Windows 12 could be another costly upgrade for supporters of Microsoft operating systems. A new report reveals that the AI-dominated OS will require AMD and Intel CPUs with a dedicated NPU. Possibly surfacing in late 2026, the follow-up to Windows 11 may also rely on subscriptions.
It’s probably apart of their internal strategy.
“Look, the consumer doesn’t want to buy hardware anymore… so let’s make Windows a cloud OS only! Subscription model and all! They’ll love that!”
Foreshadowing: we will hate it and either buy Macs or use Linux.