April 01, 2026

Windows Weekly 977: Moonshine University

2 hours 15 minutes

Microsoft's AI ambitions overflowed into GitHub, sparking backlash when ads appeared in pull requests and raising new concerns about where your code is really going. GitHub is going to automatically use your data to train AI, so Paul tells how to opt-out if you don't want that. Plus, there's a new Microsoft 365 alternative in town, and this one is from a little tech company you can trust.

Windows

Week D updates go live last Thursday - Smart App Control, many other minor changes

And here we go again: Microsoft issues emergency patch for March Week D optional update

Microsoft says it will replace web-based in-box apps and experiences with native apps ... somehow

Four builds across three channels - Canary with opt-in gets a huge Windows Console upgrade, Dev/Beta get Administrator Protection (again), more

AMD has a new flagship gaming processor

AI/Dev

Microsoft Research AI has a new Critique feature that uses ChatGPT and Claude together in an unholy Frankenstein's monster of orchestration

A week of Siri AI rumors/leaks - This is Apple's version of Microsoft trying to buy TikTok

Google makes it easier to switch to Gemini - This is like Mac vs. PC, but for AI

Mozilla's approach to AI in Firefox is both right and correct

The plan to the save the open web from Big Tech

The future of Firefox includes a Smart Window mode that works like Private window but for AI

SwiftUI SDK for Android is now available

Xbox and gaming

New Xbox chief seeks to reset Xbox brand image - reminder, that's not the same as changing anything

Xbox announces 14 Day One Game Pass titles coming soon

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War E-Day Direct are coming in June

Sony to raise PS5 prices soon

Nintendo to raise prices for physical Switch 2 games soon

Tips & picks

Tip of the week: Opt-out of training AI on GitHub

App pick of the week: Proton Workspace with Meet

RunAs Radio this week: My Home Lab

Brown liquor pick of the week: Jeptha Creed Six Year Old Wheated Bourbon

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

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April 01, 2026

Windows Weekly 977: Moonshine University

2 hours 15 minutes

Windows

Week D updates go live last Thursday - Smart App Control, many other minor changes

And here we go again: Microsoft issues emergency patch for March Week D optional update

Microsoft says it will replace web-based in-box apps and experiences with native apps ... somehow

Four builds across three channels - Canary with opt-in gets a huge Windows Console upgrade, Dev/Beta get Administrator Protection (again), more

AMD has a new flagship gaming processor

AI/Dev

Microsoft Research AI has a new Critique feature that uses ChatGPT and Claude together in an unholy Frankenstein's monster of orchestration

A week of Siri AI rumors/leaks - This is Apple's version of Microsoft trying to buy TikTok

Google makes it easier to switch to Gemini - This is like Mac vs. PC, but for AI

Mozilla's approach to AI in Firefox is both right and correct

The plan to the save the open web from Big Tech

The future of Firefox includes a Smart Window mode that works like Private window but for AI

SwiftUI SDK for Android is now available

Xbox and gaming

New Xbox chief seeks to reset Xbox brand image - reminder, that's not the same as changing anything

Xbox announces 14 Day One Game Pass titles coming soon

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War E-Day Direct are coming in June

Sony to raise PS5 prices soon

Nintendo to raise prices for physical Switch 2 games soon

Tips & picks

Tip of the week: Opt-out of training AI on GitHub

App pick of the week: Proton Workspace with Meet

RunAs Radio this week: My Home Lab

Brown liquor pick of the week: Jeptha Creed Six Year Old Wheated Bourbon

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly

Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com

The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin.

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!

Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

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