Microsoft Build 2026: Surface RTX Spark Dev Box and AI updates lead the announcements
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Emma Roth
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Summary
Microsoft's Build 2026 keynote featured major announcements including the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box (an Arm-based developer device with Nvidia's Spark RTX for local AI model running), a new always-on personal assistant, and updates across Microsoft's in-house AI models. The event, led by CEO Satya Nadella, focused heavily on AI integration across Surface hardware, Windows, and developer tools.
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As expected, it was filled with announcements, ranging from new Surface hardware to an always-on personal assistant and updates across Microsoft's in-house AI models.
The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is geared toward developers who want to run local AI models on their device, serving as a substitute for Qualcomm's canceled dev kit.
It comes equipped with Nvidia's new Arm-based Spark RTX
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