What’s next for Microsoft’s Surface PCs?
… While this camera was primarily designed for the Surface Hub devices Microsoft is now giving up on, it’s the combination of AI and hardware that could be used in regular webcams down the line. …
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Microsoft Build 2026: The 7 biggest announcements
… Microsoft’s first in-house reasoning AI model Microsoft is pushing ahead with its work to make its own AI models instead of relying on those created by OpenAI. …
Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs
… In addition to an executive shuffle, Microsoft has only pushed further into AI in recent months, with the company reporting $54.5 billion in revenue from its cloud business, marking a 29 percent year-over-year increase. “We are focused on delivering cloud and AI infrastructure and solutions that em… …
Google’s taking a big swing at AI health with the Fitbit Air
… In a nutshell: Here’s a simple, affordable device for the average person that pairs with a consolidated health data platform, complete with a built-in AI coach. …
The cost of the smart home is going up
… The push toward subscription models is part of a wider shift in the smart home — the hope that AI’s new capabilities may finally provide a sustainable revenue stream for smart home companies. …
Apple’s AI promises are finally, almost, sort of, here
… Instead, Apple marketed AI as a pragmatic, helpful addition to the devices people already own. “Some appear to be racing forward, pursuing AI for the sake of AI… at Apple, our mission has always been to turn the potential of advanced technology into helpful and intuitive products for everyone,” sai… …
Microsoft’s new Xbox shake-up is all about platform changes
… It’s also a lot of AI experience, which is bound to sound the alarm bells with some Xbox fans, but looking at the appointments there’s no clear AI push for Xbox here. …
A first look at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface Dev Box
… The big question hanging over both of these devices is pricing. RAMageddon has already pushed the prices of Microsoft’s new Intel-powered Surface devices up, and I suspect that these new RTX Spark devices are going to be at the very top end of premium PC pricing. …
Microsoft starts canceling Claude Code licenses
… Microsoft had reportedly considered acquiring Cursor in recent months to help close the GitHub Copilot gap, but has started looking at different AI startups to bolster its AI ambitions and avoid potential regulatory scrutiny. “We are partnering closely with GitHub and continue to improve Copilot CL… …
SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting
… Image: SwitchBot launched its first humanoid robot at CES this year. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG 2959 02e8c5.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all In a statement to The Verge, SwitchBot confirmed that the brands will remain separate and said that with the partnership, “… …