Category: Hardware

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.

Microsoft has opened pre-orders for 3 new Xbox Series X and Series S console models slated for release in October. The new devices were initially revealed at the Xbox Game Showcase in June and boast the expanded storage, despite keeping most specs unchanged.

Microsoft has reportedly signed a deal with Samsung to supply micro-OLED displays for a new mixed reality headset in development. The device is rumored to be aimed at consumers and will be suitable for movies and games. This marks a shift in strategy for the company after the cancellation of HoloLens 3 and the demise of the Windows Mixed Reality platform.

As the May 20 event was mostly dedicated to Surface and "new era PCs", Microsoft has announced new variations of Surface Laptop and Surface Pro powered by the Snapdragon X chip. Also, there are now new devices with the same option from Dell, HP, Acer, ASUS & Lenovo.

HP disables printing access for printers until users install the HP Smart app in addition to drivers. Earlier this month, a HP LaserJet M110w printer user reported that the manufacturer of office equipment had seemingly disabled the printer's printing capability without providing a clear reason.

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X Plus desktop processor for laptops running Windows on ARM. This chip will be cheaper than the flagship Snapdragon X Elite, but it will still offer good performance for everyday tasks, games and AI-powered features. Snapdragon X Plus will be used in mid-range devices.