An important part of our process is spending time with a wide range of makers building things that are deeply personal and unique to their needs. Two weeks ago, our studio spent time with Nancy, Ari, and Ben from NARBE House, and their story continues to stay top of mind. As they looked for ways to help Ben do more independently, Ari and Nancy began creating tools that let him play games, browse the internet, watch his favorite shows, communicate, and stay connected. What began as something deeply personal has grown into open-source tools for one- and two-button users. And they did it without a traditional developer background, using tools like Copilot and GitHub Copilot. Makers come in many forms. This was such a meaningful reminder that technology is at its best when it expands what people can access, create, and experience. I’m incredibly grateful to help build tools at Microsoft that support more people in doing just that. Thank you, NARBE House. Link to learn more: narbefoundation.org/

Today we're introducing the next Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. Powered by Snapdragon X2 processors, they're faster and more efficient, and both are available starting today 🚀. These devices are the result of a relentless team that cares deeply about the details, from the haptic touchpad you feel the moment you touch it, to our new color for Surface Laptop, Jade. We can't wait to hear what you think! blogs.windows.com/devices/20…

@DDame 's book hit #1 in Disability Biographies. Don't mask the imperfections. Embrace them. Dave has lived that in every room he shows up in. He gives feedback when it's uncomfortable. He steps up when he's not sure he's ready. He takes agency instead of waiting to feel prepared. Not as a strategy. Because that's who he is. Watching him lead, build product, and represent human-centered design at Microsoft taught me something. The things that challenge your identity are not obstacles. They are the instincts that make you a better designer, a better leader, a better person. For me, that's a big biracial family and everything that comes with it. For years, I treated that as something to navigate. Dave helped me see it as a unique gift in how I see the world. I've spent two years working alongside him. He's challenged me, taught me, and pushed me. What I didn't plan on: calling him a friend and a brother from another mother. Our mothers are both Canadian so it fits 🍁 His gift is seeing what's unique in everyone he encounters and helping you pull it out of yourself. Dave has that effect on people. He's made me a better leader. Better husband, father, brother, friend too. This book is how Dave puts that into everyone's hands. Go get it. #LeadingWithImperfectFeet #Leadership #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveLeadership