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Microsoft introduced the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a powerful desktop designed for AI development, priced at nearly $6,000 and available for pre-order. The device features a 6,144-core GPU, 128GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD, with extensive cooling vents and a sizable footprint.
Microsoft has begun accepting preorders for the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, with shipments expected in November. Priced at $6,000, the device is tailored for local AI workflows, featuring NVIDIA's RTX Spark N1X chip, 128GB RAM, and 2TB storage, with no customization options. It runs Windows 11 Pro and includes developer tools like Visual Studio Code and GitHub integrations.
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, equipped with an NVIDIA RTX Spark GPU capable of up to one petaflop of AI processing power. The device features a 15-inch mini-LED display, support for up to 128GB of memory, and a new cooling system, with pre-orders starting at $2,599. It also offers expanded ports, a larger haptic touchpad, and the first built-in USB-C magnetic charger.
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring an Nvidia AI chip, with a starting price of $2,599 and scheduled to ship on October 16. The device includes the world's first magnetic USB-C port and supports running various AI models locally. The company also revealed plans for Meta's Muse AI agent to be available on Windows, aiming to enhance AI capabilities on consumer devices.
Meta and Microsoft have begun restricting their employees' access to Anthropic’s Claude AI, shifting focus toward developing and deploying their own AI solutions. Microsoft has reduced its internal AI spending limits from $100,000 to about $10,000 per employee, while still maintaining client-facing AI services that utilize Claude. Despite internal cuts, both companies continue to see rising client expenditures on Anthropic’s models through their platforms.
Microsoft introduced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-end laptop featuring an aluminum chassis, a bright display, and options for up to 128GB of RAM. Priced starting at $2,599, it emphasizes build quality and performance, especially for AI developers needing powerful portable systems. Early impressions highlight its minimalist design and robust construction, with industry insiders expressing enthusiasm for its AI capabilities.
Microsoft announced the release date and starting price for its new high-end Surface Laptop Ultra, priced at $2,600 with 24GB of memory. The device features Nvidia's new RTX Spark SoC, which includes a powerful 18-core ARM CPU and options for up to 128GB of unified memory, along with removable SSD options. Pre-orders are now open, and the laptop boasts a 15-inch 4K touchscreen, Dolby Vision IQ, and a novel magnetic USB-C charging port capable of 140W power delivery.
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring a base configuration with 24GB of RAM and a retail price of $2,600. The device aims to deliver a comprehensive laptop experience, potentially reducing the need for future upgrades. The announcement highlights Microsoft's focus on high-end specifications for premium users.
Microsoft and Nvidia announced the Surface Laptop Ultra and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box at an event in San Francisco, with pre-orders opening and devices scheduled to ship on October 16. The new hardware features Nvidia's RTX Spark system-on-a-chip, enabling advanced AI and gaming capabilities, including support for hundreds of AAA titles on launch day.
Microsoft announced at its fall Surface event that Windows 11's Task Bar Search Menu will gain chatbot-like capabilities starting this fall, letting users type commands to control settings, find files, and converse with Copilot without opening a separate app. Executive Pavan Davuluri demonstrated features like toggling dark mode via text command and sending text messages through a paired phone directly from the Task Bar.
Microsoft showcased its upcoming Surface Laptop Ultra, revealing a 15-inch Mini-LED PixelSense Ultra touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio and up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness. The device includes an NVIDIA RTX Spark chip, a touchpad 30 percent larger than typical 15-inch Surface models, and a range of ports including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, a full-size SD card reader, and a new magnetic USB-C port called Magnetic Connect.
Microsoft held a Windows and Surface event in San Francisco featuring CEO Satya Nadella, Windows and Devices chief Pavan Davuluri, and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang. The presentation centered on securing Windows for AI agents and a hybrid model that blends local and cloud-based AI processing.