Microsoft has scheduled a digital event for March 21st, focused on business customers, under the theme “A New Era of Work.”
The event is expected to showcase new Surface devices, Windows 11 advancements with a focus on AI, and updates on the Copilot collaboration tool.
Reports reveal that Microsoft will unveil the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, specifically designed for commercial customers, during the event.
These business-oriented models are expected to receive minor specification upgrades compared to previous products.
While the commercial Surface Pro 10 gets a spec bump, Microsoft is planning a more unique redesign for consumers later this spring. This consumer version is rumoured to have an OLED display, with richer visuals and potentially improved battery life.
The Surface Laptop 6 is shaping up to be the star of the show, with whispers of a comprehensive design overhaul. This includes thinner bezels, rounded corners, a haptic touchpad, and a port selection featuring two USB-C ports and a single USB-A port.
The event’s tagline, “scaling AI in your environment with Copilot, Windows, and Surface,” hints at Microsoft’s strategic focus on integrating artificial intelligence into its products and services. This aligns with the company’s previously announced “AI PC” initiative.
Microsoft is reportedly developing a new AI Explorer feature for Windows 11, projected as a more advanced version of the current AI assistant. This feature aims to comprehensively catalog user activity, enabling searches for specific moments within a timeline using natural language queries.
While the Windows 10 Timeline feature attempted a similar concept, its lack of app support hindered its adoption and ultimately led to its removal.
Whether Microsoft can successfully revive this idea with AI Explorer in Windows 11 leaves our fingers crossed.
