OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with native computer use mode, financial plugins for Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets

The big headlines on this release are efficiency, with OpenAI reporting that GPT-5.4 uses far fewer tokens (47% fewer on some ...

Microsoft announces Copilot Cowork with help from Anthropic — a cloud-powered AI agent that works across M365 apps

Copilot Cowork operates in the cloud, inside Microsoft 365's infrastructure, and draws on something Claude Cowork simply cannot access: the full graph of a user's enterprise work data.

OpenAI Launches Codex Desktop App for Windows, Bringing AI Coding Agents to PC Developers

OpenAI has released its Codex desktop app for Windows, adding a native sandbox and PowerShell support, enabling developers to ...
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Claude Now Integrates More Closely With Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Anthropic announced a series of Claude-connected updates on Wednesday aimed at improving the workflows of Microsoft 365 users. The deep integration between the tools is designed to save time and ...

Apple @ Work: ABMate gives Apple Business Manager the native Mac app it deserves

ABMate by Somesh Pathak bridges the gap between the ABM API and your desktop. It offers a native GUI for bulk MDM assignments, warranty lookups, and instant device exports.
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Microsoft Office is down to $39 for a lifetime license

TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without recurring subscription fees, Microsoft Office 2021 is available for just $39 for a limited time, an incredible deal. This offer ...