Microsoft unveils AI-focused Surface Laptop Ultra and Windows 11 updates

Microsoft has held its first live event in two years, introducing the Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-performance device designed for developers and power users. The laptop features the new Nvidia RTX Spark SoC, offering up to 6144-core Blackwell GPU performance and 128GB of LPDDR5x unified memory. Priced starting at $2,599, the device is engineered to handle intensive local AI workloads and modern gaming, as demonstrated by the inclusion of Gears of War: E-Day. Beyond hardware, Microsoft outlined significant updates to Windows 11, emphasizing a shift toward agentic workflows and local AI integration. The company aims to reshape personal computing by leveraging unified memory to bridge the gap between professional development tools and consumer-grade performance. Pre-orders for the Surface Laptop Ultra are currently open, with shipping scheduled to commence on October 16.