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Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch takes aim at the iPad Air — and I think it wins

The new Surface Pro is an obvious direct competitor to Apple's iPad Air. It is roughly the same price, similar in size and design, and better emphasized as a tablet rather than a laptop.

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Microsoft Copilot just got even smarter: Wake word activation lands on Windows 11

Users can now say “Hey, Copilot” to their Windows 11 PC to use Microsoft’s generative AI bot.

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Windows Central Podcast: All about new (smaller) Surface PCs

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.

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Microsoft announced a new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop as Nintendo's legal team tried to gut Palworld and the Xbox gaming handheld leaked online

This week Microsoft announced a new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch. Palworld had to remove a feature and images of the new Xbox handheld leaked as well.

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Surface Pro 12-inch review: Qualcomm makes all the difference for Microsoft's smaller tablet PC

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch finally delivers on performance, albeit at the expense of slightly reduced battery life. With a quality display, excellent speakers, and a nice keyboard, Microsoft's smaller Pro tablet mostly gets things right, delivering a delightful experience.

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Xbox price hikes hurt its value against PS5, a Microsoft PM roasts Windows 11, and Bing gets unexpected praise — top tech stories

Recently we saw Xbox raise prices above PS5, Windows 11 get roasted by a Microsoft PM, and Bing receive unexpected praise.

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5 things the Surface Pro 12 needs to finally beat the Apple iPad Pro in 2025

The Surface Pro 12 is rumored to be launching later this year with the Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what we're hoping to see in regard to design and features.

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Windows Central Podcast: Are we heading for Copilot OS?

Daniel and Zac reflect on Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration, the Copilot announcements and what's next for the AI assistant, as well as the latest on Windows 11.

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Microsoft 50th Anniversary Copilot Event: The latest AI announcements from Redmond

We're live from Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Washington, at Microsoft's 50th Anniversary + Copilot event, reporting the latest news on AI.

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Windows Central Podcast: Nobody wants the Surface Laptop 7?

Daniel and Zac discuss the state of Windows on Arm, Surface Laptop 7 return drama, Microsoft's upcoming smaller Surface PCs, and Windows 11 25H2.

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Amazon warns Surface Laptop 7 shoppers as Mojang unveils massive visual update to Minecraft and Microsoft leaks a potential new feature for the Xbox app on Windows 11

This past week we saw Surface Laptop 7 flagged for high return rates on Amazon, Minecraft unveil a major visual update, and a potential Xbox app feature leak.

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I flew to Nashville to see the one PC company actually delivering useful AI features — not just promising them

During HP Amplify 2025, I saw HP's bold vision for AI PCs rapidly manifest into reality, with the company actually delivering and refining useful AI features.

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HP just announced WAY more PCs and laptops than we expected — All-in-One desktops, mini PCs, gaming laptops, and more are coming in Spring

HP has announced dozens of new AI PCs. Here are the ones you should definitely take a look at from a mini PC to an All-in-One.

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First look: HP’s new all-in-one wonder PC — I wish I had this when I was in college

HP announced its new AIO EliteStudio PC and I got an engineering sample to take a first look.

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Xbox Gaming Handheld details emerge as millions of soon-to-be stuck Windows 10 PCs get an unlikely savior in ChromeOS and Microsoft prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary

A new Xbox gaming handheld is in the works, millions of Windows 10 PCs face an uncertain future, and Microsoft prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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Windows Central Podcast: Could we see the future of Windows and Copilot next month?

Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's big April 4th event, speculate on what could be announced, and talk the latest on Windows 11 and Xbox Project Kennan.

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Xbox fans may not be able to play Death Stranding 2, but you can buy a $1,500 watch to mark the occasion

The limited-edition Hamilton Death Stranding 2 watch, priced at $1.5K is insanely expensive. Xbox fans—who won't be able to play Death Stranding 2 at launch—might want to get their hands on one anyway.

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Microsoft blocks (some) Windows 11 pirates while Lenovo steals the show at Mobile World Congress

Microsoft Copilot will no longer help you pirate Windows 11. Lenovo also shined this week at Mobile World Congress with multiple concept devices and a new Yoga Pro.

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Windows Central Podcast: Skype is DEAD and we're taking it personally

Daniel and Zac discuss Amazon's new Alexa+ service, Windows 365 Link, Framework's 12-inch laptop, free Office, and more.

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Windows Central Podcast: Panos left Microsoft for THIS?

Daniel and Zac discuss Amazon's new Alexa+ service, Windows 365 Link, Framework's 12-inch laptop, free Office, and more.

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Amazon's Kindle download deadline is in two days — Here's how I saved my ebooks

Amazon is set to remove its PC download option for ebooks on February 26. Here's why it's a bad move and what you can do to save your books before the deadline.

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Windows Phone 'revived,' Windows 95 in the news, and Halo back on TV? Did someone invent a time machine?

Windows Phone, Windows 95, and the Halo TV series filled this week's headlines. We also got the chance to discuss Microsoft's shifting Surface lineup.

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How I saved the internet on a portable SSD for World Backup Day — Documents, survival guides, and entire websites to prepare for the apocalypse

The internet is here today, but it could be gone tomorrow. Here's what I'm doing to retain and safeguard the knowledge I take for granted.

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3 reasons you should not buy the Surface Pro 11 or Surface Laptop 7 with Intel (and 1 reason you should)

The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are now available with Intel processors, but how do they compare to their Snapdragon-powered siblings?

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You can now preorder ASUS' ridiculously powerful 2-in-1 detachable gaming laptop

You can now preorder the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, which pairs a versatile 2-in-1 design with AMD's most powerful mobile hardware ever. It could be the best gaming tablet.

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