Microsoft Start is official. It is a new news source developed by the Redmond corporation, which aims to display personalized information based on the location and interests of each user. The platform arrives as a replacement for Microsoft News, and it supports multiple platforms. The highlight is that the feed is integrated with the new Windows 11 widgets section , and with the News and Interests section in the taskbar of Windows 10.
But its use is not limited to Microsoft's operating systems for computers. Microsoft Start also has a web version, although it is accessible only from Chrome or Edge; but that's it, since in the case of Microsoft's browser, it is also visible when opening a new tab. As for mobile devices, meanwhile, the platform has apps for iOS and Android.
According to the company, Microsoft Start displays information from more than a thousand journalistic outlets around the world. News selection is mainly done through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning , although the implementation of “human moderation” is also mentioned.
Microsoft Start is a news source that promises a personalized experience
Those in Redmond say that the more Microsoft Start is used, the more refined the experience. In addition, users can react to posts so that the platform adapts more quickly to their tastes. Anyway, it is worth clarifying that it is also possible to customize the content completely manually, to achieve greater control. From there it is also possible to deactivate the weather, finance and sports cards.
Those who have already used the Windows 10 taskbar widget will not find anything too new in Microsoft Start; At least in the beginning. The most noticeable is likely to appear in mobile applications, or direct integration with Windows 11.
Finally, it is important to note that the new news source will coexist with MSN , which will continue to function independently. “MSN has provided online news and content to customers for more than 25 years and will continue to be available,” they stated at the Microsoft Start presentation.
