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technology2 days ago•16 min saved

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Launches Oct 16 with Magnetic Charging and Local AI Focus

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by NVIDIA’s RTX Spark chip, launches on October 16, 2026. Priced from $2,600 to nearly $6,000, it features a 15-inch mini-LED display, up to 128GB unified memory, and a magnetic 140W USB-C port. The device targets creative professionals and AI developers by enabling local execution of large models, while Microsoft simultaneously rolls out 'hybrid intelligence' features for Windows 11 to manage AI agents securely.

via Gizmodo|

#gaming-laptops #local-ai #microsoft-surface

technology2 days ago•96 min saved

Surface Laptop Ultra Launches with $2,599 Price Tag and Novel Magnetic USB-C Port

Microsoft officially launched the Surface Laptop Ultra on October 7, 2026, with preorders opening immediately and shipments scheduled for October 16. The device starts at $2,599 and features Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip, a 15-inch mini-LED display, and a new magnetic USB-C port. It targets high-end AI developers and creators, offering local processing power for large models without cloud reliance.

via Windows Central|

#ai-hardware #microsoft-surface #nvidia-rtx-spark

technology3 days ago•9 min saved

Microsoft to unveil dual-tier Surface Laptop Ultra lineup at October 7 event

Microsoft will reveal a two-tier Surface Laptop Ultra lineup on October 7, featuring NVIDIA RTX Spark chips with 18 and 20 cores. The 18-core model starts with 24GB unified memory, while the 20-core version supports up to 128GB. Both devices feature 15-inch 2,000-nit displays and aim to compete with Apple’s MacBook Pro for local AI workloads.

via TechPowerUp|

#ai-pcs #arm-architecture #microsoft-surface

computing14 days ago•102 min saved

Microsoft Unveils Haptic Surface Mouse and Snapdragon X2 Plus Laptops

Microsoft launched the second-generation Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch alongside a new Surface Mouse featuring haptic feedback. The laptops, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, offer up to 95% faster on-device AI performance and improved battery efficiency. The new mouse, priced at $79.99, includes a customizable Copilot button and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity. All devices are available for purchase starting October 13, 2026.

via Tom's Guide|

#computing #haptic-feedback #microsoft-surface

computing15 days ago•3 min saved

Microsoft’s Smaller Surface Laptops and Pro Now Run Snapdragon X2 Plus, With Haptic Mouse and Price Hikes

Microsoft unveiled second-generation 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop models at Snapdragon Summit 2026, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus chips. The devices feature brighter 500-nit displays, up to 18% better battery efficiency, and 95% faster on-device AI performance. A new haptic Surface Mouse was also introduced. Both laptops and the mouse launch on October 13, with starting prices of $1,149.99 and $1,199, respectively, reflecting higher RAM minimums and memory costs.

via cnet.com|

#computing #microsoft-surface #qualcomm

technology15 days ago•1 min saved

Microsoft Launches Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 with Snapdragon X2 Plus

Microsoft unveiled the second-generation Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, both powered by the Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, alongside a new haptic Surface Mouse. The devices feature improved battery life, faster AI performance, and new AI-driven software features, with availability starting October 13.

via GSMArena.com|

#ai-pc #microsoft-surface #snapdragon-x2-plus

technology16 days ago•0 min saved

Microsoft Unveils Second-Gen Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 with Snapdragon X2 Plus

Microsoft has announced the second-generation Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, both powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Plus processor. The devices feature 500-nit displays, improved battery efficiency, and significantly faster on-device AI performance compared to their predecessors. Launching on October 13, the Surface Pro 12 starts at $1,149.99, while the Surface Laptop 13 begins at $1,199. Also debuting is a new $79.99 Surface Mouse with haptic feedback and a customizable Copilot button.

via Engadget|

#ai-computing #haptic-mouse #microsoft-surface

technology16 days ago•116 min saved

Microsoft Launches Second-Gen Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 with Snapdragon X2 Plus

Microsoft has unveiled the second-generation Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus processors, brighter 500-nit displays, and optional 5G connectivity. The devices, which start at $1,149 and $1,199 respectively, launch on October 13, 2026. Also announced is a new Surface Mouse with haptic feedback and a customizable Copilot button, priced at $79.99.

via Windows Central|

#haptic-feedback #microsoft-surface #snapdragon-x2-plus

technology16 days ago•25 min saved

Microsoft's Surface Refresh: Higher Prices, Better Chips, and New Haptic Mouse

Microsoft is launching the second-generation Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch on October 13, 2026. These devices feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Plus chips, offering improved battery life and AI performance but at significantly higher starting prices due to memory costs. A new haptic Surface Mouse is also debuting.

