New Windows 11 Widgets

At Microsoft's launch of Windows 11, the next generation of its operating system, the software giant detailed a new way you'll be able to find content: Widgets.


The feature is an AI-powered personalized feed that slides out to show you information such as news, weather, a glimpse at your calendar and to-do list and your recent photos.
The introduction of Widgets, as well as other upcoming Windows 11 features such as Android apps running on PCs, are part of Microsoft's greater push to make your PC experience to look and feel the same as your phone or tablet experience. 
Here’s a list of the widgets currently available in the initial Windows 11 Insider Preview: 

  • Weather: Your current weather conditions and a forecast.
  • Watchlist: A list of current stock values. You can add ticker symbols to customize the list.
  • Calendar: A small calendar that shows the current day and week outlook along with upcoming events.
  • To Do: A to-do list where you can add items and check them off when they’re completed.
  • Photos: Displays photos linked to your Microsoft account in a small box.
  • Tips: This shows tips that help you use Windows 11 and Microsoft apps like Edge better.
  • Sports: Current sports scores and results. You can enter a team name to customize the list.
  • Traffic: Shows a small overhead map with traffic conditions in your area.
  • Entertainment: A list of recent releases linked to films or TV shows that you can purchase in the Microsoft Store.
  • Esports: The latest eSports scores and results.

Microsoft might remove some of these widgets or add more before the full release of Windows 11 in the fall of 2021. Eventually, third-party widgets could be available, but Microsoft hasn’t provided any details about how that might work just yet.