Microsoft is embedding AI agents deeply into Windows and Office, but early implementations struggle with basic functionality, raising doubts about their readiness for mainstream use. Meanwhile, Google has leapfrogged ahead in AI performance with Gemini 3 Pro, leveraging its infrastructure and ecosystem to push AI into search, coding, and creative tools—though real-world reliability remains inconsistent. The company also bypassed Apple’s AirDrop restrictions, enabling cross-platform sharing on Pixel phones, a move that challenges Apple’s closed ecosystem amid ongoing scrutiny over interoperability. In antitrust news, Meta won a key legal battle as a judge ruled it not a monopolist, citing strong competition from TikTok and YouTube, undermining the FTC’s case. This highlights the difficulty of defining social media markets in fast-evolving digital spaces. Elsewhere, FCC chair Brendan Carr faces backlash for targeting the BBC while rolling back cybersecurity safeguards, and MSNBC’s rebrand to MS.NOW sparks debate over domain choices and design. Despite advancements in standards like Matter 1.5, hardware missteps continue to frustrate users.