Microsoft Unveils Wearable AI Badge and Desk Cube Hardware Concepts at Build 2026

Microsoft has unveiled two early-stage AI hardware concepts at its Build 2026 developer conference, aiming to make AI agents accessible without the need for a laptop or a dedicated app. One of these is a small desk device shaped like a cube featuring a touchscreen and voice controls. The other is a wearable badge equipped with a camera and fingerprint sensor, which can be clipped to clothing or worn around the neck.