The Windows Central Podcast

Windows Central

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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100 episodes
Updated July 27

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Jun 5, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
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 attempts to get Diablo 4, boomer shooters, review the Dell XPS 17 & Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, and more! Links: Microsoft is killing Cortana - Windows Central Microsoft Paint is FINALLY getting dark mode support - Windows Central Surface Duo's May 2023 firmware update - Windows Central Qualcomm Oryon chip specs to be unveiled - Windows Central I'm addicted to 7 boomer shooters - Windows Central Dell XPS 17 (9730) review - Windows Central Lenovo ThinkPad X13s review - Windows Central Diablo 4 Review - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
May 29, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
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 widgets news, and more! Links: Microsoft Build 2023's Biggest Announcments - Windows Central Windows 11 is getting its own integrated AI assistant - Windows Central Microsoft Edge gets a new look - Windows Central Windows 11's Microsoft Store AI - Windows Central Windows 11 Widget News - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
May 22, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
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 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 year - Windows Central Microsoft updates SwiftKey with AI compose mode - Windows Central A Surface Duo-optimized version of Android 14 - Windows Central Sorry Bing, Samsung is sticking with Google - Windows Central Razer Nommo V2 Pro review - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
May 15, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
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! 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 Central Has Bing AI managed to put a dent in Google's market share? - Windows Central ASUS ROG Ally unleashed - Windows Central Dell's UltraSharp 6K Monitor Review - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
May 8, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
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 AI, review Redfall, and more! Links: The Microsoft Surface Duo is in trouble - Windows Central Microsoft is modernizing even more parts of File Explorer - Windows Central Microsoft is planning a major change to widgets - Windows Central Get ready for third-party plugin support on Bing Chat AI - Windows Central Redfall Review - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
Apr 24, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
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, 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 Bard 'Worse Than Useless' - Windows Central Microsoft Creating Its Own AI Chips - Windows Central Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Magic Mind - Go to www.magicmind.co/WPC or use the discount code "WCP20" to save 20% on your subscription to Magic Mind or 20% off your purchase. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
Apr 17, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
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 & the Surface Pro 9, and more! Links: Windows 11 Updates - Microsoft Central Microsoft Bringing Windows 11 To HoloLens 2 - Windows Central Windows 11 Handheld Gaming Mode - Windows Central AI Regulations In The Making? - Windows Central Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor Review - Windows Central Surface Pro 9 Review - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
Apr 10, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
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! 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 Microsoft Edge - Windows Central ASUS ROG Ally April Fools' Joke - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
Apr 3, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min
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, 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 subscription to Magic Mind or 20% off your purchase. Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
Mar 27, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
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! Links: Windows 11 Snipping Tool 'aCropalypse' Bug - Windows Central Microsoft Loop - Windows Central Bing Chat AI Can Generate Images - Windows Central Microsoft News Roundup - Windows Central Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
Mar 20, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
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 new AI 'Copilot' - Windows Central OpenAI unveils GPT-4 - Windows Central HP Dragonfly Pro Review - Windows Central Dell's First Windows 11 On ARM Laptop - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
Mar 13, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min
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 Surface Laptop Studio 2 leak, the return of classic Taskbar features on Windows 11, Sony showing its true colors, and more! Links: Microsoft Bing just crossed 100 million daily active users - Windows Central Surface Laptop Studio 2 LEAKED - Windows Central Microsoft is bringing back classic Taskbar features on Windows 11 - Windows Central Sony blasts Microsoft's Xbox Activision deal - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Magic Mind - Go to www.magicmind.co/WPC or use the discount code "WCP20" to save 20% on your subscription to Magic Mind or 20% off your purchase. Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now. Follow us on Twitter: @Daniel_Rubino @ZacBowden
Mar 6, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
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 The Week', and more! Links: Lenovo's Rollable Concept Laptop - Windows Central Windows 11 Update - Windows Central Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Review - Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now.
Feb 27, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
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: For gaming's future, PlayStation and Xbox need to stop squabbling and focus on the real enemy | Windows Central The next big Windows 11 feature drop is imminent, here's everything that's new | Windows Central New Microsoft Teams will deliver massive performance boost and use less battery, says report | Windows Central New Bing Chat AI is now available in Edge mobile, Bing apps, and Skype Preview | Windows Central
Feb 21, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
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: Microsoft rolled out its deranged Bing Chat AI in India 4 months ago, and no one noticed | Windows Central Microsoft needs a new mascot for a GPT-powered Windows — Clippy or Cortana? | Windows Central Microsoft raises chat limits on Bing, plans to increase cap even further | Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Magic Mind - Go to www.magicmind.co/WPC or use the discount code "WCP20" to save 20% on your subscription to Magic Mind or 20% off your purchase. Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now.
Feb 12, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
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! Links: Microsoft News Roundup: Microsoft announces New Bing, new Edge, and we review Hogwarts Legacy | Windows Central How to try out the new Microsoft Edge with ChatGPT | Windows Central The new Bing may just be the beginning, Microsoft reportedly wants to help organizations create their own ChatGPT bots | Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Indeed: Hire better with Indeed. Visit indeed.com/wcp to start hiring now.
Feb 5, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
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 more! Links: Hi-Fi Rush Xbox review: Riding the musical highs of Microsoft's hit new IP | Windows Central Razer's Viper Mini Signature Edition is a batsh*t crazy $279 mouse unlike anything you've seen | Windows Central The Razer Edge has finally got me back into gaming — here's why | Windows Central Windows Central Sponsors: Magic Mind - Go to www.magicmind.co/WPC or use the discount code "WCP20" to save 20% on your subscription to Magic Mind or 20% off your purchase.
Jan 29, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
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 new modern File Explorer overhaul for Windows 11 | Windows Central Microsoft News Roundup: Revamped Microsoft Edge, new File Explorer, and conservatives vs. Xbox sleep mode | Windows Central Windows Package Manager is so good I won't use anything else now | Windows Central
Jan 22, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
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: Microsoft is dumb for not making an E-ink device for OneNote | Windows Central Check out this unreleased version of the Windows 10 Start Menu with MixView 3D Tiles and more | Windows Central Microsoft brings updated UI to Windows Spotlight in latest Windows 11 preview build | Windows Central Former 343i devs respond to Microsoft layoffs: 'They set Halo up for failure' (Update) | Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Manscaped: Looking to freshen your downstairs? Visit manscaped.com and use the promo code "wcp" at checkout to get free shipping and 20% off your purchase.
Jan 17, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
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 Windows, and so much more! Links: Windows Central's Best of CES 2023 Awards: The best of future tech | Windows Central Windows 11 is getting a new Network Troubleshooting experience soon | Windows Central Surface Duo going to a single folding screen is lame, but the right call to make | Windows Central Windows Central Podcast Sponsors: Masterworks: Invest in fine art with the power of Masterworks. Visit Masterworks.com and use promo code "wcp" to get priority access. *** *** "Net returns" refers to the annualized internal rate of return net of all fees and costs, calculated from the offering closing date to the sale date. IRR may not be indicative of Masterworks paintings not yet sold and past performance is not indicative of future results. See important Reg A disclosures: Masterworks.com/cdMasterworks' offerings are filed with the SEC, view all past and current offerings here: https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgarcompany=masterworks&match=&filenum=&State=&Country=&SIC=&myowner=exclude&action=getcompany ***