Jez Corden

Jez Corden is a Senior Editor for Windows Central, focusing on Windows 10, Surface, Xbox, and gaming. Jez is known for breaking exclusive news and analysis as relates to the Microsoft ecosystem. Powered by caffeine. Follow on Twitter, Mixer, and podcast services.

Performance boost

The first '1904' Xbox update build focuses on performance

Jez Corden 10 months ago 3

Microsoft is releasing a new Xbox Insider build to the Alpha ring today, with a focus on performance.

Surface Book of the future

What Jez hopes to see in Microsoft's Surface Book 3

Jez Corden 10 months ago 92

The Surface Book 2 is the best device I've ever owned, but it's not perfect.

Platform agnostic

LucidSound LS31 headset delivers excellent Xbox audio for under $100

Jez Corden 10 months ago 2

LucidSound's impeccable LS31 headset is another win for the company.

Mega thin

Hands-on with the sleek new Huawei MateBook 13

Jez Corden 10 months ago 6

Huawei's new MateBook 13 laptop got its unveiling at CES 2019, and we got up close and personal.

Raising the DVR bar

Post Xbox clips using XboxDVR for stress-free sharing

Jez Corden 10 months ago 3

The Xbox app for Android and iOS … isn't great, especially for downloading and sharing your Xbox clips. Thankfully, XboxDVR has stepped up to help.

Ryzen to the occasion

AMD starts 2019 with a range of new processors designed for mobile laptops

Jez Corden 10 months ago 11

AMD has introduced its second generation mobile Ryzen series processors, which it says are "well above the competition."

TUF it out

ASUS' new 'TUF' 2019 gaming laptops elect Ryzen chips, FreeSync

Jez Corden 10 months ago 2

ASUS' "TUF" gaming brand has some new laptops for your perusal, revealed at CES 2019.

4K play dismay

Use a 4K display for PC gaming? You need to check this app out.

Jez Corden 10 months ago 5

As a Surface Book 2 gamer, I'm persistently frustrated by issues stemming from the high-resolution display Microsoft slapped into the PC. This new Steam app makes things a bit easier.

Crawl out through the Fallout

Is Fallout 76 really as bad as everyone thinks?

Jez Corden 10 months ago 25

I'm still playing Fallout 76, while most have departed for greener pastures. But why?

LED head

EasySMX Cool 2000 gaming headset review: A surprisingly solid $29 option

Jez Corden 10 months ago

I had some pretty low expectations for this headset, but it's surprisingly good.

*whispering* Hey Cortana

Microsoft has patented 'silent' voice commands to address privacy concerns

Jez Corden 10 months ago 16

While voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, and Cortana continue to develop, no company has really considered how awkward it can be to issue commands in public. Until now.

Funding troubles

Cyberpunk 'The Last Night' game runs into trouble

Jez Corden 10 months ago 11

Cyberpunk indie title "The Last Night" has hit a bit of developmental trouble, as noted by the game's creator.

Cold shoulder

Activision Blizzard is reportedly firing its Chief Financial Officer

Jez Corden 10 months ago 7

CFO Spencer Neumann is reportedly being ousted from the mega-publisher, for "unspecified reasons."

Crystal ballin'

What does 2019 hold for Xbox? Here are our predictions for the New Year.

Jez Corden 10 months ago 13

What does the future look like for Xbox and gaming at Microsoft? Our gaming editor Jez Corden has some predictions.

X to doubt.

Is Epic Games Store user data accessible by the Chinese government?

Jez Corden 10 months ago 25

A recent rumor on social media suggested that Epic Games' store might be unsafe for users, owing to Chinese tech giant Tencent's involvement with Epic. Is there any reason to fear?