Microsoft on Tuesday took the wraps off the Surface Studio 2, a refresh of its supersize touch-sensitive desktop. Just about every change came on the inside with the exterior of the computer staying the same as the impressive first-generation product Microsoft unveiled two years ago. During the announcement, Microsoft called the Surface Pro 2 the “fastest Surface ever,” and we don’t...
Microsoft today unveiled the Surface Pro 6, the latest version of its hybrid laptop. Most of the changes come under the hood, but the one cosmetic change Microsoft did add was a stunning matte black color option. Previously, the Surface Pro was just available in a boring silver color that most modern computers made of metal wear, but the new black option looks super sleek and stealthy...
The Windows 10 October 2018 Update has arrived after months of internal and beta testing. Its immediate release date was announced during an event in which the Surface Pro 6 and the Surface Laptop 2 went official. The most notable features for the Windows 10 October 2018 Update include a cloud-based clipboard, redesigned screenshotting, a dark theme for File Explorer, and Edge...
Consumer Reports is giving Microsoft’s Surface computers its coveted recommended badge after pulling it last year. Having the recommendation reinstated is a big win for Microsoft, which had to endure an entire calendar year without the title on its marquee computer, but not without reason. In August of last year, Consumer Reports stripped Microsoft Surface computers of its recommended...
Microsoft will unveil new Surface devices next week, but don’t expect anything major. It seems like the Surface Pro and the Surface Laptop are due for minor upgrades. Aside from tweaks for the internal specifications, the Surface Pro 6 might be nearly the same as its predecessor. The leak suggests there will be softer edges and corners, but that’s something we saw earlier this year on...
Google will announce the Pixel Slate next month. It’ll be a tablet that, when supplemented with a keyboard attachment, turns into a laptop for enhanced productivity. There will even be cross-platform capabilities between Chrome OS and Android as the platforms have been developed to cooperate. Now we understand just how versatile the Pixel Slate can be for users. The Pixel Slate, known...
Google should announce the Pixel 3 and the Home Hub in a few weeks, but its plan for the Pixelbook doesn’t seem so clear. It might be replaced by two new Pixelbook devices that serve different segments of the market. While the Pixelbook 2 would continue offering a premium experience, there could be a low-cost alternative as well. Both are expected to run Chrome OS. For the most part,...
Microsoft would like everyone to acknowledge its brief history in hardware. The Redmond-based company will unveil new Surface devices in black next month, according to Thurrott. It’ll be the Surface Pro and the Surface Laptop getting remade for the launch event in New York City on October 2. The magnesium alloy-based exteriors are set to be painted in black just like the original...
Google might launch two new Pixelbook devices this year. Aside from a direct successor to last year’s Pixelbook, the Mountain View-based company could announce a budget-friendly model that takes advantage of the hybrid lifestyle. It would have a Surface Pro-like design that separates the tablet and the keyboard for quick transitions between modes. In recent days, both models seem to...
Microsoft wants "a moment of your time" for a fall press event scheduled for October 2. The event is expected to see the Redmond-based company introduce a series of updates to its existing Surface lineup. While hardware will be a big focus, Microsoft is also expected to discuss plans for software and services, including updates to Windows 10. Beyond that, it's unclear what the company...