Copy & Search cuts a step from everyday lookups. Copy text, tap a paste gleam in the taskbar search box, and ...

Windows 11’s October Insider update brings 9 features worth trying

Microsoft is rolling out nine new features to Windows 11 Insiders in the second half of October, including Start menu improvements, AI integrations, and quality‑of‑life updates.