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Microsoft keeps insisting that it's deeply committed to the quality of Windows 11
"Reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points" is one of Microsoft's action items.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/microsoft-keeps-insisting-that-its-deeply-committed-to-the-quality-of-windows-11/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Explain it like I'm 5: Why is everyone on speakerphone in public?
Your phone still functions when held to your ear, people!
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/03/explain-it-like-im-5-why-is-everyone-on-speakerphone-in-public/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Verdict: Yes, you should go see Project Hail Mary as soon as possible
A brief spoiler-free review of the film, which opens in the US on March 20.
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/03/verdict-yes-you-should-go-see-project-hail-mary-as-soon-as-possible/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

With developer verification, Google's Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android's open legacy
Questions remain as Google prepares to lock down Android app distribution in the name of security.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/with-developer-verification-googles-apple-envy-threatens-to-dismantle-androids-open-legacy/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social