It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks in the tech world! Following a busy stretch of trade shows, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden sit down to break down one of the most consequential weeks for the Windows and PC ecosystems in years.

From the show floor of Computex in Taipei to the developer tracks at Microsoft Build, the guys dissect the massive shift toward ARM computing, the hardware taking aim at Apple’s high-end territory, and the future of "agentic" AI operating systems. Plus, the show caps off with breaking news regarding Xbox's business health and a massive report on the future of Microsoft’s gaming division.

• Nvidia’s "Super Chip" Shift: A deep dive into the shocking announcement of the Nvidia RTX Spark (built in partnership with MediaTek on TSMC's 3nm process). Zac explains why Nvidia completely took control of the messaging from Microsoft, ditching the "Copilot Plus" branding to pitch an ultra-premium workstation ecosystem aimed squarely at Apple’s M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros.
• The Surface Laptop Ultra: Zac shares his hands-on impressions of Microsoft’s brand-new, thick-and-dense 15-inch powerhouse. We look at the gorgeous mini-LED display, a massive haptic trackpad, and a mystery magnetic breakaway USB-C port that could spell the end of the proprietary Surface Connect port.
• The $599 Laptop Wars: Dell stuns the industry by pushing the XPS 13 downward to a student-friendly $599 starting price, pitting it right against the MacBook Neo. We compare the premium build, its 120Hz display, and the new Intel Wildcat Lake chips against the Acer Swift Air 14 and Qualcomm’s budget-oriented Snapdragon C processor.
• Project Solara & Build 2026: What is an "agentic OS"? We break down Microsoft's Android-based platform shift away from traditional app stores and toward just-in-time user interfaces, including a look at their hardware "badge" and "desk" concept prototypes.
• Breaking Xbox News: Daniel and Zac react in real-time to a staggering report from The Information. Is Microsoft preparing to spin off Xbox into a wholly owned subsidiary like LinkedIn or GitHub? We discuss the fallout from the Xbox Games Showcase, Sarah Bond and Phil Spencer's leadership legacy, and the aggressive new mandate under Asha Sharma to pump out massive franchises like Halo, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls.

Timestamps

• [00:30] Welcome & Computex vs. Build Retrospective
• [04:12] Nvidia RTX Spark: The ARM Workstation Disruption
• [30:09] Surface Laptop Ultra: Hands-on Specs & The Mystery USB-C Port
• [42:05] Dell's Sub-$700 Flagship Strategy & Intel Wildcat Lake
• [56:26] Acer Swift Air 14 & The Internet's Linux vs. Windows Debates
• [01:01:14] Project Solara: Microsoft’s Future "App-Less" Agent Ecosystem
• [01:10:10] Xbox Showcase Fallout & First-Party Exclusivity Backpedaling
• [01:29:25] Breaking News: Is Microsoft Spinning Off the Xbox Business?

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Welcome back to the Windows Central Podcast! In this special drop episode, Daniel Rubino and Zak Bowden dive deep into Microsoft's massive new wave of Surface devices announced this week. While the consumer versions are slated for later this summer, today is all about the brand-new commercial portfolio.

We break down the three newly refreshed business devices:

• The Surface Laptop 8 (the 13.8-inch and 15-inch flagship)
• The Surface Laptop 13-inch (the mid-range option)
• The Surface Pro 12 (the 13-inch flagship 2-in-1)

(And yes, we spend a few minutes laughing about how incredibly confusing Microsoft's naming conventions have gotten!)

In this episode:

Hands-On with the Surface Laptop 8

Daniel gives his first-hand impressions of the new 13.8-inch Laptop 8, which packs some serious under-the-hood upgrades despite keeping last gen's nearly perfect exterior design. We talk about the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" X7 chip, the surprisingly capable B390 GPU, and just how quiet those fans stay under a heavy lifting load.

New Commercial Features

We also dig into the features that business users are going to love, including:

The Haptic Touchpad & Windows 11 Haptic Signals: How Microsoft's new API makes the digital world feel tactile when you're closing windows, snapping apps, or scrubbing video timelines.

The E-Privacy Screen: Daniel explains the tech behind the new electronic privacy display option that instantly cuts down viewing angles at the press of the F1 key to keep your sensitive data safe from over-the-shoulder lookers.

