Microsoft created the mini Surface dev box that Qualcomm couldn’t
The Verge
Microsoft has introduced the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a high-performance miniature PC for developers that replaces Qualcomm's canceled Snapdragon Dev Kit.Summary
Microsoft has unveiled the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact PC designed for developers that leverages Nvidia’s new Arm-based RTX Spark chips. Featuring an aluminum chassis that acts as a heatsink, the device supports high-performance workloads, including local AI tasks, with a 100-watt thermal envelope and 128GB of unified memory capable of running massive language models. Pre-configured with developer-centric tools like Visual Studio Code and Windows 11 Pro, the device is positioned as a direct successor to Qualcomm's previously canceled Snapdragon Dev Kit. It is expected to launch in the US later this year.
(Source：The Verge)