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Recent headlines focus on Microsoft’s push toward “agent-first” computing, including Project Solara and Windows designed to run AI agents, showcased in Build 2026 coverage. Alongside this, there’s reporting on Copilot customer backlash over large usage-based price increases and new hardware plans (Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, Majorana 2).

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Key Takeaway Microsoft is positioning its next wave of devices and Windows around AI agents, but Copilot pricing changes are drawing sharp customer complaints.
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Microsoft is positioning its next wave of devices and Windows around AI agents, but Copilot pricing changes are drawing sharp customer complaints.

Recent headlines focus on Microsoft’s push toward “agent-first” computing, including Project Solara and Windows designed to run AI agents, showcased in Build 2026 coverage. Alongside this, there’s reporting on Copilot customer backlash over large usage-based price increases and new hardware plans (Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, Majorana 2).

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Tom's Hardware · 56m ago
Microsoft unveils Project Solara AI, a chip-to-cloud platform built to power a new generation of 'agent-first' enterprise devices — hardware designed to run AI agents instead of traditional apps
Neowin · 25m ago
Microsoft believes that AI agents will eventually replace apps through Project Solara

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XDA-Developers · 15m ago
Microsoft desperately needs to steal this one Linux feature to fix Windows 11, and it's not the package manager
Neowin · 41m ago
Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Teams in May 2026
TechPowerUp · 3h ago
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Engadget · 2h ago
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Briefing Findings · Microsoft is positioning its next wave of devices and

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Project Solara concept Android OS designed for AI agents instead of apps
Copilot pricing scale Customers report up to 100-fold price hikes after switching to usage-based pricing
Surface dev box Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is pitched as a Nvidia-powered mini-PC for agentic Windows

What to Watch

  • Follow Microsoft Build 2026 announcement follow-ups for more details on Project Solara and “agent-first” enterprise devices. The Verge
  • Watch for further reporting and official guidance on GitHub Copilot usage-based pricing changes affecting existing customers. Tom's Hardware

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  • Microsoft believes that AI agents will eventually replace apps through Project Solara Neowin
  • Microsoft unveils Project Solara AI, a chip-to-cloud platform built to power a new generation of 'agent-first' enterprise devices — hardware designed to run AI agents instead of traditional apps Tom's Hardware
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Engadget · 1 article
Neowin · 1 article
TechPowerUp · 1 article

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neowin.net

Microsoft announces Scout, an OpenClaw-powered personal agent for enterprise customers

Imagine an AI assistant that does not wait for your commands, but proactively handles routine work before you even ask. That is the idea behind Microsoft Scout, a new personal agent for work.

9h ago Pradeep Viswanathan
neowin.net

Microsoft unveils new security tools for IT admins and developers building AI products

Ahead of Build 2026, Microsoft detailed new AI-focused security tools and agent protections designed for large-scale enterprise use.

9h ago Usama Jawad
neowin.net

Microsoft outs new Windows 11 native command-line utility. Revolutionizes native app making.

Microsoft unveils a new native command-line utility for Windows 11, and also introduces new tools that could radically transform native app development.

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neowin.net

Microsoft announces Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a new desktop workstation for AI developers

Are you tired of relying on expensive cloud servers to run massive AI models? Microsoft's new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box can run expansive 120-billion parameter AI models entirely locally.

9h ago Pradeep Viswanathan
neowin.net

Microsoft unveils MAI-Thinking-1 reasoning and MAI-Code-1 coding models

At this year's Build developer conference, a major expansion of an in-house model portfolio was just unveiled, marking a bold new direction for Microsoft.

9h ago Pradeep Viswanathan

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Neowin 6 articles

Tracking: Microsoft believes that AI agents will eventually replace apps through Project Solara / Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Teams in May 2026

Microsoft believes that AI agents will eventually replace apps through Project Solara Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Teams in May 2026
+4 more Microsoft bringing Windows 11 AI model uninstall button, could save you huge disk space Microsoft unveils Majorana 2 quantum chip, accelerating commercial timeline to 2029 Microsoft outs new Windows 11 native command-line utility. Revolutionizes native app making. Microsoft unveils MAI-Thinking-1 reasoning and MAI-Code-1 coding models
Tom's Hardware 3 articles

Tracking: Microsoft unveils Project Solara AI, a chip-to-cloud platform built to power a new generation of 'agent-first' enterprise devices — hardware designed to run AI agents instead of traditional apps / Github Copilot customers report up to 100-fold price hikes — AI sticker shock bites as Microsoft switches to usage-based pricing

Microsoft unveils Project Solara AI, a chip-to-cloud platform built to power a new generation of 'agent-first' enterprise devices — hardware designed to run AI agents instead of traditional apps Github Copilot customers report up to 100-fold price hikes — AI sticker shock bites as Microsoft switches to usage-based pricing
+1 more Microsoft announces Majorana 2 quantum computing chip — claims a practical machine will come in 2029

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