Windows Weekly 977: Moonshine University

Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss Week D issues, a push for native apps, Microsoft’s Critique orchestrator, Siri madness, Xbox and gaming, and much more.

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Windows

Week D updates go live last Thursday – Smart App Control, many other minor changes

Microsoft says it will replace web-based in-box apps and experiences with native apps … somehow

Windows Insider Program

Related: AMD has a new flagship gaming processor

AI/dev

Microsoft Research AI has a new Critique feature that uses ChatGPT and Claude together in an unholy Frankenstein’s monster of orchestration

A week of Siri AI rumors/leaks – This is Apple’s version of Microsoft trying to buy TikTok

Google makes it easier to switch to Gemini – This is like Mac vs. PC, but for AI

Mozilla’s approach to AI in Firefox is both right and correct

SwiftUI SDK for Android is now available

Xbox and gaming

New Xbox chief seeks to reset Xbox brand image – reminder, that’s not the same as changing anything

Xbox announces 14 Day One Game Pass titles coming soon

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War E-Day Direct are coming in June

Sony to raise PS5 prices soon

Nintendo to raise prices for physical Switch 2 games soon

Tips and picks

Tip of the week: Opt-out of training AI on GitHub

GitHub is going to automatically use your data to train AI. Here’s how to opt-out if you don’t want that.

Semi-related: Multi-document version of WinUIpad is on GitHub

App pick of the week: Proton Workspace with Meet

There’s a new Microsoft 365 alternative in town, and this one is from a Little Tech company you can trust

RunAs Radio this week: My Home Lab

https://runasradio.com/Shows/Show/1030

Brown liquor pick of the week: Jeptha Creed Six Year Old Wheated Bourbon

https://jepthacreed.com/product/six-year-old-wheated-bourbon/

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