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Microsoft is removing Copilot buttons from Windows 11 apps including Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets as part of a broader effort to reduce "unnecessary Copilot entry points." The underlying AI features remain intact, with Notepad's Copilot button replaced by a "writing tools" menu that retains the same AI-powered functionality.

Google is introducing 'notebooks' to the Gemini app, a new organizational feature that lets users create personal knowledge bases across chats and files. The notebooks sync directly with NotebookLM and are rolling out first to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers on web, with mobile and free user access coming in the following weeks.

Google has rolled out Gemini integration to Android Auto, enabling voice-controlled access to business information, Gmail searches, calendar management, and multi-turn conversations. A tester found the AI handled 90% of common driving-related tasks without requiring phone interaction.

Elgato has released Stream Deck 7.4 with Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, enabling AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to find and activate Stream Deck actions on your behalf. Users can now trigger macros and commands via natural language requests to their connected AI tools after enabling the feature in app preferences.

Opera has rolled out an update to Opera One that allows users to pin Google Gemini to the browser sidebar, eliminating the need to switch tabs when accessing the AI assistant. The update also adds Google Translate to the sidebar and expands split-screen functionality from two to four tabs.

Google has integrated Gemini AI directly into Maps through Ask Maps, a conversational query feature that lets users ask natural language questions like "Where can I charge my phone without a long wait?" The update also includes Immersive Navigation, a photorealistic 3D turn-by-turn experience that renders buildings, traffic lights, and lane markings. The rollout begins now in the US and India on Android and iOS.