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Daniel Rubino

Microsoft’s biggest 2026 problem isn’t AI, hardware, or competition — it’s that the fans who once defended them have checked out

Fans of Microsoft walking away from its ecoysystem.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been receiving early briefings for CES 2026, which will be held in Las Vegas in early January.

The good news is that there will be a bigger presence of PCs (Windows laptops, desktops, etc.) this year, with some truly exciting innovations from all the major companies. I can’t wait to share some of that information once the embargoes lift — despite the criticism Windows gets these days, Microsoft’s partners are working hard and creating some outstanding creations.

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