#remote work

Microsoft is retiring Together Mode, a feature launched during the pandemic that used AI to place meeting participants in a shared virtual space. The move is part of a broader effort to simplify the Teams experience, removing a feature that was sometimes seen as gimmicky.

A 30-day experiment tested replacing a traditional laptop with alternatives like XR glasses, headsets, and tablets for daily work. The test evaluated the practicality and efficiency of these emerging technologies as primary computing devices, revealing both their potential benefits and current limitations for professional use cases.