Microsoft could launch its first ‘AI PCs’ later this month

Microsoft will unveil the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 on March 21, according to a report. However, this likely isn’t just a hardware refresh. Microsoft is expected to call these systems its first AI PCs, as Remarks.

The devices are expected to feature new processors based on Intel Core Ultra or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite with the latest neural processing units to boost AI capabilities. They are said to be about a match for and in terms of efficiency and performance.

The Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 are expected to be among the first machines to support Windows 11’s upcoming AI features. In addition to on-device Copilot support, these features are expected to include subtitles and real-time live translations, as well as scaling for gaming. , frame rate smoothing, upgraded Windows Studio effects, and something that (at least for now) is apparently called AI Explorer.

Windows Central suggests that the latter will be the feature that sets AI PCs apart from regular computers. AI Explorer will apparently work on any app and let you search through documents, web pages, images, and natural language discussions. It is believed that this feature will create a history of everything you do on your computer and make it searchable. The tool would be able to understand context and suggest tasks based on what is on the screen. AI Explorer is also expected to support text-based image editing. According to the report, these AI features are expected to roll out as part of this fall’s 24H2 update for Windows 11.

As for what else to expect from Microsoft’s upcoming laptops, both are said to have all-day battery life. The Surface Pro 10 is expected to include an HDR-compatible anti-glare OLED display. Rumors suggest that it will have a front-facing ultra-wide webcam and an NFC reader.

The Surface Laptop 6 has reportedly undergone a more significant redesign than its predecessors. Apart from thinner bezels and rounded corners, it is expected to feature a haptic touchpad, a dedicated and revamped port cluster. It is also expected to be the first Surface Laptop to feature an Arm variant. The report suggests that Intel versions of each system will ship in April, with Snapdragon variants following in June.