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Surface After getting some hands-on time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, I can't help by feel mournful over what could have been with Surface Duo.
Features Both Xbox and PlayStation have suffered major outages in the last few days, which is a really awesome precursor to our all-digital future.
Accessories The ProtoArc EM11 Pro nails horizontal scrolling and quiet clicking, but its awkward grip keeps the Logitech MX Vertical on my desk.
FOMO A live tracker for every Xbox Series X|S deal before prices rise sharply on August 1 — and potentially again in 2027 as hardware costs continue climbing.
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
Flashback A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.
Windows 11 The latest Windows 11 build brings Voice Isolation to Voice Access and instant Braille display support, proving once again that accessibility tools end up making life easier for everyone.
Windows 11 Microsoft stopped LG’s popups this time, but Windows 11 shouldn't allow peripheral makers to install software without your permission.
Windows 11 It's always nice to hear from my parents, but panic texts about Windows security are unnecessary.
Surface After getting some hands-on time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, I can't help by feel mournful over what could have been with Surface Duo.
Review ASUS' latest flagship business-class laptop is a true sight to behold, with a Tandem OLED 3K display, a beautiful design that turns heads, and a high price tag to match.
Review NVIDIA's DLSS keeps the RTX 5070 competitive in this HyperX OMEN 15 laptop, but OLED stands out as the killer visual feature — if you can live with the noise.
PC The memory crisis has finally caught up to PC shipments as component prices continue to rise.
Deals JLab flagship Epic Wireless Keyboard is enjoying a limited-time discount at Best Buy for typists looking for an affordable keyboard with stellar responsiveness and long battery life.
Deals Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro is now available with Snapdragon X2 processors, improved graphics, and optional OLED panels. Early impressions point to smoother performance and better battery life.
Deals The 16-inch version of the HP OmniBook X Flip laptop, which we rated highly for its efficient performance and detailed touchscreen display, is now on sale for Best Buy's Back to School sale
Deals The Surface Laptop 8 features impressive battery life and premium performance, but its support for Windows 11's advanced haptics changes how computing feels.
REVIEW The dbrand Killswitch case for the Xbox Ally isn't bad, but the JSAUX Mod Case absolutely blows it away — better feel, features, and value.
Gaming I never played as a Tank Class in World of Warcraft because none of them ever appealed to me, but if it took inspiration from Final Fantasy XIV's new 'Bastion' job, I might consider playing as one
Features Both Xbox and PlayStation have suffered major outages in the last few days, which is a really awesome precursor to our all-digital future.
FOMO A live tracker for every Xbox Series X|S deal before prices rise sharply on August 1 — and potentially again in 2027 as hardware costs continue climbing.
AI Copilot and Gemini caught mistakes Word missed, making me switch to AI for proofreading.
AI Microsoft is shifting key Copilot features, including Deep Research, behind paid subscriptions. Here is why the free version of Copilot is starting to feel like a glorified demo.
Microsoft Analyst Ed Zitron says Microsoft’s AI math is impossible and the whole strategy looks like a scam
AI Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says athletes are safe from AI, arguing that no one wants to watch computers playing.
Podcast On this week's episode: Daniel Rubino and Jez Corden discuss the recent announcements around Xbox backward compatibility, Windows adware, and Samsung foldables.
LIVE Join Danie and Jez at 1PM ET on July 24 for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast!
Apps Google dropped the delisted video fast, but Bing kept the index visible, resulting in more people seeing the video.
App Microsoft is retiring its Copilot Podcasts feature on August 18, 2026. Users will lose all access to their AI-created audio, with no option to export or download files before the tool shuts down.
Accessories The ProtoArc EM11 Pro nails horizontal scrolling and quiet clicking, but its awkward grip keeps the Logitech MX Vertical on my desk.
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