Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, starting at $2,599, featuring an Nvidia AI chip that allows users to run large AI models locally without incurring cloud expenses. The laptop includes a magnetic USB-C port similar to Apple's MagSafe and supports up to 128GB of unified memory with powerful computing capabilities. Microsoft also revealed Meta's Muse AI agent will be available for Windows, highlighting the growing integration of AI in consumer devices. This move reflects Microsoft's strategy to enhance AI capabilities on devices amid competition with other tech giants and evolving AI usage trends.
Microsoft shares trade at USD 530.60 on Pluang as of Oct 08, 2026 01:41 WIB, showing a modest 0.25% gain for the day. Nvidia, whose AI chip powers the new Surface Laptop Ultra, is priced at USD 236.72 but declined by 1.07% in the same period. The market shows mixed sentiment with Microsoft seeing mostly sell orders at 84% and Nvidia slightly more buy interest at 52%.
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