The Price of Business & What's Next for Consumer Models

We wrap up the episode addressing the elephant in the room: the price hikes. We discuss why these enterprise units are crossing into the $1,950+ territory, the reality of component pricing, and how Microsoft's strategy compares to Apple and other PC OEMs. Plus, we look ahead to what we can expect when the Snapdragon X2-powered consumer variants drop later this summer.

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This week on the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac are back to break down a massive turning point for Microsoft. It feels like the company is finally "looking in the mirror," and we’ve got the inside scoop on what that means for your favorite devices and services.

In this episode:

The Return of Xbox: We discuss the major internal reorg as Microsoft Gaming officially rebrands back to simply "Xbox." From new @xbox.com emails to a leadership overhaul under Asha Sharma, the "rebel" spirit is back.

A "Quality" Revolution for Windows: We go deep on Project K2, the code-named initiative dedicated to fixing Windows 11. We’re talking about the new WinUI 3 Run box, the ability to pause updates indefinitely, and a "Low Latency Profile" that could boost your app launch speeds by 40%.

The Copilot Correction: Microsoft is admitting where they went too far. We talk about why Copilot is being stripped out of the Xbox OS and simplified in apps like Notepad.

Game Pass & Call of Duty: Big changes are here for your wallet. We break down the new $22 Ultimate pricing and the strategic shift that moves Call of Duty from Day 1 to a Year 1 arrival on the service.

Surface’s Identity Crisis: Are Surface devices getting too "safe"? We brainstorm what it would take to reinvigorate the brand—from Surface Pro XLs to the return of those high-energy live launch events.

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Topics and time stamps

• [01:05] Xbox Reorg and rebranding
• [16:46] Why Copilot is leaving Xbox
• [33:14] New Game Pass pricing tiers
• [45:04] Project K2: The plan to fix Windows 11
• [52:18] Speeding up Windows with Low Latency Profiles
• [01:06:03] The state of Surface in 2026

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Microsoft is finally listening—but at what cost? This week on the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden break down a massive strategic pivot in Redmond. From a total overhaul of the Windows Insider program that brings "the fun" (and the control) back to the fans, to the return of community meetups, Microsoft is trying to win back the enthusiasts. But it’s not all good news: we dive into the staggering price hikes across the Surface lineup that might just make them "unrecommendable." Plus, a discussion on what's next for Microsoft's hardware lineup!

In this episode:

Windows 11 Overhaul: We explain the death of the Canary channel and the birth of the "Experimental" era. Plus, say goodbye to the A/B testing lottery—if a feature is in the notes, you’re finally getting it. We also discuss the upcoming new Start menu!

Surface Leaks & Heartbreak: OLED laptops and advanced haptics are on the horizon, but with the Surface Hub officially dead and base prices skyrocketing, is the Surface brand losing its "Halo" status?

The "MacBook Neo" War: How Microsoft and its partners plan to fight Apple’s budget-friendly dominance.

Whether you're a die-hard Insider or looking for your next laptop, this episode is packed with the deep-dive analysis you won't find anywhere else.

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Topics and time stamps

• [01:19] - Welcome & Intro: Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden kick off the show.
• [05:19] - Windows 11 State of the Union: Discussion on customer satisfaction and the "bottoming out" of the brand.
• [07:38] - Windows Insider Program Overhaul: Breaking down the new Experimental and Beta channel changes.
• [11:05] - Return of Meetups: Details on upcoming in-person Windows Insider events in NYC and London.
• [13:24] - Marcus Ash: A deep dive into the person now leading the "craft and polish" of Windows.
• [30:24] - Start Menu Upgrades: Rebuilding the Start Menu with WinUI 3 and new customization features.
• [37:52] - MSN Messenger? A lighthearted plea to bring back the iconic messaging brand.
• [39:35] - Student Promo: Details on Microsoft's $500 value bundle for college students.
• [43:25] - Major Surface Price Hikes: The bad news regarding the cost of current Surface hardware.
• [01:01:13] - Surface Hub is Dead: Production ends for Surface Hub 3 with no successor in sight.
• [01:05:58] - Next-Gen Surface Leaks: OLED displays, improved haptics, and new Snapdragon X2 chips.
• [01:12:06] - The $599 Laptop War: Can Windows OEMs compete with the "MacBook Neo"?
• [01:23:27] - Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Deep dive into the first Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme laptop.
• [01:39:04] - Panasonic Toughbook 56: 30th Anniversary of Toughbook and the new modular, AI-ready rugged PC.

