In the ever-exciting world of tech, Microsoft is making headlines again with their Copilot+ PC devices, jazzed up with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips. These new kids on the tech block are not just regular Windows 11 laptops; they come equipped with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) designed to tackle complex AI tasks faster than you can say “artificial intelligence.” The catch? They keep your data snug and secure because it’s all processed on your device — no internet required. This means better privacy and security, which is a breath of fresh for the paranoid among us.
Despite the initial buzz, not all that glitters is golden. Microsoft threw their Copilot AI into the wild world of Windows 11, and let’s just say it was more of a wild goose chase than a helpful assistant. Cue the Copilot+ PCs, boasting the ‘Revolutionary AI features’ that… well, turned out to be a tad less revolutionary. The Recall feature, designed to make searching your PC as easy as pie, ended up being as controversial as a reality TV show, with privacy concerns causing enough of a stir that Microsoft decided to bench it temporarily.
On a visit to the Microsoft HQ, the air was thick with promises of these Copilot+ PCs being the next big thing in tech. Revolutionary as the first IBM PC, they said. As game-changing as smartphones, they claimed. While the AI features got a lukewarm reception, the real MVP turned out to be the boosted battery life thanks to those snazzy Snapdragon chips. Instead of grappling with the daily charge, users can cruise through multiple days, making the new Surface Laptop a potential MacBook challenger. Not just a pretty face, the device combines impressive build quality, performance, and a sweet, sweet battery life that could make even the most loyal Apple users glance sideways.
**Hot Take**
So Microsoft might be trying to sell us this AI dream with Copilot+, but it feels like they forgot to check if the AI could actually, you know, assist. Meanwhile, they sneakily revolutionize battery life which is genuinely impressive but overshadowed by the AI hype. It’s like throwing a party for your new pool and everyone ending up chatting in the kitchen. Maybe stick to the basics next time, Microsoft. Keep it real and maybe keep it charged? Just a thought. Meanwhile, I’ll stick to asking Google the size of standard UK doors, because apparently, Copilot can’t even handle that without scheduling an imaginary off-site meeting.
Original Article: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/my-week-so-far-with-copilot-pc-laptops-they-might-be-the-future-but-not-for-the-reasons-microsoft-wants