Microsoft Unveils Agentic Windows and $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra
At a Windows and Surface event, Microsoft detailed hybrid intelligence with local AI models and an Nvidia RTX Spark-powered flagship laptop.
Microsoft announced at a Windows and Surface event a plan to turn Windows into an agentic OS, combining AI agents with hybrid intelligence that runs free local models instead of expensive cloud models, according to theverge.com.
The company introduced the Surface Laptop Ultra as its flagship device for the agentic push. It is powered by Nvidia RTX Spark chips and can run AI models exceeding 120 billion parameters locally.
The Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599, while some RTX Spark PCs can cost up to $6,999. Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI also have similar RTX Spark laptops.
Microsoft also redesigned Windows Search with a more modern, faster interface that shows results in-line and works more like a launcher.
Earlier Context
Microsoft released Windows 11 five years ago. In October 2025, the company tried to sell businesses on a new Copilot. Copilot Plus PCs launched two years ago with a focus on NPU chips for consumer AI, and the Recall feature faced privacy concerns and a delayed launch.
Quick answers
How much does the Surface Laptop Ultra cost?
The Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599.
What chip powers the Surface Laptop Ultra?
It is powered by Nvidia RTX Spark chips.
What is hybrid intelligence on Windows?
It is designed to use free local models instead of expensive cloud models.