Windows 11 Preview Updates & AI Features
Key Questions
What new features are in the Windows 11 July 2026 Update?
The KB5095093 update for versions 25H2 and 24H2, rolling out July 14, 2026, includes new features enabled via the Media Creation Tool. It follows the June update with Shared Audio and NPU monitoring capabilities.
How is Microsoft changing Bing integration in Windows 11 search?
Microsoft is adding a toggle to disable Bing web results in Windows 11 search after years of criticism. This marks a shift toward more user control and decluttered experiences.
What improvements are planned for Windows 11 K2?
K2 changes include faster context menus, search decluttering, native app promotion, and an AI transparency page. Insider builds like 26300 also add low latency profiles and File Explorer preloading.
When will WSL 3 arrive and what AI capabilities does it bring?
WSL 3 is scheduled for Build 2026 with near-native GPU/NPU passthrough for local AI workloads on Windows. It supports running AI models without requiring a Copilot+ badge.
Can Windows 11 run AI workloads on non-NPU hardware?
Yes, Microsoft is expanding AI features to more PCs via Nvidia GPUs, allowing models like Phi Silica to run natively even without the Copilot+ designation. This broadens accessibility beyond strict NPU requirements.
K2/Insider Build 26300/26200.8328 timeline to '27: Low Latency Profile, File Explorer preloading, smaller taskbar, KB5083631 AI/Xbox taskbar, Point-in-Time Restore. Edge 148 Workspaces V2/M365 Copilot sidebar. New Windows 11 25H2 update brings faster performance. Fix for error 0x800f0922. WSL 3 at Build 2026 with near-native GPU/NPU passthrough for local AI on Windows. Windows 11 now offers uninstall button for AI models like Phi Silica (2.5GB). Build 2026 session highlighted AI-powered Windows features for developers, including MXC, Aion models, WSL containers. A recent guide to agentic AI on Windows ties these features together with safety and governance context. New updates: Windows 11’s June 2026 Update lands June 9 with Shared Audio and NPU monitoring – practical features for AI PC transparency; Windows Central breakdown of 4 standout Windows 11 tools from Build 2026 (concrete OS direction). Newest: A commentary video frames Windows K2 as a genuine course correction, with Microsoft publicly acknowledging 'unnecessary Copilot' and committing to performance/reset. Latest: Microsoft signaled a pivot away from restrictive NPU requirements for Copilot+ PCs, broadening AI accessibility beyond specific hardware. Newest: Windows 11 hidden performance booster discovered. New this batch: Windows 11 K2 changes include context menu speed, search declutter, native app push, and AI transparency page. Microsoft finally adds toggle to disable Bing web results in Windows 11 search. New this batch: Microsoft is bringing AI features to more Windows 11 PCs via Nvidia GPUs, breaking NPU exclusivity. Windows 11 PCs can now natively run AI workloads even without Copilot+ badge. Newest: Windows 11 Media Creation Tool updated with June 2026 Patch Tuesday and Low latency profile performance tweak.