Windows Central Podcast

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Your weekly source for the best stories and insights from the world of Windows, Windows Mobile, Surface, HoloLens, and Xbox. Hosted by Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden.

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Windows Central Podcast episodes:

03.29.2024
Windows and Surface join forces (again)
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...
03.21.2024
New Surface PCs For Business Are Official!
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...
03.04.2024
Surface Pro 10 & Surface Laptop 6, Plus Moment 5 is here!
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...
02.19.2024
Windows 11 version 24H2 CONFIRMED
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...
02.02.2024
Why We're NOT Getting Windows 12 In 2024
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...
01.26.2024
New Surface hardware in April AND June!?
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...
01.18.2024
All The Fallout From Copilot Pro and CES 2024
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...
12.18.2023
Intel Ultra, and what to expect from Surface in 2024
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,...
12.11.2023
Microsoft Readying A 'Groundbreaking' AI-Focused Windows Release - EXCLUSIVE
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...
12.02.2023
The OpenAI Fiasco
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...
11.22.2023
BIG Changes Coming To Windows 11 Thanks To The DMA
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...
11.14.2023
Microsoft Copilot Coming To Windows 10
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...
11.06.2023
Snapdragon X Elite vs. Apple M3
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...
10.30.2023
We Chat With Qualcomm About The New Snapdragon X Elite & Windows On ARM!
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...
10.23.2023
EXCLUSIVE: Windows 11 Active On Almost Half A Billion Devices!
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,...
10.16.2023
Intel Teasing Windows 12 Next Year?
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...
10.10.2023
Could Windows 12 Be Subscription Based?
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...
10.03.2023
The Biggest Leak In Microsoft History!
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...
09.18.2023
What To Expect From Microsoft's Surface & AI Event
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,...
09.11.2023
RIP Windows WordPad
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...
09.05.2023
A 360-Degree Folding Display Surface Duo 3?
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...
08.14.2023
The Beginning Of The End For Skype?
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...
08.07.2023
Surface Go 4 with ARM Postponed!
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...
07.24.2023
Surface Laptop Studio 2: Codenamed Ersa REVEALED
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,...
07.17.2023
MORE Microsoft Vs. FTC Drama
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...
07.11.2023
Threads Has Arrived, What Now?
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Windows Copilot & why Zac is disappointed with it, mainstream consumer AI use, all the fallout from Meta launching Threads, what it means for Twitter & social...
06.26.2023
What To Expect From 'Windows 12'...
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss what to expect from 'Windows 12', Windows 11 insider build updates, the Android 13 Pixel experience on Surface Duo, their fall expectations for Surface, Dan's thoughts on...
06.19.2023
Intel's Biggest Brand Update In DECADES...
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Intel's most significant brand update in 15 years, Microsoft removing File Explorer features on Windows 11, all the fallout from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and there's...
06.12.2023
Apple Vision Pro vs. Microsoft HoloLens
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the fallout from WWDC including Apple's Vision Pro & how it compares to Microsoft HoloLens, Windows 11's new features, the Windows AI copilot, debate the Pixel Fold's...
06.05.2023
Microsoft Is KILLING Cortana
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft killing support for Cortana on Windows 10 & 11, Microsoft Paint dark mode, the problems with Surface Duo's May 2023 update, Qualcomm's upcoming Oryon chip, Dan's...
05.29.2023
Microsoft Build 2023 FALLOUT
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss all the big announcements from Microsoft's annual developer conference including Windows Copilot, Microsoft Edge getting a new look, the Microsoft Store being enthused with AI technology, major...
05.22.2023
Is The PC Market Returning To Normal?
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss whether the PC market could return to normal this year, Microsoft updating SwiftKey with AI compose mode, a Surface Duo-optimized version of Android 14, Samsung potentially putting...
05.15.2023
Moment 3 is upon us
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the Google Pixel Fold, Windows 11's 'Moment 3', Bing AI's struggles against Google's market share, the ASUS ROG Ally, review Dell's UltraSharp 6K Monitor, Bluesky, and more!...
05.08.2023
The Microsoft Surface Duo Is In Trouble
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft abandoning their dual-screen foldable smartphone, Windows 11 updates & the end of Windows 10, the spiritual return of Windows Gadgets, third-party plugin support on Bing Chat...
04.24.2023
Microsoft vs. Twitter
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the war between Microsoft & Twitter, the upcoming Surface Go 4 & what to expect, Google Bard being 'worse than useless', Microsoft building their own AI chips,...
04.17.2023
Windows 12 leaks again
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Windows 11 updates & controversies, a Windows 11 'Handheld Gaming Mode', Microsoft bringing Windows 11 to HoloLens 2, potential AI regulations, review Dell's UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor...
04.10.2023
Windows 10X on a phone
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Dock 3, running Windows 10X on the Surface Duo, Bing AI Chat on Microsoft Edge, the ASUS ROG Ally April Fools saga, and more!...
04.03.2023
Windows Core (again)
On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into some exclusive info regarding Windows Core PC, Surface Hub 2 SG2 details, the launch of Teams 2.0, the latest dire predictions regarding the future of AI,...
03.27.2023
No new Surface PCs this spring
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the Windows 11 news and the 'aCropalypse' bug, what to expect from Surface this spring, the latest developments with Bing Chat AI, preview Microsoft Loop, and more!...
03.20.2023
The AI train keeps rolling
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Microsoft Office's new AI 'Copilot', OpenAI unveiling GPT-4, Dell's shockingly affordable Windows on ARM laptop, review the HP Dragonfly Pro, and more! Links: Microsoft Word gets...
03.13.2023
Microsoft Begins Testing Windows 12
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the new Windows Canary Ring and what it means for the next version of Windows, Bing Chat AI helping Microsoft Bing hit 100m daily active users, the...
03.06.2023
Bing Chat on Windows 11 is trash
On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Lenovo's rollable laptop concept, the Windows 11 update bringing Bing Chat to the Taskbar, Windows 12 rumours, review the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, present their 'Thing Of...
02.27.2023
Xbox is playing nice
In this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into Windows 11 Moment 2, Bing Chat AI updates, Microsoft bringing its games to GeForce Now and Nintendo, Microsoft Teams enhancements, and so much more! Links: ...
02.21.2023
Bing is not Skynet
On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into the dilemma facing Bing with AI, the latest updates for Windows 11, the impressions of Razer Black Widow V4 Pro keyboard, and so much more! Links:...
02.12.2023
The battle for AI superiority
In this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into the latest developments from Microsoft's surprise AI-centric event, updates for Windows 11, impressions on the Samsung Book3 Pro and Galaxy S23 Ultra, and so much more!...
02.05.2023
Who wants a $280 mouse?
For this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into the latest Windows 11 updates, an array of new Razer devices, including a shocking $280 mouse, the latest from Samsung, Xbox's surprise hit, and so much...
01.29.2023
Living on the (Razer) Edge
In this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into the latest Microsoft earnings numbers, leaks surrounding Edge 'Pheonix,' Razer's handheld gaming device, Windows 11 updates, and so much more! Links: Exclusive: This is Microsoft's...
01.22.2023
Microsoft making major cuts
In this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into Microsoft's announcement of mass layoffs, the struggling tech sector, the possible AI implementation with Windows 12, updates to Windows 11, and so much more! Links: ...
01.17.2023
RIP to the dual-screen Surface Duo
In this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into the latest rumors regarding the future screen possibilities for the Surface Duo 3, the coolest devices from CES 2023, Windows 11 updates, Apple bringing apps to...
12.18.2022
What will Microsoft deliver in 2023?
In this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac dive into some new features headed to Windows 11, Microsoft's strategy regarding the HoloLens 3, the FTC's stance on the acquisition of Activision/Blizzard/King, the Windows Central review of...

