Zac Bowden
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Windows Central Podcast #303: Windows 12 testing and why you're wrong about the Taskbar
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on week's episode, Dan and Zac discuss the new Windows Canary Ring and what it means for the next version of Windows, Bing → Read More
We go hands-on with Bing Chat AI on the web, mobile, and Microsoft Edge (video)
Check out a demo of Bing Chat across the many different platforms and experiences it's available on. → Read More
Microsoft Audio Dock review: An excellent all-in-one solution for workspaces
The Microsoft Audio Dock is a clever all-in-one dock that connects to an external monitor while providing additional ports, upgraded audio, and controls for Teams. → Read More
Microsoft is bringing Bing Chat AI to the Windows 11 Taskbar with latest feature drop
Microsoft has today announced that it's bringing easy access to Bing's new AI chat bot to Windows 11 users via the Taskbar's new search box. → Read More
Surface Laptop Studio 2 with Intel 13th-Gen and NVIDIA RTX 4060 appears on Geekbench
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is coming, and benchmarks have now appeared on Geekbench confirming some key specs. The device is codenamed "Ersa" and coming soon. → Read More
Microsoft Presenter+ review: Become a Teams and PowerPoint presenting pro with THIS
Microsoft is all about enhancing your workflow with handy productivity-focused software and accessories, and its new Presenter+ remote embodies that philosophy. → Read More
Microsoft limits Bing AI chatbot to just 5 messages per topic in effort to reduce rampancy
Long conversations confuse Bing, so Microsoft has disabled it. → Read More
Microsoft outlines official support for Windows 11 on Mac with Apple Silicon
New support documentation details Windows 11 on Mac. → Read More
Exclusive: Microsoft is working on smart app snapping AI features for Windows 11
Microsoft wants to enhance Windows with smarter features. → Read More
Microsoft adds more language support for live captions in latest Windows 11 preview build
Enhancements to the snapping drop down menu are also present. → Read More
Microsoft is working on adding native RGB peripheral controls to Windows 11
Microsoft is hard at work on new features for Windows 11 and one such feature that’s currently being toyed with is new universal controls for devices with RGB. → Read More
Microsoft brings smart 2FA code recognition to notifications on Windows 11
Microsoft is rolling out a new preview build of Windows 11 for Insiders in the Dev Channel that introduces a new smart 2FA code recognition feature for toast notifications. → Read More
You can now watch Microsoft's special AI event where it unveiled the new Bing
Curious about Microsoft's recent announcements around AI? Microsoft has now uploaded the video on demand version of its event that it held at its Redmond HQ. → Read More
Dear Microsoft: I don’t want you to remind me later, just take NO for an answer
Windows 11's "remind me later" prompts are seriously grinding my gears. → Read More
Major leak reveals revolutionary new version of Microsoft Bing powered by ChatGPT-4 AI
Microsoft is gearing up to launch a major new version of Bing that integrates OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 technology in a way that will revolutionize searching the web. → Read More
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows gets new Taskbar quick access feature
A new System Tray flyout for PowerToys has arrived. → Read More
It looks like the date for Microsoft Build 2023 has just leaked
A peek at the Microsoft Build website page source has revealed the potential date. → Read More
Rumors of a foldable iPad are heating up, but what about a foldable Surface PC?
For Windows to be a player in foldables, Microsoft needs to a foldable Surface PC. → Read More
Ask Windows Central: Could Microsoft KILL Surface after recent layoffs?
Windows Central answers questions about Surface hardware plans after recent layoffs, how Windows 12 could be shaped by AI, and our thoughts on the future of Cortana now AI is in play. → Read More
Facebook Messenger adds support for the Widgets Panel on Windows 11
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 25284 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel today, which includes support for a new Facebook Messenger widget in the Widgets Panel. → Read More