Category: Hardware

Microsoft has announced a significant milestone in quantum computing with the unveiling of Majorana 1, the first quantum processor based on topological qubits. This achievement is the result of over 17 years of research aimed at developing new materials and architectures for quantum computing.

Microsoft has updated the list of supported processors for Windows 11 version 24H2. For AMD, a number of new processors were added to the list. But the situation with Intel is quite different. Processors of the 8th, 9th and 10th generations were excluded from the list. There have been no official comments on the reasons for the end of support for these units yet.

Microsoft shifts their focus away from the Hololens family products. Earlier the Redmond giant discontinued its latest Hololens 2 for customers, but kept a version for Army. Now the latter leaves the company.

Microsoft unveiled new devices at the AI ​​Tour event in New York. The focus is on updated models of laptops and tablets from the Surface line, as well as a new docking station. Here's a detailed overview.

Microsoft is working on smaller versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices, featuring screens measuring approximately 11 to 12 inches. These models will maintain the high-quality design aesthetic characteristic of the Surface brand. The official unveiling of these products is expected within the next few weeks, with availability projected for April or May of 2025 at a price point between $800 and $900.

Microsoft has decided to discontinue the premium Surface Studio 2+ all-in-one PC aimed at creative professionals and enterprise customers. The device, which features a touchscreen with an innovative hinge that allows the display to be positioned horizontally for comfortable work with graphics applications, was available for $4,500.

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Wireless Headset with Dolby Atmos support. The new version of the Xbox Wireless Headset is completely black without any green elements. Otherwise, the design has not undergone significant changes. Volume and sound balance are still adjusted using the rotating discs on the ear cups.

Worldwide sales of three new consoles from Microsoft Xbox Series X|S have started. The devices are available on the company's website and at authorized resellers.

Almost a year after the original Hololens was discontinued in December 2024, Microsoft is leaving HoloLens 2 alone in the dark. HoloLens 2 headsets are being discontinued but will continue to receive security and bug fixes until 2027. HoloLens 2 was officially announced on February 24, 2019, at the Mobile World Congress conference in Barcelona.

In a surprise move, Qualcomm revealed at the IFA 2024 conference in Berlin that its powerful Snapdragon X-series ARM processors are coming to 'high-performance' desktop computers. This could mean that the new devices will compete with top models from Intel and AMD. However, Qualcomm did not specify the details.