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The Windows Central Podcast

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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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Nov 9, 2026

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Episodes

Intel Teasing Windows 12 Next Year? 16.10.2023

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 the Surface Duo, Lenovo's Yoga AIO 9i, 3D laptops, and more! Links: Qualcomm's next-gen PC processors to compete with Apple officially name...

Could Windows 12 Be Subscription Based? 10.10.2023

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 Laptop Go 3, reflect on the four-year anniversary of the Surface Neo & Surface Duo, and more! Links: No, of course 'Windows 12' won't require a subscription to us...

The Biggest Leak In Microsoft History! 03.10.2023

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 this means for the future of the Surface portfolio, the Windows 11 fall update, potential problems with Qualcomm's upcoming Oryon CPUs, and more! Links: Leaked documents d...

What To Expect From Microsoft's Surface & AI Event 18.09.2023

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, a new AI feature for Microsoft's Android SwiftKey, Intel revealing the Thunderbolt 5, HP's new 17-inch foldable PC, and more! Links: What to expect from Microso...

RIP Windows WordPad 11.09.2023

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 2023 Update, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) Mercury Edition, the Monoprice 35 Zero-G UW-QHD (38035) Gaming Monitor, and more! Links: Windows 11 20...

A 360-Degree Folding Display Surface Duo 3? 05.09.2023

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 11 insider builds, Bing Chat AI is coming to the Microsoft Launcher & Surface Duo, Zac reviews his new Google Pixel Fold phone & the Lenovo...

The Beginning Of The End For Skype? 14.08.2023

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 2 remaster coming to Xbox Game Pass, review the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 & Dell Latitude 9440, and more! Links: Microsoft News Roundup: Windows 365 Switch and Windows 11 c...

Surface Go 4 with ARM Postponed! 07.08.2023

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 getting postponed, everything we know about the Surface Laptop Go 3, the brilliant Robo & Kala 2-in-1 Laptop, review Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 & Flip 5, an...

Surface Laptop Studio 2: Codenamed Ersa REVEALED 24.07.2023

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, ASUS saving Intel NUC mini PCs, preview Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, debate the best travel laptops, and more! Links: Surface Laptop Studio 2 revealed -...

MORE Microsoft Vs. FTC Drama 17.07.2023

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 Build, Major Nelson stepping down from Xbox, and more! Links: The next big Windows 11 feature update - Windows Central Emojigate returns - Windows Central M...

Threads Has Arrived, What Now? 11.07.2023

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 media going forward, review Robo & Kala's 2-In-1 laptop, and more! Links: First look at Windows Copilot - Windows Central Why Microsoft won't be the company to mains...

What To Expect From 'Windows 12'... 26.06.2023

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 the ASUS ROG Ally, and more! Links: Windows 12: everything we know so far - Windows Central You won't lose these Windows 11 File Explorer features - Wind...

Intel's Biggest Brand Update In DECADES... 19.06.2023

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 reviews of the NewQ 16-in-1 docking station, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, ASUS ROG Swift OLED, Beelink SER5 Pro 5800H, and more! Links: Intel makes bold move...

Apple Vision Pro vs. Microsoft HoloLens 12.06.2023

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 price & software, review the Asus ROG Ally, and more! Links: Apple's AR Vision Pro headset isn't the HoloLens competitor I thought it was going to be - Windo...

Microsoft Is KILLING Cortana 05.06.2023

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 attempts to get Diablo 4, boomer shooters, review the Dell XPS 17 & Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, and more! Links: Microsoft is killing Cortana - Windows Centra...

Microsoft Build 2023 FALLOUT 29.05.2023

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 widgets news, and more! Links: Microsoft Build 2023's Biggest Announcments - Windows Central Windows 11 is getting its own integra...

Is The PC Market Returning To Normal? 22.05.2023

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 Bing on their smartphones, review the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i & Razer Nommo V2 Pro speakers, and more! Links: PC market might return to normal this...

Moment 3 is upon us 15.05.2023

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! Links: The next big Windows 11 feature update is imminent - Windows Central The Google Pixel Fold has ruined my love for the Surface Duo - Windows Cen...

The Microsoft Surface Duo Is In Trouble 08.05.2023

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 AI, review Redfall, and more! Links: The Microsoft Surface Duo is in trouble - Windows Central Microsoft is modernizing even more parts of...

Microsoft vs. Twitter 24.04.2023

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, review the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro, and more! Links: Microsoft vs. Twitter - Windows Central Surface Go 4: Everything you need to know - Windows Central Google Bar...

Windows 12 leaks again 17.04.2023

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 & the Surface Pro 9, and more! Links: Windows 11 Updates - Microsoft Central Microsoft Bringing Windows 11 To HoloLens 2 - Windows Centra...

Windows 10X on a phone 10.04.2023

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! Links: Microsoft's Upcoming 'Surface Dock 3' - Windows Central You Can Now Run Windows 10X On The Surface Duo - Windows Central How To Enable Bing AI Chat Directly In Mi...

Windows Core (again) 03.04.2023

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, a host of new reviews, and so much more! Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Magic Mind - Go to www.magicmind.co/WPC or use the discount code "WCP20" to save 20% on your...

No new Surface PCs this spring 27.03.2023

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! Links: Windows 11 Snipping Tool 'aCropalypse' Bug - Windows Central  Microsoft Loop - Windows Central Bing Chat AI Can Generate Images - Windows Central Micros...

The AI train keeps rolling 20.03.2023

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 new AI 'Copilot' - Windows Central OpenAI unveils GPT-4 - Windows Central HP Dragonfly Pro Review - Windows Central Dell's First Windows 11 On AR...

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