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Jan 23, 2022

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In another massive gaming acquisition, Microsoft has announced its plans to buy Activision Blizzard. We look at various angles of this news, including the prospects of exclusivity and revival of older franchises. In addition to other weekly news, Dan and Zac take time to analyze the Microsoft OS that wasn't meant to be: Andromeda.

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Jan 23, 2022

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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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Red Ring Revisited: Happy Holidays! In our final episode of the year, Zac reviews the Xbox documentary: 'Power On', which is available to watch for free on YouTube. He and Dan also talk about the OPPO Find N, expectations for Microsoft in 2022, and the Surface Adaptive... by Windows Central Podcast
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GalaxyBook and Geopolitics: Dan and Zac put sanctions against Russia into context as Microsoft suspends sales of products and services. They check out new tablet mode improvements coming to Windows 11, Surface Duo updates, and some new laptops unveiled at Mobile World Congress.... by Windows Central Podcast
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In the Year Two Thousand (Twenty-two): CES 2022 was huge for PC enthusiasts and fans of the Microsoft ecosystem. Dan and Zac break it all down for you. Plus, in the "Thing of the Week" segment, they review 'The Matrix Resurrections'! Links Sponsors: : All you need in a VPN — and... by Windows Central Podcast
101 min listen
Cooler on the Inside: Rumor has it that Microsoft is build an 11.6-inch laptop for the K-12 education market. But why? Daniel and Zac ponder this very question along with Intel's 12th Gen processors, and more. Links: by Windows Central Podcast
94 min listen
Threshold in Technology: Zac and Dan are here with UWP to Win32 migration details and their massive Surface Duo 2 review. We also get a taste test of Android Apps on Windows 11, Razer's smart facemask, and more. Links: by Windows Central Podcast
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They Finally Got It: On this week's episode, Zac and Dan discuss new Windows 11 features coming to all users in February, the Surface Duo 2's big January Update, Android 11 for Surface Duo 1, Microsoft earnings, and more! by Windows Central Podcast
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Continuing the Line by Windows Central Podcast
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Takeaways: 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,... by Windows Central Podcast
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The Big Moment for AR: Microsoft is bringing their flavor of the metaverse to Teams with Mesh next year. Dan and Zac also check out other announcements from Ignite, and Intel's 12th Gen processors. Links: by Windows Central Podcast
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School Edition: This week, we go in depth about Surface Laptop SE and Windows 11 SE, Microsoft's latest offerings for the education market. Dan and Zac also look at Android 12l and foldables, plus new the latest Surface Duo security update, and more. Links: by Windows Central Podcast
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A Definite Number 2: Thanksgiving is coming up in the U.S., but there's plenty of news. Daniel reviews the Dell UltraSharp Webcam. He and Zac have both received the Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover. As well, Windows 10 'November 2021 Update' is here along with the new Media Player... by Windows Central Podcast
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Exposé: In another massive gaming acquisition, Microsoft has announced its plans to buy Activision Blizzard. We look at various angles of this news, including the prospects of exclusivity and revival of older franchises. In addition to other weekly news, Dan... by Windows Central Podcast
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Underbaked Widgets: Dark mode is coming to Notepad on Windows 11, and the December update to Surface Duo 2 brings a ton of enhancements. Google Play Games will be available on Windows PCs in 2022, plus Zac provides his review of Halo Infinite. Links by Windows Central Podcast
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Sixteen is the New Fifteen: Zac and Dan have a look at new Windows 11 features coming to the Dev Channel, and HoloLens 3 may not be dead after all. There's also talk about Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 benchmarks, NVIDIA's failed acquisition of Arm, and more. Links - by Windows Central Podcast
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A Tizzy: Several laptops have been announced recently with Intel's 12th Gen processors. Dan and Zac cover those along with a Microsoft hack, new Windows 11 builds, a trip down Windows phone memory lane, and much more. Links by Windows Central Podcast
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Ideas are Born in the Dev Channel: This week, we examine changes to the way Microsoft is testing Windows 11 preview builds with Insiders, HoloLens 3, Satya Nadella's thoughts on the metaverse, and more. Links by Windows Central Podcast
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Rolling out of the Garage: This week, we report on Microsoft's hybrid work event, new builds of Windows 11, and the possibility of putting Android on Surface Neo. There's also a new name and look for Microsoft's Journal app, an interesting mini PC coming from Apcsilmic, and... by Windows Central Podcast
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16:9 Needs to Die: This week, Dan Zac talk about Surface Neo—the device unveiled by Microsoft that apparently wasn't meant to be. They also talk about some new laptops, a lite version of Outlook for Android, and more. Links by Windows Central Podcast
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UI in the Gutter: Android 12L is designed for foldables, and is on the way for Surface Duo later this year. The guys talk about this, plus support for tabs in File Explorer, Microsoft's Clipchamp video editing app, and computer repairability. There's also a great... by Windows Central Podcast
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Chonky, but serviceable: 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. Links: by Windows Central Podcast
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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, Xbox's surprise hit, the future of AI and ChatGPT, and so much more! ... by Windows Central Podcast
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Surface Turns 10: We celebrate 10 years of Surface products by sharing our favorite models from the last decade. You can officially say farewell to Internet Explorer, but it will live on (for awhile) as a compatibility mode in Microsoft Edge. Plus there's a new build... by Windows Central Podcast
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Revenge Leaking: This week, we've got new builds, rage over promotional banners, more bad news for the future of HoloLens, and loads more! Links by Windows Central Podcast
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Another Forking Argument: Zac and Dan talk about a reorg within Microsoft that will help its Android + Windows efforts. They also cover Intel's Arc discrete GPUs, Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, the Halo TV series, and more. Links by Windows Central Podcast
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Mildly Interesting: 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.... by Windows Central Podcast
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A Gold Brick in your Pocket: Dan provides his initial impressions go the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and an interesting new HP laptop. Plus, the new Outlook app for Windows 11 is out, and more. Links: Sponsors: : Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WCP at . by Windows Central Podcast
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Software Surprises: A Surface hardware event, Microsoft Ignite, and a partnership with Meta make for an absolutely packed week of news. Zac and Dan dissect all the announcements and what they are most (and least) excited about. Links: Sponsors: : Choose Indeed and... by Windows Central Podcast
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A Better Dual Screen Experience by Windows Central Podcast
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Codename: "Cronos": We're back in the saddle this week as Dan and Zac discuss a canceled mid-range Surface Duo device. There's also a great interview with members of the Dell XPS 13 Plus product management team, and a ton more. Links Sponsors: : In the chaotic... by Windows Central Podcast
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