What's up with all the inexplicable whining about the upcoming Windows 10 Taskbar feature 'News and Interests'? Zac also delivers an exclusive report on Microsoft's work to revitalize the app store for Windows 10. Daniel has his full review of Surface Laptop 4, plus they chat about the latest Surface Duo update, GroupMe, iMac, and more.

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• Windows 10's new Taskbar feature 'News and Interests' begins public rollout in a few weeks | Windows Central
• Microsoft is building a new app store for Windows 10 in major revitalization effort | Windows Central
• Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) review: AMD Ryzen shines, but Microsoft could still do much more | Windows Central
• Surface Duo's April 2021 Android security and firmware update is here (Update: Changelog) | Windows Central
• Microsoft's GroupMe (beta) is finally getting the ability to delete messages | Windows Central
• Apple's new iMacs may look silly, but it's the price that's killer | Windows Central

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Surface Laptop 4 is officially here and available in Intel and AMD-based variants. Daniel and Zac have the details along with Microsoft Edge Canary for Android, a new Windows Insider build, and more.

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• Microsoft releases Edge Canary for Android matching desktop OS browser and features | Windows Central
• Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 4 with AMD Ryzen 4000 and Intel 11th Gen processors | Windows Central
• Microsoft unveils Surface Headphones 2 Plus for Business with new 'Teams Certified' dongle | Windows Central
• Windows 10 build 21359 rolls out to Insiders with a lengthy list of changes and fixes | Windows Central
• Microsoft to purchase Nuance, the AI giant that helped create Apple's Siri, for $19.7 billion | Windows Central

Microsoft will be rolling out a variety of updates to Windows 10 over the next several months. Should you upgrade to an Insider build now or wait for final release? Daniel shows of the Razer Anzu smart glasses while he and Zac talk about new features to Microsoft Teams and more Surface patent filings. They also do a review roundup of the Razer Naga X mouse, HP ENVY 14, several Dell laptop announcements, and more.

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• Windows 10 | Windows Central
• Razer just made smart glasses for people who work all day and they look awesome | Windows Central
• Microsoft Teams will copy Zoom to make it easier to join meetings | Windows Central
• Microsoft files 'airplane mode' design patent to protect its Surface Pro design | Windows Central
• Which Dell laptop is right for you? | Windows Central
• Dell XPS 15 vs. Inspiron 15 7000: Which is best for you? | Windows Central
• Dell's G15 and G15 Ryzen Edition both offer the elusive RTX 3060 and much more | Windows Central
• Razer Naga X Review: The king of MMO gaming mice improves on the basics | Windows Central
• HP ENVY 14 review: An excellent creator's laptop that won't break your back (or wallet) | Windows Central
• Goodbye to LG, a fallen titan of experimentation and bootloops | Android Central

This week, Zac and Daniel talk about Microsoft's lead in mixed reality computing and their massive $22 billion contract with the US Army. They also look ahead to the Spring Surface lineup and the $499 B&O headphones for Xbox. Plus, the Xbox mini fridge is a reality!

Links:

• Microsoft scores U.S. Army contract to produce augmented reality headsets | Windows Central
• With Apple and other rivals in the wings, mixed reality is Microsoft's race to lose | Windows Central
• All the new Surface hardware we're expecting to see in spring 2021 | Windows Central
• Bang & Olufsen unveils $499 Beoplay Portal headset for Xbox | Windows Central
• Xbox's latest console is the Xbox Series Mini Fridge | Windows Central
• Razer Laptop Stand Chroma V2 review: Ridiculously priced, but ridiculously awesome | Windows Central