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This week on the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac break down Microsoft’s big announcement about Windows 11 and how the company is moving to address its biggest issues this year. It’s a major moment for the platform, signaling a renewed focus on user feedback and long‑standing feature requests.

The announcement includes a detailed roadmap of new features and changes Microsoft intends to deliver throughout 2026, starting with the long‑awaited return of the movable Taskbar.

It’s an important episode for anyone interested in Windows. So tune in!

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This week on the Windows Central Podcast, we unpack one of the busiest news cycles in a while.

Apple’s new MacBook Neo is making waves, and we dig into what it means for Windows laptops and the broader PC landscape. We also tackle the latest round of Windows 12 misinformation that’s been spreading online and explain why these rumors keep resurfacing. And with fresh details emerging around Microsoft’s Project Helix, we break down how the company is reshaping its Xbox and Windows strategy for the next generation.

It’s a packed episode with real implications for the future of Microsoft’s platforms.

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Timestamps

• 03:48 - MacBook Neo
• 46:00 - Windows 12 rumors
• 1:05:04 - Project Helix

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The Windows Central Podcast is back for 2026, and this week Zac and Dan discuss the current state of Windows 11. Why do so many people hate it, and is it really Microsoft's fault?

Also on the agenda: What's next for Windows and Surface? Let's discuss!

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Timestamps

• 07:41 - Windows is in a terrible state
• 01:20:20 - What's next for Windows and Surface?

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Welcome to another episode of the Windows Central Podcast! On this week's episode,, Daniel and Zac discuss the big Windows reorg news and what it means for the future. Is Windows 12 around the corner?

Plus, the team talk about Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 chips, Windows 10 reaching EOL, the impact of annual feature updates, and the latest changes to Microsoft's 365 and Game Pass subscriptions.

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Timestamps

• 04:33: Windows 10 end of support updates
• 09:32: Windows 7 gains market share?
• 20:52 Windows 11 25H2 availability
• 23:50: Windows reorg and the future
• 01:23:50 Microsoft 365 Premium
• 01:27:52 Xbox Game Pass changes

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For the best part of a decade, Windows 10 stood as the world's most popular operating system, at least until Windows 11 surpassed its traffic earlier this year. Ten years is a relatively standard time span for OS support, but this end-of-life scenario is particularly unique, given how many PCs might not meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for an upgrade.

This page will be updated as frequently as necessary, leading up to the cutoff date on October 14, 2025, and in the following days where appropriate. Changes to Microsoft's policies aren't expected, and the ESU program will likely remain as the best option for those who would prefer to stay on Windows 10.

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the latest with Windows 11: new updates for Paint and Notepad, plus Windows 10 EOL and Consumer Reports asking Microsoft to extend support.

Also on the agenda, Intel & NVIDIA are teaming up to create new chips fused with RTX GPUs, and Meta launches it first Ray Ban Display glasses with AI built-in. Should Microsoft do the same?

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Timestamps

• 02:24: Windows 11 news
• 17:11: Handheld Gaming Mode in-depth look
• 26:40: Windows 10 EOL
• 39:07: Intel & NVIDIA partnership
• 50:38: Meta Ray Ban Display and should Microsoft make its own Copilot wearable?

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In this week’s episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac dive deep into Microsoft’s bold vision for the future of Windows in its new 2030 Vision series.

We’ll break down Microsoft CVP David Weston’s claims about the end of mouse-and-keyboard computing and the rise of multimodal, AI-powered interaction. We'll discuss how voice commands, contextual awareness, and agentic systems will play a part.

We’ll also explore how GPT-5 is set to permeate Microsoft’s ecosystem, the implications of WinUI going open source, and share hands-on impressions of the Surface Laptop 7 and our hopes and dreams for the Surface Laptop 8.

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac take a look back at Windows 10 as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and discussing how it's evolved over the years.

We'll also get into Microsoft's strong financial performance and the recent company layoffs. We've got a lot to say about the new Copilot features in Microsoft Edge and what we've seen with Copilot Vision on smartphones.

Plus, we'll talk about the state of the Surface line, a couple of very special limited-edition laptops, and the upcoming GPT-5 integration into Copilot. We'll also be covering the latest on Windows 10 security updates, Adobe's new ARM-native beta apps, and a great deal on the Asus ZenBook A14.