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Windows Central Podcast episodes:

Windows and Surface join forces (again)

New Surface PCs For Business Are Official!

Surface Pro 10 & Surface Laptop 6, Plus Moment 5 is here!

Windows 11 version 24H2 CONFIRMED

Why We're NOT Getting Windows 12 In 2024

New Surface hardware in April AND June!?

All The Fallout From Copilot Pro and CES 2024

Intel Ultra, and what to expect from Surface in 2024

Microsoft Readying A 'Groundbreaking' AI-Focused Windows Release - EXCLUSIVE

The OpenAI Fiasco

BIG Changes Coming To Windows 11 Thanks To The DMA

Microsoft Copilot Coming To Windows 10

Snapdragon X Elite vs. Apple M3

We Chat With Qualcomm About The New Snapdragon X Elite & Windows On ARM!

EXCLUSIVE: Windows 11 Active On Almost Half A Billion Devices!

Intel Teasing Windows 12 Next Year?

Could Windows 12 Be Subscription Based?

The Biggest Leak In Microsoft History!

What To Expect From Microsoft's Surface & AI Event

RIP Windows WordPad

A 360-Degree Folding Display Surface Duo 3?

The Beginning Of The End For Skype?

Surface Go 4 with ARM Postponed!

Surface Laptop Studio 2: Codenamed Ersa REVEALED

MORE Microsoft Vs. FTC Drama

Threads Has Arrived, What Now?

What To Expect From 'Windows 12'...

Intel's Biggest Brand Update In DECADES...

Apple Vision Pro vs. Microsoft HoloLens

Microsoft Is KILLING Cortana

Microsoft Build 2023 FALLOUT

Is The PC Market Returning To Normal?

Moment 3 is upon us

The Microsoft Surface Duo Is In Trouble

Microsoft vs. Twitter

Windows 12 leaks again

Windows 10X on a phone

Windows Core (again)

No new Surface PCs this spring

The AI train keeps rolling

Microsoft Begins Testing Windows 12

Bing Chat on Windows 11 is trash

Xbox is playing nice

Bing is not Skynet

The battle for AI superiority

Who wants a $280 mouse?

Living on the (Razer) Edge

Microsoft making major cuts

RIP to the dual-screen Surface Duo

What will Microsoft deliver in 2023?