Microsoft announced two new Surface products during San Francisco’s Tech Week: the Surface Laptop Ultra, starting at $2,600, and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, priced from $6,000. Both are equipped with Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip to enable on-device AI processing and feature a redesigned Windows 11 with 'Execution Containers' for better AI agent sandboxing. The devices target developers and AI professionals, with Microsoft offering discounts up to $1,000.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-07
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.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-07
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.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-07
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.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-07
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.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
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 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.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-07
During the Windows and Surface event, Microsoft unveiled an upgraded version of its Copilot AI system that can access local files and perform actions within Windows. The new features, part of the company's 'Hybrid Intelligence' approach, will be rolled out over the next few months. Additionally, a revamped Windows search experience was demonstrated, allowing users to execute quick actions directly from the search bar starting this fall.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
Microsoft has opened preorders for its Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a high-performance AI and development machine priced at $5,999, with shipments expected in November. The device features Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform, 128GB of memory, and a design inspired by gaming consoles, targeting developers working on AI models and coding tools.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
A Tom's Guide tech writer compiled a list of 15 affordable gadgets currently discounted to under $50, including items as cheap as under $25, that they personally own and use. Among the featured deals is Rosewill's NVMe M.2 SSD Cloner, now $36.09 (28% off its $49.99 price) on Amazon, which lets users clone or transfer drives via a 20 Gbps USB-C connection without extra enclosures or software.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
Microsoft is holding a Windows and Surface event in San Francisco where CEO Satya Nadella, Windows chief Pavan Davuluri and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are set to speak. The company is expected to share pricing, availability and software details for the Surface Laptop Ultra, a device previewed at Build earlier this year featuring Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, a 15-inch mini LED display and an expanded port selection.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-07
Microsoft is holding a San Francisco event today at 10AM PT focused on local AI's role in PCs, streamed live on YouTube for about an hour. Speakers include CEO Satya Nadella, Windows and Devices chief Pavan Davuluri, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, suggesting updates to the Surface Laptop Ultra, which runs on Nvidia's RTX Spark chip.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-07
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