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- 8 OctLenovo Yoga Slim 7x debuts with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus and on-device AI
Lenovo’s new Yoga Slim 7x uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus platform to deliver on-device AI, long battery life and quiet performance in a thin-and-light Windows laptop. Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC experiences are paired with the system, positioning Snapdragon-based Arm Windows PCs as an alternative to Intel/AMD designs.
Hardware · 2 sources
- 8 OctMicrosoft unveils Surface Ultra laptop powered by Nvidia AI chips
Microsoft announced the Surface Ultra, a new laptop that uses Nvidia artificial intelligence chips and will cost more than $2,500. The company framed the device as part of a push for 'hybrid intelligence' — running AI on-device and in the cloud — positioning the partnership with Nvidia against Apple, Intel and AMD.
Hardware · 2 sources
- 8 OctMicrosoft and NVIDIA unveil RTX Spark PCs and Windows updates for AI agents
Microsoft and NVIDIA showcased a new class of Windows PCs powered by NVIDIA’s RTX Spark chip and announced Windows updates designed for on-device AI agents at a San Francisco event. Microsoft revealed the Surface Laptop Ultra (starting $2,599) and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box (starting $5,999), with devices shipping from October 16.
Hardware · 4 sources
- 8 OctMicrosoft unveils Execution Containers to limit agent access on PCs
Microsoft said it is releasing Microsoft Execution Containers to prevent agents from accessing data or performing unauthorized tasks on laptops and desktops. The company said Anthropic, OpenAI and Nvidia will use the tool, announced at an event in San Francisco.
Security · 1 source
- 8 OctMeta and Microsoft cut employee use of Anthropic’s Claude AI
Meta and Microsoft have begun reducing employee use of Anthropic’s Claude AI and steering staff toward their own coding tools, The Information reported on October 5. The change is driven by cost-control measures and a desire to prioritize internal developer tools rather than ending customer access to Claude.
Developers · 1 source
- 7 OctMicrosoft gives Copilot access to local files and OS actions
Microsoft announced upgrades to Copilot at its Windows and Surface event that let the AI access local files on PCs and take actions across the operating system using a Hybrid Intelligence approach. The company demonstrated an Autopilot demo that searched folders, renamed and zipped files, and drafted an email, and said these features will roll out over the next couple months while a new Windows search experience arrives this fall on Windows 11 PCs.
Tools · 1 source
- 7 OctXbox says GTA 6 will not be streamed to PC at launch
Xbox has denied reports that Grand Theft Auto 6 would be available via Xbox Cloud Gaming on PC at launch. Microsoft says GTA 6 will release on consoles on 19 November and will not be streamable to PC at that time.
Business · 1 source
- 7 OctGoogle signs 3.59 GW power deal with Constellation Energy
Google contracted 3,590 megawatts of power from Constellation Energy in a deal that includes upgrades at Constellation’s nuclear reactors. The agreement features a 20-year power purchase for 890 MW of nuclear capacity, more than $4.3 billion of Constellation investment, and first upgraded-plant deliveries expected in 2028.
Business · 2 sources
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