Microsoft announces updated Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 models that use Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors. Multiple outlets describe the change as a direct follow-on to earlier 2024 Surface devices that shipped with Snapdragon X1 chips and were part of Microsoft’s “Copilot Plus PC” push on Windows on Arm. The updated devices are available starting today, and coverage frames them as targeting improved graphics and faster AI performance, though specifics beyond the chip upgrade are not consistent across the reports provided. Pricing is also highlighted: one outlet reports that the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop cost more than their predecessors, citing price increases of about $500 for the Surface Pro and $600 for the Surface Laptop. Another outlet notes that the new Surface Pro is priced to start around $1,499, depending on configuration. Additional accessory information appears in one report, including mention that the Surface Pro 12 comes with a keyboard for a limited time only. Overall, the main common points are the Snapdragon X2 upgrade, availability starting immediately, and higher starting costs compared with prior generations.