This new device is designed for modern workplaces and is a collaborative computing device that can be used for video conferencing, digital whiteboarding, and other collaborative activities. The Surface Hub 2S has a 50-inch & 85-inch 4K+ resolution display that can be rotated between portrait and landscape modes. The second generation of Surface Hub 2S will be released in 2023 along with a new version of Windows dubbed "Teams Rooms on Windows".
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These are updates in the Microsoft’s Surface device family
Microsoft holds the Surface event, and reveals updates to the device family. As expected, the company announced the Surface Pro 9, along with merge of the Surface Pro X with the main Surface Pro line. The new Surface Pro 9 is now the first device that include processor options from both Intel and Qualcomm/ARM. There are also Surface Studio 2+ with 11th gen Intel processor and NVIDIA RTX graphics, and Surface Laptop 5 with 12th Generation Intel Processors.
Intel has confirmed UEFI BIOS source code leak for Alder Lake processors
Intel has confirmed the leak of the 12th Gen Intel Core (Alder Lake) UEFI BIOS source code. It includes 5.97 GB of data, including source codes, private keys, changelogs, and compilation tools. The most recent file is dated September 30, 2022.
Microsoft may be working on a Surface Gaming laptop
Looks like the Surface family of thin and lightweight laptops is getting a different option. Rumors say that the company is working on a new device which will become the first gaming laptop in the line.
Rumor: Microsoft will merge the Surface Pro X and Surface Pro lineup this fall
Microsoft will reportedly merge the Surface Pro X and Surface Pro lineup together this fall. So instead of Surface Pro X, they will start selling Surface Pro 9 with Intel and ARM hardware options.
A consumer version of Surface Go 4 may get an ARM64 CPU
Microsoft is considering using an ARM64 processor in the next generation of the Surface Go tablet. The company exposes its interest in the ARM platform, so there is a chance for Surface Go 4 to have an ARM64-based consumer version.
Microsoft reduces latency in Xbox Cloud Gaming and adds mouse and keyboard support
Xbox Cloud Gaming, also known as Project xCloud, is getting support mouse and keyboard. Microsoft recommends all devs to update their products where required. Besides, the company offers new API to improve streaming latency.
Looks like Microsoft is about to kill PCs that boot Windows 11 from HDDs
A new information from OEMs reveals the intention of the Redmond firm to eliminate classic HDD-powered PCs from the market. Instead, new PCs with Windows 11 must use SSDs as the boot device. The deadline for the change is set somewhere in 2023.
Microsoft has officially announced Surface Laptop Go 2
Microsoft has officially unveiled the second generation of its Surface Laptop Go device. You can now pre-order the device starting today. First customers will receive the device on June 7th.
Surface Laptop Go 2 specs leaked online
Today, the Surface Laptop Go 2 device was spotted in the catalog of a Korean online store. So we are just days away from its official announcement. Microsoft will probably present the new generation of affordable laptop in the Surface family on June 2, 2022.
