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In a groundbreaking move, Microsoft has unveiled a new lineup of Windows PCs, the Copilot+ PCs, designed to put the power of generative AI at your fingertips. These cutting-edge machines, equipped with dedicated neural processing units (NPUs), are set to redefine your computing experience with their unparalleled speed and efficiency, promising a future where PCs are not just tools but intelligent partners in your creativity and productivity.
These flagship devices come equipped with a minimum of 16GB of RAM and SSD storage. The first models will utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chips, offering up to 15 hours of web browsing and 20 hours of video playback on a single charge. Major manufacturers like Intel and AMD are also on board, developing processors for these AI-first PCs in collaboration with partners including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung. The starting price for Copilot+ PCs is $999, and preorders are available now.
Alongside the Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft unveiled the latest iterations of its Surface devices. The new Surface Laptop boasts a redesigned frame with modern lines and thinner bezels, available in 13.8-inch and 15-inch displays. Microsoft claims the device offers up to 22 hours of battery life and is up to 86% faster than its predecessor, the Surface Laptop 5. It also supports Wi-Fi 7 and includes a haptic feedback touchpad for enhanced user interaction.
The new Surface Pro, meanwhile, is said to be up to 90% faster than the previous model, the Surface Pro 9. It features a new OLED display with HDR support, Wi-Fi 7 (with an optional 5G variant), and an upgraded ultrawide front-facing camera. The detachable keyboard, now reinforced with carbon fiber, includes haptic feedback for improved typing experiences.
One of the standout features of the new Windows 11 update is Recall, an AI-driven tool that functions like a photographic memory for your PC. It can track and remember apps, files, and content accessed by the user weeks or even months ago, making it easier to find and retrieve information. This innovative feature creates associations between colors, images, and other elements, allowing users to quickly find previous interactions, such as a specific Discord chat or a PowerPoint slide. With Recall, Windows 11 is not just an operating system, it’s a personal assistant that enhances your productivity.
Microsoft understands the importance of your privacy. That’s why all data processed by Recall, the new AI-driven tool in Windows 11, remains private and stored locally on your PC. You have full control over your data, with options to delete individual snapshots or adjust time ranges. With Recall, you can trust that your data is in safe hands, giving you peace of mind.
Windows 11 now includes advanced AI features exclusive to Copilot+ PCs. Super Resolution can automatically upscale old photos, while the Cocreator tool allows users to generate and edit images with near-real-time AI assistance. Users can sketch ideas and refine images directly on their devices, enhancing creativity and productivity.
Additionally, the Live Captions feature can translate any audio that passes through a PC into the user’s chosen language. It supports over 40 languages, including English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Russian. This feature works both online and offline, broadening accessibility and usability.
The new capabilities of Windows 11 are powered by the Windows Copilot Runtime, a suite of around 40 generative AI models forming a new layer within the operating system. Combined with a semantic index, this framework enables generative AI-powered apps to function seamlessly, even without an internet connection. One example is CapCut, a video editing app from ByteDance, which leverages the Windows Copilot Runtime to enhance its AI features.
With these groundbreaking advancements, Microsoft is positioning itself at the forefront of AI integration in personal computing, promising a future where PCs are not just tools but intelligent partners in creativity and productivity. Preorders for the first Copilot+ PCs are open now, and shipments will begin on June 18.
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