Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Ultra, the first device to feature Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, entering a market currently facing significant shipment declines.
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to the Copilot+ PC strategy, reporting annual shipments in the tens of millions and outlining a new 'Hybrid Intelligence' roadmap for Windows.
Asus introduced the ProArt RTX Spark AI PC series, including two laptops and a mini-PC, all powered by Nvidia's new AI-focused chips with up to 1 PFLOP of performance.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang introduced the RTX Spark platform, a new AI computing system that natively supports over 1,200 applications and integrates with major global hardware manufacturers.
AMD has published AI performance benchmarks for its Gorgon Halo processors, highlighting a memory capacity advantage over upcoming RTX Spark devices.
ASUS will launch its ProArt P16 laptop with the NVIDIA RTX Spark chip on October 8, positioning the device as a platform for local AI agent processing.
Microsoft is phasing out the Copilot+ PC branding for its new Surface devices as market interest in dedicated AI PC labels declines.
Alibaba unveiled its Qwen Book tablet at the 2026 Snapdragon Summit, showcasing an Android-based device designed as a native AI agent computer for office productivity.
MediaTek introduced the Dimensity CX C10 Max processor, a 3nm chip designed to power the upcoming Googlebook laptop platform with 55 TOPS of local AI performance.
ASUS has revealed new design details for its upcoming Googlebook, featuring a dedicated AI key and an active cooling system ahead of the September 21 pre-order launch.
Microsoft will host a special event on October 7 in San Francisco to unveil new Surface hardware and major AI-focused updates for the Windows operating system.
IFA 2026 highlighted a growing divide in the PC market, with manufacturers focusing on colorful budget laptops and high-end AI workstations, leaving mid-range performance users with few options.
US PC shipments grew 1.0% to 18.8 million units in 2Q26, but Omdia predicts a 10.7% full-year decline due to supply constraints and rising prices.
LG has unveiled the Gram Book AI 2026 14U40V, a 14-inch laptop featuring Intel Wildcat Lake processors and up to 30.5 hours of battery life.
