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's upcoming Surface event has been leaked, revealing details about the Surface Laptop Studio 2, updates to the Surface Laptop Go 3, and the all-new Surface Go 4.
Microsoft's chief product officer, Panos Panay, is leaving the company after nearly 20 years, with Yusuf Mehdi taking over his role as head of the Windows and Surface businesses.
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.
Amazon is set to hire Panos Panay, departing Microsoft Windows and Surface chief, while Apple reports high demand for its iPhones; in other news, CRM, CCL, RCL, PLNT, INTU, SPLK, S, CLX, and BGS all have various stock updates.
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 canceled the Surface Headphones and ended development of experimental devices in order to prioritize investment in artificial intelligence, leading to budget cuts and layoffs across the company.
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a powerful and versatile hybrid device that combines elements of a laptop, all-in-one desktop, and tablet, making it suitable for various tasks such as office work, editing, watching videos, and gaming.
