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Microsoft is in the headlines for major AI and Windows updates at Build, alongside new Surface Laptop Ultra hardware co-developed with NVIDIA. Separate discussions also highlight licensing changes to Office 2019 and ongoing Microsoft legal/support controversies.

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Key Takeaway Expect Microsoft’s next big Windows moment at Build to include new AI models, while hardware headlines push NVIDIA-powered Surface Laptop Ultra specs.
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Expect Microsoft’s next big Windows moment at Build to include new AI models, while hardware headlines push NVIDIA-powered Surface Laptop Ultra specs.

Microsoft is in the headlines for major AI and Windows updates at Build, alongside new Surface Laptop Ultra hardware co-developed with NVIDIA. Separate discussions also highlight licensing changes to Office 2019 and ongoing Microsoft legal/support controversies.

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  • ● Surface Laptop Ultra — Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark chip and up to 128GB of RAM TechSpot

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event Microsoft Build
Build agenda New AI models and Windows improvements
product Surface Laptop Ultra
co-processor NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip

What to Watch

  • Follow Microsoft Build coverage for the specific announcement details on the new AI models and Windows improvements. The Verge AI
  • Watch for Surface Laptop Ultra launch/availability reporting around the NVIDIA RTX Spark-based configuration. Tom's Hardware

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  • No Surprise Microsoft Office Hikes—Own it for Life for $50 TechPowerUp
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