Explore every episode of the podcast The Windows Central Podcast
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| Windows 10 EOL extended for free?! | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:09:11 | |
On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's announcement around free security updates for Windows 10, as long as you sync your PC settings to the cloud. The crew also discuss the latest on Windows 11, the new BSOD screen, and Dell's new 14 and 16 Premium laptops, the replacements for the XPS! | |||
| Next-gen Xbox with AMD, and Windows Hello is worse now | 22 Jun 2025 | 01:10:28 | |
On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the latest news with Windows 11, Microsoft's announcement that the next Xbox will be powered by an AMD chip, Windows Hello no longer working in the dark, and the latest with AI. | |||
| Nobody wants the Surface Laptop 7? | 28 Mar 2025 | 01:13:23 | |
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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| RIP Surface Connect? | 22 Mar 2025 | 01:32:03 | |
On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the removal of the charging brick on Surface Pro 11 and what it could mean for the future of Surface Connect, the latest on Windows 11, new devices from HP, Qualcomm GPU drivers, and more. | |||
| Could we see the future of Windows and Copilot next month? | 14 Mar 2025 | 01:20:51 | |
On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, we 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! | |||
| Skype is DEAD and we're taking it personally | 07 Mar 2025 | 01:23:09 | |
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. | |||
| Panos left Microsoft for THIS? | 01 Mar 2025 | 01:31:31 | |
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! | |||
| The Surface you know and love is dead | 22 Feb 2025 | 01:21:32 | |
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. If you liked this episode, be sure to give us a rating on your podcast platform of choice. It really helps! | |||
| The Life & Death of HoloLens | 14 Feb 2025 | 01:28:22 | |
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 chip, and the Galaxy Watch and Ring! If you enjoy this episode, please give us a rating on your podcast platform of choice. It really helps! | |||
| What's next for Windows 11? | 07 Feb 2025 | 01:11:46 | |
Daniel and Zac are back for another Windows Central Podcast, and on the agenda this week: What's next for Windows 11? New features and Selenium, as well as Build 2025 expectations, the current Copilot+ PC situation, Qualcomm vs Arm, and more! | |||
| New Surface Hardware and DeepSeek Drama | 31 Jan 2025 | 01:26:06 | |
On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft's major Surface for Business announcement and the new Surface devices that came from it, the recent DeepSeek drama, Microsoft buying TikTok, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra. | |||
| Smaller Surface PCs are on the way | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:55:14 | |
On this week's episode, Zac Bowden discusses the existence of an 11/12-inch Surface Pro and Surface Laptop that Microsoft is planning to ship this year, the latest from Windows 11, the recent Microsoft 365 rebrand, and the Galaxy Unpacked event. | |||
| Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back? | 13 Jun 2025 | 01:35:02 | |
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. | |||
| A new Surface event and CES 2025 recap! | 17 Jan 2025 | 01:38:56 | |
Zac Bowden and Daniel Rubino are back to kick off the year with a look at the best of CES 2025, as well as thoughts on Microsoft's upcoming major announcement for Surface for Business. Also on the agenda: Windows and Xbox coming together to compete with SteamOS and the competition. | |||
| What to expect from Surface in 2025 | 09 Dec 2024 | 01:06:48 | |
Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden are back for the last Windows Central Podcast of the year. This episode, we talk about the death of Surface Studio 2+, what's next for Surface in the year 2025, Windows Recall and Click To Do impressions, and Intel's CEO stepping down. The podcast will return to a weekly schedule in January 2025. Episodes will release every Friday starting January 17! | |||
| There's a new Copilot in town | 03 Oct 2024 | 01:32:26 | |
On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the new Microsoft Copilot that's designed to be more human, what might be next for operating systems with AI, 24H2 availability, new Copilot+ PC features for Windows 11, the death of HoloLens and why Windows Phone mattered. | |||