And of course, we'll be discussing the future of AI and its potential impact on our lives!

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the big Windows and Xbox news that broke over the weekend: The Xbox Ally is official, and with it comes major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds. The crew also talks about WWDC and Apple's new Liquid Glass, and how we think it's just a worse version of Aero Glass from Windows Vista. We also talk about the new iPadOS updates, and how they could pose a threat to low- and mid-range Windows PCs.

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11 on gaming handhelds, and how failures like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have put Microsoft on the back foot in this new mobile category. Also on the agenda: Windows 11 Start menu designs, Bing Video Creator, and AI leading us down a lonely path.

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup. They also discuss a whole bunch of new Windows 11 features that are coming later this year, including a new AI agent in Settings, the updated Start menu, and more.

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel is back to give us the low-down at Microsoft's 50th anniversary event, the stuff we didn't see on stream, including protests from Microsoft employees. Zac and Dan also reflect on Copilot's announcements, and what might be next for the AI assistant. Surely, it's a Copilot-powered OS? We also discuss the latest on Windows 11, including Recall finally getting close to GA, and the latest on tariffs and how they're affecting the PC market.

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Zac sits down with Ben to chat Microsoft's big 50th anniversary event, which was more a Copilot event with the 50th stuff being kept for the people in-attendance in Redmond. Microsoft announced new memory, personalization, vision, research, and shopping features for Copilot. All designed to make Copilot more human.

Additionally, we discuss Microsoft's new Start menu for Windows 11 that was spotted hidden in recent preview builds, as well as our favorite versions of Windows and Windows apps to celebrate 50 years.

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows on Arm, the Surface Laptop 7's high return rate, more details on the upcoming smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, and the latest on Windows 11 and our first signs of 25H2.

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's upcoming April 4 event and speculate about what it could possibly announce, the latest from Windows 11 and Copilot, Apple Intelligence Siri being delayed, Xbox Project Kennan, and more!

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In this week's exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the official death of Skype, our struggles as a podcast that has exclusively used Skype for almost a decade, and the latest from Copilot on Windows and future AI experiences in the OS. Also this week, we talk about Lenovo's latest weird PCs, the new MacBook Air and how we think it's a bad deal now that devices like the Surface Laptop 7 exist.

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Panos Panay's big Alexa+ announcement, Microsoft trialling a free version of Office for Windows, Windows 365 Link fast approaching, thoughts on Chrome OS Flex, Framework's new 12-inch Laptop, and more!

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On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the latest on Windows 11, new features in the Dev and Beta Channels, and have its system requirements secretly changed? Also on the agenda: A new era for Surface, and why the Surface you know and love is dead. Plus, we try to decipher what Microsoft's Quantum chip announcement is all about, and HP's decision to acquire Humane AI.

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On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the official end of HoloLens and IVAS, Copilot being bad at summarizing content, Arm reportedly making its own chips, our thoughts on the latest Lenovo laptops, and initial impressions of the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring!

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Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden host this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on the agenda is Windows 11 and what looks to be next for the platform, including new features and Selenium. We'll talk about the current state of the Copilot+ PC, why it's confusing, and whether we're happy with ours so far. We also discuss our expectations around Build 2025 now that it's official, the latest updates from Qualcomm vs Arm, and the current state of Snapdragon laptops in the PC market.

It's a fun one, so tune in!

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On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the Windows 11 version 24H2 being confirmed, and expected to bring new AI features & quality of life improvements, Windows using AI to improve your video games, the new features on the Windows 11 'Moment 5' feature update, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirming some Xbox games are heading to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, confirmation that new Xbox hardware will be announced this holiday season, Game Pass reaching 34 million subscribers, OpenAI's video generation breakthrough, and more!

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• Windows 11 version 24H2: New features, next-gen AI PCs, and everything we know so far - Windows Central
• The next version of Windows will use AI to improve your video games - Windows Central
• Windows 11 'Moment 5' feature update is coming this month — here are the new features - Windows Central
• Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms some Xbox games are headed to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch - Windows Central
• Xbox Game Pass has hit a new growth milestone - Windows Central
• Microsoft confirms new Xbox hardware will be announced this holiday season - Windows Central
• OpenAI's latest model generates lifelike minute-long AI videos - Windows Central

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On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss why we're not getting Windows 12 this year at least, Microsoft being the world's most valuable company for the next five years, Google finally bringing native Arm64 support to Chrome on Windows, the latest Windows Insider updates, initial Apple Vision Pro reviews, how Apple's malicious compliance with new EU rules is ruffling feathers, and more!

