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Summary
TLDRMicrosoft and partners have unveiled a new lineup of laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and X+ chips, aiming to revolutionize Windows PCs with ARM-based architecture. These 'co-pilot plus PCs' promise advanced AI features and impressive battery life, with models ranging from the redesigned Surface Pro and Laptop to offerings from HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, and Samsung. Windows 11 on ARM has been enhanced with a new kernel, compiler, and the Prism emulator, supporting native ARM versions of popular apps. Additionally, co-pilot plus PCs will feature innovative AI tools like Recall, Super Resolution, and a multimodal assistant, raising questions about user privacy.
Takeaways
- π Microsoft and partners have unveiled a lineup of laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and X+ chips, which are ARM-based and not x86, aiming to revolutionize Windows PCs similarly to Apple's M1 for Macs.
- π» These new laptops, termed 'co-pilot plus PCs', are expected to have advanced AI capabilities and all-day battery life, with some models reportedly outperforming the M3 MacBook Air.
- π Battery life for these laptops is impressive, with estimates ranging from 17 to 20+ hours depending on the model and task.
- πΎ Microsoft showcased the Snapdragon X Elite in the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, claiming better single and multi-threaded performance compared to the M3 MacBook Air.
- π± Microsoft has redesigned their Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, now referred to as the 11th Edition and 7th Edition respectively, with hardware upgrades including a haptic touchpad and smaller bezels.
- π° The starting price for these new Surface models is $1000, indicating Microsoft's confidence in the new chips.
- ποΈ HP is rebranding its entire PC lineup, with new consumer notebooks called 'Omni books' and business notebooks called 'Elite books'.
- π Dell announced the XPS 13 with a non-Intel processor, which is significant as it's considered one of the premier Windows PCs.
- π Lenovo and Asus also announced new models with Snapdragon X+ chips, and Samsung showcased its Galaxy Book4 Edge.
- π Co-pilot plus PCs will have access to advanced AI models, including a feature called 'recall' which captures and stores a snapshot of everything you do on your PC every few seconds, raising privacy concerns.
- π§ Microsoft has integrated over 40 state-of-the-art AI models into Windows 11 on ARM, enhancing its capabilities with a new kernel, compiler, and ARM to x86 emulator called Prism.
Q & A
What significant change has occurred in the world of Windows laptops as mentioned in the script?
-Microsoft and their partners have unveiled a lineup of laptops powered by Qualcomm's 12-core Snapdragon X Elite and 10-core X+ chips based on ARM architecture, which is a departure from the traditional x86 architecture. This is aimed at starting an ARM-based revolution for Windows PCs, similar to what Apple's M1 did for Macs.
What is the new term for Snapdragon X-powered laptops as introduced by Microsoft?
-Microsoft has renamed the Snapdragon X-powered laptops to 'Co-Pilot Plus PCs,' replacing the previous 'AI PCs' codename.
What is the minimum performance requirement for chips in Co-Pilot Plus PCs according to Microsoft?
-Co-Pilot Plus PCs require chips that can achieve a minimum of 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS), a performance level that current Intel and AMD chips cannot meet.
What are some of the features that characterize a Co-Pilot Plus PC?
-Co-Pilot Plus PCs are characterized by access to advanced AI models, new software features, and all-day battery life, with some models reportedly outperforming an M3 MacBook Air.
Which new models of Surface devices were introduced by Microsoft, and what are their starting prices?
-Microsoft introduced redesigned Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models, referred to as the Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition. Both start at $1,000, indicating Microsoft's confidence in the new chips.
What changes did HP make to their PC lineup and branding?
-HP revamped their entire PC lineup, eliminating existing brand names like Spectre, Pavilion, and Envy. New consumer HP notebooks will be called 'Omni books,' and their business-oriented notebooks will be called 'Elite books' with various suffixes.
What is the significance of the new AI features in Windows 11 on ARM, and how many AI models are integrated?
-Windows 11 on ARM now has a new kernel, compiler, and an ARM to x86 emulator called Prism. Over 40 state-of-the-art AI models are deeply integrated into the system, enhancing various functionalities and user experiences.