via The Verge|

#consumer-electronics #hardware-refresh #microsoft-surface

technology1 month ago•130 min saved

Raven prototype hints at Microsoft's shelved Surface Phone from 2014

A 2013–2014 Windows Phone prototype, possibly codenamed Raven, has surfaced in new photos showing a pocketable Surface‑like device running an early Windows Phone 8.1 build. The handset appears to have a 720p display, metal chassis, back Microsoft logo, dedicated hardware keys, SIM and micro‑USB ports, and development was likely paused after Microsoft’s 2014 Nokia acquisition. It hints at what could have been a Surface Phone long before the Surface Duo arrived years later.

via Windows Central|

#microsoft-surface #raven-prototype #surface-phone

hardware3 months ago•87 min saved

Microsoft adds 8GB RAM Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 to curb price hikes

Microsoft is rolling out 8GB RAM configurations for the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) to bring prices down, with entry points at $849 and $949 and 256GB of storage. The unchanged models still use Snapdragon X Plus, and the 8GB variants don’t include Copilot+ AI features that require 16GB RAM. Windows 11 is being optimized to run on less memory, while higher-end 16GB RAM versions remain available at higher prices (about $1,499). A 60-day return window is offered for buyers testing the new configurations amid ongoing RAM/price pressures.

via Windows Central|

#8gb-ram #hardware #microsoft-surface

technology3 months ago•84 min saved

Snapdragon X2 upgrades light up Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 and Pro 12, but they come at a premium

Microsoft has refreshed the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 chips, delivering about 53% faster graphics and longer battery life (Laptop 8 up to 20 hours, Pro 12 up to 15.5 hours) but at higher starting prices ($1,599 for Laptop 8 and $1,499 for Pro 12). The updates bring expanded RAM options (up to 24–64 GB), a Jade color for the Laptop 8, and a Dune Flex Keyboard accessory for the Pro 12, plus improved 13– to 15-inch PixelSense Flow displays with high brightness and 120 Hz. Specs include USB-C/USB4, Wi‑Fi 7, and premium build quality. Microsoft is sweetening the deal with promos (free keyboard with certain models, free Arc Mouse with Laptop, 50% off Microsoft Complete) and trade-in offers up to $900; consumer models are available now, with business variants arriving July 14.

via Windows Central|

#microsoft-surface #pricing #snapdragon-x2

technology5 months ago•17 min saved

Surface Pro and Surface Laptop: Next-Gen Leaks Point to ARM and Intel Variants

A leak details next‑gen Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with ARM-based Snapdragon variants for consumers and Intel Panther Lake options for business, offering OLED or LCD displays, RAM from 16–64 GB, and storage up to 1 TB; the Surface Laptop 15 may be discontinued, and prices are expected to rise ahead of a launch date that has not yet been announced.

via Notebookcheck|

#intel-panther-lake #microsoft-surface #snapdragon-x2-elite

hardware5 months ago•55 min saved

Microsoft plans OLED Surface upgrades with a two‑stage Intel-first rollout

Microsoft is refreshing the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop this year with a two‑stage launch: Intel Core Ultra 3-powered models arriving in spring, followed by Snapdragon X2 variants in summer. The lineup will include OLED displays on higher‑end configurations, higher‑resolution panels, and upgraded haptics tied to Windows 11, while keeping the familiar design. RAM/storage options are expected to start at 16GB/256GB and go up to 64GB/2TB, with pricing rising and no entry‑level $599 model planned.

via Windows Central|

#hardware #intel-core-ultra-3 #microsoft-surface

hardware5 months ago•54 min saved

Microsoft shutters Surface Hub line, ending 50-inch and 85-inch collaboration displays

Microsoft has ended production on the Surface Hub 3 and scrapped any plans for a Surface Hub 4, effectively closing the Surface Hub line of large collaboration displays. The 50-inch and 85-inch Hub 3 models remain available while stock lasts, with starting prices around $8,000 and $20,000 respectively. The devices featured a modular design with separate display and compute cartridges and offered portrait/landscape orientation, but Microsoft will only provide OS and firmware updates through the end of 2030. Going forward, Microsoft is focusing the Surface portfolio on Pro and Laptop devices, marking a shift away from these experimental, bulky collaboration displays.

via Windows Central|

#collaboration-displays #end-of-production #hardware