| Microsoft is building a consumer VR headset? | 09 Aug 2024 | 01:01:58 | |
On this week's Windows Central Podcast, Zac is joined by Windows Central tech editor Ben Wilson to discuss the week's biggest news. We talk Intel's 13th/14th Gen issues, Intel's layoffs, and Intel being sued. We also discuss AMDs new Ryzen chips and how they compare to Intel/Qualcomm, plus the rumor that Microsoft is working on a new VR headset! | |||
| Windows BSOD Carnage and Version 24H2 Approaches | 26 Jul 2024 | 01:35:39 | |
Zac and Dan are back to chat about the latest news in the Microsoft and Windows world. This week's episode tackles the recent Windows BSOD carnage thanks to CrowdStrike, our thoughts on Windows 11 version 24H2 so far, new features coming soon, and our continued experiences with Copilot+ PCs such as the Surface Pro 11! | |||
| New Surface PCs are here, with Snapdragon X and Copilot+ first impressions | 21 Jun 2024 | 01:40:09 | |
| Microsoft's big May 20 event, Surface, and Copilot+ PCs! | 04 Jun 2024 | 01:48:59 | |
As we try to get back on schedule, Daniel and Zac recap Microsoft's big May 20 event, including the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, Windows on Arm, and Copilot+ PCs! | |||
| The First Snapdragon X Elite PC LEAKED | 19 Apr 2024 | 01:06:52 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the leaked renders of the first PC with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, the latest on Windows 11 & how version 24H2 is almost ready for manufacturers, Microsoft's new 'AI Explorer' feature for Windows 11 potentially being exclusive to Arm, veteran designer Ralf Groene retiring from the Surface department & what this means for Microsoft going forward, and more! Links: Microsoft begins testing potential RTM build for Windows 11 version 24H2 - Windows Central Microsoft veteran designer Ralf Groene retires from the Surface department - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Windows and Surface join forces (again) | 29 Mar 2024 | 01:15:01 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Pavan Davuluri taking charge of both Windows and Surface engineering, the new Surface Pro 10 & Surface Laptop 6, how important the newly announced Google Chrome for ARM could be, the difference between an AI PC and just a PC with AI according to Intel & Microsoft, the leak of an all-white digital Xbox Series X, Phil Spencer's comments on handheld gaming devices, and more! Links: Microsoft once again merges Windows and Surface teams under new boss - Windows Central DON'T buy the new Surface Pro 10 or Surface Laptop 6 - Windows Central Google optimizing Chrome for Windows 11 on ARM - Windows Central A white digital Xbox Series X has leaked - Windows Central Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer wants PC gaming stores on Xbox - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| New Surface PCs For Business Are Official! | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:26:43 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Zac discusses Microsoft's new Surface PCs with Intel for business, what to expect, why the company is planning two waves of hardware launches this spring, Microsoft's special Windows & Surface event on May 20th featuring announcements around new Arm Surface PCs and next-gen AI features coming to Windows 11, another internal reorg forming a new "Microsoft AI" organisation better positioning the company for an AI future, and more! Links: What to expect from Microsoft’s spring 2024 Surface PC announcements - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Is Windows in trouble? | 05 Jun 2025 | 01:10:58 | |
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. | |||
| Surface Pro 10 & Surface Laptop 6, Plus Moment 5 is here! | 04 Mar 2024 | 01:41:35 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss their thoughts on the new Outlook for Windows, what to expect from the Windows 11 'Moment 5' feature update later this month, Microsoft bringing Wi-Fi 7 support to Windows 11, Microsoft's NEW Windows 11 feature drop (including more AI features for Copilot), Windows 11 getting it's own version of Apple's popular "Continuity Camera" feature, Microsoft almost selling Bing to Apple, Intel making home-grown chips for Microsoft, review the Dell XPS 14, go through all the fallout from Mobile World Congress 2024, and more!
