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Microsoft is building a consumer VR headset?09 Aug 202401:01:58

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 Approaches26 Jul 202401:35:39

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 hardware in April AND June!?26 Jan 202401:27:48

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

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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All The Fallout From Copilot Pro and CES 202418 Jan 202401:49:16

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! 

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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

CES 2024 awards - Windows Central

YouTube Premium might be the best solution for ads - Windows Central

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Intel Ultra, and what to expect from Surface in 202418 Dec 202301:25:01

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...

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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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Microsoft Readying A 'Groundbreaking' AI-Focused Windows Release - EXCLUSIVE11 Dec 202301:13:11

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

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The OpenAI Fiasco02 Dec 202301:17:04

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!

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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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BIG Changes Coming To Windows 11 Thanks To The DMA22 Nov 202301:33:24

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

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Microsoft Copilot Coming To Windows 1014 Nov 202301:37:26

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

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Snapdragon X Elite vs. Apple M306 Nov 202301:53:40

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

Microsoft commits to 6 years of firmware updates for new and some older Surface PCs - 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

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We Chat With Qualcomm About The New Snapdragon X Elite & Windows On ARM!30 Oct 202301:07:17

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

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EXCLUSIVE: Windows 11 Active On Almost Half A Billion Devices!23 Oct 202301:12:20

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

Exclusive: Windows 11 is active on almost half a billion devices, ahead of Microsoft's expectations - Windows Central

Intel Announces 14th Gen Processors - Windows Central

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal for Xbox is now officially done - Windows Central

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New Surface PCs are here, with Snapdragon X and Copilot+ first impressions21 Jun 202401:40:09
Intel Teasing Windows 12 Next Year?16 Oct 202301:09:45

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:

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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Could Windows 12 Be Subscription Based?10 Oct 202301:53:32

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

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The Biggest Leak In Microsoft History!03 Oct 202301:41:31

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

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What To Expect From Microsoft's Surface & AI Event18 Sep 202301:37:19

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

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RIP Windows WordPad11 Sep 202301:13:16

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

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A 360-Degree Folding Display Surface Duo 3?05 Sep 202301:57:22

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

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The Beginning Of The End For Skype?14 Aug 202301:33:21

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:

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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Surface Go 4 with ARM Postponed!07 Aug 202301:32:35

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 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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Surface Laptop Studio 2: Codenamed Ersa REVEALED24 Jul 202301:01:46

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

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MORE Microsoft Vs. FTC Drama17 Jul 202301:00:46

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

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Microsoft's big May 20 event, Surface, and Copilot+ PCs!04 Jun 202401:48:59

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!

Threads Has Arrived, What Now?11 Jul 202301:46:18

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

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What To Expect From 'Windows 12'...26 Jun 202301:24:48

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss what to expect from 'Windows 12', Windows 11 insider build updates, the Android 13 Pixel experience on Surface Duo, their fall expectations for Surface, Dan's thoughts on the ASUS ROG Ally, and more!

Links:

Windows 12: everything we know so far - Windows Central

You won't lose these Windows 11 File Explorer features - Windows Central

Say good-bye to the time and date in the Windows 11 system tray - Windows Central

Check out the Surface Duo running Android 13 - Windows Central

I was wrong about the ASUS ROG Ally - Windows Central

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Intel's Biggest Brand Update In DECADES...19 Jun 202301:31:59

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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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Apple Vision Pro vs. Microsoft HoloLens12 Jun 202301:40:38

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the fallout from WWDC including Apple's Vision Pro & how it compares to Microsoft HoloLens, Windows 11's new features, the Windows AI copilot, debate the Pixel Fold's price & software, review the Asus ROG Ally, and more!

Links:

Apple's AR Vision Pro headset isn't the HoloLens competitor I thought it was going to be - Windows Central

Windows 11 version 23H2: New features - Windows Central

Asus ROG Ally review - Windows Central

Latest Windows 11 preview - Windows Central

I hate that people are going to love Apple Vision Pro VR - Windows Central

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Microsoft Is KILLING Cortana05 Jun 202301:35:15

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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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Microsoft Build 2023 FALLOUT29 May 202301:24:56

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss all the big announcements from Microsoft's annual developer conference including Windows Copilot, Microsoft Edge getting a new look, the Microsoft Store being enthused with AI technology, major widgets news, and more!

Links:

Microsoft Build 2023's Biggest Announcments - Windows Central

Windows 11 is getting its own integrated AI assistant - Windows Central

Microsoft Edge gets a new look - Windows Central

Windows 11's Microsoft Store AI - Windows Central

Windows 11 Widget News - Windows Central

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Is The PC Market Returning To Normal?22 May 202301:29:26

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss whether the PC market could return to normal this year, Microsoft updating SwiftKey with AI compose mode, a Surface Duo-optimized version of Android 14, Samsung potentially putting Bing on their smartphones, review the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i & Razer Nommo V2 Pro speakers, and more!

