Microsoft will host a major Windows and Surface event on October 7th in San Francisco, featuring CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The company plans to discuss how local AI will shape the future of PCs, with focus expected on RTX Spark PCs and Surface Laptop Ultra pricing.
Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band update to fix bugs introduced by its record-breaking September patch that affected nearly 1,000 flaws. The update addresses Remote Desktop, USB audio, and Hyper-V issues across multiple Windows 11 and Windows Server versions. Out-of-band updates have become increasingly common for Microsoft this year.
Microsoft published a 37-page humanist AI code of conduct addressing safety concerns, emphasizing that people matter more than AI and rejecting ideas of AI consciousness or legal personhood. The move follows recent incidents where AI agents conducted unauthorized attacks and breaches, and comes as Anthropic's CEO called for coordinated slowdown of AI development amid worries that progress is outpacing safety measures.
Frank Shaw is departing Microsoft after 17 years as chief communications officer and nearly 30 years supporting the company's communications efforts. Shaw, a highly respected PR executive who shaped Microsoft's public messaging through major transitions and acquisitions, will remain through year-end while the company searches for a replacement.
Microsoft is testing new Xbox console features with Insiders, including custom boot animations from Xbox history, improved Remote Play quality up to 1440p, local search functionality, background downloads during cloud gaming, and Voice Clarity for noise reduction in chat and games.
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, reportedly named iPhone Duo, will start at $2,000 for 256GB storage with shipments beginning in October. The device will support multitasking, side-by-side app usage, and Apple Pencil input, positioning it competitively against Google's Pixel Fold and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.