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×Last updated: October 7, 2026, 9:37 PM ET
Microsoft Surface and Windows
Microsoft used its Windows and Surface event to highlight agentic AI features alongside new hardware. The company's Copilot-driven search redesign is set to arrive this fall, turning Windows search into a conversational interface. The new Surface Laptop Ultra is powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark, and reviewers describe it as a premium machine that looks as good as it performs.
High-End Developer Hardware
The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box carries an eye-watering $6,000 price tag and ships in November. Early looks at the oversized chassis suggest a bulky, Lego-brick design aimed squarely at AI developers.
Galaxy Devices and Deals
Samsung's latest Fan Edition phone invites comparison with last year's model to judge whether the upgrade is worth the cost. For budget-minded buyers, a $355 discount on the Galaxy Tab S11 makes it a compelling Prime Day pick, while Amazon is offering $250 off the Google Pixel 11 Pro against its $1,100 launch price.
Wearables and Smart Glasses
Garmin unveiled the Enduro 4 with more RAM, storage, and features, and the Approach S72 arrived alongside it. Ultrahuman added a sixty-second Heart Scan for Ring PRO users. On the eyewear front, Xreal's One Pro glasses deliver a 171-inch virtual screen and are currently $50 off, while Rivian R2 owners can now monitor pets through a live pet cam on their phone's lockscreen.
Policy and Streaming
The FCC has proposed a new mid-band auction and would unlock 800MHz spectrum for drones, doubling down on direct-to-device service. On streaming, Disney+ will carry the Super Bowl and select Monday Night Football games, with the big game also airing on ABC and ESPN.