Microsoft announced at its hardware event that there would be a Surface Laptop Go 3
Microsoft unveiled its newSurface laptops, Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Studio 3, which were available for pre-order through its online store on Tuesday. “Surface Laptop Studio 2 features a high-end, high-end Intel Core i processors, 4GB of RAM and comes with an Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card,” Microsoft said. The laptops are priced at $1,999 and $1,499, respectively.
A leaked memo says that Microsoft will give its vision for Windows and more at a special event
Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella has said it is time to “modernise” Windows with Copilot technology. “We give ourselves…opportunity to transform our software offering and the consumers experience in an Al and Copilot-first world by bringing Windows, Web, and Services into one team under Mikhail Parakhin,” Nadella said. CoPilot is a AI-powered system that uses artificial intelligence to understand user behaviour.
Read the email where Microsoft is reacting to the PS5 reveal
Microsoft has released unredacted details of its next-gen console plans in a lawsuit filed against the company by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The documents revealed Microsoft plans to subsidize the Xbox Series X and S consoles in 2021 to hit its price targets of $499 and $299, respectively. The documents also revealed that Microsoft’s next console will use the cloud.
The step-up model of a mechanical keyboard is on sale for $71.99
Microsoft has released a new ‘universal’ wireless controller that can be used across Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s cloud services. The controller is compatible with Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. The controller also features a gyroscope and magnetic Hall-effect sticks that can be “float-resistant”, similar to the Joy-Con controllers. It’s expected to launch on October 8.
Microsoft was reacting to the PS5 reveal, read the full email
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and S consoles will come with a new controller codenamed ‘Scubille’ that’ll support gyro support and “VCA haptics double as speakers”, according to leaked documents. As per reports, the VCA haptics will be a “precision haptic feedback” feature. Microsoft said it plans to subsidize Series X and S consoles to the tune of $1.5 billion in order to hit launch price targets.
There will be a Surface and Artificial Intelligence event by Microsoft
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s Consumer Marketing Head, has taken over the responsibility to lead the company’s Windows and Surface Businesses outside Microsoft. He will be taking on the responsibility of leading the Windows and Surface businesses outside Microsoft. This comes days after Microsoft scrapped plans to introduce a dual-screen Surface Duo 3 device. Microsoft recently launched its AI-powered Office Copilot.
The Microsoft deal might need to be reexamined by the EU
Microsoft has announced a restructuring of its proposed $68.7 billion cloud gaming deal with Activision Blizzard to transfer rights for current and new Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft. UK regulators are conducting a new investigation into the deal, which may last until October 18th. The European Commission had cleared the deal in March but another notification could signal a further review.
An anti-hate organization has been threatened with legal action by Twitter for reporting on hate speech
The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) said that its lawsuit against Microsoft and Twitter was an attempt to “silence” it for its independent research. CCDH said the lawsuit is an attempt to “silence” its research, adding, “The Center for Countering Digital Hate has no intention of stopping our independent research – Musk will not bully us into silence.”