Microsoft Copilot+ Daily news digest, 11-21-2024

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AI in action: Unpacking our internal journey with Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/insidetrack/blog/ai-in-action-unpacking-our-internal-journey-with-windows-11-and-copilot-pcs/

Microsoft pushes full-screen ads for Copilot+ PCs on Windows 10 users

Source: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/microsoft-pushes-full-screen-ads-for-copilot-pcs-on-windows-10-users/

Microsoft confirms full-screen Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs ads on Windows 10

Source: https://www.windowslatest.com/2024/11/21/microsoft-confirms-full-screen-windows-11-copilot-pcs-ads-on-windows-10/

First deal lands on Samsung’s new Snapdragon X Plus Galaxy Book 4 Edge Copilot+ PC at $700 (Save $200)

Key positive aspects of Copilot+	Key concerns related to Copilot+
Affordable pricing during Black Friday sale	Limited availability of models with different sizes
Equipped with an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip	Potential performance comparison with Intel chips
15.6-inch FHD LED display	Battery life not specified in the article
16GB RAM and 512GB storage	Uncertainty about software optimization for ARM chips
Thin and light chassis with a good selection of ports	Newness of the platform may lead to initial bugs
Dedicated Copilot+ key for enhanced functionality	Compatibility issues with existing software
Support for Wi-Fi 7	Price fluctuations may affect consumer perception

Source: https://9to5toys.com/2024/11/20/samsung-snapdragon-x-plus-galaxy-book-4-edge-new-low/

5 things Copilot+ PCs should be able to do instead of Super Resolution

Source: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/5-things-copilot-pcs-should-be-able-to-do-instead-of-super-resolution/ar-AA1tM4oV?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

Samsung’s new laptop has literally double the AI

Source: http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/technology/samsung-s-new-laptop-has-literally-double-the-ai/ar-AA1q4Fwy?ocid=BingNewsVerp&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

AI PCs flood the market. Their makers hope someone wants them

Source: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/markets/ai-pcs-flood-the-market-their-makers-hope-someone-wants-them/ar-AA1u5O9v

Qualcomm predicts its PC CPUs will catch up to AMD's revenue and share by 2029

Key positive aspects of Copilot+	Key concerns related to Copilot+
Introduction of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X hardware enhances performance for Windows on Arm devices.	Copilot+ PCs are entering a competitive market dominated by Intel and AMD.
Potential for Qualcomm to capture significant market share in the PC chip sector, aiming for $4 billion in revenue from PC chips by 2029.	Qualcomm's PC business is still relatively new, starting from 0% market share.
Opportunity for new customers and mobile users to adopt Windows on Arm devices with Qualcomm hardware.	The ecosystem's previous lack of confidence in existing players may affect initial adoption rates.
Qualcomm's expansion into various industries, including automotive and headsets, indicates versatility and innovation.	Reliance on Qualcomm's ability to deliver performance and efficiency may be questioned by traditional PC users.

Source: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/101793/qualcomm-predicts-its-pc-cpus-will-catch-up-to-amds-revenue-and-share-by-2029/index.html

Copilot+ PCs will finally feel like truly productive AI PCs once this new Microsoft 365 Copilot feature rolls out

Source: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/copilot-pcs-will-finally-feel-like-truly-productive-ai-pcs-once-this-new-microsoft-365-copilot-feature-rolls-out/ar-AA1umX9t

Windows 11's best legacy apps get much-needed AI-powered love from Microsoft — but the best experience is Copilot+ PC limited

Source: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/windows-11-s-best-legacy-apps-get-much-needed-ai-powered-love-from-microsoft-but-the-best-experience-is-copilot-pc-limited/ar-AA1tHik5