What is the recall feature in Co-Pilot Plus PCs, and how does it relate to privacy concerns?
-The recall feature captures and locally stores a snapshot of everything a user does on their PC every few seconds, which can later be retrieved by the user. While users can block recall from capturing certain activities, there are privacy concerns as the AI might still access the data.
What is the 'super resolution' feature, and how does it benefit users?
-The super resolution feature will upscale supported games, enhancing the visual quality and user experience by providing higher resolution graphics.
How does Intel plan to compete with the ARM-based revolution in Windows PCs?
-Intel released a teaser for their upcoming Lunar Lake chips, which are expected to achieve 45 TOPS on the NPU Loone and 60+ with the help of the CPU and GPU, aiming to meet or exceed the performance of ARM-based chips.
What is the context of the Neuralink update mentioned in the script?
-Neuralink has received FDA approval to implant a second person with their brain-computer interface. The first recipient, Nolan Arbok, experienced a loss of functionality when 85% of the threads in his implant came loose, but Neuralink has since optimized the remaining threads to restore much of his cybernetic abilities.
Outlines
π» ARM-Based Windows Laptops Revolution
Microsoft and partners have unveiled a new lineup of laptops powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and X+ chips, which are based on ARM architecture instead of the traditional x86. These chips aim to bring an ARM-based revolution to Windows PCs, similar to Apple's M1 chip for Macs. Early impressions suggest that these laptops, dubbed 'co-pilot plus PCs,' could be a game-changer. They promise advanced AI capabilities, all-day battery life, and improved performance. The new lineup includes redesigned Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models, which boast hardware upgrades and start at $1,000, reflecting Microsoft's confidence in the new chips. Other manufacturers like HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, and Samsung have also announced their own Snapdragon X-powered devices. These laptops are expected to perform well against Intel-based counterparts, with some even outperforming an M3 MacBook Air.
π€ Innovative AI Features in Windows 11 on ARM
Windows 11 on ARM has been significantly improved with a new kernel, compiler, and an ARM-to-x86 emulator called Prism. Over 40 advanced AI models are now deeply integrated into the operating system, enabling features like 'recall,' which captures and stores snapshots of user activity for later retrieval, and 'super resolution' for upscaling games. The co-pilot assistant can provide guidance on a wide range of tasks, including editing files and even crafting items in Minecraft, thanks to support for OpenAI's GPT-4 and other state-of-the-art AI models. While there are privacy concerns with some of these features, native ARM versions of popular apps like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and others are set to launch alongside these new devices. However, Intel is not left behind, teasing their upcoming Lunar Lake chips that promise to meet or exceed the performance of ARM-based chips, suggesting a competitive future in the processor market.
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Keywords
π‘Superintelligence
π‘Snapdragon X Elite
π‘ARM architecture
π‘Co-pilot Plus PCs
π‘Tops
π‘Surface Laptop and Surface Pro
π‘AI Models
π‘Windows 11 on ARM
π‘Prism
π‘Neuralink
π‘Open AI's GPT-4
Highlights
Microsoft and partners unveil a lineup of laptops powered by Qualcomm's 12-core Snapdragon X Elite and 10-core X+ chips based on ARM architecture.
The ARM-based laptops aim to revolutionize Windows PCs similar to Apple's M1 for Macs.
Co-pilot Plus PCs will feature advanced AI models and all-day battery life, with some models reportedly outperforming an M3 MacBook Air.
New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models announced, with claims of 80-90% faster performance than their predecessors.
HP revamps its PC lineup with new branding, Omni books for consumers and Elite books for businesses.
Dell announces the first XPS 13 with a non-Intel processor, along with Inspiron and Latitude models featuring Snapdragon X+.
Lenovo introduces the Yoga Slim 7x1 14 Gen 9 and ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Snapdragon X Elite chips.
Asus, Acer, and Samsung showcase new laptops, including the VivoBook S15, Swift 14 AI, and Galaxy Book 4 Edge.
Co-pilot Plus PCs will have access to Recall, a feature that captures and stores a snapshot of everything done on the PC.
