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Recorded August 10th 2018
Windows Central Podcast 101: Surface Go Fake News
It's back!
Timesplitters has been acquired and new releases are coming. Rejoice!
Coming soon
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 'Blackout' battle royale beta dated
Catch Them All
Assassin's Creed Odyssey features recruitable mercenaries who grant perks
Move over, Spectre
Intel outs three more Core and Xeon processor exploits
Elite V2?
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New $149 Xbox 'Washburn' controller reportedly launching in October
PC reviews
Who will win?
5
Is the XPS 15 2-in-1 or Huawei MateBook X Pro better suited to your needs?
Fake News
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Do you need the more expensive Surface Go? Probably not.
It bounces!
Dell's Latitude 7212 is a durable tablet meant for life in the field
feeling slow
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How much slower is the $399 version of the Surface Go?
Exceeding expectations
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Check out our full Surface Go review! (Hint: We really like it ... )
Surface
Get your art on
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We rounded up the very best Surface accessories for artists
Surface protection
These 6 cases keep your Surface Pro 4 safe and stylish
From the Forums
Are you having issues with your Surface Go touchscreen?
Community discussion
Have you had success using Windows Mixed Reality with Surface Book 2?
Gaming
To the stars
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Adam Baldwin of Firefly and Serenity will be in Star Control: Origins
Lookin' good
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Microsoft adds two more eye-catching Xbox One controllers to its lineup
In The Open
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Outward will bring an adventurous open world to Xbox One in February
So good
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Tomb Raider: Anniversary and Legend join Xbox backward compatibility
Apps
Incoming
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Big Sticky Notes update teased, headed to Skip Ahead Insiders 'soon'
Get In Early
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Your Phone app now works on Windows 10 April 2018 Update PCs
A stream come true
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OneCast for iOS review: Xbox One on the iPad is refreshing and liberating
Beautifully simple
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Fluent Sticky Notes is a charming app to take notes with on Windows 10
Windows Central podcasts
Recorded August 10th 2018
Windows Central Podcast 101: Surface Go Fake News
Recorded August 3rd 2018
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On the latest edition of the Windows Central Podcast ... Surface, Go!
Recorded July 27 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 99: Why change the shrimp?
Recorded July 20th 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 98: Microsoft's impressive earnings, and more
Recorded July 10 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 97: Surface Go Go Go!
Deals
Stop losing it
This $13 TrackR Pixel can help prevent you from misplacing your gadgets
Extra Storage
Expand your Surface Book's storage with this $48 SanDisk 200GB microSD card
Get em now!
This one-day sale has discounted Anker chargers, battery packs, and cables
low-profile storage
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UK Deal: SanDisk's tiny 32GB Cruzer Fit is down to just £6 for today only
Windows Mixed Reality and VR
No need for that
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Mount your Vive lighthouses without putting holes in the wall
Buyer's guide
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Here are the best Windows Mixed Reality games you can play right now
Max immersion
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Grab these PC VR games to make the most of your HOTAS controller
Hand surgery
Get your Touch controllers working again with our troubleshooting guide
Digital offers
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Mobile
It's Apple vs. Microsoft ... again
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Should you get a Surface Go or an iPad? Well, that depends...
Everything so far
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What we know about Microsoft's 'Andromeda' device so far
Fold em up
Will Samsung beat Microsoft to the folding 'smartphone'?
The KEY2 happiness
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BlackBerry KEY2 is Jez's favorite phone since the Lumia 1520 — here's why
Recorded July 20th 2018
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Windows Central Podcast 98: Microsoft's impressive earnings, and more
Still here?
Apps we love
Analysis
All recent
Stepping Up
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NVIDIA teaser hints at GeForce RTX 2080 launch at Gamescom
NVIDIA looks to be ready to show off its newest graphics card at Gamescom next week, the GeForce RTX 2080.
Buddies For Life
Hilarious Fallout 76 trailer emphasizes working together
Today, Bethesda released a hilarious new "tutorial" about working together in Fallout 76. In order to survive the irradiated wasteland, you have to stick together rather than constantly be at each other's throats.
