Microsoft has announced that it is ending its integration with Facebook, effective immediately. The move comes as a result of Facebook’s recent crackdown on hate speech and other content that violates its policies. Microsoft has been a major player in Facebook’s news feed, providing users with updates on what is happening in their social media accounts as well as posts from friends and family.
What’s New in Microsoft Start?
With Windows 11 right around the corner, Microsoft is looking to rebrand its news efforts with a nice new homepage called Microsoft Start.
Microsoft includes more than 1,000 publishers in Microsoft Start. As is usually the case with these sorts of services, the company uses AI and machine learning to sort through the news and then show people the stories it thinks will be most interesting to them. The company also said there’s some human moderation involved, though it didn’t get specific.
You’ll see sports scores, top stories, weather, and personalized recommendations in Microsoft Start, which means you can get a good mix of information that applies to each day. It’s nothing new, as plenty of services offer similar information, but what makes this useful is the integration with Windows.
How to Try Microsoft Start Now
For now, you can take a look at the service through MicrosoftStart.com. It works in all modern web browsers, so you’re not restricted to just Microsoft Edge. With that said, Edge includes a Microsoft Start feed on the new tab page, making it a key part of the browser.
You can also try it out on iPhone or Android. It’ll also be part of the Windows 11 widgets when the OS launches.
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