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Zac and Dan are back to chat about the latest news in the Microsoft and Windows world. This week's episode tackles the recent Windows BSOD carnage thanks to CrowdStrike, our thoughts on Windows 11 version 24H2 so far, new features coming soon, and our continued experiences with Copilot+ PCs such as the Surface Pro 11!

As we try to get back on schedule, Daniel and Zac recap Microsoft's big May 20 event, including the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, Windows on Arm, and Copilot+ PCs!

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the leaked renders of the first PC with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, the latest on Windows 11 & how version 24H2 is almost ready for manufacturers, Microsoft's new 'AI Explorer' feature for Windows 11 potentially being exclusive to Arm, veteran designer Ralf Groene retiring from the Surface department & what this means for Microsoft going forward, and more!
Links:
Microsoft begins testing potential RTM build for Windows 11 version 24H2 - Windows Central
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' update might be exclusive to Arm devices in major blow to Intel's "AI PCs" - Windows Central
Leaked renders of the first PC with Snapdragon X Elite CPU showcase a sexy Lenovo laptop - Windows Central
Microsoft veteran designer Ralf Groene retires from the Surface department - Windows Central
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On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss Pavan Davuluri taking charge of both Windows and Surface engineering, the new Surface Pro 10 & Surface Laptop 6, how important the newly announced Google Chrome for ARM could be, the difference between an AI PC and just a PC with AI according to Intel & Microsoft, the leak of an all-white digital Xbox Series X, Phil Spencer's comments on handheld gaming devices, and more!
Links:
Microsoft once again merges Windows and Surface teams under new boss - Windows Central
DON'T buy the new Surface Pro 10 or Surface Laptop 6 - Windows Central
Google optimizing Chrome for Windows 11 on ARM - Windows Central
Microsoft says this single key is the difference between an AI PC and just a PC with AI - Windows Central
A white digital Xbox Series X has leaked - Windows Central
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer wants PC gaming stores on Xbox - Windows Central
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On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Zac discusses Microsoft's new Surface PCs with Intel for business, what to expect, why the company is planning two waves of hardware launches this spring, Microsoft's special Windows & Surface event on May 20th featuring announcements around new Arm Surface PCs and next-gen AI features coming to Windows 11, another internal reorg forming a new "Microsoft AI" organisation better positioning the company for an AI future, and more!
Links:
Microsoft confirms May event for major Windows 11 AI features and new Arm Surface PCs - Windows Central
What to expect from Microsoft’s spring 2024 Surface PC announcements - Windows Central
DeepMind co-founder joins Microsoft to lead Copilot development under new 'Microsoft AI' org - Windows Central
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