Links

• Windows 12 might not arrive in 2024 - Windows Central
• 13 market analysts unanimously vote that Microsoft will be the world's most valuable company in the next five years - Windows Central
• Google Chrome for Windows on Arm is FINALLY happening - Windows Central
• Microsoft's new Windows OS installation UI is actually 10 years old - Windows Central
• 'Apple's new policy is a step in the wrong direction.' - Windows Central

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On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the rumoured next round of Surface PC hardware announcements, the new Samsung Galaxy S24 & how it compares to the Google Pixel 8, Apple allowing developers to submit apps to the App Store that can stream games, Microsoft teasing major updates to Sticky Notes, Microsoft cutting 1900 jobs from their gaming division, and more!

Links

• Microsoft’s next Surface PC announcements may take place in March - Windows Central
• Samsung supercharges Galaxy S24, Plus, and Ultra with AI but spurns Bing in favor of Google - Windows Central
• The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is my dream phone - Windows Central
• Apple clears way for Xbox Cloud Gaming app for iPhone and iPad - Windows Central
• Microsoft teases BIG updates coming to the Sticky Notes tool on Windows 11 and Windows 10 soon - Windows Central
• Microsoft is laying off 1900 employees at Xbox - Windows Central

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On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss all the fallout from CES 2024 & the major product announcements, including Microsoft's dedicated AI Copilot button, Copilot Pro, Intel's new Core Series 1 laptop chips, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid, ASUS's ZenBook Duo, Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16, Dell's Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor, the HP OMEN Transcend 14, the leaked MSI Claw, XREAL's HoloLens-like Air 2 Ultra AR glasses, Google's crackdown on ad blockers, and more! 

The new Windows Central Podcast!

We're making a few changes to how we make the Windows Central Podcast for 2024. We're no longer going to record these LIVE on YouTube every Friday. We know most of you prefer listening on-demand on podcast platforms, so we're making this change to deliver a better audio-only podcast!

We'll now be recording these episodes on Thursday's, and the show will be published on podcast platforms on Friday's to round off the week. We'll still answer your questions if you have them, just be sure to email them to zac.bowden@futurenet.com with the words "PODCAST QUESTION:" at the start of the subject header.

We will still do special LIVE editions of the podcast on YouTube for events such as a Surface announcements or a major breaking story, but we want to save those LIVE broadcasts for them special occasions. 

We also want to begin including more of the Windows Central team on the podcast more often. While Daniel Rubino and myself will continue to host the majority of the time, we look forward to welcoming Ben Wilson, Richard Devine, Jez Corden, and other members of our team to co-host with us more frequently!

Links

• Microsoft announces "most significant change to the Windows keyboard" in 30 years - Windows Central
• Microsoft launches paid subscription for Copilot - Windows Central
• Intel's new Core Series 1 laptop - Windows Central
• Lenovo ThinkBook Plus (Gen 4) review - Windows Central
• Meet the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid - Windows Central
• ASUS just perfected one of my favorite laptops of recent years and my first thought is WOW - Windows Central
• Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 set the tone for laptops in 2024 - Windows Central
• This new 4K Alienware monitor overcomes the limits of OLED, and its specs almost feel like cheating - Windows Central
• HP vies for 'best 14-inch gaming laptop' title with an OLED display and Intel Core Ultra - Windows Central
• Portable PC gaming handhelds are secretly my most anticipated tech innovation for 2024, and MSI makes the competition fierce - Windows Central
• XREAL unveils the XREAL Air 2 Ultra AR glasses - Windows Central

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On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Intel's Meteor Lake CPUs redefining standards for AI-powered laptops in 2024, recap some of the major events of 2023 including Microsoft layoffs, the arrival of Bing Chat, OpenAI drama, Microsoft vs. the FTC, Panos Panay leaving Microsoft for Amazon, and discuss their expectations for Surface & Windows in 2024...

