The Verge·3yYou can now try Microsoft Loop, a Notion competitor with futuristic Office documents
Microsoft is now letting anyone preview Microsoft Loop, a collaborative hub offering a new way of working across Office apps and managing tasks and projects. The main interface looks a lot like Notion, a workspace app that is used by Adobe, Figma, Amazon, and many other businesses. Loop pages are like blank canvases where people can share and collaborate.
Better Programming·3yDeveloping Inside a Container
The most well-known use case for Docker is deploying production services, such as application services or databases, in enterprise servers or cloud instances. Containers are lightweight and contain everything needed to run the application, so you do not need to rely on what is currently installed on the host. You can easily share containers while you work.
The Verge·3yElon Musk reportedly tried and failed to take over OpenAI
Elon Musk reportedly tried and failed to take over OpenAI in 2018. Musk was part of a small group that founded the AI lab in 2015 as a nonprofit, intending the firm to share research for the wider benefit of society. But, says Semafor, by early 2018 Musk was worried the company was falling behind Google.
Microsoft·3yIntroducing Microsoft 365 Copilot – your copilot for work
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot, a powerful productivity tool that combines AI with Microsoft 365 apps to transform work. It unleashes creativity, unlocks productivity, and uplevels skills. Copilot is integrated into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more, and is designed to learn new skills. It is built on Microsoft's comprehensive approach to security, compliance, and privacy. Microsoft is committed to building responsibly with AI.
The Verge·3yMicrosoft makes Outlook for Mac free to use
Microsoft has made Outlook for Mac free to use, eliminating the need for a Microsoft 365 subscription or Office license. The app supports various email providers, including Outlook.com, Gmail, iCloud, and Yahoo. It has been optimized for Apple's latest macOS design changes and M1/M2 chips, and offers features such as a macOS widget, native notification center support, and handoff with iOS devices. Microsoft is also planning to add new features, such as a menu bar peek option and support for Apple's Focus experience.