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Microsoft Build 2026: the 7 biggest announcements - The Verge
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Microsoft’s Build 2026 opening keynote was dominated by AI, with updates across its AI platform, Windows, and Surface that pushed agent and Copilot-style capabilities deeper into the OS and hardware. The keynote also introduced Scout, a new OpenClaw-inspired assistant built into Microsoft 365 that highlights the company’s strategy to embed programmable, persistent agents into productivity apps. The company is now internally testing physical prototypes—a desk cube with a touch and voice screen and a wearable access badge—indicating those Build themes may extend into dedicated desktop and wearable devices. Together, the announcements and prototypes point to tighter integration of agents, hardware, and developer tools across Microsoft's ecosystem.
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