Microsoft Copilot+ Daily news digest, 12-18-2024

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I tested Microsoft's Surface Pro Copilot+ PC, and it beat the MacBook Air in 3 major ways

Source: http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/i-tested-microsoft-s-surface-pro-copilot-pc-and-it-beat-the-macbook-air-in-3-major-ways/ar-BB1puh3y?item=flightsprg-tipsubsc-v1a%3FloadIn%3DdefaultBrowser&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

Oh Snapdragon! Qualcomm Fires Back At Intel Over Alleged Copilot+ PC Return Rates

Source: https://hothardware.com/news/qualcomm-fires-back-intel-alleged-copilot-pc-return-rates

Samsung introduces Galaxy Book 5 Pro — a new Copilot+ PC with Intel Lunar Lake and a '25-hour' battery life

Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/samsung-introduces-galaxy-book-5-pro-a-new-copilot-pc-with-intel-lunar-lake-and-a-25-hour-battery-life/ar-AA1vOame

Apple’s AI is already beating Microsoft at its own game

Source: http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/apple-s-ai-is-already-beating-microsoft-at-its-own-game/ar-BB1nYqW8?item=flights%3Aprg-tipsubsc-v1a&ocid=windirect&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

AMD announces new Ryzen AI Pro 300 series processors, bringing Copilot+ PCs to enterprise users for the first time

Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/amd-announces-new-ryzen-ai-pro-300-series-processors-bringing-copilot-pcs-to-enterprise-users-for-the-first-time/ar-AA1s31qB

On Arm PC return rates and CEO posturing

Source: https://www.cio.com/article/3626485/on-arm-pc-return-rates-and-ceo-posturing.html

PC makers say tomorrow’s AI PCs need to just keep it simple

Key positive aspects of Copilot+	Key concerns related to Copilot+
Integration of AI capabilities into familiar PC applications like Photos and Paint	Limited availability of fully functional Copilot+ PCs due to necessary updates from Microsoft
Enhanced voice interaction capabilities allowing for natural language conversations with AI	Recall feature delayed for further testing, affecting user experience
Improved hardware specifications, such as advanced microphones for better voice interaction	Only one chip architecture (Snapdragon X) currently qualifies as a Copilot+ PC processor
Ecosystem connectivity with devices like Samsung's Galaxy products, enhancing user experience	Confusion among consumers about the benefits and necessity of AI PCs
AI noise filtering technology improving communication quality in virtual meetings	Slow progress in establishing a unified message from PC vendors about AI PCs

Source: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2552072/pc-makers-say-tomorrows-ai-pcs-need-to-just-keep-it-simple.html

Intel throws shade at Arm PCs, claiming retailers get a ‘large percentage’ of devices returned – but Qualcomm is quick to strike back

Source: https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/intel-throws-shade-at-arm-pcs-claiming-retailers-get-a-large-percentage-of-devices-returned-but-qualcomm-is-quick-to-strike-back

Tech Lifestyle Expert Carley Knobloch Unveils Her 2024 Holiday Gadget Guide During a Recent Nationwide Media Tour

Source: https://www.streetinsider.com/dr/news.php?id=24112929

Save $400 on Microsoft’s Latest AI-Powered Surface Laptop: Just $1,199.99

Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/save-400-on-microsoft-s-latest-ai-powered-surface-laptop-just-1-199-99/ar-AA1uJ8YE