Oh man, buckle up because there’s a LOT going on over at Microsoft this week. Like, seriously, if you blink, you might miss something. So let’s just jump right into this chaos.
First off, we’ve got these new Surface babies. A 12-inch Surface Pro and a 13-inch Surface Laptop. They’re not just smaller; there’s apparently some magic going on with the Snapdragon X Plus processors. Fanless 2-in-1? Yes, please! It’s 7.8mm thick and has a 90Hz display. Feels like Microsoft waved a wand and poof! This thing appeared. But wait—Microsoft also decided to stop selling older $999 models, which is a bummer. Or maybe it makes the newbies more appealing? Who knows, I can’t decide!
And then there’s Windows 11. It’s like Microsoft is in a race to cram as many features as possible. Got a Copilot+ PC? Well, congrats! You’re getting an AI buddy to help you navigate through the mess known as your settings. Plus, there are all these updates like relight in Photos and object select in Paint. There’s even some AI action coming to Notepad, and honestly, who thought Notepad needed AI? But hey, life’s full of surprises.
Speaking of surprises, an Xbox handheld device might be a thing. Spotted this gem in an FCC filing, and it’s like a mix between the ASUS ROG Ally 2 and some secret Xbox gadget, maybe? It even has an Xbox-style button layout. If this thing runs on Windows 11, I’m sold. Seriously, my wallet is already crying.
Now, let’s talk Palworld. Grrr… Can you believe they’re still duking it out with Nintendo? This time it’s about gliding on Pals—yeah, sounds strange, but here we are. Nintendo’s already zapped catching animations before, and who knows what’s next? Apparently, flying is still safe—for now.
Oh, did I mention Xbox backward compatibility could be making a comeback? A job posting hinted at this, and if true, old-school gamers everywhere will rejoice. Imagine digging up those dusty discs and playing them on shiny new hardware. Fingers crossed!
Oh yeah, and in the podcast realm, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden are having a blast talking about all this, from the Surface goodies to Windows shenanigans, Qualcomm ads, and more. You know, the usual geeky stuff.
Alright, I’ve rambled enough. It’s a wild ride with Microsoft this week, and I’m not even sure how to wrap my head around it all. Until next time, keep your gadgets charged and ready!
