The Windows Central Podcast

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The Windows Central Podcast

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.

  1. 5D AGO

    Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back?

    On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the big Windows and Xbox news that broke over the weekend: The Xbox Ally is official, and with it comes major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds. The crew also talks about WWDC and Apple's new Liquid Glass, and how we think it's just a worse version of Aero Glass from Windows Vista. We also talk about the new iPadOS updates, and how they could pose a threat to low- and mid-range Windows PCs.

    1h 35m

  2. JUN 5

    Is Windows in trouble?

    On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11 on gaming handhelds, and how failures like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have put Microsoft on the back foot in this new mobile category. Also on the agenda: Windows 11 Start menu designs, Bing Video Creator, and AI leading us down a lonely path.

    1h 11m

  3. MAY 23

    Build 2025 recap and Surface reviews!

    On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac are back to discuss what's top of mind from Build 2025 and how it compared to Google I/O. Also on the agenda: Surface Pro 12-inch review and Surface Laptop 13-inch first impressions, the latest from Windows 11, OpenAI buys Jony Ive design company, and Google's XR platform gets closer.

    1h 38m

  4. MAY 18

    Surface Laptop Studio is dead?!

    On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Zac is on his own as he discusses the potential death of Surface Laptop Studio, the rumored AMD powered Arm-based Surface coming in 2026, Qualcomm's job listing suggesting the next Xbox will be Arm based, and layoffs.

    36 min

  5. MAY 10

    New (Smaller) Surfaces are Official!

    On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup. They also discuss a whole bunch of new Windows 11 features that are coming later this year, including a new AI agent in Settings, the updated Start menu, and more.

    1h 37m

  6. APR 24

    The dream Surface Pro 12

    On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the latest on Windows 11, our thoughts on Recall, Click To Do, and AI in Search as Copilot+ PCs gear up to finally receive them, and Phone Link in Start. They also discuss Edge's new Copilot New Tab Page, the latest on PC shipments, and Intel job cuts. The duo also chat about what they want to see in the Surface Pro 12, and what Microsoft could possibly name its upcoming smaller Pro and Laptop devices.

    1h 36m

  7. APR 12

    Are we heading for Copilot OS?

    On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel is back to give us the low-down at Microsoft's 50th anniversary event, the stuff we didn't see on stream, including protests from Microsoft employees. Zac and Dan also reflect on Copilot's announcements, and what might be next for the AI assistant. Surely, it's a Copilot-powered OS? We also discuss the latest on Windows 11, including Recall finally getting close to GA, and the latest on tariffs and how they're affecting the PC market.

    1h 44m

  8. APR 5

    Microsoft's 50th Birthday Copilot Special

    On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Zac sits down with Ben to chat Microsoft's big 50th anniversary event, which was more a Copilot event with the 50th stuff being kept for the people in-attendance in Redmond. Microsoft announced new memory, personalization, vision, research, and shopping features for Copilot. All designed to make Copilot more human. Additionally, we discuss Microsoft's new Start menu for Windows 11 that was spotted hidden in recent preview builds, as well as our favorite versions of Windows and Windows apps to celebrate 50 years.

    1h 8m
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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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    2016 - 2025
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