Latest articles by Daniel Rubino
Microsoft's Head of HoloLens is resigning; Mixed Reality Hardware goes under Windows & Devices division while its future is unclear
After repeated accusations of bad behavior, Alex Kipman is resigning, and the mixed reality hardware group will be under Panos Panay and the Windows & Devices team.
Surface Laptop Go 2 review: Faster, longer battery life, and now more affordable
Microsoft iterates on the already great Surface Laptop Go 2, making it a better deal with substantially better performance for this charming little notebook.
Surface Laptop Go review: This delightful mini PC gets (almost) everything right
The Surface Laptop Go is a smaller Surface Laptop, and it gets nearly everything right, making it an easy sell.
Microsoft claims Microsoft Teams for Windows 11 is now significantly faster due to improvements in the code
The dev team behind Microsoft Teams has shared data showing the results over the last year to enhance performance in its popular collaboration app significantly.
ARM64 support arrives for Spotify in the latest beta for Windows 10 and 11
For those running Windows on ARM, a native version of Spotify beta is now available.
Razer Barracuda X review: Multi-device gamers rejoice at this go-anywhere $99 headset
Razer's new headphones are fabulous for multi-device people who want the same audio profile on their phone, PC, or Nintendo Switch. Just don't lose the dongle!
Razer announces new premium Barracuda Pro headphones with ANC, huge 50mm drivers, THX amplifier, and HyperSpeed Wireless
For those who want active-noise cancelation, larger 50mm drivers, a THX amplifier, and options for 2.4GHz or Bluetooth 5.2, Razer’s new Barracuda Pro premium headphones are the ticket.
A new report calls out Alex Kipman and other Microsoft execs for 'verbal abuse and sexual harassment'
In a new article from Insider, ‘golden boy’ executives at Microsoft are accused of bad behavior, with few repercussions.
First look: Panasonic’s new Toughbook 40 Windows 11 laptop is so rugged your floor is scared of it
With eight modular xPAK bays, 11th Gen Intel, optional AMD graphics, and the ability to withstand a 6-foot drop, the new Toughbook 40 is as tough as they come.
Eight years ago, Microsoft released the era-defining Surface Pro 3
Surface Pro 3 was announced on May 20, 2014, and could be considered the defining moment for the laptop-tablet series.
The most important piece of tech I ever owned was the Pocket PC
Everyone has that moment in life where something changes everything. The year was 2002, and it was Dell's Axim X5 ― my first foray with Pocket PC.
Samsung jumped into foldables way too early — Microsoft's approach to Surface Duo is better
Which is better displays that bend in half or just have dual-screens that behave as one? At least when it comes to cost and durability Microsoft's dual-screen approach is the better bet. Here's why.
Welcome to the new Windows Central for 2022
Our website looks very different. Here's why it changed, why some features are missing, and what the plans are for the future.
Decade in review: Why Microsoft's Surface Pro is the most important PC of the 2010s
Since 2013 Microsoft has been challenging the notion of a laptop. By 2019, the Surface Pro is now a part of our tech culture.
Microsoft applies for patent on device with reverse foldable display right as LG invents one
The next Surface Duo may be the best of everything: A foldable display that can still reverse fold for one-handed mode.
HP’s new Spectre x360 13.5 and Spectre x360 16 laptops with 12th Gen Intel are going to be bangers
Gone is the Spectre x360 14, and instead, HP is bringing the new Spectre x360 13.5 with updated design language. Plus, the Spectre x360 16 gets 12th Gen and Intel Arc GPU.
Hands-On: Acer Spin 5 (2022) gets a 16:10 display, 12th Gen Intel and more
Acer’s new Spin 5 brings an excellent 2.5K 16:10 display, siloed Wacom AES 2.0 stylus, and the latest from Intel 12th Gen making this a nicely spec’d do-it-all 14-inch laptop for students and pros.
CES 2018: Top 5 Windows-related announcements (video)
We recently got an early look at what's coming to the consumer market while at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Here are our top five announcements.
Folding displays vs. dual screens: Comparing pros and cons for PCs and phones
Foldable screens and dual displays are a hot topic in the PC and phone worlds this year, and each category has its advantages. Here are some examples.
Lumina AI Webcam review: Perhaps the smartest 4K webcam on the planet
The new Lumina AI camera delivers some of the best images from a webcam, often besting Logitech's Brio 4K.
Microsoft Surface Duo grabs May 2022 update: Improves stability, in-app camera experience
Microsoft has pushed out the May 2022 update for the original Surface Duo. Here is what’s new for this month and what users can expect.
Lenovo's new 14-inch Slim 9i removes the 360-hinge but keeps all the hotness of the Yoga 9i
For those who don't need a convertible laptop, Lenovo has taken the great formula from the new Yoga 9i and put it all into the Slim 9i.
Apple wins patent to basically make a Surface Book
In a new patent awarded to Apple, the company continues its march to remaking Microsoft’s Surface Book and Surface Pro PCs, an idea once mocked by Apple’s CEO in 2012.
