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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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What to expect from Microsoft’s spring 2024 Surface PC announcements - Windows Central
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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
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