Links: I actually hate the new Outlook for Windows - Windows Central Microsoft's NEW Windows 11 feature drop arrives - Windows Central You'll soon be able to use your high-resolution smartphone camera as a webcam - Windows Central Microsoft brings Wi-Fi 7 support to Windows 11 with latest preview build - Windows Central Microsoft almost sold Bing to Apple - Windows Central Dell XPS 14 (9440) review - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Windows 11 version 24H2 CONFIRMED | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:53:55 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the Windows 11 2024 Update brining 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! Links: The next version of Windows will use AI to improve your video games - 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 Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Why We're NOT Getting Windows 12 In 2024 | 02 Feb 2024 | 01:46:37 | |
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 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 Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| New Surface hardware in April AND June!? | 26 Jan 2024 | 01:27:48 | |
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 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 is laying off 1900 employees at Xbox - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| All The Fallout From Copilot Pro and CES 2024 | 18 Jan 2024 | 01:49:16 | |
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! 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 Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 set the tone for laptops in 2024 - Windows Central XREAL unveils the XREAL Air 2 Ultra AR glasses - Windows Central CES 2024 awards - Windows Central YouTube Premium might be the best solution for ads - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Intel Ultra, and what to expect from Surface in 2024 | 18 Dec 2023 | 01:25:01 | |
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 PC & Windows in 2024... Links: 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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Microsoft Readying A 'Groundbreaking' AI-Focused Windows Release - EXCLUSIVE | 11 Dec 2023 | 01:13:11 | |
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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| The OpenAI Fiasco | 02 Dec 2023 | 01:17:04 | |
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: Copilot on Windows has a new home - Windows Central Windows 11 is getting an enhanced 'energy saver' mode - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| BIG Changes Coming To Windows 11 Thanks To The DMA | 22 Nov 2023 | 01:33:24 | |
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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Microsoft Copilot Coming To Windows 10 | 14 Nov 2023 | 01:37:26 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft's plans to bring its AI Copilot to 1 billion Windows 10 users, the latest Windows 11 insider builds, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite going toe-to-toe with Apple’s new M3 Pro processor, Steam Deck OLED getting announced & Steam Deck 2 being confirmed, the latest on the Microsoft OneDrive drama, and more! Links: Microsoft will let you uninstall even more built-in Windows 11 apps soon - Windows Central Exclusive: Microsoft plans to bring its AI Copilot to 1 billion Windows 10 users - Windows Central Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite goes toe-to-toe with Apple’s new M3 Pro processor - Windows Central Steam Deck 2 confirmed... kind of - Windows Central Steam Deck OLED announced - Windows Central Microsoft will now let you quit OneDrive on Windows 11 without any questions - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Build 2025 recap and Surface reviews! | 23 May 2025 | 01:37:58 | |
On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac are back to discuss what's top of mind from Build 2025 and how it compared to Google I/O. Also on the agenda: Surface Pro 12-inch review and Surface Laptop 13-inch first impressions, the latest from Windows 11, OpenAI buys Jony Ive design company, and Google's XR platform gets closer. | |||
| Snapdragon X Elite vs. Apple M3 | 06 Nov 2023 | 01:53:40 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Snapdragon X Elite vs. Apple M3, Windows 11 version 23H2 going live, Microsoft removing the 'Movies & TV' app from Windows 11, Surface support being extended to six years, NVIDIA & AMD offering ARM CPUs for Windows PCs, and more Links: Windows 11 version 23H2: All the new features in Microsoft's big OS update - Windows Central The Windows 11 2023 Update (23H2) is now generally available, but there's a catch - Windows Central Microsoft will remove the 'Movies & TV' app from Windows 11 soon - Windows Central NVIDIA and AMD reportedly gearing up to offer ARM CPUs for Windows PCs - Windows Central How does the Apple M3 compare to the Snapdragon X Elite? - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| We Chat With Qualcomm About The New Snapdragon X Elite & Windows On ARM! | 30 Oct 2023 | 01:07:17 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Zac discusses Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit & the unveiling of the Snapdragon X Elite processor, what's next for Windows, the future of Windows on ARM, Microsoft's Chief Marketing Officer leaving after 32 years & the subsequent reorg, and Dan interviews Kedar Kondap, SVP and GM of Compute and Gaming at Qualcomm about the new Snapdragon X Elite and Windows on ARM! Links: Snapdragon X Elite gets benchmarked, completely dunks on Apple’s M2 processor - Windows Central Windows finally has its Apple Mac moment - Windows Central Microsoft Chief Marketing Officer leaves tech giant after 32 years - Windows Central We chat with Qualcomm about the new Snapdragon X Elite and Windows on ARM - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| EXCLUSIVE: Windows 11 Active On Almost Half A Billion