The Windows 11 2022 Update is here, and so is a new cadence for shipping features to the OD moving forward. A Surface hardware event has been announced for October 12 — we've got rumors and speculation on what to expect, plus word from Microsoft on Surface Duo 2 availability, and more.

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• Microsoft News Roundup: Surface event, Windows 11 2022 Update, RTX 4000 GPUs, Logitech G CLOUD, and more | Windows Central

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Dan reports on his field trip to an Intel fab in Israel, and the team shoot down a Surface gaming laptop rumor. They also talk about the departure of Halo lead and industry veteran, Bonnie Ross, from 343 Industries and Xbox.

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• Windows 11 Insider Build 25201 adds option to expand widgets board and improves Xbox widget | Windows Central
• Halo lead Bonnie Ross is leaving 343 Industries and Xbox | Windows Central
• Microsoft News Roundup: GoldenEye 007 coming to Xbox Game Pass, EVGA cutting ties with NVIDIA, and more | Windows Central

We bring you up to speed this week on updates from Microsoft for the Windows 11 Dev Channel, Surface Duo 2, Xbox dashboard, and a new controller. Plus, Daniel makes the case for portable folding monitors, an accessory from Brydge for Surface Pro 8, and more.

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• Microsoft News Roundup: Intel Arc GPUs, new Xbox dashboard, Windows 11 on Surface Duo, and more | Windows Central
• Microsoft brings back new tablet-optimized Taskbar for Windows 11 in latest Dev Channel build | Windows Central
• Microsoft's Surface Duo and Duo 2 September update begins rolling out | Windows Central
• Windows 11 on Surface Duo can now play 3D games, including Skyrim and Minecraft | Windows Central
• Hey PC makers, it’d be nice to get a folding mobile monitor before a folding laptop | Windows Central
• Microsoft reveals Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 White model, Elite controllers coming to Xbox Design Lab | Windows Central
• Xbox is revamping the console dashboard home screen, and wants your help | Windows Central
• Brydge debuts new SP Max+ for Surface Pro 8 that basically turns it into Surface Book | Windows Central

This week, we talk about the possibility of the Surface Pro and X lines merging and some new foldable PCs. How likely are they to become mainstream devices? There's also a lawsuit between Arm and Qualcomm, Surface Studio 3 accessory leaks, and more.

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• Microsoft News Roundup: Surface Pro and X lines merging, Surface Duo 2 out of stock, AMD Ryzen 7000, two foldable PCs, and more | Windows Central
• Microsoft to merge Surface Pro X ARM and Surface Pro 9 Intel versions under one product line | Windows Central
• ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold (UX9702) review: Unfolding an incredibly versatile laptop | Windows Central
• Lenovo’s new 16-inch ThinkPad X1 Fold is the most flexible, versatile Windows PC — ever | Windows Central
• ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED Review: A 17" Laptop In A 12" Bag - YouTube
• Arm suing Qualcomm over alleged breach of licensing agreements, calls for destruction of Nuvia designs | Windows Central
• Leaked renders reveal refreshed Surface Keyboard and Surface Pen accessories for upcoming Surface Studio 3 | Windows Central
• Lenovo’s new Glasses T1 are the coolest PC accessory I’ve seen that just makes sense | Windows Central