Microsoft unveiled its Surface Laptop Ultra at a San Francisco showcase. The laptop starts at $2,599 and can be configured up to $6,000. It uses Nvidia’s RTX Spark processor, runs Windows on ARM, and offers up to 128 GB of unified memory. The 15‑inch HDR screen can reach 2,000 nits, and it features a magnetic USB‑C charging port. General availability begins on Oct. 16, with the launch date set for Oct. 18.
Why it matters
The device gives AI developers and creators a powerful Windows laptop that can run large local models, reducing reliance on cloud services.