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Microsoft will soon introduce smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop

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 discontinued the premium Surface Studio 2+ all-in-one PC

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 revealed its new Xbox Wireless Headset with Dolby Atmos

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.

Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2

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.

Qualcomm teases ARM CPUs for high-performance desktops

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 is working on a mixed reality headset that will compete with Apple’s Vision Pro

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.

These are new Surface devices powered by Snapdragon X, joined by other OEMs

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.

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