The Arm revolution in personal computing is on the horizon, as Windows laptops equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip are set to debut on June 18. However, a major question mark looms over how well the X Elite will be able to run older x86 Windows code through emulation. Microsoft’s upcoming 24H2 update … Read more
Microsoft unveiled Phi Silica, a small language model designed to run on the NPUs of Copilot+ PCs, at the 2023 Microsoft Build event. This model is derived from Phi-3-mini, which was announced in April and is small enough to run on a local PC. Microsoft’s Copilot service typically interacts with a remote server in the … Read more
Qualcomm is making significant advances in the field of AI PCs, as demonstrated by Microsoft’s recent unveiling of a line of PCs and tablets designed to leverage the artificial intelligence revolution. Rather than partnering with their usual chip supplier, Intel Corp., Microsoft showcased devices equipped with Snapdragon processors designed by Qualcomm Inc. These devices were … Read more
Microsoft’s Build 2024 developer conference kicked off with a special event on May 20 at the company’s Redmond campus in Washington, where several key announcements were made. These included the introduction of PC Copilot+, Co-pilot and GPT-4o, Remember, Surface Pro 11, Surface Laptop 7, and creative apps optimized for AI. The highlight of the event … Read more
Microsoft has unveiled a new direction for its laptops, centered around enabling cutting-edge artificial intelligence features that require a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). The flagship PCs approved for AI by Microsoft are known as Copilot+ and are currently limited to laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors. Efficiency, value, and a new dedicated button on the … Read more
Microsoft has revealed some significant updates prior to its Build developer conference, including the launch of the Copilot+ initiative for AI-powered PCs like the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. These devices feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X Plus and Elite chips and run a special version of Windows 11 optimized for Arm mobile chips and AI. … Read more
The article discusses the transition from open computing to closed, controlled computing in the wake of advancements in technology such as AI-powered devices. It outlines how companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft have embraced closed ecosystems, limiting user control and customization. The integration of cloud-based AI assistants and the centralization of the internet by giant … Read more
Intel has announced that more than 80 new laptops from over 20 manufacturers will be powered by its upcoming Lunar Lake processors, bringing AI-enabled PCs capable of running Microsoft’s Copilot+ experiences. The Lunar Lake processors promise a three-fold increase in AI performance compared to its predecessor, with a powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU) exceeding 40 … Read more
NVIDIA has announced its plans to enhance the power of Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft’s AI-enabled laptops, by equipping them with Nvidia RTX GPUs. According to a blog post by Nvidia, the upcoming Copilot+ PCs will feature new low-power system-on-a-chip and RTX GPUs to provide greater performance for gamers, creators, enthusiasts, and developers. The company also mentioned … Read more
Microsoft is showcasing its commitment to advancing generative AI on Windows and PCs through announcements made during its Build developer conference. New features like Recall, Volumetric Windows Applications, Copilot+ PCs, and updated Surface devices were unveiled. Volumetric Windows Applications are being extended to Meta Quest headsets in partnership with Meta, allowing developers to bring Windows … Read more