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• Intel's next-gen laptop CPUs unleashed. Can AI beat Apple? - Windows Central
• Microsoft killed 16 different Windows 11 features in 2023 - Windows Central
• NPUs are essential for AI, but what are they, and how do they differ from GPUs? - Windows Central

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On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft planning a next-gen Windows AI release in 2024, plus details on recent changes to the Windows roadmap, the latest on Windows 12, Microsoft announcing paid subscription for Windows 10 users, an 'undock-able' Copilot interface in the latest Windows 11 preview build, Xbox's new large Series X Compact Fridge, and more!

Links

• EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft readies 'groundbreaking' AI-focused Windows release - Windows Central
• Windows 12: Everything we know so far - Windows Central
• Microsoft announces paid subscription for Windows 10 users - Windows Central
• Microsoft tests 'undock-able' Copilot interface - Windows Central
• The even BIGGER Xbox Series X Compact Fridge - Windows Central

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On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the saga of Sam Altman leaving OpenAI, being reinstated as CEO, Microsoft now holding a non-voting seat on the board, OpenAI being on the verge of hitting Sam Altman's AGI superintelligence benchmark, Windows 11 Build 23595 giving Copilot on Windows a new home, Windows 11 getting an enhanced 'energy saver' mode, Zac's thoughts on the Surface Go 4, Microsoft's Windows XP 'Bliss' Ugly Sweater, and more!

Links

• Sam Altman is back at the helm as CEO after a chaotic weekend-long fiasco for OpenAI - Windows Central
• OpenAI could be on the verge of hitting Sam Altman's AGI superintelligence benchmark - Windows Central
• Strange Sam Altman saga concludes with Altman back as OpenAI CEO and Microsoft holding a non-voting seat on the board - Windows Central
• Copilot on Windows has a new home - Windows Central
• Windows 11 is getting an enhanced 'energy saver' mode - Windows Central
• LIMITED EDITION: Microsoft's 2023 Windows Ugly Sweater features the iconic Windows XP 'Bliss' wallpaper - Windows Central

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On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft Copilot officially coming to Windows 10 soon, the changes coming to Windows 11 as a result of Microsoft complying with the Digital Markets Act, Apple using RCS messaging, all the fallout from Microsoft Ignite including Microsoft launching the "Windows app" & Teams using AI to clean up your messy room, OnePlus announcing that an integration with Microsoft Phone Link, and more!

Links

• It's official: Microsoft Copilot AI is coming to Windows 10 - Windows Central
• Microsoft will let users uninstall Edge, Bing, and disable ads on Windows 11 - Windows Central
• Microsoft unveils the 'Windows app' - Windows Central
• Microsoft Teams will use AI to clean up your messy room - Windows Central
• OnePlus now provides the best integration between an Android phone and Windows 11 - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and
on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Intel's CFO teasing a significant "Windows refresh" coming next year, Qualcomm announcing it's new Snapdragon X Series platform for PC, an ex-Microsoft developer bringing Android 14 to the Surface Duo, Lenovo’s Yoga AIO 9i, 3D laptops, and more!

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• Qualcomm’s next-gen PC processors to compete with Apple officially named Snapdragon X Series - Windows Central
• Intel tease suggests 'Windows 12' really is coming in 2024 - Windows Central
• Surface Duo gets Android 14 update, but it's not from Microsoft - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss the biggest leak in Xbox history and what we learnt from it, all the fallout from Microsoft's Surface & AI event, Panos Panay leaving Microsoft and what this means for the future of the Surface portfolio, the Windows 11 fall update, potential problems with Qualcomm's upcoming Oryon CPUs, and more!

Links

• Leaked documents detail next-gen Xbox targeting 2028 - Windows Central
• Microsoft's Surface and AI event: A massive blunder and missed opportunity - Windows Central
• Surface and Windows lead Panos Panay is leaving Microsoft in major shake up - Windows Central
• Review: The Windows 11 September 26, 2023 Update - Windows Central
• Report suggests Qualcomm's upcoming Oryon CPUs stirred controversy among PC makers - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft killing off Windows WordPad, Microsoft Paint's new AI feature, how a cheap MacBook could hurt Microsoft, Microsoft remembering the Surface Duo exists, review the Windows 11 2023 Update, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) Mercury Edition, the Monoprice 35 Zero-G UW-QHD (38035) Gaming Monitor, and more!