Super Resolution feature will upscale supported games on Co-pilot Plus PCs.
Co-pilot assistant can edit files and provide pointers on various tasks, including crafting items in Minecraft.
Over 40 AI models integrated into Windows 11 on ARM, with a new kernel, compiler, and ARM to x86 emulator called Prism.
Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other apps will launch with native ARM versions for the new notebooks.
Intel releases a teaser for their upcoming Lunar Lake chips, which are expected to meet or exceed the Co-pilot Plus PC's performance requirements.
Jawa offers an easy way to sell old graphics cards and buy new ones from their marketplace.
Open AI is pausing the use of Sky, the voice demo for GPT-40, due to privacy concerns.
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS updates to fix a bug causing deleted photos to reappear.
Google discusses the Engage SDK at its IO 2024 conference, allowing developers to promote app features to users.
Neuralink receives FDA approval to implant a second person with its brain-computer interface.
Tesla drops support for Steam in the Cybertruck, citing performance issues.
Transcripts
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this video AI achieved super
intelligence and replaced all of us this
is a simulation you are in a video game
I'm the master chief this morning
Microsoft and their Partners finally
unveiled a hefty lineup of laptops
powered by qualcomm's heavily hyped 12
core Snapdragon X Elite and 10 core X+
chips based on the arm architecture
rather than x86 they're meant to usher
in a arm-based revolution for Windows
PCS just like Apple's m one did for Max
and based on early
Impressions it kind of looks like they
might it's been a long time since I felt
excited about Windows laptops it feels
weird I don't like it Microsoft's
calling these new Snapdragon X powerered
laptops co-pilot plus PCS replacing the
AI PCS code name but jokes on them
because I don't want to use either of
those phrases however the company said
more co-pilot plus PCS will be coming
later powered by Intel and AMD chips as
long as they achieve a minimum of 40
trillion operations per second or tops
which their current chips cannot but
more on that later the other things that
make a co-pilot plus PC are access to
the most advanced AI models to power a
suite of new software features and all
day battery life although some
manufacturers already claimed to last
for multiple days before the other ones
were like okay okay Lenovo no just just
wait sorry we don't usually let them
talk all in all the battery life numbers
I've seen are quite impressive we're
talking 17 to 20 plus hours depending on
the model and the task but many of these
notebooks reportedly outperform an M3
MacBook Air also I don't know why I
forgot to put this in the script but
Microsoft showed the Snapdragon X Elite
in the surface laptop and Surface Pro
beating out the M3 MacBook Air uh in
both single and multi-threaded
performance and why would they lie the
laptop lineup is by the redesigned
Surface Pro and surface laptop I didn't
say numbers there because Microsoft
wanted these to be like Macbook so bad
they copied Apple's horrible tradition
of hiding the exact model name unless
you dig for it in the settings somewhere
where apparently they're listed as the
Surface Pro 11th Edition and surface
laptop 7th edition not to be confused
with the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Pro
6 for business that were launched back
in March those have Intel processors
they are bad and dirty don't think about
them instead Microsoft said these new
surfaces perform 80 to 90% faster than
their non-b business predecessors the
Surface Pro 9 and surface laptop 5 and
they've got Hardware upgrades a haptic
touchpad and smaller bezels on both the
13.8 and 15in versions of the laptop and
a new flex keyboard that works while
detached from the Surface Pro which also
Sports a 13-in OLED display for the
first time both machines start at ,000
bucks which indicates how much
confidence Microsoft has in these new
chips and they're not the only ones HP
is revamping their entire PC lineup
killing its existing branding names like
Spectre Pavilion dragonfly and envy new
consumer HP notebooks will be called
Omni books which is sure to steal some
of the MacBook crowd it's Omni it can do
it all I mean they'll they'll get that
right meanwhile their more business e
notebooks will be called Elite books
with of course various suffixes HP
announced one of each powered by a
Snapdragon X Elite Dell has also gone
all in announcing the first XPS 13 which
is somewhat widely viewed as the MacBook
of Windows PCS to feature a non-intel
processor there's also an Inspiron 14
and 14 plus featuring the Snapdragon X+