Links:

PC market might return to normal this year - Windows Central

Microsoft updates SwiftKey with AI compose mode - Windows Central

A Surface Duo-optimized version of Android 14 - Windows Central

Sorry Bing, Samsung is sticking with Google - Windows Central

Razer Nommo V2 Pro review - Windows Central

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Moment 3 is upon us15 May 202301:26:29

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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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The Microsoft Surface Duo Is In Trouble08 May 202301:25:39

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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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Microsoft vs. Twitter24 Apr 202301:33:15

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the war between Microsoft & Twitter, the upcoming Surface Go 4 & what to expect, Google Bard being 'worse than useless', Microsoft building their own AI chips, review the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro, and more!

Links:

Microsoft vs. Twitter - Windows Central

Surface Go 4: Everything you need to know - Windows Central

Google Bard 'Worse Than Useless' - Windows Central

Microsoft Creating Its Own AI Chips - Windows Central

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review - Windows Central

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The First Snapdragon X Elite PC LEAKED19 Apr 202401:06:52

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's upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' update might be exclusive to Arm devices in major blow to Intel's "AI PCs" - Windows Central

Leaked renders of the first PC with Snapdragon X Elite CPU showcase a sexy Lenovo laptop - Windows Central

Microsoft veteran designer Ralf Groene retires from the Surface department - Windows Central

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Windows 12 leaks again17 Apr 202301:07:48

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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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Windows 10X on a phone10 Apr 202301:03:08

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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!

Links:

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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Windows Core (again)03 Apr 202301:49:00

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, 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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No new Surface PCs this spring27 Mar 202301:39:15

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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!

Links:

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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The AI train keeps rolling20 Mar 202301:12:31

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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!

Links:

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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Microsoft Begins Testing Windows 1213 Mar 202301:48:07

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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!

Links:

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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Bing Chat on Windows 11 is trash06 Mar 202301:09:13

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, 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!

Links:

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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Xbox is playing nice27 Feb 202301:14:30
Bing is not Skynet21 Feb 202301:02:38

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into the dilemma facing Bing with AI, the latest updates for Windows 11, the impressions of Razer Black Widow V4 Pro keyboard, and so much more!

Links:

Microsoft rolled out its deranged Bing Chat AI in India 4 months ago, and no one noticed | Windows Central

Microsoft needs a new mascot for a GPT-powered Windows — Clippy or Cortana? | Windows Central

Microsoft raises chat limits on Bing, plans to increase cap even further | Windows Central

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The battle for AI superiority12 Feb 202301:20:00

In this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into the latest developments from Microsoft's surprise AI-centric event, updates for Windows 11, impressions on the Samsung Book3 Pro and Galaxy S23 Ultra, and so much more!

Links:  

Microsoft News Roundup: Microsoft announces New Bing, new Edge, and we review Hogwarts Legacy | Windows Central

How to try out the new Microsoft Edge with ChatGPT | Windows Central

The new Bing may just be the beginning, Microsoft reportedly wants to help organizations create their own ChatGPT bots | Windows Central

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Windows and Surface join forces (again)29 Mar 202401:15:01

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

Microsoft says this single key is the difference between an AI PC and just a PC with AI - 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

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Who wants a $280 mouse?05 Feb 202301:06:16

For this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into the latest Windows 11 updates, an array of new Razer devices, including a shocking $280 mouse, the latest from Samsung, Xbox's surprise hit, and so much more! 

Links: 

Hi-Fi Rush Xbox review: Riding the musical highs of Microsoft's hit new IP | Windows Central

Razer’s Viper Mini Signature Edition is a batsh*t crazy $279 mouse unlike anything you’ve seen | Windows Central

The Razer Edge has finally got me back into gaming — here’s why | Windows Central

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Living on the (Razer) Edge29 Jan 202301:21:51

In this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into the latest Microsoft earnings numbers, leaks surrounding Edge 'Pheonix,' Razer's handheld gaming device, Windows 11 updates, and so much more!

Links: 

Exclusive: This is Microsoft's new modern File Explorer overhaul for Windows 11 | Windows Central

Microsoft News Roundup: Revamped Microsoft Edge, new File Explorer, and conservatives vs. Xbox sleep mode | Windows Central

Windows Package Manager is so good I won't use anything else now | Windows Central

Microsoft making major cuts22 Jan 202301:12:39

In this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into Microsoft's announcement of mass layoffs, the struggling tech sector, the possible AI implementation with Windows 12, updates to Windows 11, and so much more! 

Links:

Microsoft is dumb for not making an E-ink device for OneNote | Windows Central

Check out this unreleased version of the Windows 10 Start Menu with MixView 3D Tiles and more | Windows Central

Microsoft brings updated UI to Windows Spotlight in latest Windows 11 preview build | Windows Central

Former 343i devs respond to Microsoft layoffs: 'They set Halo up for failure' (Update) | Windows Central

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RIP to the dual-screen Surface Duo17 Jan 202301:43:39

In this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into the latest rumors regarding the future screen possibilities for the Surface Duo 3, the coolest devices from CES 2023, Windows 11 updates, Apple bringing apps to Windows, and so much more!

Links: 

Windows Central's Best of CES 2023 Awards: The best of future tech | Windows Central

Windows 11 is getting a new Network Troubleshooting experience soon | Windows Central

Surface Duo going to a single folding screen is lame, but the right call to make | Windows Central

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