Devices! | 23 Oct 2023 | 01:12:20 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss their exclusive report that Windows 11 is active on almost half a billion devices, the latest Windows 11 insider builds, the launch of 14th Gen Intel CPUs, Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal for Xbox being done, the new OnePlus Open, preview Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, and more! Links: Microsoft accidentally shipped this Windows 11 feature to Insiders - Windows Central Intel Announces 14th Gen Processors - Windows Central Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal for Xbox is now officially done - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Intel Teasing Windows 12 Next Year? | 16 Oct 2023 | 01:09:45 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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! Links: 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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Could Windows 12 Be Subscription Based? | 10 Oct 2023 | 01:53:32 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss whether the next version of Windows will require a subscription, get hands-on with the $5000 HP Spectre Foldable PC, review the Surface Laptop Studio 2 & Surface Laptop Go 3, reflect on the four-year anniversary of the Surface Neo & Surface Duo, and more! Links: No, of course 'Windows 12' won't require a subscription to use it - Windows Central HP's new 17-inch foldable PC - Windows Central HP expands its massive Spectre Foldable PC to 11 more countries - Windows Central Surface Laptop Studio 2 review - Windows Central Surface Laptop Go 3 review - Windows Central 4 years ago, Microsoft thought dual-screen devices were the future - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| The Biggest Leak In Microsoft History! | 03 Oct 2023 | 01:41:31 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| What To Expect From Microsoft's Surface & AI Event | 18 Sep 2023 | 01:37:19 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss what to expect from Microsoft's special Surface and AI event, the leak of Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 renders, updates to the Snipping Tool and Phone Link, a new AI feature for Microsoft's Android SwiftKey, Intel revealing the Thunderbolt 5, HP's new 17-inch foldable PC, and more! Links: What to expect from Microsoft's special Surface and AI event - Windows Central Official Surface Laptop Studio 2 renders leak - Windows Central Microsoft is bringing 'OCR' text recognition to Windows 11's Snipping Tool - Windows Central A new AI feature for Microsoft's Android SwiftKey - Windows Central Intel reveals Thunderbolt 5 - Windows Central HP's new 17-inch foldable PC is the most versatile laptop I have ever seen - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| RIP Windows WordPad | 11 Sep 2023 | 01:13:16 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| A 360-Degree Folding Display Surface Duo 3? | 05 Sep 2023 | 01:57:22 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| The Beginning Of The End For Skype? | 14 Aug 2023 | 01:33:21 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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: 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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Surface Laptop Studio is dead?! | 18 May 2025 | 00:36:03 | |
On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Zac is on his own as he discusses the potential death of Surface Laptop Studio, the rumored AMD powered Arm-based Surface coming in 2026, Qualcomm's job listing suggesting the next Xbox will be Arm based, and layoffs. | |||
| Surface Go 4 with ARM Postponed! | 07 Aug 2023 | 01:32:35 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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 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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Surface Laptop Studio 2: Codenamed Ersa REVEALED | 24 Jul 2023 | 01:01:46 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss what we know so far about the Surface Laptop Studio 2, Microsoft Build 23506, Microsoft's militarised HoloLens entering another round of testing, the FTC looking into ChatGPT, ASUS saving Intel NUC mini PCs, preview Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, debate the best travel laptops, and more! Links: Surface Laptop Studio 2 revealed - Windows Central Microsoft preinstalls the new Outlook app on Windows 11 in latest Insider Preview - Windows Central Microsoft's militarized HoloLens to enter next wave of testing - Windows Central FTC is now taking a look at OpenAI's ChatGPT - Windows Central ASUS just saved Intel NUC mini PCs from extinction - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| MORE Microsoft Vs. FTC Drama | 17 Jul 2023 | 01:00:46 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss yet more drama between the FTC and Microsoft over the Activision-Xbox deal, the Windows 11 23H2 update, the return of Emojigate following the latest Windows 11 Insider Build, Major Nelson stepping down from Xbox, and more! Links: The next big Windows 11 feature update - Windows Central Emojigate returns - Windows Central Microsoft vs FTC - Windows Central Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' stepping down - Windows Central FTC loses again - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||
| Threads Has Arrived, What Now? | 11 Jul 2023 | 01:46:18 | |
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Windows Copilot & why Zac is disappointed with it, mainstream consumer AI use, all the fallout from Meta launching Threads, what it means for Twitter & social media going forward, review Robo & Kala's 2-In-1 laptop, and more! Links: First look at Windows Copilot - Windows Central Why Microsoft won't be the company to mainstream consumer AI use - Windows Central Meta's 'Threads' reaches 100 million users - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: | |||