Microsoft Unveils Project Solara: A Software Platform for Agent-First Devices at Build 2026
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Paul Thurrott
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Summary
During the Build 2026 keynote, Microsoft technical fellow Stevie Bathiche introduced Project Solara, a new software platform designed for agent-first hardware. The platform aims to enable a diverse ecosystem of specialized, AI-powered devices—from small to large, fixed to hypermobile, personal to professional—by reducing the cost and tradeoffs that previously limited hardware specialization. Project Solara envisions a future where agents and AI accelerate the creation of purpose-built computers without traditional constraints.
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We imagine a diverse ecosystem of agent-first devices, from small to large, from fixed to hypermobile, from personal to professional.
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