Links

• Windows 11 2023 Update Review - Windows Central
• Microsoft will add this powerful Paint feature for FREE - Windows Central
• Microsoft is killing the classic Windows WordPad app after almost 3 decades - Windows Central
• How a cheap MacBook could hurt Microsoft - Windows Central
• Razer Blade 14 (2023) Mercury Edition review - Windows Central
• Monoprice 35 Zero-G UW-QHD (38035) Gaming Monitor review - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest patent and whether it's for the next-gen Surface Duo, Paint & Photos getting AI capabilities, preview Microsoft's September Surface event, all the latest on Windows 11 insider builds, Bing Chat AI is coming to the Microsoft Launcher & Surface Duo, Zac reviews his new Google Pixel Fold phone & the Lenovo Legion Go, Dan reveals what he can about his trip to Intel Labs in Malaysia, and more!

Links

• Windows 11 will soon let you uninstall even more in-box apps - Windows Central
• Microsoft may bring AI capabilities to apps like Paint and Photos on Windows 11 - Windows Central
• Microsoft announces 2023 Surface event - Windows Central
• Microsoft patents 360-degree folding display — is this the Surface Duo 3? - Windows Central
• Bing Chat AI is FINALLY coming to the Microsoft Launcher and Surface Duo - Windows Central
• I tried Lenovo's new Steam Deck and ROG Ally killer - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode Dan and Zac discuss whether Skype is not long for this world, Windows 365 Switch, Windows 11 cutting support for 44 CPUs, the potential final update for the Surface Duo, Quake 2 remaster coming to Xbox Game Pass, review the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 & Dell Latitude 9440, and more!

Links

• Microsoft News Roundup: Windows 365 Switch and Windows 11 cutting support for 44 CPUs - Windows Central
• Microsoft ships Surface Duo July update in August as support for device limps along - Windows Central
• Surface Duo is (effectively) dead, but you can get a Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 instead - Windows Central
• Quake 2 now available on Xbox Game Pass - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss the leak of Microsoft's StagingTool that unlocks hidden Windows 11 features, the RGB option coming to Windows 11, Windows 11 preview build 23516, Microsoft's Surface Go 4 getting postponed, everything we know about the Surface Laptop Go 3, the brilliant Robo & Kala 2-in-1 Laptop, review Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 & Flip 5, and more!

Links

• Microsoft accidentally leaks internal tool that can enable hidden Windows 11 features - Windows Central
• Microsoft forgot to mention this awesome RGB option coming to Windows 11 - Windows Central
• Windows 11 is getting true HDR desktop wallpaper support - Windows Central
• Microsoft postpones Surface Go 4 with ARM - Windows Central
• Surface Laptop Go 3: Specs, features, and everything we know so far - Windows Central
• Don't waste your money on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 - Windows Central
• This might be the BEST deal I've ever seen on a Windows 11 device - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Intel's most significant brand update in 15 years, Microsoft removing File Explorer features on Windows 11, all the fallout from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and there's reviews of the NewQ 16-in-1 docking station, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, ASUS ROG Swift OLED, Beelink SER5 Pro 5800H, and more!

Links

• Intel makes bold move - Windows Central
• Microsoft is getting rid of the following File Explorer features - Windows Central
• Xbox Games Showcase 2023 - Windows Central
• Review: NewQ 16-in-1 docking station - Windows Central
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 8) review - Windows Central
• ASUS ROG Swift OLED review - Windows Central
• Beelink SER5 Pro 5800H review - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft killing support for Cortana on Windows 10 & 11, Microsoft Paint dark mode, the problems with Surface Duo's May 2023 update, Qualcomm's upcoming Oryon chip, Dan's attempts to get Diablo 4, boomer shooters, review the Dell XPS 17 & Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, and more!

Links

• Microsoft is killing Cortana - Windows Central
• Microsoft Paint is FINALLY getting dark mode support - Windows Central
• Surface Duo's May 2023 firmware update - Windows Central
• Qualcomm Oryon chip specs to be unveiled - Windows Central
• I'm addicted to 7 boomer shooters - Windows Central
• Dell XPS 17 (9730) review - Windows Central
• Lenovo ThinkPad X13s review - Windows Central
• Diablo 4 Review - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss the Google Pixel Fold, Windows 11's 'Moment 3', Bing AI's struggles against Google's market share, the ASUS ROG Ally, review Dell's UltraSharp 6K Monitor, Bluesky, and more!