and two latitude models from Lenovo we
got a yoga slim 7x1 14 gen 9 and a
ThinkPad t14s Gen 6 you know those
models Asus announced a Vivo book S15
Acer showed off the Swift 14 Ai and
Samsung showed off its galaxy book 4
Edge which you definitely want okay you
guys you want this but just in case you
don't we're going to throw in a free
50-in TV not really matching the
confidence of some of those other laptop
makers okay but what about the new
co-pilot powered AI goodies in Windows
well whether this is a goodie or not
depends on how you feel about privacy
co-pilot plus PCS will have access to
recall which captures and locally stores
a snapshot of everything you do on your
PC every few seconds which you can ask
co-pilot to retrieve later sounds like
you have the ability to block recall
from capturing certain things but I mean
no promises okay it's a curious little
AI it might take a little peek anyways a
little Scamp there's also super
resolution which will upscale support
games and of course the co-pilot
assistant itself which can edit files in
file explorer and watch your screen
giving you pointers on how to do
apparently almost anything even crafting
certain items in Minecraft that's thanks
to the assistant's new support for open
ai's natively multimodal GPT 4 as well
as multiple state-of-the-art AI models
including Microsoft's own small language
models Microsoft says there are now over
40 such models integrated deeply into
Windows 11 on arm because remember
windows on arm used to suck but it's now
got a new kernel and compiler as well as
a new arm to x86 emulator called prism
Microsoft really didn't talk about prism
that much which doesn't exactly Inspire
confidence but who needs it anyway 87%
of the total app minutes people spend in
apps today have native arm versions so
whatever and it's true native arm
versions of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Firefly and express will launch with
these new notebooks with Premier Pro and
illustrator coming in the summer and a
handful of AI features in other apps
were discussed as well but this just
leaves me wondering what about Intel
their current chips cannot meet the
co-pilot plus PC's Topps requirements
well team blue actually released a
teaser this morning for their upcoming
lunar Lake chips which should hit 45
tops on the npu loone and 60 plus with
help from the CPU and GPU so that right
there should stop this arm Revolution
dead you can enjoy arm day all you want
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quick bits are you ready okay does that
sound good
Oliver he's angry open AI is working to
pause the use of Sky the voice they
chose to demo GPT 40's real-time
capabilities which many viewers compared
to Scarlett Johansson's voice in the
movie her even though scarjo gave more
calmly intrigued instead of obvious
emotional manipul
wow so cute I date me Apple has released
version 17.5 point1 of both iOS and iPad
OS which the company says should fix
that pesky bug from last week that
caused deleted photos and in some cases
nudes to reappear in the main photos
Library Apple says the cause was
database corruption and not a harmless
mischievous prank by Tim Cook oh where'
those come from got you
have you bought your mom an iPhone yet
at its IO 2024 conference Google talked
to Android developers about its engage
SDK a feature that offers a software
surface from which devs can entice users
to resume interacting with a specific
part of their apps like promoting a
particular shopping deal or a new music
recommendation feature it can really
enhance the way that it it's this is ADS
notifications Aren't Enough Android is
going to to have a separate feed or
something where devs can show you ads
for their app come back you didn't you
didn't check this thing out I'm good and
neuralink has gotten the go-ahead from
the FDA to implant a second person with
the company's brain computer interface
the first recipient Nolan Arbok was
heartbroken when around 85% of the
threads in his implant came loose
causing him to lose some functionality
neuralink has since stabilized and
optimized the remaining threads bringing
back much of arb's cyber kinetic
abilities but the incident is sure to
make any applicants think twice about
signing up to get a computer sewn into
their brain let's just hope neuralink
doesn't pull a Tesla elon's other
company which just dropped its year old
support for steam in the cybertruck the
games are too crazy now we can't do it
hey that's not even a fair comparison
they're completely different companies
well you better come back on Wednesday
so you can give me a real piece of your
mind although Maybe just keep all the
pieces of your mind together I heard
that having them come apart isn't Fun
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