WW 1003: Another Story Ruined By Keith - Windows 11, version 26H2 Is Now Available!
Summary
In this episode of Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott and Richard Campbell discuss the release of Windows 11 26H2, noting it is primarily a support cycle update with no major new features. They explore the ongoing challenges of Windows on ARM, including enterprise hesitation and the recent arrival of NVIDIA hardware. The hosts also highlight UX expert Scott Jensen’s critique of desktop stagnation, arguing that Microsoft and Apple have failed to innovate since the Windows 8 era. Finally, they analyze Microsoft’s strategy of consolidating AI capabilities into a single Copilot super app, comparing …
Topics discussed
Show intro and host banter
Personal updates: Vancouver trip and Canadian heritage
Windows 11 26H2 release and ARM PC delays
UX design: Scott Jensen, the Ribbon, and Microsoft's feedback loop
Meta's AI glasses and Linux desktop UX challenges
AI as a new OS interface and the end of traditional apps
Microsoft licensing, Teams, and the cloud shift
Sponsor: Palo Alto Networks identity management
WSL containers, Quick Settings, and Edge browser fixes
Copilot+ PC specs, Surface rumors, and keyboard mapping
NPU performance, Windows on ARM, and NVIDIA partnership
Sponsor: Bitwarden password manager and secrets
Microsoft's 'Super App' and AI-powered email search
AI economics, OpenAI pressure, and model releases
The future of Microsoft: AI replacing traditional Office apps
Xbox disc-to-digital program and new casual games
Quick hits: Windows 11 update, eSIMs, and security news
Whiskey time: Richard Campbell's Islay distillery tour
Outro and Twit.tv promotion
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