Windows Central Podcast

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the latest on Windows 11, our thoughts on Recall, Click To Do, and AI in Search as Copilot+ PCs gear up to finally receive them, and Phone Link in Start. They also discuss Edge's new Copilot New Tab Page, the latest on PC shipments, and Intel job cuts. The duo also chat about what they want to see in the Surface Pro 12, and what Microsoft could possibly name its upcoming smaller Pro and Laptop devices.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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. 

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. 

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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 Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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 Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: Microsoft confirms May event for major Windows 11 AI features and new Arm Surface PCs - Windows Central What to expect from Microsoft's spring 2024 Surface PC announcements - Windows Central DeepMind co-founder joins Microsoft to lead Copilot development under new 'Microsoft AI' org - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: @ZacBowden

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! We also discuss the upcoming Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, which we expect will be unveiled later this month! Links: I actually hate the new Outlook for Windows - Windows Central Windows 11 'Moment 5' feature update is coming this month — here are the new features - 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 Intel bags a huge fish for its new Foundry Services as Microsoft places an order for home-grown chips - Windows Central Dell XPS 14 (9440) review - Windows Central Microsoft News Roundup: Transparent PCs, Copilot's "evil twin," Mobile World Congress - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: 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 Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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 Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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 Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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 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 Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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 Windows Central Podcast Sponsors:  Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden

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: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden