Daniel Rubino is executive editor of Windows Central. He has been covering Microsoft since 2009 back when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, Surface, HoloLens, Xbox, and future computing visions. Follow him on Twitter: @daniel_rubino.
Microsoft had an outstanding quarter due to the rapidly shifting market and "digital transformation." But was Surface revenue lower than expected considering the seemingly large bump in PC sales for 2020? Not really. Here's why.
Microsoft had another massive quarter pulling in $43.1 billion in revenue. Driven by strong growth in commercial, cloud, the company sees a resurgence due to "the dawn of a second wave of digital transformation sweeping every company and every industry." Xbox, Surface, and Windows all did well, too, due to strong holiday sales. Full details ...
Microsoft's FYQ2 2021 revenue saw a more considerable uptick, with Surface devices up slightly year over year. For the first time, Microsoft's growing Surface lineup peaked over two billion due to an aggressive push for sales during the holiday season.
If you take the best of HP's premium Spectre line of Ultrabooks and put it all into one laptop, you get the new Spectre x360 14. With incredible audio, an OLED display option, a pen in the box, and all the latest Intel 11th Gen features, the Spectre x360 14 is our top 2-in-1 for a good reason. Read our full review to find out why.
A new report suggests Qualcomm may finally be readying a brand-new chip design for Windows on ARM PCs. The SC8280 is a larger chip that supports up to 32GB of RAM and even faster LPDDR5. But how many cores it can run and how fast it remains unknown. The chances we'll see it in 2021, however, seem likely.
Buying a car mount for Surface Duo is a challenge, but ProClips new custom ones offer the most flexibility and options, albeit at a high price. Here is what they can do, why they are so expensive, and where you can get one.
MSI is mostly known for gaming laptops that push the limits, but it's also eyeing the popular Ultrabook market with its new Summit E13 Flip. With a 16:10 display, massive 70WHr battery, magnetic pen, and overall sleek design that comes in a few hundred cheaper than the competition, we think the Summit is one to watch.
Lenovo has two top-rated premium laptops for enterprise: its ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga. Both are being updated for 2021 with Intel's latest vPro processors. But it's new features like a taller 16:10 display, 5G, and new Dolby Voice options have us excited. Here is when you get them.
What happens when you make a laptop out of titanium, carbon, and magnesium? You get the brand-new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga with optional 5G. It's insanely light and thin but also uses a real Intel Core i7 processor. Did we mention it has a 3:2 display aspect, converts to a tablet, and supports inking? Here is what you need to know.
While COVID 19 may finally disappear late in 2021, Razer is not waiting around for another outbreak. Its Project Hazel is a smart mask concept beyond just N95 filters by solving real pain points with public mask-wearing. Plus, it glows!
Razer has a new concept idea for a gaming chair, and it's completely bonkers. With a 60-inch surrounding OLED display that retracts when not needed, force feedback, a focus on ergonomics, and some sweet cable management, we hope we can get one someday.
The new Surface Pro 7+ for Business goes on sale this week. Microsoft has now published a new engineering video detailing what's new and how it is now using new display technology to allow for the largest sized battery in a Surface Pro yet.
If you're looking for Surface Pro 8, you'll have to wait a bit longer. Today, Microsoft is introducing Surface Pro 7+ with an option for LTE, removable SSD, and the latest Intel 11th Gen processors. But this Surface is aimed squarely at businesses and schools rather than consumers. Here is what you need to know and when you can get one.
HP is refreshing its premium Elite Dragonfly with a "G2" bringing Intel 11th Gen vPro processors and some AI-enhancements. And for those who spend all day in video meetings, the new Elite Dragonfly Max with its 5MP camera and four-microphones should make it a little more enjoyable.
Microsoft's Surface Pro X has a rear door that lets you quickly access the internal SSD. That means upgrading to a larger (and faster) drive is not only possible but straightforward too. Here's how to do it, including reloading Windows 10 onto your new drive (and why you may want Toshiba's new BG4 variant).
Microsoft's Surface devices line continues to grow, and that line could get even bigger in 2021. Here is what we expect for refreshed Surface devices, ones we'd like to see come to reality, and a few other ideas that could make the Surface lineup even better.
If you like everything about Surface Pro X but wish it were more like a laptop, the new Brydge SPX+ Bluetooth keyboard is your answer. Priced at $160, it's not cheap, but it holds up to its promise. Bluetooth 5.0, an innovative design, and the world's-first wireless Microsoft Precision Touchpad all make a difference. Read on for our full review.
HP's new Omen 30L gaming tower ranges from entry-level up to full Core i9 with an RTX 3080 graphics card and 64GB of RAM. With a sleek, modern design, the ability to overclock the CPU, and one button to open the tempered glass door, there's a lot to like with this 4K gaming rig for the masses.
HP's EliteBook ex360 1040 G7 continues to get smaller, thinner, and lighter with some cool new tools like a Time-of-Flight (TOS) sensor. This premium 14-inch Ultrabook has an excellent design, but some minor things hold it back from greatness.
A new breaking report from Bloomberg claims Microsoft is developing its own ARM-based processor. The chip could be used for servers, but another version may be designed for Surface PCs too.