Microsoft announces Project Solara, its take on an AI agent platform https://www.engadget.com/2185941/microsoft-announces-project-solara-its-take-on-an-ai-agent
Microsoft has unveiled Project Solara, a new operating system designed to power AI agent-driven devices. The platform, built on Android, was demonstrated at Build 2026 using reference designs for a smart display and a wearable key badge. Solara aims to be the foundational OS for a new generation of AI-first hardware, with companies like CVS and Target planning pilot programs. AI
IMPACT Establishes a new OS layer for AI-first hardware, potentially accelerating the development and adoption of specialized AI devices.