In May, Microsoft will debut the consumer versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, both powered by the latest ARM processors from Qualcomm. The event will be held in Seattle on May 20th. But the specs of the upcoming devices have been leaked to the public.
Category: Hardware
Microsoft: Windows on ARM devices will be able to outperform Apple Air series
It took Qualcomm several years to build a truly powerful ARM desktop processor, crucial for the success of Windows on ARM. Meanwhile, Apple has successfully released multiple generations of devices featuring its own ARM-designed processors, seeming to dominate the market without any real competition in sight.
Intel: The Copilot key is a mandatory requirement for AI-powered PCs
Earlier in January, Microsoft made a statement that the dedicated Copilot key won't be required for devices to pass Windows 11 certification. Despite that, Intel points that the key is a mandatory requirement for "new era PCs".
Microsoft has announced Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for business
At today's event, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, albeit only in business versions. The design of the new products has not changed compared to the previous generation. But there are still quite a lot of improvements.
Microsoft is building its own network card to supercharge AI
Microsoft is reportedly developing a new network card that should increase the performance of the Maia AI server chip and reduce the company's dependence on NVIDIA solutions.
Microsoft: The Copilot key is not required for Windows 11 device certification
Microsoft has confirmed that device manufacturers do not need to replace one of the Win buttons on keyboards with a button to launch the Copilot AI assistant in order to be officially certified for Windows 11. The location of the Copilot key may vary by manufacturer, but it is typically found to the right of the space bar opposite the Win key.
Microsoft-branded mice and keyboards will now be produced by Incase
In January 2024, Incase made an announcement regarding their partnership with Microsoft. They stated that various Microsoft-branded accessories such as wireless and wired ergonomic mice, keyboards, webcams, speakers, headsets, and more will continue to be marketed under the Incase Designed brand. This collaboration benefits both companies.
Microsoft revealed a hardware Copilot button for keyboards coming in 2024
In an announcement, Microsoft revealed the introduction of a significant keyboard modification for Windows PCs, marking the first such change in thirty years. Beginning next month, all newly released Windows devices will have a dedicated hardware key for Copilot. Devices that already have the new key will be showcased at CES 2024, scheduled for next week.
In 2024, Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 may get ARM chips and new design
Major updates are being made by Microsoft to its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop lines, including enhanced designs, new features, and next-generation technology.
There was a ‘USB Cart of Death’ at Microsoft to debug early Windows versions
Raymond Chen, a developer at Microsoft, provided an explanation of how the "death cart" was utilized to test and improve early versions of Windows by causing the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) with USB devices.
The cart, resembling a mail cart, consisted of over 60 USB devices connected in a daisy-chain configuration. Each device had different types and functions, and when connected to a PC, it would trigger the BSoD.
