Windows Report

Microsoft has delayed its OneDrive long path fix, pushing general availability from early October to the end of October 2026. According to Microsoft 365 Message Center ID , the rollout should now finish by the end of November. That puts the update roughly one month behind the original schedule. The change affects the OneDrive sync client on Windows, including OneDrive for Business. OneDrive currently reports a sync error when a file or folder path exceeds its 520-character sync limit.

Google is making it much easier to work with Markdown files in Google Workspace. The company has announced that users can now view, edit and collaborate on .md and .markdown files directly in Google Docs, while Google Drive can display fully rendered previews of the files. Previously, working with Markdown in Docs often meant importing and converting the file into a Google Doc. That could alter formatting, strip comments and create separate files.

Many of you must be habituated of using WhatsApp on your Android device or an iPhone or iPad. But those who like to use WhatsApp on desktop browser have an easy way to login to web application. The process to login to WhatsApp web is pretty straightforward. You can either scan QR code using your phone or login to WhatsApp web using a mobile number associated with your account. In this guide, we’ll walk you through different steps to login to WhatsApp web.

Outlook will block MSIX attachments starting in November as Microsoft tightens security around package files commonly used to install Windows apps. Microsoft will begin blocking .msix and .msixbundle email attachments in Outlook on the web and New Outlook for Windows, according to Microsoft 365 Message Center ID . The company will add both extensions to the BlockedFileTypes list in OWA Mailbox Policy.

Microsoft launched the Player Voice Hub to give Xbox players a direct way to suggest features and changes. Several requests have since appeared in Xbox updates, although Microsoft has done little to show that progress inside the portal itself. Soon after the hub launched, Xbox fans began asking for more exclusive games. Xbox later started highlighting exclusive games on its dashboard. Other popular requests have also resulted in announced or implemented features.

The Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 may feature TMR thumbsticks, advanced haptics, new tension options, and extensive customization, according to a new leak. A new leak reportedly reveals specifications for Microsoft’s unannounced controller. The information allegedly comes from data scraped from the Xbox Design Lab storefront. The leaked data points to TMR or Hall Effect thumbsticks, which could improve durability and reduce the risk of stick drift.

Anthropic, Google, Meta, and OpenAI executives testified under oath before New York City lawmakers over AI safety concerns. The October 5 hearing brought all 51 New York City Council members together for a broad AI discussion. Lawmakers questioned major AI companies about safeguards, accountability and the risks created by increasingly capable systems. The hearing also included AI safety experts and whistleblowers.

Xbox is bringing FanFest back to where it all began. The final stop of this year’s eight-city FanFest Tour will take place at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture on November 12. The event arrives just three days before Xbox officially celebrates its 25th anniversary on November 15. Fans can expect hands-on gameplay, Xbox history, collectibles, trivia, and activities celebrating the brand’s journey. Xbox also plans to bring fans closer to the people behind its games.

Classic Outlook users are running into a frustrating search bug that can leave mailbox results stuck even after emails are moved. Microsoft has confirmed the issue and says a hotfix is already being worked on, although there is no ETA yet. The issue affects Server Assisted Search against online mailboxes. Microsoft says the problem can be reproduced when Outlook is running in online mode. Users can search within a specific folder using the “Current Folder” scope.

OpenAI is finally bringing invisible watermarks to ChatGPT and Codex text in the European Union. The move comes as the EU’s AI transparency rules take effect, but OpenAI is being crystal clear about the technology’s limitations. OpenAI says eligible ChatGPT and Codex text outputs in the EU will receive an invisible watermark over the coming weeks. API customers worldwide can also opt into watermarking for select models, although it will remain disabled by default. The technology is called textGrain.