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Microsoft launches Nvidia-powered Surface Laptop Ultra, Dev Box
Microsoft's two new Surface machines use Nvidia's RTX Spark to run large AI models locally, with prices from $2,600 to $5,900 for the laptop.
The answer
Microsoft unveiled two Nvidia RTX Spark Surface machines for running large AI models locally.
What happened: Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box on 7 October 2026. Both use Nvidia's RTX Spark technology, according to Tech Startups.
The numbers: Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,600. A stronger configuration starts at $3,700, and top versions reach $5,900. The RTX Spark Dev Box starts at $6,000.
The details: Microsoft says the laptop supports up to 128GB of unified memory. It can run models with more than 120 billion parameters locally.
Why it matters: Both machines are built to run large AI models on the device itself rather than elsewhere.
Who's affected: Organisations get a new tool alongside the hardware. Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC) is now generally available on Windows 11. It lets organisations run AI agents in controlled environments.
In their words: Microsoft said of those controls: "Those restrictions are enforced while an agent operates."
What's next: Microsoft expects more Copilot features over the coming months. They will use local context and act on users' behalf.
Sources
- Top Tech News Today, October 8, 2026 — Tech Startups, 8 October 2026