Microsoft is expected to unveil new hardware products, including two-in-one models, laptops, and accessories, at its upcoming "special event" on September 21, along with AI-powered features and services, including previously announced AI innovations and potential updates to the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Laptop Go, Surface Go tablets, and Surface Pro. The event may also include announcements about new for-Surface accessories and software updates, such as third-party plugins for Bing Chat and AI integrations across Windows 11 applications.
Microsoft has ended support for the original Surface Duo, with the device no longer receiving OS or security updates after its three-year period expired on September 10, 2023, despite gaining a cult following among homebrew software developers.
Microsoft is hosting a special event in New York City to unveil three new Surface devices and AI-powered features for Windows, Office, Bing, and more.
Microsoft is set to announce new Surface hardware and discuss its vision for AI-powered features in Windows, Office, Bing, and other products at a special event in New York City, following the departure of former Windows and Surface chief Panos Panay who is rumored to be joining Amazon.
Microsoft has unveiled its new Surface Laptop Studio 2, a high-end convertible laptop with power-user features and improved connectivity options, offering twice the performance of its predecessor.
Microsoft has unveiled new Surface hardware and AI-powered upgrades to Bing Chat and Windows, including the integration of Copilot as a core experience running across Microsoft's most used applications and devices. The Surface Laptop Go 3 and Surface Laptop Studio 2 have also been announced with improved features and accessibility tools.
The Surface Laptop Go 3 is a lightweight and versatile laptop that offers peak performance, long battery life, enhanced security features, and a variety of stylish color options.
Microsoft is cutting back on "experimental" Surface hardware, including the Surface Duo, Studio, and Headphones, in order to focus on making Surface products more mainstream and profitable.
Microsoft Copilot stole the show at the Microsoft event in New York, while the Surface Laptop Studio 2 received upgrades including an Intel Movidius discrete neural processor and improved core components, ports, and chassis build.
Microsoft had a busy week with major news, including the Xbox Series X refresh leak, Panos Panay's departure from the company, a disappointing Surface and AI event, the leak of documents revealing plans for a new Xbox console and game library, and the provisional approval of Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard by the UK Competition and Markets Agency. Additionally, Intel unveiled its Meteor Lake CPUs, and Windows Central provided reviews and deals for Windows and Xbox enthusiasts.
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 falls short in terms of ports, hinge flexibility, webcam quality, and pricing, making it a disappointing choice despite its convertible form factor.
The Surface Laptop Go 3 is a compact and impressive PC with noticeable speed improvements and a more powerful processor, making it a compelling mid-range laptop option, although its sub-1080p screen resolution and limited ports may be drawbacks.
