Where Is Windows 12?

Following Microsoft's recent RTX Spark event, the tech world was abuzz with speculation about a potential Windows 12 announcement. Yet, the company stayed conspicuously silent. Against a backdrop of growing frustration with Windows 11 and a muted reception to Copilot Plus PCs, the question on everyone's mind is whether Microsoft has something bigger up its sleeve—or if it's simply losing its edge.

What's Missing in Windows 11?

While Windows 11 brought a refreshed UI and improved multitasking, many power users feel it falls short. Key pain points include: - Underwhelming performance on older hardware - Copilot integration that feels forced rather than intuitive - Lack of 'wow' factors that justify an immediate upgrade

The Copilot Plus PC Reality Check

The much-hyped Copilot Plus PCs were supposed to signal a new era of AI-powered computing. Features like Recall and on-device generative AI are impressive on paper, but the actual user experience has left many reviewers underwhelmed. The gap between marketing hype and real-world utility is still too wide.

What Microsoft Needs to Do Next

To stay competitive in the AI-first computing era, Microsoft must: 1. Clarify the roadmap — Is Windows 12 coming, and when? 2. Redefine AI integration — Make Copilot feel like a natural extension of the OS, not an add-on. 3. Broader hardware support — Ensure next-gen experiences work across more device classes.

Until then, the silence is deafening. The longer Microsoft waits, the more ground it cedes to Linux distributions and macOS, both of which are accelerating their own AI integration.

Freely curated and adapted from The Verge (Tech & Culture) coverage