Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
It's been more than two years since the last major Windows event, so Microsoft is heading to San Francisco next month to outline the future of Windows.
By Dillip Chowdary • Oct 04, 2026 • Source: The Verge
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The Verge reports: Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th. It's been more than two years since the last major Windows event, so Microsoft is heading to San Francisco next month to outline the future of Windows and Surface devices. At an event on October 7th, the company says it will host a "conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the […]
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