Panos Panay's Departure Leaves Uncertainty for Windows and Surface Future

Panos Panay, the driving force behind Microsoft's Surface line, has announced his departure from the company just days before Microsoft's next big Surface event. Panay, who has been instrumental in the success of Surface devices, will reportedly join Amazon to lead the Echo and Alexa push. With Panay's resignation, Microsoft's event will offer a glimpse into the future of Windows and Surface under new leadership. Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's consumer marketing head, will now take on the responsibility of leading the Windows and Surface businesses externally. Microsoft is expected to unveil new Surface devices and focus on AI-powered features for Surface, Windows, Office, Bing, and more. The departure of Panay raises questions about the future of Surface hardware innovation and Microsoft's push for AI.