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Surface Studio Tipped Ahead of Microsoft Event

Surface Studio Tipped Ahead of Microsoft Event

Microsoft will hold its long-awaited Windows 10 event on Wednesday. But some recent trademark applications may have ruined one surprise: That Surface all-in-one PC is almost certainly called Surface Studio.

Thurrott Daily: October 24

Thurrott Daily: October 24

Tech tidbits from around the web: Microsoft fires back, tepidly, at Bill Belichick, Skype no longer works on most Windows Phones, what to expect from Microsoft's and Apple's events this week, more.

Understanding the HP Envy x3

Understanding the HP Elite x3

As some of you may have noticed, I'm a bit down on the HP Elite x3 as a smartphone. But as a locked-down "3-in-1" PC for businesses only, the Elite x3 could make sense. Maybe.

Microsoft Joins The iMessage Party With MovieDate

Microsoft has released a new app for iOS that integrates with iMessage to make it less awkward to invite someone to a movie; this may be a test to see the utilization of third party extensions.

HP Spectre x360 (2016) vs. Surface Book: Could It Be?

HP Spectre x360 (2016) vs. Surface Book: Could It Be?

Picking up the stunningly light and well-designed new HP Spectre x360, my mind flashed immediately to Surface Book. Does the HP actually beat a device I just described as "the perfect thing"?

Android 7.1 Nougat Tip: Do More With App Shortcuts

Android 7.1 Nougat Tip: Do More With App Shortcuts

With Android 7.1, Google has introduced a feature that will seem familiar to fans of Windows phone and iPhone. But this feature goes well beyond similar functionality on other platforms.

HP Spectre x360 (2016) First Impressions

HP Spectre x360 (2016) First Impressions

HP's Spectre x360 reigns over the premium portable PC market, a near-perfect combination of design and versatility. Now it's been completely redesigned.

Microsoft is Expanding the Availability of Focused Inbox for Outlook

Microsoft is Expanding the Availability of Focused Inbox for Outlook

Microsoft says it is expanding the availability of its Focused Inbox functionality across the many confusing versions of Outlook it supports on Windows, Mac, mobile, and the web.

Google Ships First Android 7.1 Developer Preview

Google Ships First Android 7.1 Developer Preview

While Google's Pixel and Pixel XL are the first smartphones to ship with Android 7.1 Nougat, you don't have to wait until tomorrow---or spend upwards of $650---to experience the new system.

Hands-On With Cache: The Latest From Microsoft Garage

We got our hands on a snapshot of Cache -- another Microsoft Garage app -- that helps you organize your stuff, like text snippets, images, web pages, files, reference material, and other notes.

Microsoft Has a Bill Belichick Problem

Microsoft Has a Bill Belichick Problem

New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick has spent his career destroying the hopes and dreams of the competition. But now he's turned his ire on Microsoft's Surface tablets. And the results are not pretty.

October Updates for OneNote Focus Largely on Android

October Updates for OneNote Focus Largely on Android

Today, Microsoft announced several new updates for its OneNote mobile app on Android. Plus a bit of love for Windows 10 users as well.

Health of Tech: The PC Industry (Premium Only)
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Health of Tech: The PC Industry

The PC industry has been shrinking for several years, and while the reasons are clear, many questions remain. Key among them are whether this shrinking is a permanent condition, or whether the PC industry plateaus at a new if lower level. Generally speaking, I do expect the PC market to continue to contract over the…

Thurrott Daily: October 17

Thurrott Daily: October 17

Tech tidbits from around the web: Amazon is removing its Kindle app from the Windows Store, Apple has given up on making its own car, much more.

Google Seeks to Restore Chrome's Lost Luster

Google Seeks to Restore Chrome’s Lost Luster

Google Chrome 54 is out now, but Chrome 55 which should finally fix long-standing memory usage and battery life problems with the browser.

Surface Book: Past, Present, and Future (Premium Only)
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Surface Book: Past, Present, and Future

Having successfully formalized the 2-in-1 product category with its Surface Pro family of products, Microsoft next set its sights on the laptop with Surface Book. After one year of extensive experience with this incredible yet flawed product, I have some thoughts about Surface Book's first year and its future. First, let's look back on the…

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