Thursday Tech Headlines – 08JAN2026
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Tech Headlines for Thursday, January 8, 2026
“Microslop”: Infuriating Video Sums Up How Microsoft Is Ruining Windows With AI
Microsoft is reportedly turning Edge into a Copilot-styled app, and no, you can’t turn it off
Microsoft’s latest ad proves even its own marketing team won’t use Edge — it features Chrome
Fake error popups are spreading malware fast
Amazon will let you use Alexa+ from the web without a dedicated device
Microsoft kills Windows operating system activation by phone option
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Interesting. So, if I read the article about Microsoft inserting AI into Microsoft Office correctly, all of us who have a paid Microsoft subscription now have AI imbedded whether we want it or not. I have really worked hard to avoid using AI (Gemini) for anything on my computers. I only purchased Microsoft for its storage capabiity and spreadsheets for my antique books. Guess I should have stuck with my yellow legal pads.
I’m sure there are good uses for AI, but we should have been warned ahead of time. Will this also happen to Apple users sooner than later?
Thanks TC and Darcy for keeping us informed!