MacBook Neo, Windows 12 rumors, and Project Helix explained

Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast — (Image credit: Windows Central | Edited with Gemini)

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

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Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central and has been with the site since 2016. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows, Surface, and hardware. He's also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter and Threads

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