Links

• The next big Windows 11 feature update is imminent - Windows Central
• The Google Pixel Fold has ruined my love for the Surface Duo - Windows Central
• Has Bing AI managed to put a dent in Google's market share? - Windows Central
• ASUS ROG Ally unleashed - Windows Central
• Dell's UltraSharp 6K Monitor Review - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft abandoning their dual-screen foldable smartphone, Windows 11 updates & the end of Windows 10, the spiritual return of Windows Gadgets, third-party plugin support on Bing Chat AI, review Redfall, and more!

Links

• The Microsoft Surface Duo is in trouble - Windows Central
• Microsoft is modernizing even more parts of File Explorer - Windows Central
• Microsoft is planning a major change to widgets - Windows Central
• Get ready for third-party plugin support on Bing Chat AI - Windows Central
• Redfall Review - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Windows 11 updates & controversies, a Windows 11 'Handheld Gaming Mode', Microsoft bringing Windows 11 to HoloLens 2, potential AI regulations, review Dell's UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor & the Surface Pro 9, and more!

Links

• Windows 11 Updates - Microsoft Central
• Microsoft Bringing Windows 11 To HoloLens 2 - Windows Central
• Windows 11 Handheld Gaming Mode - Windows Central
• AI Regulations In The Making? - Windows Central
• Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor Review - Windows Central
• Surface Pro 9 Review - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Dock 3, running Windows 10X on the Surface Duo, Bing AI Chat on Microsoft Edge, the ASUS ROG Ally April Fools saga, and more!

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• Microsoft’s Upcoming 'Surface Dock 3' - Windows Central
• You Can Now Run Windows 10X On The Surface Duo - Windows Central
• How To Enable Bing AI Chat Directly In Microsoft Edge - Windows Central
• ASUS ROG Ally April Fools' Joke - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac dive into some exclusive info regarding Windows Core PC, Surface Hub 2 SG2 details, the launch of Teams 2.0, the latest dire predictions regarding the future of AI, a host of new reviews, and so much more!

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• Windows CorePC
• Surface Hub 2S second-gen
• Microsoft Teams 2.0

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss the Windows 11 news and the 'aCropalypse' bug, what to expect from Surface this spring, the latest developments with Bing Chat AI, preview Microsoft Loop, and more!

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• Windows 11 Snipping Tool 'aCropalypse' Bug - Windows Central
•  Microsoft Loop - Windows Central
• Bing Chat AI Can Generate Images - Windows Central
• Microsoft News Roundup - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft Office's new AI 'Copilot', OpenAI unveiling GPT-4, Dell's shockingly affordable Windows on ARM laptop, review the HP Dragonfly Pro, and more!

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• Microsoft Word gets new AI 'Copilot' - Windows Central
• OpenAI unveils GPT-4 - Windows Central
• HP Dragonfly Pro Review - Windows Central
• Dell's First Windows 11 On ARM Laptop - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss the new Windows Canary Ring and what it means for the next version of Windows, Bing Chat AI helping Microsoft Bing hit 100m daily active users, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 leak, the return of classic Taskbar features on Windows 11, Sony showing its true colors, and more!

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• The new Windows Canary Channel
• Microsoft Bing just crossed 100 million daily active users - Windows Central
• Surface Laptop Studio 2 LEAKED - Windows Central
• Microsoft is bringing back classic Taskbar features on Windows 11 - Windows Central
• Sony blasts Microsoft's Xbox Activision deal - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on this week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss Lenovo's rollable laptop concept, the Windows 11 update bringing Bing Chat to the Taskbar, Windows 12 rumours, review the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, present their 'Thing Of The Week', and more!

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• Lenovo's Rollable Concept Laptop - Windows Central
• Windows 11 Update - Windows Central
• Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Review - Windows Central

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We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and in this week's episode, Dan and Zac dive into Windows 11 Moment 2, Bing Chat AI updates, Microsoft bringing its games to GeForce Now and Nintendo, Microsoft Teams enhancements, and so much more!

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• For gaming's future, PlayStation and Xbox need to stop squabbling and focus on the real enemy | Windows Central
• The next big Windows 11 feature drop is imminent, here's everything that's new | Windows Central
• New Microsoft Teams will deliver massive performance boost and use less battery, says report | Windows Central
• New Bing Chat AI is now available in Edge mobile, Bing apps, and Skype Preview | Windows Central

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