At Build 2026, Microsoft unveiled its vision for the future of computing in the era of AI : A platform that exists liminally between devices and the cloud, capable of agentic capabilities and being always available to assist you in the flow of work. …
… Rather than having a system that runs apps, the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform will have a device that calls on AI to perform tasks. "These new devices are not meant to run traditional apps. They are designed for agents," said Microsoft. …
… Microsoft unveiled Project Solara at Build 2026 in collaboration with Qualcomm , which is essentially "agent first computing" — an OS that’s designed to be invisible, hosting an Agent Shell that can dynamically load and tailor multiple cloud-based agents. …
… Introducing Agents on Taskbar New! Windows is adding a new way to monitor your agents from the taskbar. This experience supports agents across first- and third-party apps, with Researcher in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app as the first adopter. …
… "No one wants this." Consequently, Microsoft issued a detailed explanation highlighting Windows native AI future. Microsoft indicated that Windows will ship with a new agentic workspace feature right out of the box that will contain AI agents in their own secure session. …
… This inward airflow design and a built-in dust filter help maintain CPU efficiency during long rendering sessions or intensive 3D work. Local AI and the Zenni Claw Agent A major theme of this announcement is the new wave of agents. For casual readers, "containment" is a concept you need to know. …
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… Microsoft IQ stops AI from going stale by grounding agents Microsoft IQ and Scout connect to workspace data, allowing autonomous AI agents to handle repetitive tasks in the background. …
… Microsoft notes that this integration is first coming to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, where the Research agent can now show live progress while generating a report. You only have to hover over the AI agent in the Taskbar to check the progress. …
… It's essentially a drop-down half-window that opens up when you need it, with quick access to HP IQ's AI-powered tools. On what devices does HP IQ run? HP IQ is first coming to the new EliteBook X G2 laptops, and the company expects to roll out the feature to more HP devices later in 2026. …