Playlist
Microsoft has introduced a fresh set of icons for its core Office apps — marking the first major visual update in seven years. The new look features a brighter, more streamlined aesthetic that emphasizes clarity and accessibility.
John Friedman, Microsoft’s Vice President of Design and Research, stated that the redesign focuses on “connection, fluidity, and collaboration.” The icons now include softer shapes, smooth gradients, and more modern visual elements.
The design was heavily inspired by Microsoft Copilot — the AI assistant integrated into Microsoft 365. Visual elements from Copilot served as the foundation for the new icon style.
Some icons have been simplified for better legibility on smaller screens. For instance, the Word logo now features three lines instead of four to improve clarity at reduced sizes.
Microsoft will begin rolling out the new icons in the coming weeks across Microsoft 365 on the web, desktop platforms, and mobile devices.
Most viewed
A new natural gas well, “Hazarly–2,” has been officially put into operation in the Lebap region of Turkmenistan. The well was drilled by specialists from the “Marynebitgazgözleg” exploration expedition under the state concern “Türkmengeologiýa” and has been handed over for operation to the “Lebapgazçykaryş” production directorate.
The facility is located at the Hazarly site near the Bovrideshik gas field and has become the first well in this area of Turkmenistan to reach industrial-scale production. This development marks an important step in strengthening the country’s gas sector.
The daily output of the new well reaches approximately 120,000 cubic meters of natural gas, contributing to the steady growth of gas production in Turkmenistan.
Over the first eleven months of the year, the workforce of “Lebapgazçykaryş” exceeded its production targets by more than 1%, extracting over 8.516 billion cubic meters of gas. By the end of the year, Turkmenistan plans to increase this figure to 9.3 billion cubic meters.
In addition, 28,039 tons of associated gas condensate were produced, surpassing the planned volume by 2,235 tons. Increased production has also boosted Turkmenistan’s export performance, with gas exports exceeding planned levels by nearly 41%, resulting in an additional 1.38 billion cubic meters supplied to foreign markets.
Since the beginning of the year, a total of 20.908 billion cubic meters of hydrocarbon resources have been extracted from the subsurface of Turkmenistan.
Blitz