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    Windows Hotpatch can download updates without a reboot.

    The enterprise-focused feature downloads updates in the background that “become effective immediately upon installation, eliminating the need for a restart.” It’s supposed to pair with Windows Autopatch, a cloud service that automates updates across Windows, Microsoft 365, Edge, and Teams.

    Windows Hotpatch is now available in preview to commercial customers.

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    Microsoft is making it a lot easier to search for files on Copilot Plus PCs.

    A new “improved” Windows search will allow you to search for documents, photos, and other files by just describing them — even when you’re not connected to the internet. The new AI search experience will roll out to Windows Insiders on Copilot Plus PCs early next year.

    An image showing Windows 11’s new search update
    Searching for something like “red barn” will pull up matching images and file names.
    Image: Microsoft
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    Deadpool & Wolverine already got 19.4 million views on Disney Plus.

    The film surpassed Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as the most-viewed live-action title on Disney Plus and Hulu, Variety reports. Deadpool & Wolverine made its debut on Disney Plus on November 12th.

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    Skydio — the US-based competitor to DJI — just raised a lot more money.

    The startup, which now only sells its self-flying drones to entities like law enforcement, utility services, and construction companies, raised $170 million in an extension round of funding, according to TechCrunch.

    A pitch deck viewed by TechCrunch says government scrutiny over China-based drone companies, like DJI, could help give Skydio “tailwinds” when it comes to sales in the US.

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    A judge will review The Onion’s purchase of Infowars next week.

    US District Judge Christopher Lopez put The Onion’s acquisition of Infowars on pause and ordered a hearing to go over the results of the bankruptcy auction, according to Variety. “No one should feel comfortable with the results of this auction,” Lopez said during an emergency status conference, Variety reports.