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Start creating presentations in PowerPoint: Complete guide

This beginner guide walks you through Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 step by step. Learn how to create, design, and present slides ...

Chevron, Microsoft deal fuels West Texas data center expansion

Chevron's 20-year deal will fuel a Microsoft AI data center in Reeves County with Permian natural gas, promising 2,000 jobs ...
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Beginner’s roadmap to Microsoft Project Professional

This beginner guide explains Microsoft Project Professional 2019 in a clear step-by-step workflow. Learn how to plan, track, ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft Project Solara Brings AI Agents to Enterprise Devices

Microsoft’s Project Solara previews a future where AI agents run on managed enterprise devices, not just PCs, browsers, or chat windows. The platform is still early, but its badge and desk concepts ...
techtimes

Microsoft Unveils Project Solara: AI Agents to Replace Platforms, OS via Chip-to-Cloud Tech

During the Build 2026 event, Microsoft unveiled its upcoming and experimental projects. One, in particular, has caught the attention of many, and it's none other than "Project Solara." Microsoft's ...
PC Magazine

Microsoft Is Pulling the Plug on Publisher This Fall. These 8 Alternatives Prove You Don't Need It

Before Microsoft Publisher disappears forever, you should move your current and future creative projects to a new platform. These are the best alternatives I've tested, whether you just need basic ...
Engadget

Microsoft announces Project Solara, its take on an AI agent platform

Microsoft has announced that it's building a platform for AI agents. It's called Project Solara, and at Build 2026 the company showed it powering two different reference devices, a smart display and a ...
GeekWire

Inside Microsoft’s Project Solara: A new platform for devices that run AI agents instead of apps

[Editor’s Note: Agents of Transformation is an independent GeekWire series, underwritten by Accenture, exploring the adoption and impact of AI and agents. See coverage of our related event.] A team ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s Project Solara is an OS for AI agent gadgets

The company showed off two devices at Build: a desk concept and a badge concept. The company showed off two devices at Build: a desk concept and a badge concept. Microsoft just announced “Project ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft’s Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps

Microsoft has been deeply committed to the growth of generative AI technology in recent years through its now-fragmented partnership with OpenAI. At Build 2026, the company remains all-in on AI, and ...
Mashable

Microsoft launches new personal AI agent, Microsoft Scout

Microsoft Scout is a new AI agent thats available today to early-access Microsoft 365 customers. Credit: Samuel Boivin / Shutterstock Microsoft delivered major AI announcements this year at its annual ...
Charlotte Observer

A history of the I-77 South toll project: What happened and how it was killed

Charlotte has been roiled in the past two weeks with the sudden end to the Interstate 77 South toll lane project. The Charlotte region’s transportation board vote to kill support for the project on ...