Zac and Dan share some highlights from Microsoft Build 2021. The May update is available for Surface Duo, which includes some Android security fixes and a firmware update. They also chat about the newly announced Arm v9 instruction set, new chips from Qualcomm, a slew of Acer laptops, and more.
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Windows 10 May 2021 is now available, assuming you hadn't already checked it out via the Windows Insider program. Dan and Zac discuss the update along with the idea of developing Windows 11 . They also commemorate the seventh anniversary of Surface Pro 3 and why it was such an important landmark device. All that and loads more on this week's episode!
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Zac and Daniel discuss the future of Windows 10 now that Windows 10X is on hold, plus more of the week's news.
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Windows 10X has been put on hold for now so Microsoft can work to revamp Windows 10 desktop. Daniel and Zac also talk about what's going on with chip fabs and the global shortage, plus productivity on Xbox via Edge, and tons more.
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Microsoft is planning changes to how games are sold on PC, which could include a reduction of their cut of net sales revenue of third party titles to 12%. Daniel and Zac cover the company's impressive earnings report and some new Windows laptops from Samsung. They also discuss ongoing competition between Intel and AMD, and how Apple is winning PC converts with MacBook.
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