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Your source for the best stories and insights from the world of Windows, Surface, Copilot, AI, Xbox, and general PC technology. Hosted by Editor in Chief Daniel Rubino, Zac Bowden, and the Windows Central team.

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jakson New Surface PCs are here, and WOW are they expensive kansikuva

New Surface PCs are here, and WOW are they expensive

Welcome back to the Windows Central Podcast! In this special drop episode, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden dive deep into Microsoft's massive new wave of Surface devices announced this week. While the consumer versions are slated for later this summer, today is all about the brand-new commercial portfolio. We break down the three newly refreshed business devices: * The Surface Laptop 8 (the 13.8-inch and 15-inch flagship) * The Surface Laptop 13-inch (the mid-range option) * The Surface Pro 12 (the 13-inch flagship 2-in-1) (And yes, we spend a few minutes laughing about how incredibly confusing Microsoft's naming conventions have gotten!) 💻 Hands-On with the Surface Laptop 8 Daniel gives his first-hand impressions of the new 13.8-inch Laptop 8, which packs some serious under-the-hood upgrades despite keeping last gen's nearly perfect exterior design. We talk about the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" X7 chip, the surprisingly capable B390 GPU, and just how quiet those fans stay under a heavy lifting load. 🔒 Killer New Commercial Features We also dig into the features that business users are going to love, including: * The Haptic Touchpad & Windows 11 Haptic Signals: How Microsoft's new API makes the digital world feel tactile when you're closing windows, snapping apps, or scrubbing video timelines. * The E-Privacy Screen: Daniel explains the tech behind the new electronic privacy display option that instantly cuts down viewing angles at the press of the F1 key to keep your sensitive data safe from over-the-shoulder lookers. 💰 The Price of Business & What's Next for Consumer Models We wrap up the episode addressing the elephant in the room: the price hikes. We discuss why these enterprise units are crossing into the $1,950+ territory, the reality of component pricing, and how Microsoft's strategy compares to Apple and other PC OEMs. Plus, we look ahead to what we can expect when the Snapdragon X2-powered consumer variants drop later this summer.

22. touko 2026 - 55 min
jakson Will Googlebooks KILL Windows? kansikuva

Will Googlebooks KILL Windows?

Is the era of Windows dominance finally coming to an end? This week, Zach Bowen and Ben Wilson dive deep into Google's latest project: the Googlebook. Google is officially moving past the "budget" reputation of the Chromebook and bringing native Android to the premium laptop space. With the "Magic Pointer" AI experience, seamless Gemini integration, and a sleek new interface, Google is striking while the iron is hot. On this episode, we're breaking down: * Android for PC: Why Google is swapping Linux for an Android-native core and what that means for your favorite apps. * The "Magic Pointer": Is shaking your cursor for AI assistance actually innovative, or just another gimmick?. * Windows 10's End of Life: How Google and Apple (with the MacBook Neo) are perfectly timing their new hardware to poach Windows users this fall. * The "Nickelback" Effect: Why it's become "cool" to hate on Windows and how Microsoft's fragmented AI strategy is driving users away. * Windows 12 & Legacy-Free Computing: Our pitch for a "Modern Windows" that strips out the 90s-era code for instant boot times and better battery life. Can Microsoft turn the ship around with "K2" and Windows 12, or has the Google ecosystem finally closed the loop?

15. touko 2026 - 58 min
jakson How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox? kansikuva

How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox?

This week on the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac are back to break down a massive turning point for Microsoft. It feels like the company is finally "looking in the mirror," and we've got the inside scoop on what that means for your favorite devices and services. In this episode: * The Return of Xbox: We discuss the major internal reorg as Microsoft Gaming officially rebrands back to simply "Xbox." From new @xbox.com emails to a leadership overhaul under Asha Sharma, the "rebel" spirit is back. * A "Quality" Revolution for Windows: We go deep on Project K2, the code-named initiative dedicated to fixing Windows 11. We're talking about the new WinUI 3 Run box, the ability to pause updates indefinitely, and a "Low Latency Profile" that could boost your app launch speeds by 40%. * The Copilot Correction: Microsoft is admitting where they went too far. We talk about why Copilot is being stripped out of the Xbox OS and simplified in apps like Notepad. * Game Pass & Call of Duty: Big changes are here for your wallet. We break down the new $22 Ultimate pricing and the strategic shift that moves Call of Duty from Day 1 to a Year 1 arrival on the service. * Surface's Identity Crisis: Are Surface devices getting too "safe"? We brainstorm what it would take to reinvigorate the brand—from Surface Pro XLs to the return of those high-energy live launch events.

12. touko 2026 - 1 h 21 min
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