Did Microsoft see its newest Surface devices leak in all their incrementally-increased glory, and resolve that it was time to set a date? Or was the occasion coming all alongside and the leak was simply happenstance? The world could by no means know…not that it’s all that necessary. After a reasonably sizeable leak earlier this week, Microsoft has confirmed {that a} new “Digital event” will happen on March twenty first.

“Advancing the new era of work with Copilot,” says the headline for the announcement page. It follows with “Tune in here for the latest in scaling AI in your environment with Copilot, Windows, and Surface.” That’s about it so far as any substantive data goes, except for the truth that the occasion might be beginning at 9 a.m. Pacific time, midday Eastern.

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I discover the very deliberate order of that promo illuminating — Microsoft actually offers the headline to Copilot, whereas Windows and Surface get “also starring” roles on the finish of the textual content. Even with new entries within the firm’s flagship {hardware} line, it’s clear that similar to the last big event in September, the main target might be totally on AI. Which is principally the pattern for every thing this yr.

That stated, there will be Surface information, virtually actually together with the leaked Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10 pill. The former appears to be getting a tweaked physique design and new Thunderbolt ports, and presumably even a brand new ARM-based chip choice. The latter will reportedly get an OLED display screen, a primary for the Surface Pro line, plus NFC and an improved webcam.

Naturally, all of this stays formally unofficial till Microsoft modifications that. We’ll be watching with bated breath…and clacking keyboards, able to convey you all of the information.