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.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-07
Microsoft unveiled a new magnetic charging feature called Magnetic Connect for the Surface Laptop Ultra, which attaches to the right-side USB-C port. The magnetic connection is designed to be simple to use, with the connector snapping into place when brought close. Despite the magnetic feature, the USB-C port remains fully functional for data, video, and other connections.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
At a San Francisco event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri discussed how local AI will shape future PCs. The companies detailed their joint RTX Spark platform, which embeds Nvidia GPU technology into laptops such as the Surface Laptop Ultra to support local AI models, creative software, and gaming.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
Microsoft has scheduled an event in San Francisco on October 7th to discuss how local AI will influence the next generation of PCs. CEO Satya Nadella and Windows/Surface chief Pavan Davuluri will attend, alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, hinting at a focus on RTX Spark PCs and possibly Surface Laptop Ultra pricing details.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-15
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