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  • New Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Snapdragon X2, 32GB, Longer Battery

    New Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Snapdragon X2, 32GB, Longer Battery

    Key Takeaway

    – Microsoft unveils two Surface PCs with Nvidia’s RTX Spark chipset, but they won’t be available until later in 2026.
    – A new Surface Pro 12 launches June 16, featuring up to Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite processors.
    – The Surface Pro 12 offers up to 32 GB RAM, up to 1 TB removable PCIe Gen 4 storage, and a 13-inch OLED display with 10% better battery life.
    – A new “Dune” color finish will be available, along with matching Surface Pro Flex Keyboard accessories.
    – Pricing remains undisclosed; consumer models likely start with Snapdragon X2 Plus.

    Surface PCs Get Nvidia RTX Spark This Week

    This week, Microsoft has unveiled two Surface PCs powered by Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chipset. Unfortunately, neither the Surface Laptop Ultra or the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box will be available until unspecified dates later in 2026. In the meantime, Roland Quandt and WinFuture have revealed that Microsoft will be unveiling a new Surface Pro soon.

    New Surface Pro Launch Date and Processors

    For context, Microsoft has already confirmed that it would be launching Qualcomm Snapdragon X2-powered machines ‘later this year’. According to Quandt, the next Surface Pro will launch on June 16 with a few tweaks from the older Surface Pro 11 featuring Snapdragon X processors (curr. $1,199 on Amazon). Incidentally, the Surface Pro 12 is already available with Intel Panther Lake processors under Microsoft’s ‘for Business’ line.

    X2 Elite and Core Configurations

    On June 16, Microsoft will complement x86 models with up to Snapdragon X2 Elite-backed counterparts. Leaked promotional materials only mention a 12-core variant, which could be the X2E-78-100, X2E-80-100 or the X2E-84-100. Experience suggests that the consumer Surface Pro 12 will start with the Snapdragon X2 Plus, though.

    RAM, Storage, and Display Details

    Regardless, Microsoft will sell the Surface Pro 12 with up to 32 GB of RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of removeable PCIe Gen 4 storage. Also, while a 13-inch OLED display returns, Microsoft is claiming an extra 10% battery life in official tests at 15.5 hours. For reference, the OLED version of the Surface Pro 11 lasted over 11 hours in our Wi-Fi test with the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 and 15.9 hours in our H.264 video playback test.

    New Dune Color Finish and Accessories

    Moreover, Quandt reports that the ARM-based Surface Pro 12 will be available in a new Dune finish to complement Microsoft’s existing Black and Platinum options. Accordingly, accompanying Surface Pro Flex Keyboard accessories are coming. Unfortunately, pricing remains unknown for now.


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  • Oura Ring 5 Launches Thursday: World’s Smallest Smart Ring

    Oura Ring 5 Launches Thursday: World’s Smallest Smart Ring

    Key Takeaway

    – Oura Ring 5 emphasizes compact size and comfort, boasting a smaller form factor with improved sensor sizing for potentially more precise data, plus a one-week battery life and 100-meter water resistance.
    – Prices start at €429 (up to €529 depending on color/finish); a €5.99/month subscription is required to access most features and over 50 health metrics.
    – Launch: officially unveiled May 28 with deliveries beginning June 4; includes USB-C charging and a dock, with a separate charging case sold separately.

    Leak confirms details about the Oura Ring 5

    After a leak recently revealed many details about the Oura Ring 5, Winfuture confirms this leak and provides a range of new information and images. The Oura Ring 5 is to be officially unveiled on Thursday, May 28, with deliveries expected to begin on June 4. The cheapest version of the ring will cost €429, which is €30 more than the list price of the Oura Ring 4 ($349 on Amazon).

    Pricing and color options

    Depending on the color, the ring will cost up to €529 and will be available in silver, black, gold or rose gold with a polished finish, or in silver or black with a matte finish. To use most of the features, a subscription must also be taken out, which costs €5.99 per month. The leaked marketing material advertises the Oura Ring 5 as the “world’s smallest smart ring” – the more compact body is primarily intended to make it more comfortable to wear.

    Battery life and waterproofing

    The battery life increases to one week. The ring is waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. If you take out a subscription, the Oura Ring 5 gives you access to over 50 health metrics, including sleep and workout tracking, a pedometer, round-the-clock heart rate monitoring, stress and cycle tracking and a “symptom radar” that is supposed to be able to detect the first signs of illness at an early stage.

    Included accessories and sensors

    Oura Ring 5 apparently comes with a dock for charging and a USB-C cable, but if you want a charging case for charging while traveling, you will have to buy this separately. Judging by the pictures, the built-in heart rate, SpO2 and skin temperature sensors are larger and could therefore provide more precise data, but Oura is unlikely to be using completely new sensors.

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