New Adventure
Chief Design Officer Patrick Söderlund leaves Electronic Arts
EA's Chief Design Officer Patrick Söderlund is leaving the company he help raise to new heights. Söderlund worked on technology like the versatile Frostbite engine which powers all of EA's experience nowadays. He was also the "face" of the company.
Pack a punch
Strange Brigade showcases devastating weapons in new trailer
Strange Brigade is a curious game which blends Egyptian mythology and third-person shooting together. The game follows the story of the "Witch Queen Seteki". Risen from the dead, Seteki commands an army of mummified monstrosities who want to kill.
Tentacles
Call of Cthulhu goes up for preorder on Xbox One
Call of Cthulhu follows private investigator Edward Pierce as he is sent to evaluate the tragic death of the Hawkins family in their mansion. Everyone has been slaughtered.
Surprises to come
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Microsoft outlines Gamescom 2018 ‘Inside Xbox’ live show
Microsoft’s monthly live show, Inside Xbox, is returning for Gamescom 2018.
Bigger is better
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ViewSonic's PX706HD projector is an impressive device for gaming
The ViewSonic PX706HD is made for gaming, but it's well-rounded enough to be the centerpiece of your home cinema.
Great features, low price
AmazonBasics Xbox One headset review: Mucho boom for your buck
This Xbox One gaming headset from Amazon provides great entry-level audio for cheap.
Try To Escape
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This week's Xbox Deals with Gold and Add-on Sale feature endless DLC
Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Some deals are available only to Xbox Live Gold members and others are available to anyone who utilizes the service through a Spotlight sale.
Just buy it!
This Vizio sound bar is ridiculously good for $100
If you need a basic sound bar it'll be tough to beat this one.
Finally
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You can now test PUBG limb penetration and dynamic weather on Xbox One
Many new features have been added to the game on PC, but the Xbox One version has always lagged behind. Luckily, some of the most requested changes like dynamic weather and limb penetration are coming to the console version soon.
Audio
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Amazon Basics sound bar is basic, and not bad
An integrated subwoofer and three EQ options produce better sound than your TV, for less than $100.
Quite Retro
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Green Xbox One 'Duke' controller now available at GameStop
The upgraded "Duke" controller is available for $69.99 at GameStop. Unlike other retailers, the store still has many in stock. If you loved the original, or want to take a trip down memory lane, be sure to check it out.
Can't Wait
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Forza Horizon 4 may get Halo crossover event
According to a leaked image, it looks like Forza Horizon 4 will feature a proper Halo crossover event. You'll be able to dress up as the Master Chief and drive a Warthog through a treacherous maze of explosions and other dangers. There's a ring too!
Battle of the gaming clients
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Comparing the differences between Steam and GOG Galaxy
Valve still holds an iron grip on the PC game market with its Steam platform, but CD Projekt is working hard to develop GOG Galaxy into a worthy competitor. Here's a look at the strengths and weaknesses of both platforms.
Up the pixel count
These are the very best 1440p QHD monitors available today
1080p monitors are slowly being phased out by displays with higher resolutions. 1440p QHD is now considered the sweet spot for gamers and workers alike so we'll be taking a look at some of the best 1440p screens available.
Whoops!
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Far Cry 5 'Dead Living Zombies' launches early on Xbox One
Far Cry 5: Dead Living Zombies is the final expansion for Far Cry 5 and it looks like it's available early on Xbox One. According to the listing, it's supposed to launch on August 28, 2018, but if you own Far Cry 5: Gold Edition, you can play it now.
Suave
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MSI debuts stealthy WS65 workstation with Intel Core i9 chip
MSI is shaking up the mobile workstation scene with its new WS65 laptop, which features some stealthy good looks.
Nitro on the Cheap
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Best Buy shaves $100 off Acer's Nitro 5 for back-to-school season
Acer and Best Buy are gaming for your back-to-school dollars with a hefty $100 discount on two variants of the Nitro 5 laptop.
Thin and Powerful
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Lenovo goes for svelte style with new ThinkPad P1 mobile workstation
Lenovo has a duo of new ThinkPad mobile workstations on offer, including the thin and stylish ThinkPad P1.